This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1914 edition. Excerpt: ... stimulation of granulations n vious to the application of some stimulating dressing is washing the leg with tincture of green soap and water and shaving the part. Peroxide of hydrogen can next be used, then some sulphuric ether, and finally 95 per cent. alcohol. Where there is an accompanying eczematous condition the scales can best be removed by benzine. 3. Stimulation of the Granulations. Having reduced the inflammation and succeeded in cleansing the ulcer, the next thing to consider is the means by which granulations may be stimulated. This may be accomplished by applications in the form of powders, solutions, ointments and grafts. Of powders the following may be used: Boric acid, dermatol, calomel, aristol, orthoform, iodoform, bismuth subnitrate, bismuth subgallate, zinc oxide, alum, lycopodium, and many others. Of solutions one may resort to silver nitrate in various strengths, zinc and copper sulphate, potassium permanganate, ichythol, formalin, balsam of Peru and many others. Of ointments, zinc oxide, boric acid, ichythol, mercury, balsam of Peru, Lassar's paste, salicylic acid and scarlet-red may be employed. All of these drugs have their advocate, and on several in particular I shall dwell at length. One of the oldest as well as the best is balsam of Peru, which has a powerful effect in increasing the growth of granulations, but often after this has occurred the granulations are apt to become exuberant with little tendency to cicatrization. chalk ointment. An ointment containing a very large quantity of prepared chalk forms the best means for producing an artificial crust. The earthy matter must be in a much greater proportion than is present in any ointment of the pharmacopeia. The ointment referred to consists of 16 ounces of...