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BALDNESS. (Alopecia). CausesCategory: Diseases of The Skin Hereditary and diseases. Congenital and senile (old age) baldness is incurable. Congenital (born without hair) baldness is rare. MOTHERS' REMEDIES. 1. Baldness, Well Recommended for. "A first class hair restorative is made of sage tea and whisky in equal parts with a dash of quinine in the bottle." 2. Baldness, Vaselin and Quinine for. "Vaselin 1 ounce Quinine 1/2 ounce" Mix together and apply to the scalp. 3. Baldness, Good Canadian Remedy for. "Strong sage tea. Rub the scalp frequently. I have used this with great success." PHYSICIANS' TREATMENT for Baldness. Persons who have an hereditary tendency to baldness should pay close attention to the hygiene of the scalp, as this is very important. The hair should be shampooed two or three times a week, to remove sebaceous accumulations and other foreign materials. After the scalp has been thoroughly rinsed with clean water and dried, some oil or (tube) vaselin should be rubbed in, Fine-toothed combs should never be used, The daily wetting of the hair is injurious, Rats should be light and well aired, When the hair begins to fall, stimulating applications should be used, in the form of ointments or lotions. The following are among the best with the author's name given but in English instead of Latin. Dr. Schalek. 1. Bichloride of Mercury 3 grains Tinct. of Cantharides 1/2 ounce Oil of Sweet Almonds 1 dram Spirits of Rosemary 1 ounce Rectified Spirits of Wine 2 ounces Distilled water enough to make 6 ounces Mix; shake bottle well; rub thoroughly into the scalp every morning. 2. Carbolic add 15 grains Glycerin 2 drams Cologne water 1 ounce Mix, and apply to the scalp once daily. 3. Precipitated Sulphur 1 dram Lanolin 2-1/2 drams Glycerin 2-1/2 drams Rose water enough to make 1 ounce Mix well. Part the hair in different places and rub ointment into the scalp. 4. Ihle's Mixture. Resorcin 1-1/2 drams Castor Oil 1-1/2 ounces Spirits of Wine 5 ounces Balsam Peru 10 drops Mix. Rub into the scalp daily with a piece of flannel. 5. Bulkley's Lotion. Tincture Cantharides 1/2 ounce Tincture Capsicum 1/2 ounce Castor Oil 1 dram Cologne Water 1 ounce Mix and apply daily to the scalp. 6. Lassar's Ointment. Pilocarpine Muriate 30 grains Vaseline 5 drams Lanolin 2 ounces Oil of Lavender 20 drops Mix and apply to the scalp. Next: BALD PATCHES. (Alopecia Areata) Previous: ACNE. (Simple Acne)
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