Matricaria (camomile) wet dressings.

Abstract

The symptoms produced by acute inflammation of the skin (acute dermatitis) are erythema, edema, heat, and pruritus, whereas acute inflammation affecting any other organ produces erythema, edema, heat, and pain, rather than pruritus of the involved organs. Acute Acute Inflammation Dermatitis Erythema Erythema Edema Edema Heat Heat Pain Pruritus Local and topical therapy are still considered the most effective therapeutic agents in the management of most acute cutaneous diseases, the "wet dressing" being one of the most useful in dermatologic therapy. Any acute contact dermatitis, whether it is due to chemicals, plants, or physical agents, is benefited to some extent by properly applied, bland, wet dressings. In Europe, particularly in Germany, camomile flowers, used as a wet dressing, is a well-recognized form of therapy. The German or Hungarian variety is listed as the official matricaria in the National Formulary (9th edition), and this publication indicates that the dried flower