Skin diseases and their remedies / by Robert J. Jordan.

  • Jordan, Henry J.
Date:
1860
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Credit: Skin diseases and their remedies / by Robert J. Jordan. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    over the small collection of matter in their summits; and, as another distinction from pustules, it may be mentioned that there is no tendency to the formation of marked crusts or scabs in acne. Thin scabs, or simple exfolia- tion of the cuticle, indeed, take the place of crusts and scabs. These characteristics are sufficient to distinguish acne from the chronic pustular affections, ecthyma and impetigo. In some cases, acne rosacea may be mistaken for incipient lupus; but here again there are means of distinction, of which we have to speak presently. Acne is a very obstinate affection, and its several varieties may require a very different plan of treatment. It may be doubted whether there are any cases in which a low diet is called for. Acne rosacea is very properly regarded as a consequence of spirit-drinking in excess ; but as it is certainly no consequence of the free drinking of malt liquors or Avine, it does not follow that stimulants of a proper kind, and in proper quantity, are not indicated. As a rule, indeed, a good well-regulated diet, in which wine or malt liquor is not omitted, is es- sential to the proper management of acne.