Vleminckx's solution in acne rosacea / by Henry W. Stelwagon.

  • Henry Weightman Stelwagon
Date:
[1883]
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Credit: Vleminckx's solution in acne rosacea / by Henry W. Stelwagon. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The solution is made by adding one part of lime- and two parts of sublimed sulphur, or flowers of sulphur, to twenty parts of water. This is boiled down to about twelve parts, cooled, and then filtered. The result is a dark, orange-yellow colored liquid, with a strong odor of sulphuretted hydrogen. This is to be diluted as circumstances require. A brief description of a few cases will illustrate its value and mode of application. Case I.—Albert B., a druggist, aged 19, applied at the Philadelphia Dispensary for Skin Diseases, January 2. 1882. The nose was erythematous, and, with the surrounding parts, presented a few acne pustules and numerous come¬ dones. Health was fair, with occasional attacks of indiges¬ tion. He was ordered to make applications of hot water to* the parts at bedtime, subsequently press out as* many comedones as possible, and then apply for several minules a lotion made up of one part of Yleminckx’s solution te five of water. In addition, he was prescribed an aperient mixture to be used when required. He returned at inter¬ vals of ten days, and the proportion of Yleminckx’s solu¬ tion was gradually increased from one part to three. Improvement ensued from the start, and at the end of two months the patient was so well satisfied that he ceased his visits. Case II. —Morris F., peddler, aged 40, applied at Phila¬ delphia Dispensary for Skin Diseases, February 2, 1882. Hose and immediate neighborhood and forehead near middle were markedly erythematous, and presented a number of small acne papules and pustules. About the nose the capillaries were enlarged. Had indulged some years previously in alcoholic excess, but during the past few years had been temperate. Disease had existed three years. General health good. An aperient was ordered to*
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