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to one ounce ; — Oxide of zinc ointment. If it has gone 

 on to ulceration, after removing the crusts gently, use 

 hydrar. ox. flav. grs. two to vaseline one dram ; — or cit- 

 ron ointment x or xx grs. to the dram, of vaseline. May 

 cauterize the ulcers with a fine point of lunar caustic. 



Stye (Hordeolum). Acute inflammation of cellular 

 tissue of the lids, with suppuration and pointing at the 



Fig. 16. Fig. 17. 



edge of the lids. • This usually is found around-a hair 

 follicle and first appears as a circumscribed swelling. 

 Some cases go on and involve the entire lid, which be- 

 comes swollen and oedematous. Much severe throbbing 

 pain. Often multiply and may return in successive 

 crops. Usually break in a week. Some are absorbed 

 and do not break. Incise if pointed, and evacuate. 



