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Barbers' Itch - Sycosis.In addition to these affections there is, however, a pustular inflammation, which affects the hair follicles of the beard. This form of barbers' itch is not contagious, but is often very obstinate. It is especially apt to occur in those whose health is broken down by debauchery, intemperance or dyspepsia. There appear, oftentimes first on the upper lip, just below the nostrils, a number of pimples; at the same time the skin in the vicinity becomes swollen, red, hot and painful. In a short time these pimples show the formation of matter at their tops, thus becoming pustules. Upon close inspection it will be seen that each of these pustules is pierced by a hair. In a short time the disease spreads and appears, perhaps simultaneously, on different parts of the face, more especially around the chin and in front of the ears. The hairs are apt to fall out to a considerable extent, so that bare patches appear. If left without treatment this form of sycosis may last for years. Treatment, - In every case attent'ion should be directed to the general condition of the patient, and any derangement of function of the internal organs, such as dyspepsia or constipation, should be remedied so far as this is possible. Then the face should be carefully shaven, and the beard kept short by daily shaving. This is apt to be a painful process at first, but it must be done. If there be much thickening of the skin, as is often the case, the treatment should be begun by the application of the ointment of mercury. The different pustules should be carefully opened, their contents gently pressed out and the ointment thoroughly rubbed into the surface. In some cases it may be necessary to apply light poultices or flannel cloths wrung out in hot water, until the excessive pain and heat of the skin have subsided. In case the eruption is quite extensive, it will be advisable not to use the mercury ointment in full strength, but to employ the following mixture : Ointment of mercury, - Half an ounce. Diachylon ointment, - Half an ounce. To this there may be added sufficient olive oil to make a soft and agreeable salve. In case there is not much thickening of the skin, and but little redness and swelling, the rash can often be subdued by the diachylon ointment alone ; if this be not sufficient, one half or one-third its weight of mercury ointment may be added to it. In every case in which mercurial ointment is employed for weeks at a time, attention should be given to the condition of the teeth ; so soon as the least tenderness is felt when the teeth are pressed firmly together, the mercury ointment should be discontinued. This form of sycosis is, at best, an obstinate affection, and will require weeks or months of careful treatment. But first, if you want to come back to this web site again, just add it to your bookmarks or favorites now! Then you'll find it easy! Also, please consider sharing our helpful website with your online friends.
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