Simple cerate, wax, spermaceti, or suet; or in some instances, a pulverulent substance, such as starch, boric acid, and zinc oxide.
CLASS I.—DISORDERS OF THE GLANDS.
Hyperidrosis.
Fig. 6.
A normal sweat-gland, highly magnified. (After Neumann.)
a, Sweat-coil: b, sweat-duct; c, lumen of duct; d, connective-tissue capsule; e and f, arterial trunk and capillaries.
What is hyperidrosis?
Hyperidrosis is a functional disturbance of the sweat-glands, characterized by an increased production of sweat. This increase may be slight or excessive, local or general.
As a local affection, what parts are most commonly involved?