Mix and make a paste, apply to the part and cover with soft gauze. 9. For the Itching.-- Powdered Oxide of Zinc 1/2 ounce Powdered Camphor 1-1/2 dram Powdered Starch 1 ounce Mix and dust on as needed. When the disease is not so acute (sub-acute) applications of a mildly stimulating character are needed. For this purpose, resorcinal in the proportion of two to thirty grains to the ounce of lard, according to the severity and amount of hardness existing. Apply to the part. Stimulant and soothing. External Treatment of Chronic Eczema.--Applications for chronic and lasting sluggish eczema. 1. Tincture of green soap used with hot water until the skin is bared and then dress with oxide of zinc ointment. 2. Tar in the form of the pure Official tar ointment. 3. Salicylic acid thirty to sixty grains to an ounce of lard and applied for stimulating purposes. 4. Dr. Schalek uses the same remedies in part and the following for a fixed dressing, especially on the eyes. They do not need to be changed often. [SKIN DISEASES 67] Glycogelatin Dressing.-- Gelatin 10 drops Oxide of Zinc 10 drops Glycerin 40 drops Water 40 drops Mix and apply to the part. The above may be made in any quantities,--using drops, spoonfuls, etc. Dress the parts in a thin gauze bandage, over which the melted preparation is painted. I have given many different prescriptions, but those who treat skin diseases know that a great many are needed, for they act differently upon different persons. Special Varieties of Eczema and what to do for them.-- Eczema of Children.--This is generally acute of the vesicular (watery) or vesicular pustular (pus forming) variety. The parts commonly affected are the scalp and the face. PHYSICIANS' TREATMENT for Eczema.--Remove the causes, watch the feeding. Keep the folds of the skin dry and free from friction. To prevent scratching, masks must be applied to the scalp and face, or the hands must be tied in bad cases. The local treatment is the same as above except the strength of the drugs used must be reduced in proper proportion. Eczema of the Scalp, Milk Crust.--Remove the crusts by soaking the scalp with some bland oil for twelve hours, followed by a shampoo, (the hair should be cut in children) then the lotions and thin ointment (see above) should be applied. Eczema of the Face.--A mask of soft linen with holes cut out for the eyes, mouth and nostrils may be used. Eczema of the Scrotum.--A well fitting suspensory should be worn, sponge the parts with very hot water and follow with the anti-itching lotion and dusting powders for the itching.