FACIAL ECZEMA

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 59, Issue 22, 5 November 1938, Page 9

FACIAL ECZEMA

CLAIM OF INFALLIBLE CURE., REFUGEE VETERINARIAN. (Per Press Association.) PUKEKOHE, November *4. Wlien Mr W. Finlay, a farmer, of Mauku, returned to the Dominion from a world tour he brought with him what may prove to be a discovery of national importance—the prescription of a. preparation claimed to be an infallible cure for eczema in stock. On board the cruise ship Orcades, Mr Finlay mpt a Polish Jew refugee veterinary surgeon, Dr. L. Dukatenzeiler, who was travelling to Melbourne. In the course of a. discussion of stock troubles, Mr Finlay mentioned the loss suffered by New Zealand farmers through eczema, and related the symptoms and effects of the* disease. Dr. Dukatenzeiler recognised the disease as by no means uncommon in Central Europe, and one which he had met on many occasions. He thought it extraordinary that no curative methods had been devised in the Dominion, t and was astounded when told of the extent of its ravages. Dr. Dukatenzeiler said that the disease originated in the liver and spread throughout the system, affecting the udder and eyes. He had found a certain preparation to be most effective, and this was the recognised cure of the disease in Central European countries. According to Mr Finlay, his informant seemed confident that his preparation would effect a cure, and when he left the shijr 'at Melbourne ho gave Mr Finlay two prescriptions—one a drench to be given internally, and the other for a lotion to be applied to the eyes if inflammation or blindness sets in. Mr Finlay intends to have the prescriptions made up, and if they seem to be effective he will submit them to the Department of Agriculture. He would not praise or condemn the preparations until they had been tested, and was not prepared to think that Dr. Dukatenzeilef knew more than did New Zealand’s own experts.