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Alkaline or acid lotions usually give relief.
Pulex Irritans.
(_Synonym:_ Common Flea.)
Describe the cutaneous disturbance produced by the pulex irritans.
It consists of an erythematous spot with a minute central hemorrhagic point. In irritable skin, a wheal-like lesion may result.
Treatment consists of applications of camphor or ammonia-water; carbolic acid and thymol lotions are also useful.
