ECZEMA IN THE DOG. 



of cotton wool, and an antiseptic dressing applied. One may also use 

 with advantage 5 per cent, aqueous solution of carbolic acid or of 

 formalin ; pure glycerine, or glycerine containing a trifling proportion 

 of iodine ; zinc ointment ; vaseline, or lanoline. The three latter can 

 either be used alone or with the addition of small quantities of talc, 

 oxide of zinc, boric acid, salicylic acid, or resorcin. The following are 

 useful formulae : 



The chosen preparation is applied in a thin layer to the diseased 

 parts ; crusts form and crack, and can be removed at the end of a 

 week. The appearance of the skin indicates whether a second applica- 

 tion is necessary. When the skin is moist these preparations are 

 inferior to powder dressings. 



The seborrhoeic form is treated by the application of glycerine of 

 starch and oil of cade in equal parts ; by ointments or glycerina con- 

 taining 5 per cent, pyrogallic acid, 5 to 10 per cent, salicylic acid, or 

 10 per cent, of sulphur. 



In treating chronic eczema the chief points consist in softening 

 and detaching the crusts or scales, disinfecting the diseased surfaces, 

 and protecting the hyperaemic skin from irritation. The crusts are 

 softened and cleared away by applications of vaseline, and by washing 



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