DISEASES OF THE SKIN, 



Diseases of the skin, though common, are of less im- 

 portance relatively than many other diseases ; but they 

 are .deserving of careful attention notAvithstanding this 

 fact. Inability to perform work, not to mention disfig- 

 urement, alone renders the subject worthy of study. It 

 is noteworthy that a remedy that benefits one skin dis- 

 ease will benefit others more or less. The diseases may 

 be caused by agencies from without as well as from with- 

 in, both of which must be considered in the treatment. 



Two liniments suitable for persistent skin diseases, en- 

 larged glands, and chronic indurations (hardened parts) 

 are as follows : 



1. Mercurial ointment, 2 ounces; camphor, 1 dram; 

 oil of tar, 3 ounces; linseed oil, 4 ounces. 



2. Mercurial ointment, 2 ounces ; creosote, 1 dram ; 

 liquor ammoniae, 2 ounces; linseed oil, 6 ounces. 



ERYTHEMA (Red, Rose-Colored), 



Is a superficial inflammation of the skin, usually oc- 

 curring in patches more or less extensive, with sometimes 

 a certain amount of effusion into the deeper layers. It 

 is non-contagious, independent or symptomatic, active or 

 passive. 



There are several . forms of the disease — among them 

 mud fever — the mildest of which are troublesome. It 

 often results from injury. The patches are slightly ele- 

 vated, sometimes with well-defined margins, at others 

 gradually shading off into the healthy skin. There is 

 more or less exudation, scaling, and itching. 



