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This form of eczema is a reflex eczema of the face, or of the back of the hand, being manifested by sensitiveness of the gums and salivation. There are three indications; first, to calm the pruritus of the gums; second, to overcome the insomnia; third, to cure the local condition. For the first indication, it is advised to rub the gums frequently with the finger, moistened with the following solution:

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℞ Cocaini muriatis................................gr. 3/4

Potassii bromidi.......gr. viij

Aquas destillatae.......e 150

Glycerini...........e 150

For the second indication, the following mixture may be given, in doses of a teaspoonful or a dessertspoonful:

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℞ Sodii bromidi..........gr. v

Syrupi aurantii.........℥ ij

F01 the local condition, applications of the following ointment should be made:

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℞ Zinci oxidi..........gr. 150

Vaselini.............℥ j

The affected parts should also be covered with a thin rubber or muslin mask.

- Journal de Med. de Paris.