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of a balling-iron once daily (not by the hand, lest the hand 

 should become inoculated). 



Ointment. 

 Red iodide of mercury ointment. 



Favus. 



Tinea tonsurans is caused by the Trichophyton tonsurans, 

 whilst the tinea favus is due to the A chorion Schonleinii. 



Ointment of Iodine (V.P.). 



Ointment. 



Oleate of copper, one part. 

 Lard, eight parts. 



Ointment of Iodide of Sulphur (V.P.). 



Lotion. 



Sulphurous acid, one fluid part. 

 Glycerine, four fluid parts. 



Lotion. 



Sulphurous acid, one fluid part. 

 Solution of sulphate of copper, one fluid part. 

 This lotion is to be applied once daily with a brush. 



Fever. 



Febricula or simple fever is manifested by rigors, elevation 

 of temperature, quick pulse, and accelerated respiration. 

 It is produced by exposure to cold and wet, variations in 

 temperature, fatigue, and irregular dieting. It is, however, 

 very probable that so-called febricula would, if not aborted, 

 develop into the early stages of some more severe malady. 



