STYE.
This condition is often produced by infection from the scales of sebor rh,_ea falling down upon the eyelashes from a scurfy scalp, hence preventive measures in all recurring cases should be directed to the treatment of the primary affection.
In the early stages epilation will generally at once remove the trouble. By plucking out the eyelash, any matter that may have already formed is thus left free to discharge itself through the minute opening. If matter has not formed, this method may prevent it A needle dipped in pure Carbolic Acid may be applied to the spot after the removal of the hair.
Poultices in the neighbourhood of the eye are very unsatisfactory. A warm saturated Boric compress is the least objectionable method of applying moist heat, though it is not advisable to cover this in with oiled silk. '['lie relationship of the stye to boils gives the indications for general and local remedies, and poultices or any other applications, especially if moist and warm, have a tendency to multiply the local gatherings of pus if the retained vapour arising from such applications is not speedily per nutted to evaporate. Puncture (after cocaine) with the point of a fine
narrow-bladed tenotomy knife or cataract needle generally gives im mediate relief when matter has formed.
Styes, like boils, have a tendency to occur in crops. This, when estab lished, is a clear indication for the employment of an autogenous vaccine, and hence the advisability of obtaining and preserving a culture of the infecting micro-organism front the first stye.
Ointment of Yellow Oxide of Mercury (6 grs. to t oz.) is the best after treatment in all cases, and it appears to prevent further formations if properly used; or the following may be prescribed: flydrargyri avid/. Ruh. gr. iij. Cocaime Parif. gr. iij.
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Tara Gera et fiat .uuguentum. Sign a.—" To be smeared over the margin of the affected lid three times a day."