CHILBLAINS.
These unpleasant reminders of contact with the cold
are most usually located upon the feet, although occasion-
ally the hands are similarly afflicted. Those who suffer
from chilblains realize to the fullest extent the burning,
stinging sensation that is kept up for months whenever
the frosted members become warm or heated ; and on the
domestic list of remedies are found kerosene oil, the
water in which potatoes have been boiled, strong brine,
bran water and muriate of ammonia, and oil of turpen-
tine ; and occasionally each performs a wonderful cure.
A lotion said, however, to be far more efficacious than
any of those just named, is made of
White Castile soap, . . . . i drachm.
A mild solution of ammonia, . . 2 drachms.
Tincture of cantharides, ... 2 ounces✪ Lotion for Chilblains.
The parts must be kept moist with this lotion until a cure
is effected.
A less troublesome remedy, and one very highly recom-
mended, is to paint the frosted portions night and morn-
ing with equal parts of tincture of iodine and a solution
of ammonia.
Whether the skin is broken or not, frequent plungings
in hot water will relieve chilblains ; or, they may be
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rubbed with iodine ointment, or painted with the follow-
ing solution :
Nitrate of silver 30 grains.
Water, i ounce.
A good liniment to apply when the trouble first appears,
is made of
Tincture of cantharides, . . . . i part.
Soap liniment, i part.
Spirits of camphor, ..... i part.
Camphorated oil is a good remedy to rub on the frosted
extremities of young children, or upon very tender chil-
blains. A lotion for ordinary use in cases of chilblains,
is made of
Spirits of turpentine, .... 3 drachms.
Camphorated oil, 9 drachms.
Or, a stronger lotion may be made of the same ingredi-
ents, by using four drachms of the former and eight of
the latter.
An English remedy consists of
Spirits of rosemary, 5 parts.
Spirits of turpentine, i part.
Another to use every two hours, immediately upon /^he
appearance of the first indications, is composed of
One egg (well beaten).
Vinegar, \ pint.
Turpentine, i ounce.
Spirits of wine, \ ounce.
Spirits of camphor, i ounce.
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Mix thoroughly and keep closely bottled. Undoubtedly
the best cure for chilblains is prevention ; and a proper
protection of the extremities by woolen or silk clothing —
especially woolen — together with plenty of exercise to
keep the blood in circulation, will obviate the necessity of
calling into use any of the remedies we have suggested.
PEDAL HYGIENICS.
To the abuse of the feet by the manner in which
they are shod must be added that of neglect.
Cramped all day and part of the night in tight shoes and
closely fitting hose, the feet are deprived of the benefits
of ventilation and are also compelled to absorb much of
their own excretion. This condition gives rise to many
troubles both disagreeable and painful ; and it is there-
fore emphatically urged that as far as possible the same
care be bestowed upon the feet that is given to other
portions of the person.
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CHILBLAINS.
These unpleasant reminders of contact with the cold are most usually located upon the feet, although occasionally the hands are similarly afflicted. Those who suffer from chilblains realize to the fullest extent the burning, stinging sensation that is kept up for months whenever the frosted members become warm or heated ; and on the domestic list of remedies are found kerosene oil, the water in which potatoes have been boiled, strong brine, bran water and muriate of ammonia, and oil of turpentine ; and occasionally each performs a wonderful cure.
A lotion said, however, to be far more efficacious than any of those just named, is made of
White Castile soap, . . . . i drachm.
A mild solution of ammonia, . . 2 drachms.
Tincture of cantharides, ... 2 ounces.
The parts must be kept moist with this lotion until a cure is effected.
A less troublesome remedy, and one very highly recommended, is to paint the frosted portions night and morning with equal parts of tincture of iodine and a solution of ammonia.
Whether the skin is broken or not, frequent plungings in hot water will relieve chilblains ; or, they may be
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rubbed with iodine ointment, or painted with the following solution :
Nitrate of silver 30 grains.
Water, i ounce.
A good liniment to apply when the trouble first appears, is made of
Tincture of cantharides, . . . . i part.
Soap liniment, i part.
Spirits of camphor, ..... i part.
Camphorated oil is a good remedy to rub on the frosted extremities of young children, or upon very tender chilblains. A lotion for ordinary use in cases of chilblains, is made of
Spirits of turpentine, .... 3 drachms. Camphorated oil, 9 drachms.
Or, a stronger lotion may be made of the same ingredients, by using four drachms of the former and eight of the latter.
An English remedy consists of
Spirits of rosemary, 5 parts.
Spirits of turpentine, i part.
Another to use every two hours, immediately upon /^he appearance of the first indications, is composed of
One egg (well beaten).
Vinegar, \ pint.
Turpentine, i ounce.
Spirits of wine, \ ounce.
Spirits of camphor, i ounce.
PEDAL HYGIENICS. 475
Mix thoroughly and keep closely bottled. Undoubtedly the best cure for chilblains is prevention ; and a proper protection of the extremities by woolen or silk clothing — especially woolen — together with plenty of exercise to keep the blood in circulation, will obviate the necessity of calling into use any of the remedies we have suggested.
PEDAL HYGIENICS.
To the abuse of the feet by the manner in which they are shod must be added that of neglect. Cramped all day and part of the night in tight shoes and closely fitting hose, the feet are deprived of the benefits of ventilation and are also compelled to absorb much of their own excretion. This condition gives rise to many troubles both disagreeable and painful ; and it is therefore emphatically urged that as far as possible the same care be bestowed upon the feet that is given to other portions of the person.
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