Precipitated Sulphur 2 drams
Carbonate of Potash 1 dram
Lard Ointment 1-1/2 ounces
Rub well into the skin.
Second:--Heal the resultant sores with soothing applications like vaselin
and a little camphor in it.
Third:--Boil and disinfect all underwear and bedding or any article liable
to give an abiding place to the parasite. It is easily cured with proper
treatment.
DANDRUFF (Seborrhoea).--The scurfs or scales (dandruff) upon the scalp are
formed from seborrhoea.
Definition.--The word seborrboea means to flow suet or fatty fluids.
Seborrhoea is a functional disorder of the sebaceous gland (fatty, suet
matter) and this secretion is somewhat altered in character.
Varieties.--There are three varieties. These depend upon the character of
the material excreted.