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.
D. Chancroids, buboes, and other suppurating surfaces; (H.G.P.).
A careful trial of this substance in my venereal wards at Charity Hospital has satisfied me that it exerts a decided control over profuse suppuration. The bubo or other lesion under treatment should be thoroughly packed with the silica, and the dressing renewed once or twice a day. As soon as healthy action is established its use should be discontinued. The method of its preparation is given in the Formulary.
 
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