Physicians’ treatment for Shingles.—­Protect the vesicles from rupture or irritation and relieve the pain.  Paint the surface with a solution of gun cotton (collodion).  Tonics to keep up the strength.

Excessive sweating. (Hyperidrosis).—­This is a disorder of the sweat glands in which sweat is thrown out in excessive quantities.

Symptoms.—­It may be great only in the armpit where it stains the clothing.  When it comes on the hands and feet they may be wet, clammy and have an offensive odor.  They may be soaked, inflamed and painful.

Causes.—­The local forms may be due to a nervous condition; it is often the result of general debility.

Treatment.—­General tonics are needed and those given under anemia, which see.  Applications for the local treatment.—­Solution of alum applied to the part will act as an astringent.

White oak bark tea is good as anything.  It should not be used so strong as to stop sweating entirely.  Then follow it with dusting powders of starch or boric acid, containing salicylic acid (two to five per cent).  When it occurs upon the feet use the Diachylon ointment.  It must be made up fresh in a drug store.  This is applied on strips of lint or muslin after the parts have been thoroughly washed and dried; it should be renewed twice daily, the parts being dried with soft towels and then covered with dusting powder, followed by the ointment.

Freckles. (Lentigo).—­Freckles are an excessive deposit of pigment in the skin.

Causes.—­Exposure to the sun’s rays aggravates this condition.

Mothers’ remedies for Freckles. 1.  Freckles, Buttermilk for.—­“Buttermilk on the face every night.”  This is a very simple remedy, and as buttermilk is very easily obtained, anyone troubled with freckles can try this remedy without very much expense.  This simple remedy has been known to cure many cases.

2.  Freckles, to Remove.—­“Nitrate of potash applied to the face night and morning is very good, and the freckles will soon disappear.”

3.  Freckles, Alcohol and Lemon Juice for.—­“Use alcohol and lemon juice freely at night.”  Lemon juice is very good for the skin if applied frequently.

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4.  Freckles, Excellent Lotion for.—­

“Rose Water           4 ounces
Alcohol             1/2 ounce
Hydrochloric Acid   1/2 dram

Mix and apply with sponge or cloth three times daily.

5.  Freckles, Borax Water for.—­“Rain water eight ounces, borax one-half ounce.  Mix and dissolve; wash parts twice daily.”

6.  Freckles, Canadian Remedy for.—­“Glycerin, lemon juice, rosewater, equal parts.  Apply at night with a soft cloth,”

Physicians’ treatment for Freckles.—­They are apt to return on exposure to the sun.  The following ointment may be of service.  Care should be taken not to blister: