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Impetigo.The disease is usually ushered in by a slight fever ; aside from this there is no constitutional disturbance. Each of these little pustules runs a definite course lasting eight or ten days; at the end of this time the scab falls off leaving a red surface, which after a few days has entirely healed. The disease occurs in consequence of general disease such as smallpox and childbed fever; but is more frequently induced by external irritation of the skin, such as is caused by the itch mite and by lice. It may also result from the application of irritating substances, such as croton oil. In bad cases which are long neglected, the removal of the scab may be followed by the formation of deep and obstinate ulcers. In some cases the irritation caused by this rash leads to violent scratching, as a result of which eczema is developed. Treatment,-The scabs may be removed by oiling the skin with sweet oil, or by soaking the patient in a warm bath. After they have been thus removed, the following ointment or lotion should be applied night and morning for three or four days, to the raw surface beneath : Ammonia (chloride of mercury), - Five grains. Simple ointment; - One ounce. Or the following lotion may be used : Sulphate of zinc, - - - - Eight grains. Corrosive sublimate, - Six grains. Water, ------ Four ounces. Another good application for this purpose is the ordinary diachylon ointment. The pustles of impetigo are contagious ; that is, when the matter is communicated to another individual, or to other parts of the skin on the same individual, similar pustles are formed. This fact should be remembered in handling and treating these cases. 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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