Word: ringworms
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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That is how Organic Pharmacy came about in 2002. A serene white space on King's Road, the shop dispenses remedies for everything from colds to ringworm to dry skin. In addition to offering the traditional pharmacy service she grew up with, Marrone began mixing special potions for customers, who would then rave about their skin. Her carrot-butter cleanser and double rose rejuvenating cream became so popular that Marrone had to open a factory to keep up with the growing demand...
...example, Andrews writes: "Our 'nursing' seldom involved more than dabbing gentian violet on ringworm, aquaflavine emulsion on cuts and scratches, lead lotion on bruises and sprains." Compare that to McEwan (this is on p. 260): "In the way of medical treatments, she had already dabbed gentian violet on ringworm, aquaflavine emulsion on a cut, and painted lead lotion on a bruise." There are a couple more instances along these lines, but you get the idea...
Although owner Heidi K. Erickson tried for months to obtain a restraining order to save her cats, veterinarians from the Animal Rescue League told the Waltham District Court that the ringworm-infested felines presented a health hazard for humans...
...Often when there is a high concentration of cats in a small area, there is more than just ringworm,” said Goddard...
...Ringworm These are round, crusty skin lesions caused by a fungus that can spread via touch from cats or dogs...