Washed Sulphur 2-1/2 drams Spirits of Camphor 3 drams Biborate of Sodium 2 drams Glycerin 6 drams Distilled water enough for 4 ounces Mix and shake well and apply freely so as to leave a film on the face. (Dr. Schalek.) [SKIN DISEASES 55] 3. Dr. Duhring's Lotion, following: Precipitated Sulphur 2 drams Glycerin 2 drams Alcohol 1 ounce Lime water 1 ounce Rose water 2 ounces Mix and shake before using and apply. 4. Kummerfield's Lotion. "Oriental Lotion." Precipitated Sulphur 4 drams Powdered Camphor 10 grains Powdered Tragacanth 20 grains Lime water 2 ounces Rose water 2 ounces Mix; shake well and apply every few hours. 5. Stimulating preparations. Corrosive sublimate 1/2 to 2 grains Emulsion bitter almonds 4 ounces Mix thoroughly and use to stimulate the skin. 6. Ointment of white precipitate (five to fifteen per cent strength) can be used in place of one above. 7. The Following Hebra Lotion (I give as written). Hydrarg. Bichlor 1 dram Aqua Distill 4 drams Ov. Albuminis 3 drams Succi Citri 3 drams Sacchari 1 ounce Mix and apply as directed. Caution.--Sulphur and mercury preparations should not be used at the same time, nor immediately succeeding each other, as they will stain the skin. BALDNESS. (Alopecia). Causes.--Hereditary and diseases. Congenital and senile (old age) baldness is incurable. Congenital (born without hair) baldness is rare. MOTHERS' REMEDIES. 1. Baldness, Well Recommended for.--"A first class hair restorative is made of sage tea and whisky in equal parts with a dash of quinine in the bottle." 2. Baldness, Vaselin and Quinine for.-- "Vaselin 1 ounce Quinine 1/2 ounce" Mix together and apply to the scalp. 3. Baldness, Good Canadian Remedy for.--"Strong sage tea. Rub the scalp frequently. I have used this with great success." [56 MOTHERS' REMEDIES] PHYSICIANS' TREATMENT for Baldness.--Persons who have an hereditary tendency to baldness should pay close attention to the hygiene of the scalp, as this is very important. The hair should be shampooed two or three times a week, to remove sebaceous accumulations and other foreign materials. After the scalp has been thoroughly rinsed with clean water and dried, some oil or (tube) vaselin should be rubbed in, Fine-toothed combs should never be used, The daily wetting of the hair is injurious, Rats should be light and well aired, When the hair begins to fall, stimulating applications should be used, in the form of ointments or lotions. The following are among the best with the author's name given but in English instead of Latin. Dr. Schalek. 1.