Care of Lichen Urticarius by Thuja

A gentleman brought his fourteen-year-old son for treat­ment for a skin affection that had defied two able specialists. He had been treated both internally and externally and strictly dieted - but without effect. The lichen was wont to come periodically in the warm weather; the patient literally tears himself because of the irritation. The rash was much worse on the left side, that being the side on which he was vaccinated. Thuja 30, was ordered in very infrequent doses. The spots continued to appear for a week after taking the powders, then they disappeared and he has re­mained quite free from them, although eating freely of meat, fish and fruit. It may be remarked that the cure took effect during warm weather, and that the urticarius lumps were described as worse in the warmth.