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parts should be frequently fomented with warm water and warm 

 Arnica Lotion. This treatment will eitber speedily disperse 

 the inflammation, or if it be too far advanced, it will hasten 

 suppuration. "When it has arrived at this stage, the Abscess 

 should be freely lanced and its contents liberated. After the 

 pus is evacuated, the sore will rapidly heal, particularly if aided 

 by rest and the application of warm Arnica Lotion. 



The best remedies in general for internal use are Arson. 3, 

 and Sulphur 1. 



Aesenicum 3. — Give the Arsenicum in 2-drachm doses 

 every night for five or six nights in succession ; each dose may 

 be mixed with 2 or 3 ounces of water. 



Sulphur. — Give the Sulphur in drachm doses every 

 morning for five or six mornings in succession. It may be 

 administered in flour, as directed at pages 145 and 146. 



Lotions. — The Arnica Lotion should be made as follows : — 



Tincture of Arnica ... 2 drachms. 

 Water ... ... 1 pint. 



Mix together and apply to the sores warm. 



Sometimes it is better to use the Arsenicalis Lotion. Make 

 it as follows : — 



Liquor Arsenicalis ... 4 drachms. 

 Cold Water .. 1 pint. 



Apply it warm to the Warbles four or five times a day. 



SOEENESS, OR ACUTE lERITATION OF THE SKIN. 



Soreness, or Acute Irritation of the Skin, is another disease 

 of the dermal structures, which hitherto has not been described. 



It presents itself in two forms — viz., General and Local 

 Acute Irritation of the skin. 



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