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Liver Spots.These patches consist of a network of very fine vegetable fibres ; they are in fact merely patches of mold, quite similar to the scum which appears upon jelly. Treatment. -The disease is readily cured by the application of any remedy which destroys this vegetable parasite. It is, of course, desirable to make use of some agent which will not irritate the skin. For this purpose there may be used the following pre scription : Hyposulphite of soda, - Six drachms. Glycerine, ----- Two ounces. Water, - Four ounces. Mix, and rub thoroughly over the patches, by means of a flannel or a stiff brush. This treatment should be continued for a week or ten days after the skin is apparently again in its natural condition ; since, otherwise, there may remain some seeds of the plant, which will soon start again into vigorous growth. This parasite grows with especial frequency when the skin is kept moist and warm ; and its development is favored by wearing flannels next to the skin, by residence in moist, damp dwellings, and by the use of imperfectly dried towels and bed linen. Another form of liver spots is the variety popularly known as " moth spots. " These consist of yellowish or brownish spots, which occur especially around the angles of the eye and upon the forehead; they are especially frequent in this latter situation during pregnancy, and in the years immediately subsequent to it. They seem to occur also with especial frequency in females who are afflicted with diseases of the womb. These spots are due to the deposit of an unusual amount of coloring matter in the lower layers of the skin. They have no significance as an evidence of disease, and occasion the patient no distress, beyond the annoyance to his vanity. They can sometimes be removed by the use of the following lotion : Corrosive sublimate, - One grain. Water, ------ One ounce. This may be rubbed thoroughly upon the spots, by means of a piece of flannel or other coarse cloth. Sometimes a saturated solution of the hyposulphite of soda can be made to answer the pur pose. The corrosive sublimate solution must be used with caution, since this substance is a deadly poison; and when the spots are located in the vicinity of the eyes especial care must be taken that none of the mixture gets into the eye. 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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