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LITTLE BLUE BOOK NO. 1242 Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius

The Care of the Skin and Hair

And Other General Health Hints

Morris Fishbein, M. D.

Editor Journal American Medical Association and Hygeia, the Health Magazine.

HALDEMAN-JULIUS PUBLICATIONS GIRARD, KANSAS

Copyright, 1927, Haldeman-Julius Company.

PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Skin Diseases and Their Cure 5

Cosmetics 7

Skin Disease Quackery 8

Magic of Plastic Surgery Replaces Scarring Knife 10

Button in Savage’s Skull First Plastic Surgery 11

Beware of Beauty Doctor Who Offers Guarantees 13

Either Hair or Health Endangered by Dyes 15

Skin Eruptions Laid to Poison in Dyed Fur 17

Most Moles Harmless, But Watch Black Ones! 18

Flowers Carry Poison 20

Snow, Cold Water Best in Treating Frostbite 22

Wash Your Neck Well to Ward Off Boils 23

Psoriasis One of Most Annoying Skin Faults 25

Cauliflower Ears 26

Flopping Ear Needs Careful Operation 27

Rubber “Reducers” Are Foes of Comfort But Not of Fat 29

Be Careful in Use of Laxative Gums 30

Overeating Harmful After Middle Life 31