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Scabies at one time, one of the most prevalent of
contagious skin diseases, is fortunately seldom seen now.
The six cases recorded were confined to two families, and
were quickly cured by the use of "Kathiolin," which is a
great improvement on the old sulphur treatment with its
persistent secondary rashes.
Ringworm of the Body.—Fourteen children suffering
from this disease were seen and all were treated at the Minor
Ailment Clinic. The lesion when first seen is treated with
strong Iodine tincture, and each day before the child goes
into School, is painted with a weak solution of Iodine. None
of the children so treated were excluded from School, and no
instance of infection from these children was found.
Ringworm of the Scalp.—Only eight cases of this
disease were seen during the year, one being found during
Routine Inspections. Two cases were treated at the Chiswick
Hospital by X-rays, and one at the Minor Ailment Clinic by
Iodine Ointment.
(e) External Eye Disease.—Treatment for external
eye disease is carried out in the Minor Ailment Clinic. The
majority of the cases are of Blepharitis (25) and Conjunctivitis
(21). Two cases of Corneal Ulcer, and two of Phlyctenular
Ulceration had to be excluded from School, and two cases
of Tachryneal Obstruction were sent to Hospital.
(f) Vision.—The treatment of children suffering from
defective vision takes place in the Eye Clinic in the Town Hall
Buildings (10, Heathfield Terrace). The examination by
Retinoscopy (after three days application of "eye drops")
is made of all children who attend the Clinic. During the
year 154 of these children were prescribed spectacles.