Mother's Remedies Part 13

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3. Dr. Duhring's Lotion, following:

Precipitated Sulphur 2 drams Glycerin 2 drams Alcohol 1 ounce Lime water 1 ounce Rose water 2 ounces

Mix and shake before using and apply.

4. k.u.mmerfield's Lotion. "Oriental Lotion."

Precipitated Sulphur 4 drams Powdered Camphor 10 grains Powdered Tragacanth 20 grains Lime water 2 ounces Rose water 2 ounces

Mix; shake well and apply every few hours.

5. Stimulating preparations.

Corrosive sublimate 1/2 to 2 grains Emulsion bitter almonds 4 ounces

Mix thoroughly and use to stimulate the skin.

6. Ointment of white precipitate (five to fifteen per cent strength) can be used in place of one above.

7. The Following Hebra Lotion (I give as written).

Hydrarg. b.i.+.c.hlor 1 dram Aqua Distill 4 drams Ov. Alb.u.minis 3 drams Succi Citri 3 drams Sacchari 1 ounce

Mix and apply as directed.

Caution.--Sulphur and mercury preparations should not be used at the same time, nor immediately succeeding each other, as they will stain the skin.

BALDNESS. (Alopecia). Causes.--Hereditary and diseases. Congenital and senile (old age) baldness is incurable. Congenital (born without hair) baldness is rare.

MOTHERS' REMEDIES. 1. Baldness, Well Recommended for.--"A first cla.s.s hair restorative is made of sage tea and whisky in equal parts with a dash of quinine in the bottle."

2. Baldness, Vaselin and Quinine for.--

"Vaselin 1 ounce Quinine 1/2 ounce"

Mix together and apply to the scalp.

3. Baldness, Good Canadian Remedy for.--"Strong sage tea. Rub the scalp frequently. I have used this with great success."

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PHYSICIANS' TREATMENT for Baldness.--Persons who have an hereditary tendency to baldness should pay close attention to the hygiene of the scalp, as this is very important. The hair should be shampooed two or three times a week, to remove sebaceous acc.u.mulations and other foreign materials. After the scalp has been thoroughly rinsed with clean water and dried, some oil or (tube) vaselin should be rubbed in, Fine-toothed combs should never be used, The daily wetting of the hair is injurious, Rats should be light and well aired, When the hair begins to fall, stimulating applications should be used, in the form of ointments or lotions. The following are among the best with the author's name given but in English instead of Latin.

Dr. Schalek. 1.

b.i.+.c.hloride of Mercury 3 grains Tinct. of Cantharides 1/2 ounce Oil of Sweet Almonds 1 dram Spirits of Rosemary 1 ounce Rectified Spirits of Wine 2 ounces Distilled water enough to make 6 ounces

Mix; shake bottle well; rub thoroughly into the scalp every morning.

2. Carbolic add 15 grains Glycerin 2 drams Cologne water 1 ounce

Mix, and apply to the scalp once daily.

3. Precipitated Sulphur 1 dram Lanolin 2-1/2 drams Glycerin 2-1/2 drams Rose water enough to make 1 ounce

Mix well. Part the hair in different places and rub ointment into the scalp.

4. Ihle's Mixture.--

Resorcin 1-1/2 drams Castor Oil 1-1/2 ounces Spirits of Wine 5 ounces Balsam Peru 10 drops

Mix. Rub into the scalp daily with a piece of flannel.

5. Bulkley's Lotion.--

Tincture Cantharides 1/2 ounce Tincture Capsic.u.m 1/2 ounce Castor Oil 1 dram Cologne Water 1 ounce

Mix and apply daily to the scalp.

6. La.s.sar's Ointment.--

Pilocarpine Muriate 30 grains Vaseline 5 drams Lanolin 2 ounces Oil of Lavender 20 drops

Mix and apply to the scalp.

BALD PATCHES. (Alopecia Areata).--These appear rather suddenly. They are circular bald patches which may appear on any hairy part of the body, but more frequently on the scalp. It is considered a chronic trouble, but tends to final recovery.

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Cause.--Occurs usually between the ages of ten and forty. It may be from a parasite.

PHYSICIANS' TREATMENT.--Cod-liver oil, elixir quinine, iron and strychnine one dram three times daily. a.r.s.enic, Fowler's solution, four drops three times daily.

Local Treatment.--Stimulating remedies, like sulphur, tar, tincture of cantharides, capsic.u.m, in various strength in combination such as given for baldness. In old persons it may become permanent.

ANIDROSIS. (Lessened Sweat Secretion).--This means a diminution of the sweat secretion. The patient does not sweat enough, especially in certain skin diseases like psoriasis, etc.

Treatment.--Hot water, vapor baths, friction, ma.s.sage, etc., should be used to increase the sweat secretion. Treat the accompanying skin disease.