1. Black Wash.
Calomel 1 dram
Mucilage Tragacanth 1 dram
Lime water 10 ounces
Mix. Can be used full strength or diluted. Bathe the affected parts several times daily for fifteen or twenty minutes with this lotion and apply oxide of zinc ointment afterwards.
2. Lead and Laudanum wash.—When the parts discharge moisture with burning feeling, and are very sensitive the following is good:
Laudanum 1/2 ounce
Solution of Sugar of lea 7-1/2 ounces
Mix and apply externally with gauze saturated with it.
3. A solution of boric acid is also a good remedy.
4. Apply the following soothing application frequently, allowing the sediment to remain on the skin:
Powdered Calamine 1 dram
Oxide of Zinc 1 dram
Glycerin 1 dram
Lime water 6 ounces