522 THE STOCK owner's ADVISER. 



Sympioms. — There is redness of the skin along the back, breast, 

 and belly. The parts are hotter than natural and irritable. 

 There may be falling off of the hair in patches, and slight consti- 

 tutional disturbance, as fever, loss of appetite, etc. 



Treatment. — Externally, lead acetate, ounce one; zinc sul- 

 phate, drachms six; water, one quart, should be used as a wash. 

 The patient should receive a drachm of jalap to open the bowels, 

 and the food should be milk and porridge or other liquid foods. 

 Xo m'eats should be given. The following is a safe and very 

 effectual remedy: Sulphur, one drachm; potassium carbonate, 

 one drachm; lard, one ounce. 



