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Home Medical and Vet Remedies, as Recommended by 19th and 20th century Doctors and Vets! |
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Home Medical and Vet Remedies, as Recommended by 19th and 20th century Doctors and Vets! |
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Clothing.Cotton-Possesses to an unusual degree the power of absorbing the moisture ; hence it is especially adapted for use as underclothing under circumstances which result in excessive perspiration. It is largely used as underwear in tropical regions. Linen-Is softer and less irritating to the skin than cotton. It is, however, a good conductor of heat, and hence less adapted for preserving the warmth of the body. Wool-Is a non-conductor of heat, and hence commonly employed to preserve the warmth of the body. Its roughness and its power of generating electricity by friction, render it unsuited for immediate contact with the skin. In the selection of materials which are to touch the skin, care must be taken that they contain no injurious coloring material. The dyes which are now extensively employed for coloring underwear often contain arsenic and other poisonous substances, as a result of which severe imflammation of the skin and even constitutional effects have occurred. A disadvantage in the employment of flannels next to the skin is the fact that they retain moisture, and offer a favorable soil for the development of vegetable parasites. The parasitic growth on the skin popularly known as " liver spots " is observed with especial frequency in those who wear flannel. But first, if you want to come back to this web site again, just add it to your bookmarks or favorites now! Then you'll find it easy! Also, please consider sharing our helpful website with your online friends.
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