A WARNING.

Hokitika Guardian, 3 October 1928, Page 2

A WARNING.

Dr. IV. E. Dixon, Reader in Pharmacology and Assessor to the Regius Professor of Physics, University etf Cambridge, speaking at the British Medical Association meeting, said: “Most ol the leading authorities on radiology have pointed out the dangers which may follow the improper use of ultraviolet, lamps. Many lamps emit rays to which man Inys, never before been exposed. The evidence of the harm they may do is overwhelming. Few ol us would dare to have a prescription containing poisons dispensed by an untrained person, but the dispensers ol rays are uncontrolled. unregistered, and' Uiay be .unqualified. l - It is obviously right that the public should be given such information as will enable them to distinguish between those who have .been properly educated to dispense rays* and others. At. present all kinds of rays are used by charlatans in Europe and America to impose on the public. Barbers employ them, especially for their lady clients. Beauty institutions have set up baths oi blue rays which are generally harmless frauds, though ultra violet light has been used. Sun-ray institutes are becoming the fashion, and the public is buying machines; and indulging in selftreatment.”