4.  Tar and Sulphur Remedy for.—­Never use tar on the face, it stains.

    Ointment of Tar 1 ounce
    Ointment of Sulphur 1 ounce

Mix thoroughly and apply at night.

5.  Precipitated Sulphur 6 drams
    Tar 6 drams
    Green Soap 2 ounces
    Lard 2 ounces
    Powdered Chalk 4 drams

Apply frequently.

If necessary more lard can be used, especially if the skin is very tender.

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6.  Another good local application.  It is composed of the following ingredients: 

    Resorcinol 1 dram
    Zinc Oxide 1 dram
    Rose Water Ointment 10 drams

Apply twice a day to the part affected.

After mixing the ointment heat it until the resorcinol crystals melt to prevent any irritation of the skin from them.

Ichthyol           2-1/2 drams
Salicylic Acid     2-1/2 drams
Pyrogallic Acid    2-1/2 drams
Olive Oil              1 ounce
Lanoline               1 ounce

Mix thoroughly and apply.

The result of the disease is always favorable as to life and general health.  It yields to treatment, but it has a tendency to recur.

Itch.  Common Itch (Scabies).—­Itch is a contagious disease, due to the presence of an animal parasite.  There is intense itching in this disease.  The parasite seeks the thin, tender regions of the skin, the spaces between the fingers, wrists and forearms, the folds in the arm-pit, the genitals in men and the breasts in women.

Cause.—­It is always transmitted by contagion.  An intimate and long contact is usually needed.  A person occupying the same bed with one who has it is liable to take it.  The female parasite lives from six to eight weeks, during which time she lays fifty eggs, which, when hatched out, become impregnated in their turn.

Mothers’ treatment for Common Itch. 1.  Mustard Ointment for.—­“Make an ointment of cup of fresh lard (without salt) and a tablespoonful of dry mustard, work to cream and apply.”  This is very soothing.

2.  Itch, Grandmother’s Cure for.—­“Sulphur and lard mixed; rub on at night, then take a good bath, using plenty of soap, every day.”  The above ingredients are always easily obtained and anyone suffering with this disease will find relief from the itching by using this remedy.  It is very soothing.

3.  Itch, Herb Ointment for.—­“Mix the juice of scabious with fresh lard and apply as an ointment.  A decoction made from the same herb might be taken at the same time to purify the blood.  It is always well to take some blood tonic together with any outward application you may use.”  Some who read the above may know scabious by other names as the “morning bride” or “sweet scabious” or “devil’s bit,” etc.

4.  Itch, Elecampane Root Ointment for.—­“Boil elecampane root in vinegar, mix with fresh lard, beating thoroughly.”  This is an excellent remedy for itch, having a very soothing effect and relieving the itching.