RHEUM, SALT
\ɹˈuːm], \ɹˈuːm], \ɹ_ˈuː_m]\
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A popular name in the United States, like 'tetter,' for various cutaneous affections of the eczematous and herpetic forms more especially. It is at times applied to a kind of chronic psoriasis; and likewise to cutaneous affections in those who immerse the bands in metallic or acid solutions. Webster defines it "a vague and indefinite popular name, applied to almost all the non-febrile cutaneous eruptions which are common among adults, except ringworm and itch."
By Robley Dunglison
