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Treatment (Into one ounce of water throw)
Into one ounce of water throw more blue vitriol than it will dissolve, so as to form what is technically called a saturated solution. Touching the ulcerated parts with this liquid several times through the day, will alone frequently cure it. If this fails, apply the citrine or tar ointments. In very obstinate cases, recourse may be had to the usual doses of Fowler's Solution. If it affects the head, shave it. In this, as well as all other diseases of the skin, the greatest cleanliness is necessary. Nettle-Rash.
Symptoms. An eruption similar to that caused by the stinging of nettles, whence its name. On rubbing the skin which itches, the eruption will suddenly appear, remain for a moment, and then vanish, breaking out in some other spot. parts affected are swelled, at one time presenting The the appearance of welts, as from the stroke of a whip-lash, and at another, that of white solid lumps.
Treatment. A few doses of magnesia or Epsom salts, and a little attention to the diet, which should be mild, are generally sufficient to remove it. If it proceed from eating poisonous fish, or any unwholesome food, take an emetic, etc., as directed in such cases.
Blotched-Face.