Powders

It is sometimes found that in the second stage of the disease ointments and lotions of every kind increase the irritation and add to the discomfort of the patient. Fortunately, these instances are rare; but when they are met with simple or medicated powders will sometimes prove of service. Starch, lycopodium, ordinary toilet powder, or talc, may be used alone, or the oxide of zinc or subnitrate of bismuth may be used with either of them.