Pix Liquida (Phius Palustris, Mill. Et Al. Spec.), U.S
Description
This section is from the book "A Treatise On The Materia Medica And Therapeutics Of The Skin", by Henry G. Piffard. Also available from Amazon: A Treatise On The Materia Medica And Therapeutics Of The Skin.
Pix Liquida (Phius Palustris, Mill. Et Al. Spec.), U.S
A. Copious red rash, 82, 105; 14,472.
Rubeoloid and urticarial eruption, Waldeck, 121, '78, 102.
B. The susceptibility of the skin to tar differs greatly in individuals. In some, a single application is followed by swelling and redness, increased warmth and tension, and even vesicles and bulla'; while in others long-continued tar applications produce no inconvenience, 9, 577. Tar acne (so-called).
C. Eczema, 82, 105.
Furuncles, Hardy, 174, Sept. 1, '74.
Psoriasis, (Cazenave, 107, 3: 224; 205; Squire, 116, Apr. 10, '75.
D. Psoriasis, Emery, 117, '37, 69; 32, 1: 919; 6, 579. Scabies, prurigo, lichen, and chronic eczema, 43, 434. Prurigo, 32, 1: 919; 6, 579; 97, 1: 584.
In most persons tar diminishes pruritus, but in some it increases it excessively, 9, 577. Intertrigo, 99, 104.
Remarks
The officinal preparations are: Infusum Picis Liquidoe; Glyceritum Picis Liquidoe; Unguentum Picis Liquiddoe.
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