A practical synopsis of cutaneous diseases according to the arrangement of Dr. Willan : exhibiting a concise view of the diagnostic symptoms and the method of treatment / by Thomas Bateman.

Date:
1819
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    varieties of form, as well as some parts of the body locally. ]. Prurigo mitis (Plate VI. Fig. 1.) is accom- panied by soft and smooth papula?, somewhat larger and less acuminated than those of Lichen, and seldom appearing red or inflamed, except from violent fric- tion. Hence an inattentive observer may overlook the papula? altogether*: more especially as a num- ber of small thin black scabs are here and there con- spicuous, and arrest his attention. These originate from the concretion of a little watery humour, mixed with blood, which oozes out when the tops of the papula? are removed, by the violent rubbing or. scratch- ing which the severe itching demands. This constant friction sometimes also produces inflamed pustules ; which are merely incidental, however, when they oc- cur at an early period of the complaint. The itching is much aggravated both by sudden exposure to the air, and by heat; whence it is particularly distressing when the patient undresses himself, and often prevents sleep for several hours after he gets into bed. This eruption mostly affects young persons, and commonly occurs in the spring or beginning of sum- mer. It is relieved after a little time by a steady per- severance in the use of the tepid bath, or of regular * Pruritus enorraes non semper ilensae confcrta?que papulae affe- rent; pauca; vix aspectu notamke occummt, qua? homincm convel- lant. Lorry de Morb. Cutan. cap. iii. art. i. par. 2.