SKIN ERUPTIONS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 6382, 3 December 1907, Page 2

SKIN ERUPTIONS

At various times of the year cutaneous eruptions are very common. The system is sometimes suddenly deprived of the vital stimulus of cold, and nature begins to change her method of operation. Blood pressure is lowered, the kidneys, liver, and digestive organs are less active; the skin, torpid throughout the cold weather, prepares to assume its function, and requires more blood.

All these conditions pave the way for the development of ekin diseases and point to the indicated treatment. Weakened digestive power calls for a lightening of the diet, which should bo of a less concentrated.. character, easily managed by the digestive organs and containing a goodly percentage of fruits and the fresh, green vegetables as fast ae they come in.

Bathing should receive more attention, to aid in fitting the skin for its summer work. A warm bath every night, or every other night, with a cold spray, or sponging, in the morning. The weakest may run a cold sponge over the neck, chest, and back with benefit. Alteratives are usually given promisin cutaneous diseases. Sometimes they are indicated, sometimes not. If the blood is actually diseased, if the Ivmphatics are badly affected, or the disease is of long duration, alteratives will be called for. But many cutaneous eruptions, especialy those occurring in the spring, are of aterro{uorary nature. easilv relieved by improving the portal circulation, regulating the hepatic secretions, and increasing the renal function. , Comparatively few people escape the need of some medical attention particularly in the spring. They fail to make theneeded changes in diet and habits early enough. The blocd gets thick, the fiillip given by cold to the circulation iff lacking, the secretions get clogged, the bowels become constipated, liver torpid, kidneys lazy. Neuralgia and muscular pains torment the sufferer, even if

ho escapes skin disorders. In all these oases a little timely medication—the relief of constipation by purgatives, increased activity of liver and kidneys, care as to the diet, and a daily outing will work wonders.