A short handbook of cosmetics / by Max Joseph.

  • Joseph, Max, 1860-1933.
Date:
1914
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Licence: In copyright

Credit: A short handbook of cosmetics / by Max Joseph. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Resorcin. ^ Ac. Salicyl- > aa gr. io. Ol. Cadin. ) Lanolin. ■) Vaselin. ) aa 5n- Alopecia Areata. This is not, strictly speaking, a “minor affec- tion, but deserves mention in the present brochure on account of the fact that one so frequently encounters cases which have been treated by un- qualified persons. There have been many theories propounded regarding its causation, but the views are con- flicting, and we are still far from a solution of the problem. The disease has undoubtedly a tendency to spontaneous eure, but recovery may be hastened by some local application which will maintain the bald area in a state of constant slight irritation. Lactic acid is greatly favoured by many dermatologists :— R Ac. Lactic. 3L Spt. Vini. Reet. Aether. Another excellent application is the “ Lotio Excitante of St. Louis Hospital :— R Liq. Ammon. Fort. 3Ü. Ol. Terebinth. 3V. Spt. Camph. 3iv.