238 Diseases of the Skin. 
may extend to a large surface by the destruction of the hair 
follicles in various forms ef skin disorder, which operate 
through the medium of blood suppiy. The state is that 
of local congestion, and death of the hair bulb in severe 
instances, which ensure permanent.baldness. The disease 
is the common result of mismanagement, as improper 
food, want of exercise, fresh air and grooming. The 
most efficient vemedy is one part of the ordinary ointment 
of cantharides reduced by mixing four, six, or eight of 
pure lard, which should be well rubbed in twice or three 
times weekly. Iron and vegetable tonics should be given 
internally. 
Anasarca, or Dropsy of the Cellular Tissue beneath 
the skin, is generally seen below the jaws, on the breast, 
and along the abdomen. ‘The cause is some form of 
local irritation, as colds from entering ice-cold water, the 
effects of irritating mud or limy soil. It is also due to 
debilitating influences, especially Giseases of a prostrat- 
ing character. 
Treatment.—Remove the cause; followed by the ad- 
ministration of nitric ether, ten to thirty or sixty drops, 
with five to twenty grains of powdered gentian., In other 
cases the treatment will be regulated by the disease with 
which it is associated. 
An acute form of inflammation of the skin of the 
scrotum, probably of the nature of erysipelas, has been 
described in Chapter XV., on the Diseases of the Male 
Organs of Generation (which see). The disease has 
been considered as a form of cutaneous tuberculosis by 
Continental veterinarians. 
Eczema, Dermatitis, or Suxfeit, commonly known as 
‘Red Mange,” and technically Aczema rubrum, consists of 
a vesicular inflammation of the skin, sometimes acute, or 
otherwise chronic in its character. It is a common dis- 
ease of canine animals, being a frequent attendant upon 
other affections, as indigestion, distemper, and in females 
after pupping. Sudden chills after being heated are 
common causes in sporting dogs. Two forms are 
observed, the local and general. The first usually affects 
the head, neck, and back ; in the latter all parts of the 
