BURNS AND SCALDS
There is considerable difference in the extent of injury from the burns produced by hot vapors, fluids, etc. In some cases, which are only superficial, there will be slight inflammation or redness produced, while in others the burn may be of severity and cause the death of the skin, followed by sloughing.
Treatment.—For Burns and Scalds of ordinary severity, I have derived excellent results from equal parts of Raw Linseed Oil and Lime Water, as it removes the soreness and restores the part to its normal condition. In cases where the skin is sloughed off, in addition to the above recommended, dust with Boracic Acid, two ounces; Corn Starch, two ounces; Tannic Acid, one-half ounce; Iodoform, two drams. Mix and powder finely. Place in sifter top can and apply two or three times daily to the moist, sloughing surface.