Powdered Oxide of Zinc 1/2 ounce
Powdered Camphor 1-1/2 dram
Powdered Starch 1 ounce
Mix and dust on as needed.
When the disease is not so acute (sub-acute) applications of a mildly stimulating character are needed. For this purpose, resorcinal in the proportion of two to thirty grains to the ounce of lard, according to the severity and amount of hardness existing. Apply to the part. Stimulant and soothing.
External Treatment of Chronic Eczema.—Applications for chronic and lasting sluggish eczema.
1. Tincture of green soap used with hot water until the skin is bared and then dress with oxide of zinc ointment.
2. Tar in the form of the pure Official tar ointment.
3. Salicylic acid thirty to sixty grains to an ounce of lard and applied for stimulating purposes.
4. Dr. Schalek uses the same remedies in part and the following for a fixed dressing, especially on the eyes. They do not need to be changed often.
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Glycogelatin Dressing.—