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THE MADAM C. J. WALKER SCHOOLS

4. Diseases which influence the nerves; Nervous.
5. Diseases of the Sebaceous Glands.
6. Diseases of the Sudoriferous Glands.

DISEASES OF THE EPIDERMIS.  These diseases show themselves in the nails and the hair.  Discussed more fully in the chapter on Manicuring and the chapter on the hair.

DISEASES OF THE PIGMENT LAYER OF SKIN.  These color disorders or disarrangement of the pigment in the skin are usually classified as skin affections and may, in nearly all cases, be treated in the beauty shop.

TAN-When the skin produces an evenly distributed disarrangement of the pigment due to exposure to the sun or "sun ray" lights, the result is known as a tan.  Mild bleaching treatments will restore the natural color to the skin by removing or scattering the grains of color, or pigment.

SUNBURN-This is an inflammation to the surface of the skin caused by extreme exposure to the sun.  It may be treated by applying non-irritating liquids, soothing creams and ointments.  Madam C. J. Walker's Hazel Jelly is especially good.

LENTIGO (Freckles)-When the pigment cells become grouped and the skin is exposed to sunlight, freckles occur.  These are a small yellowish to brownish spots varying in size from a pinhead to a pea.  They may be removed by the application of bleaches and facial packs using Mme. C. J. Walker's TAN-OFF.  Applications of bleaching peroxide and witch hazel in equal parts or of glycerin and lemon juice in equal proportions will prove effective in mild cases.  Stubborn cases require a stronger bleach, applied not more than twice a week.  Treatments for freckles should be given continuously and exposure to direct sunlight should be avoided, otherwise the freckles will return.

CHLOASMA (moth patches or liver spots)-These are increased deposits of pigment at localized portions of the body, usually the face, hands and arms.  They are often most noticeable, where an impoverished condition exists, and are often the results of bad blood.  Any improvement must come from within.  While the internal treatment is going on the patron may assist nature by the constant application of Madam C. J. Walker's Tan-Off.

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NAEVUS (nevus)-These are commonly known as birthmarks.  They are the malformations of the skin due to disarranged pigmentation or distended blood vessels.  They are congenital, hence no treatment should be attempted, except by applying cream and powders to make them less conspicuous. 

[[image: Chloasma]]

LEUCODERMA-This is an abnormal whiteness of the skin in parts on entirely.  It is a congenital condition of defective pigmentation, sometimes appearing in the hair as well as the skin.  This disease has two classifications:

[[image: Leucoderma]]

(a)VITILIGO is the appearance of leucoderma in spots or patches.  Very often a streak of prematurely white hair may be seen running through otherwise dark strands; or light-colored patches of skin will appear.  There is not treatment for this condition except to dye to affected hair darker or to bleach the surrounding skin to make it less conspicuous.

(b)ALBINISM is the congenital absence of pigmentation in the body.  This disease affects the skin, hair and eyes and a person so afflicted is called an ALBINO.

DISEASES OF THE BLOOD AND LYMPH CIRCULATION

The most common skin affection is an inflammation or diseased part of the body.  Inflammation is evidenced by redness, heat, swelling and pain.  Bacteria present in inflammation find their way into the circulatory system, spread rapidly and proceed to infect wide areas.  This is known as BLOOD POISONING.

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