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. [76 MOTHERS' REMEDIES.] 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: Ammoniated Mercury 1 dram Subnitrate of Bismuth 1 dram Glycerin Ointment 1 ounce Mix and apply every other night. PRICKLY HEAT RASH.--An acute inflammatory disease of the sweat glands; minute pimples and vesicles develop. Symptoms.--It occurs upon the body and consists of many pinhead sized bright red pimples and vesicles which are very close together. It appears suddenly, and is usually accompanied by much sweating and subsides in a short time with slight scaling following. There is itching, tingling and burning usually present. Cause.--Excessive heat in summer in children and weak people. MOTHERS' REMEDIES. 1. Prickly Heat, Soda Water for.--"Bathe with saleratus (baking soda) water, dry carefully and apply good talcum powder freely." 2. Prickly Heat, Relief from pain of.-- "Borax Powder 6 drams Menthol 10 grains Rose Water 6 ounces Bathe the parts and between applications dust on lycopodium powder." The borax powder will be found good to cover the parts and muriate of morphia relieves the pain. The rose water is simply put in to dissolve the other ingredients. 3. Prickly Heat, a Hamilton, Ontario, Mother Found Burnt Cornstarch good for.--"Dust with browned cornstarch. This acts like talcum powder and is not so expensive." [SKIN DISEASES. 77]