The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-25
Pimples and Boils.

Pinples and boils are identical. They
are of different sizes, but of the same
character. They are each divided into
two kinds-the true" and the blind.
A true pimple is essentially an in
hammation of a seba ceous gland. 1t pro-
ceeds more or less rapidly to the forma-
ton of pus, commonly called matter.
This makes it's way outwardly, and by
stretching the skin creates that appear
ance we call coming to head
Why suppuration should occur In the
glands of some persons more than in
those of others it is difficult to say in a
few simple words. The cause of the mis-
chief is always a particular microbe
But this is breathed and swallowed and
rubbed upon the skin of those who suf-
fer and of those who seem to be i'm
mune Some become victims, others go
unframed. Doubtless cleanliness OF per-
son Is conducive to freedom from theSe
pests Cleanliness Of surface is absolute
ly without value. The skin is as you
know, porous, and those pores that COM
municate with the sebaceous glands
ought to be kept in state OF purity
Then it is fairly certain that pimples
are very seldom found on persons whose
blood is pure and whose general bodily
functions are not impaired. On the other
mana, plnpleS IGdOiiy CLloNO ohSSN S-'~
application of irritating organic sub
stances, such as rancid fats; hence. they
not infrequertly plague those who seek
personal adornment by the application Of
cheap cosmetics. They may even be pro-
duced by a bad soap.
The prevention of such true PIN
pies will then embrace the complete cir
Gle of hygienic duty. This is rather too
big for a simple article. AS a rule, that
has very rarely an exception, such care
will free the body from pimples within
a very short period There are cases,
| however, of skin rendered so unhealthy
by neglect of obvious duty that it is es-
sential to use local measures.
The first rule of practice is never to
prick or empty or squeeze a pmple I'M
| til the head" shows clearly as yellow
| ish white spot. If pimple is motto I'd
| in the earliest stage when it is slight
| ly raised spot, it may be covered with
| a little of the following mixture:
Fluid sulphate of atropine, one dram;
glycerine, one dram; fluid perchloride of
mercury, one drlm.
This will most frequently prevent the
nodule charging and will cause it to
be absorbed.
If, on the other hand, it is a more de-
veloped nodule, but one in which there
does not seem TO be any puS the 1Orpi-
alton of the latter must be encouraged
by warm lamentations or small poultices.
So soon as the pimple has been prick
ed it may be covered two or three times
daily with a little of the above mixture.
One excellent local preventive, is boz
racic acid. 1t may be used freely as a
powder or when dissolved as lotion, but
if employed in either way it must be
rinsed from the face before soap is APP
piled.
sulphur is also recommended to be spe-
clally useful when steaming is part of the
routine.
Blind" pimples do not occasion sup
puration. They are always due-so at
least the evidence points-to bolod dis
order They are never found in quite
healthy people. When they occur, we
may be fairly certain that some i'm
portant function is being badly per-
formed.
Recently made iodide of potassium
ointment will Icmovs these pimples. So
will the preparation above described.
There are many otler remedies. but
these will suffice.
On no account should a blind" PIN
pie be pricked or rubbed. Such irritation
may cause a permanent Disagreement.