This section is from the book "A Treatise On The Materia Medica And Therapeutics Of The Skin", by Henry G. Piffard. Also available from Amazon: A Treatise On The Materia Medica And Therapeutics Of The Skin.
C. Keloid, 81, 84.
D. ( Chronic eruptions, ill-conditioned ulcers and scabies, 1, 492. Warts, 204, (H.G.P.)
Erysipelas, erythema, ecchymosis, 210.
If this drug, or any other, exerts the slightest beneficial influence over keloid, it is a fact of the first importance; as the writer is unacquainted with any medical agent or surgical procedure that can be depended on to effectually remove or cure this disease.
Externally, we have found it of service in corns and callous patches. It should be frequently applied in saturated solution.
 
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