The oleates in cutaneous diseases / by Henry W. Stelwagon.

  • Stelwagon, Henry W. (Henry Weightman), 1853-1919.
Date:
[1884]
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Credit: The oleates in cutaneous diseases / by Henry W. Stelwagon. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Oleate ob' Quinia.—In color, brownish, of plastic consistence, and of a sweet and oily odor. So far, the use of this oleate has been lim¬ ited to inunction to impress the system at large. For this purpose, it should be mixed with olive oil, lard, or oleic acid. In the past year another use has suggested itself. As is well known, lotions containing quinine have been employed for several years past for the treatment of premature baldness, seborrhoea, etc. Unquestionably the oleate is better adapted for this purpose than any lotion of quinine heretofore employed, and in the few cases in which it has been tried, has seemed to act favorably; and further experience in its use for these diseases, may corroborate the favorable impression already formed. The oint¬ ment which I have employed in the few cases referred to is the follow- mg : R. Quinise oleatis, 3 b Adipis benzoat, 3 j- Petrolati, aa 3 iv. Ft. ugt. / A small quantity of this ointment is to be rubbed in every evening, or less frequently, as may seem indicated. Oleate of Silver.—In color, grayish-brown, pulverulent, and pos¬ sessing the oleic acid odor. As a powder, it may be dusted over ulcers for its stimulating and alterative effect. It may also be pre¬ scribed in ointment form, one drachm of the oleate to the ounce of lard or any fatty base. Oleate of Zinc.—Dry, white, pulverulent, impalpable powder of a soapy touch, resembling powdered soapstone ; if pure, should make a clear solution with oils, lard, etc., over a water-bath. It may be used either as a dusting powder or as an ointment. An ointment of one or two drachms to the ounce of cosmoline or any fatty base is most commonly used. Sometimes the oleate made up in ointment form with oleic acid seems to be more efficacious. A very good way of prescribing it is as follows: R. Zinci oleatis, Acidi oleici, aa 3 j. Petrolati, Cerati simplicis, aa 3 iij. Ft. ugt. To a great extent this oleate replaces the oxide of*zinc, and may be ordered whenever that substance is indicated. Acute vesicular eczema