CUTANEOUS DISORDERS. — In scabies sulphur ointment is one Of the best rem edies. It should be well rubbed into the affected parts, after previous scrubbing with soap and hot water.
Sulphur-waters arc useful externally in scabies, acne, furunculosis, and hyper idrosis; internally, to stimulate the glands of the alimentary canal and to in crease the binary secretion. They are especially indicated in so-called abdom inal plethora, hyperemia of the liver and chronic gout, in rheumatism, rheu matoid arthritis and chronic catarrhal conditions of the alimentary canal, the bronchi, and the throat. W. Page May (Practitioner, Nov., '98).
In tinea tonsurans sulphur ointment is efficient after clipping the hair.
Seborrhoea, sycosis, chronic eczema, and psoriasis are benefited by small doses of sulphur. Inveterate forms of eczema, psoriasis, impetigo, and prurigo are im proved by the fumes of burning sulphur.
In erysipelas, measles, and small-pox sulphur ointment will allay the heat and congestion and in small-pox will disin fect the pustules.
In diseases of the nails, when they have become brittle, and covered with ridges and white spots, internal use of sulphur in small doses will frequently bring about a healthy and polished ap pearance.
Sulphur in small doses will often in crease the activity of the hair-forming apparatus in cases of alopecia.
In skin diseases accompanied with in filtration the use of the iodide in a 6-per cent. ointment is indicated.
In scaly skin diseases, sulphurated tassa is useful, 1 to 3 ounces being solved in 15 gallons of water, for a bath.
In suppurative diseases, in acne, boils,.
glandular enlargements, etc., call sul phurata in small doses will do good.
In young women who suffer from acne, particularly about the menstrual period, the skin becoming at this period sallow and muddy, Ringer recommends the following lotion as one which is usually curative: Sublimed sulphur, 1 drachm; glycerin, 1 drachm; rose-water, S ounces; apply as a wash once or twice daily.
CHLOROS1s.—In chlorosis when iron is not well borne or has failed, sulphur has in many cases improved the general con dition, so that iron could be used with success later.
FUMIGATION.—The antizymotic and antiseptic properties of sulphur have been long known. When sulphur is ig nited it gives off dense fumes of sulphur ous-acid gas, which are known for their bactericidal action. The fumes of sul phur dioxide destroy the germs of chol era, typhoid fever, diphtheria, glanders, and tuberculosis. The disinfecting qualities of this gas have been utilized by sanitary authorities to disinfect rooms that have been occupied by patients suf fering from infectious or contagious dis eases. Prolonged action of the pure gas may destroy germs even in a dry at mosphere, but the presence of moist ure increases its efficacy. Three pounds of sulphur, moistened with alcohol, should be laid in a pan which rests on a support in a tub of water to prevent fire. Infected ships may be treated in the same way.