On the Treatment of Chronic Eczema by Glycerole of Sub-Acetate of Lead

treatment we adopted was constitutional, a carefurregulation of diet, and the ordinary local applications of zinc ointment zinc powder, &c. Under it he improved considerably, and the disease disappeared on the face, ear, and legs, but the patches on the hands and arms were most obstinate. Boracic acid in ointment and lotion, carbolic acid, zinc ointment, solution of acetate of lead, nitrate of silver, with the internal administration of codliver oil, syrup of iodide of iron, and arsenic proved ineffectual. We then adopted Dr. Squire's treatment, carefully followed his directions, and now our patient is quite well. The above record