This is sometimes more efficient if zinc oxide, six to eight drachms, is added.
Lotions of alcohol and water or vinegar and water, and also the various lotions used in acute eczema, are often employed with relief.
Dusting-powders of starch, boric acid, lycopodium, talc, and zinc oxide are also valuable; the following combination is satisfactory:—
℞ Pulv. acidi borici,
Pulv. talci veneti,
Pulv. zinci oxidi,
Pulv. amyli, ..........................āā......... ʒij. M.
Probably the best plan is to use a lotion and a dusting-powder conjointly; dabbing on the wash freely, allowing it to dry, and then dusting over with the powder.
Pompholyx.
(Synonyms: Dysidrosis; Cheiro-pompholyx.)
What is pompholyx?
Pompholyx is a rare disease of the skin of a vesicular and bullous character, and limited to the hands and feet.
Describe the symptoms of pompholyx.