Eczema intertrigo

In eczema intertrigo, so common in the groin and nates of infants, absorbent cotton dusted with finely triturated powder should be constantly applied, so as to come in contact with the inflamed surfaces and separate them. Boracic and salicylic acids, each one part to two of subnitrate of bismuth, and five of oxide of zinc, is a good powder. Camphor mixed with ointments or washes relieves itching. A two per cent, solution of acetic acid, or a one per cent, solution of aluminium acetate in water, frequently gives relief. Carbolic acid is very efficient for itching.