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THE MADAM C. J. WALKER SCHOOLS

tagious and is usually communicated by razors, towels, combs, brushes, cloths, etc. Very often, animals affected by a disease called mange, which is a type of Ringworm, spread the disease.
Barber's Itch begins three or four days after infection and is recognized by scaly, reddish spots surrounding a hair. These spots increase in size rapidly and begin to itch and burn. When the swellings break, the discharge forms a crusty surface, which, if large, may be mistaken for Eczema. However, in this disease, the hairs become dry, brittle and break off easily where as in Eczema, the hairs are not affected.
Treatment--As soon as the expert beauty operator detects the presence of Barber's Itch, the treatment should begin. The severity of the case and the time it has existed will govern the treatments to be given. Apply Madam C. J. Walker's Glossine to the affected parts and permit it to remain until the crusts have been softened. Then remove the Glossine by shampooing with Madam C.J. Walker's Shampoo.
Then shave the affected parts with a razor, which has been dipped into a 2% solution of carbolic acid, after which apply hot water to the spots constantly for fifteen minutes. If any bumps remain, open them with a sterilized needle. 
Touch each bump with a piece of absorbent cotton which has been dipped in the following solution: One-fourth ounce of Sodium Hyposulphite and two ounces of cool boiled water.
Then wash the affected parts again with warm water and dry by patting with an absolutely sterile towel and apply Madam C. J. Walker's Temple Grower.
Continue these treatments twice each week and have the patron apply the Temple Grower each night until relieved. Relief may require several weeks but the operator and the patron must work together to obtain the best results.
The operator should watch for indications of possible infection and if noticed it should be treated by dissolving one Bernay Antiseptic tablet in a teacupful of boiled water. Apply this solution to the affected parts with a small sterile cotton pad.
Note--In all cases of skin and scalp disease patrons should be advised to consult a physician as there may be some systematic condition that needs correcting.

FAVUS
Favus, Honeycomb Ringworm or Scald Head not often met with by beauticians is sometimes found among immigrants and

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small poor children who often acquire it from filthy dogs, cats, rabbits and other pets. The scalp is matted with yellow crusts which when removed leave the scalp tender and bleeding. These crusts have the appearance of a honeycomb and when removed they often bring large patches of hair with them.
Treatment--The treatment for Favus is the same as has already been described for Ringworm.
Note--Use the necessary sanitary precautions as this disease is very contagious.

PEDICULOSIS CAPITIS
This is the technical term for head lice. Even though the presence of lice is not a normal condition, it cannot be termed a disease. However, if they are permitted to remain, eczema and other forms of infection will be caused by the scratching and irritation which will naturally result.
These little parasites may be found in the heads of the rich and the poor alike, although they are most prevalent where persons do not maintain high standards of personal cleanliness. They may result from accidental contact with something or someone who is so infected. They may be acquired in schools, street cars, pullman cars, hotels, and in trying on wearing apparel in stores.
The ordinary head louse has six legs, is about 1/12th of an inch long, and is of grayish color. Lice are not dangerous unless they are permitted to remain, but the patron is generally greatly alarmed. After allaying the fears of the patron, the operator should begin their extermination at once.
The lice spread a glutinous substance which contains the NITS, and which adhere tenaciously to the hair shafts and scalp. The NITS are the eggs of the lice and if undisturbed, multiply rapidly.
Treatment--The lice are first destroyed by pouring a quart of very hot water to which a cupful of vinegar has been added, over the head. Saturate every strand of hair with this mixture. This treatment usually eradicates all lice but should any remain, they too must succumb to the following method which will destroy the nits:
Apply equal parts of olive oil and kerosene to destroy the lice, and equal parts of larkspur and ether to destroy the nits. Wipe down each strand of hair with a piece of cotton which has been saturated with the mixtures. Then wrap the head in a towel

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