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and so do Heymann and Brault. Oppenheim’s opinion is adverse 
to its use as stated under No. 413. Brault treated a case of 
generalized pubis infection successfully therewith, and Mense 
states that when dabbed on but one application usually suffices 
either with capitis or pubis. The skin should be merely moistened; 
it may become irritated if rubbed. When the solution produces a 
burning sensation this is due to skin lesions which should be pro¬ 
tected by applying vaseline containing salicylic acid. For corporis 
in clothing, Mense advises rubbing it into the seams with a tooth¬ 
brush, repeating the process at intervals. The remedy is at all 
events cheap, simple and handy for it can be prepared either from 
dilute acetic acid (10 %) or ordinary table vinegar. One effect of 
the vinegar on nits is mentioned under No. 364 q.v.; it perhaps 
helps the sublimate to penetrate the insects. 
Expts 43-45: some corporis nits immersed therein for 24 minutes 
were killed whilst others required over 30 minutes’ exposure. 
415. French authorities (Railliet, Brumpt, French W.O.) recommend 
acidulated van Swieten’s solution, 10 parts of vinegar being added 
to 1 part of the solution, the latter consisting of sublimate 1 pt, 
water 900 pts, and 80 % alcohol 100 pts, or the amount of subli¬ 
mate may be doubled. In mild cases one application suffices 
following upon soaping and washing the head. The French W.O. 
advises for soldiers that the hair be clipped short and the solution 
rubbed in with a cloth that is afterwards worn for some hours as 
a turban. 
416. Mercury, bichloride, vinegar and camphorated alcohol, for capitis. 
This consists of sublimate 1 pt, vinegar 50 pts, camphorated alcohol 
50 pts and water 200 pts, and is recommended by Darier. Apply 
with compresses soaked therein after soaping the head (Brumpt). 
The camphor can have little or no effect on the insects, see No. 372. 
417. Desmons ( Journ. med. Paris, cited by Allan) recommends a but 
slightly modified recipe for capitis, consisting of Tinct. benzoini 
m. 75, sublimate gr. 15, glacial acetic acid dr. 6, eau de Cologne 
ad oz. 16. Apply carefully with a cotton pledget. 
418. Pinsky in Bussia (cited in Editorial xi. 15) recommends a “Cam¬ 
paign jelly” for capitis and corporis (to be applied to the body), 
this consisting of sublimate solution (%?) 10 pts, soft soap 15 pts, 
beef fat and lard each 34 pts and birch-tar 9 pts. A rather filthy 
preparation. 
