Eruptions, Vesic′ular

Syn. Watery pimples . These consist of little vesicles or bladders, filled with a small quantity of a transparent and colourle liquid. They result from a similar action to that which produces ordinary blisters. Inflammation is excited in the sensitive skin by an inward or outward cause, and the inflamed ve els pour out the watery part of the blood, and so raise the scarf-skin from off the sensitive layer, in the form of a small dome, which in some situations is conical, in others a segment of a sphere. They present great variety in point of number and size; some are so minute as to be scarcely discernible without close inspection, whilst others increase to the magnitude of a hen’s egg. They are numerous in the inverse ratio of their size; the smaller ones being very abundant, and the larger ones scanty and few. Treat. This consists chiefly in the due attention to the general principles of health—cleanline , exercise, food, and raiment, as already pointed out, a isted by such special remedies as the particular case or circumstances may demand. Antiphlogistics or tonics must be had recourse to, according to the condition of the system, and local irritation allayed by the usual means. Simple cases frequently yield to a dose or two of some saline aperient and a change of diet. See Acne , Erysipelas , Pemphigus , Rupia , Tetters , and Skin .