Ichthyol as a Treatment for Guinea-Worm
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-1 used pure ichthyol (Burgoyne, Burbidges) as an antiphlogistic for the resolution of inflammatory conditions with satisfactory results, in Place of extract belladonna, the quality of which deteriorated, during the last war. After a eral application of ichthyol to the affected Part, it is covered with cotton-wool. In a few i?urs as it begins to dry a contracting effect is Produced and the patient feels definite relief. ^ therefore tried ichthyol for the resolution of \vo inflammatory condition in a case of guinea-
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