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That is, 80 per cent. of the casts returned to school had X Ray
treatment. Unfortunately, in many cases the parents only agree
to X Ray treatment after a long period of exclusion from school.
If X Rays were applied early the length of absence would be much
less, and the loss of grant much reduced.
In 25 cases treated in the last year, the total absence was
1,218 days, average per child 49 days.
Absence from date of X Ray application 661, or 26 days per
child. This difference would be still more striking if cases which
have dragged on from former years were included. For
example:—
Case 1. Excluded 2½ years under constant treatment and
observation. X Rays on July 9th, 1913. Returned to school
September 1st, 1913.
Case 2. Excluded 11/3 years. X Rays September 9th, 1913.
Returned November 3rd, 1913
There has been one case in which the hair is still thin over part
of the area treated The condition is somewhat peculiar and
unlike the usual type of X Ray baldness. It is probably due in
part to a co-existing skin affection of the scalp.
It will be noticed that there is an increase in the number of
cases occurring during the year. The control of ringworm in
the schools is complicated by two factors:—