Salicylic acid 11 parts
Extract Cannibis Indica 2 parts
Alcohol 10 parts
Flexible collodion 77 parts
Apply with a wisp of cotton twisted on a match or toothpick, dip in
solution and paint on the corn and allow to dry. Repeat the above
nightly for four times. (4) On the fourth night the corn should be dead
and whitish in color. After washing pare around the edge of the corn
with a knife blade and lift the core out in one piece, including all of
the thickened tissue down to the quick. The result is a complete cure if
the attachments of the corn are taken out all at once.
Soft corns must be treated the same as hard ones: soften the corn tissue
so it will come away without pain. Preferably here one should use an
ointment instead of collodion; salicylic acid 40 parts, vaseline 30
parts and lanolin 30 parts. Smear this over the corns and keep the toes
apart with absorbent cotton. Remove the cause.
Because they are so common foot injuries must not be resigned to as
inevitable. Prevention is simple and the rewards to the tramper
adequate.
HYGIENE OF CAMP LIFE
As pertains to normal life anywhere the hiker must observe the accepted
precepts of hygiene in order to derive the greatest benefit from his
health giving pastime. The feet must be kept sound as emphasized in the
foregoing, the stomach and bowels normal and temperance in all things
strictly observed. Our aim is not to train and diet for record breaking
feats, but to develop a reasonable endurance and become healthy.
As soon as is possible after a walk rub down with a wet towel and
friction to a glow with a dry towel: this is very refreshing and quickly
dispels stiffness. While walking produces a good appetite, eating and
drinking must be moderately indulged in after a long walk, just
satisfying the pangs of hunger else you will lack energy instead of
gaining it. Be careful not to become overheated: in cold weather ease up
near the end of the journey to cool off gradually and thus prevent
chill.
MEDICAL AND SURGICAL KIT
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