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BALD PATCHES. (Alopecia Areata)Category: Diseases of The Skin These appear rather suddenly. They are circular bald patches which may appear on any hairy part of the body, but more frequently on the scalp. It is considered a chronic trouble, but tends to final recovery. Cause. Occurs usually between the ages of ten and forty. It may be from a parasite. PHYSICIANS' TREATMENT. Cod-liver oil, elixir quinine, iron and strychnine one dram three times daily. Arsenic, Fowler's solution, four drops three times daily. Local Treatment. Stimulating remedies, like sulphur, tar, tincture of cantharides, capsicum, in various strength in combination such as given for baldness. In old persons it may become permanent. Next: ANIDROSIS. (Lessened Sweat Secretion) Previous: BALDNESS. (Alopecia). Causes
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