FREC′KLES

These are round or oval-shaped yellowish spots, similar to stains, developed on the skin. There are two varieties— Freckles , or SUMMER FRECKLES , resulting from the action of the sun and heat during the summer season, and disappearing with the hot weather or exposure; and— Cold freckles , which occur at all times of the year. The former are chiefly confined to persons of fair complexion, whilst the latter attack persons of all complexions indifferently, and sometimes a ume a lively yellow or greenish colour. Treatment. Common freckles may generally be removed by the frequent application of dilute spirits, acids or alkaline solutions; the last two just strong enough to prick the tongue. Cold freckles commonly occur from disordered health, or some general disturbance of the system, to which attention should be chiefly directed. In both varieties the solution of bichloride of mercury (Ph. L.), or Gowland’s lotion, will be found a most useful external application. See below .