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THE MADAME C.J. WALKER SCHOOLS where the little pus filled pimples appear is sometimes classed as infectious eczema, or ECZEMA CONTAGIOSA. Eczema indicates a lack of general health, poor blood, nerve disorder, bad digestion and unhealthy skin and persons so weakened are its ready victims. The heat of friction caused by clothes rubbing the undernourished skin or warmth, even of the sun's rays are enough to cause eczema. The symptoms are undue redness or inflammation, a light swelling or burning accompanied by pimples, blisters and a painful sensation. The three most common forms of eczema are the VESICULAR or weeping type; the PAPULAR or pimply type; and the ERYTHEMATOUS or Red type. Vesicular or the weeping type of eczema is usually noted by large patches of small blisters. This disease is accompanied by intense itching. As the sufferer scratches the tiny blisters are broken, the secretion oozes out over the scalp and the result is that the entire scalp becomes affected. The Papular or Pimply type is readily recognized by small round pimples the size of a pin head. They have a red color and are filled with a colorless fluid. As in the weeping type, the itching is intense and when the pimples are scratched, brownish scales of dried blood will form. Erythematous or the Red type is the most common form of Eczema and is recognized by yellowish red spots of varying size which cover a large surface of the scalp or skin. Intense itching, burning and swelling of the affected parts is noted and they finally become scaly. If the diseased surface is pricked, a pus-like fluid emits. Eczema is distinguishable from Psoriasis or Tetter by the intense itching and burning sensation. Treatment--The treatment for all types of Eczema is the same. The operator must wear rubber gloves while treating. First, shampoo the hair with an exceedingly mild soap (we recommend Green Shampoo soap or Castile soap). After the shampoo, wash the scalp with a 2% solution of carbolic acid. Apply hot olive oil to the affected parts twice each week until improvement is noted. After the scalp has healed somewhat, substitute Madam C.J. Walker's Tetter Salve Treatment (heated) for the olive oil. In cases of intense burning apply a small quantity of zinc ointment or pure lard and calamine to the scalp between treatments. 104 TEXT BOOK OF BEAUTY CULTURE The Blue Bulb of the Therapeutic lamp is very beneficial in treating eczema. Apply the oils and ointments to the scalp with small cotton pads. If, after a reasonable length time, your treatments for eczema do not bring results, it is best to send the patron to a reputable physician, as this disease is sometimes the result of internal disorders, which the operator is not qualified to correct. Note--Destroy cotton used and thorough sterilize all towels, gloves and tools used. Recommend regular diet and rest for the patron. If constipation is present advise frequent laxatives. RINGWORM Ringworm, Tenea Tonsourans or Trichophytosis is a highly contagious parasitic disease. It is caused by a small worm commonly called Tinea Worm. It spreads very rapidly where persons are closely confined as in a schoolroom. It is most abundant in the substance of the hairs at the hair roots. Often it invades the hairless portions of the scalp and imbeds itself in the skin, forming circular oval patches about the size of a quarter. This disease is recognized by the patches which are rough and rusty looking and surrounded by red inflammed skin. The patches are covered with stubs of hair where the Tinea Worm has eaten off the hair just above the scalp. As the disease advances the outer edges of the patch extend and the center heals. This disease is sometimes confused with the scaly form of eczema but its circular form and its patches healing in the center will distinguish it. Treatment--Give a thorough shampoo, using Madam C.J. Walker's Vegetable Oil Soap. Mix equal parts of carbolic acid, and sulphur (all obtainable in a drug store) and apply a 2% solution of this mixture to the affected parts with small cotton pads. When the patches begin to disappear, substitute Madam C.J. Walker's Tetter Salve Treatment (heated). Note--Use rubber gloves and sterilize all tools used in treating this disease. Destroy cotton pads and remember that Ringworm is very contagious and severe cases should be turned over to a skin specialist. BARBER'S ITCH This much dreaded disease is, in fact, a type of Ringworm which attacks the hair portions of the face and neck. It is highly contagious 105
