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===Acne in brief===
=== Two kind of acne ===
Two kind of acne
 
# Rosace: It is specific to the face. It is associated with redness and flushing and prominent arteries. Rosacea remedies are Calc-sil, Carb-v, Lach, Psor, Rhus-t, [[Sul , Sulphur|'''Sul''']]
# Rosace: It is specific to the face. It is associated with redness and flushing and prominent arteries. Rosacea remedies are Calc-sil, Carb-v, Lach, Psor, Rhus-t, [[Sul , Sulphur|'''Sul''']]
# Vulgaris: It affects the whole body. It is associated with large pus and scars. Vulgaris  remedies: Aur, Calc-sil, Carb-an, Carb-v, Carbn-s, Caust, hep,  [[Kali-br , Kalium bromatum|'''Kali-br''']], Nux-v, Sep, Sil
# Vulgaris: It affects the whole body. It is associated with large pus and scars. Vulgaris  remedies: Aur, Calc-sil, Carb-an, Carb-v, Carbn-s, Caust, hep,  [[Kali-br , Kalium bromatum|'''Kali-br''']], Nux-v, Sep, Sil
 
* '''Radar remedies:''' Aur. Caust. Graph. Hep. '''KALI-BI.''' Nat-m. Nit-ac. Sel. Sep. sil. Thuj.Tub
 
 
 
'''Radar remedies:''' Aur. Caust. Graph. Hep. '''KALI-BI.''' Nat-m. Nit-ac. Sel. Sep. sil. Thuj.Tub


== Repertory ==
== Repertory ==
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*Before menstruation: [[Sul , Sulphur|Sul]], [[Puls, Pulsatilla pratensis|Puls]]
*Before menstruation: [[Sul , Sulphur|Sul]], [[Puls, Pulsatilla pratensis|Puls]]
*[[Female remedies|Menstrual problems]]: [[Berb, Berberis Vulgaris|Berb]], [[Calc-c, Calcerea carbonica|Calc]], [[Cimic, Cimicifuga racemosa|Cimic]], [[Graph, Graphites|Graph]], Kali-br,  [[Puls, Pulsatilla pratensis|Puls]], [[Sang, Sanguinaria canadensis|Sang]], [[Sep, Sepia|Sep]]  
*With [[Female remedies|Menstrual problems]]: [[Berb, Berberis Vulgaris|Berb]], [[Calc-c, Calcerea carbonica|Calc]], [[Cimic, Cimicifuga racemosa|Cimic]], [[Graph, Graphites|Graph]], Kali-br,  [[Puls, Pulsatilla pratensis|Puls]], [[Sang, Sanguinaria canadensis|Sang]], [[Sep, Sepia|Sep]]  
*[[PCOD, Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease|PCOD]]: [[Thuj , Thuja Occidentalis|Thuj]], [[Nat-m, Natrium muriaticum|Nat-m]]
*[[PCOD, Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease|PCOD]]: [[Thuj , Thuja Occidentalis|Thuj]], [[Nat-m, Natrium muriaticum|Nat-m]]
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*Fat Eating: [[Sul , Sulphur|Sul]]
*Fat Eating: [[Sul , Sulphur|Sul]]
*Heat: [[Caust, Causticum|Caust]], [[Puls, Pulsatilla pratensis|Puls]], [[Calc-s, Calcarea Sulphurica|Calc-s]]
*Heat: [[Caust, Causticum|Caust]], [[Puls, Pulsatilla pratensis|Puls]], [[Calc-s, Calcarea Sulphurica|Calc-s]]
*[[Sexual desire increased remedies|Sexual excess]]: [[Thuj , Thuja Occidentalis|Thuj]], [[Aur, Aurum Metallicum|Aur]], [[Calc-c, Calcerea carbonica|Calc]], [[Kali-br , Kalium bromatum|Kali-br]], [[Sep, Sepia|Sep]]
*[[Sexual desire increased|Sexual excess]]: [[Thuj , Thuja Occidentalis|Thuj]], [[Aur, Aurum Metallicum|Aur]], [[Calc-c, Calcerea carbonica|Calc]], [[Kali-br , Kalium bromatum|Kali-br]], [[Sep, Sepia|Sep]]
*Climate change to wet: [[Dulc, Dulcamara|Dulc]]
*Climate change to wet: [[Dulc, Dulcamara|Dulc]]
*Use of cosmetics: [[Bov, Bovista|Bov]]
*Use of cosmetics: [[Bov, Bovista|Bov]]
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*Burning: Ars, Rhus-t
*Burning: [[Ars, Arsenicum Album|Ars]], [[Rhus-t, Rhus toxicodendron|Rhus-t]]
*Coldness in Touch: [[Hep, Hepar Sulphur|Hep]]
*Coldness in Touch: [[Hep, Hepar Sulphur|Hep]]
*[[Cellulitis]]: [[Sul , Sulphur|Sul]], [[Kali-br , Kalium bromatum|Kali-br]], [[Thuj , Thuja Occidentalis|Thuj]], [[Nit-ac, Nitricum Acidum|Nit-ac]]
*[[Cellulitis]]: [[Sul , Sulphur|Sul]], [[Kali-br , Kalium bromatum|Kali-br]], [[Thuj , Thuja Occidentalis|Thuj]], [[Nit-ac, Nitricum Acidum|Nit-ac]]
*Hard acne: [[Agar, Agaricus Muscarius|Agar]], Bov, Rhus-t
*Hard acne: [[Agar, Agaricus Muscarius|Agar]], [[Bov, Bovista|Bov]], [[Rhus-t, Rhus toxicodendron|Rhus-t]]
*Inflammation: [[Chel, Chelidonium|Chel]]  
*Inflammation: [[Chel, Chelidonium|Chel]]  
*[[Abscess|Prolonged pus formation]]: [[Calc-s, Calcarea Sulphurica|Calc-s]]
*[[Abscess|Prolonged pus formation]]: [[Calc-s, Calcarea Sulphurica|Calc-s]]
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*Blue : [[Lach, Lachesis Mutus|Lach]], [[Sul , Sulphur|Sul]]
*Blue: [[Lach, Lachesis Mutus|Lach]], [[Sul , Sulphur|Sul]]
*Red : [[Sul , Sulphur|Sul]]
*Red: [[Sul , Sulphur|Sul]]
*White-head Pustules: [[Hep, Hepar Sulphur|Hep]], [[Aur, Aurum Metallicum|Aur]]
*White-head Pustules: [[Hep, Hepar Sulphur|Hep]], [[Aur, Aurum Metallicum|Aur]]
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*Skin Depression / Discoloration: [[Kali-br , Kalium bromatum|Kali-br]]
*Skin Depression / Discoloration: [[Kali-br , Kalium bromatum|Kali-br]]
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== Remedies ==
 
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== [[Banerji protocols]] ==
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* [[Ars-brom, Arsenicum Bromatum|Ars-brom]] C30 BD
* [[Ars-brom, Arsenicum Bromatum|Ars-brom]] C30 BD
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== Cystic Acne  <ref>https://www.drhomeo.com/ Dr. Vikas Sharma, MD</ref> ==
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=== Cystic acne  <ref>https://www.drhomeo.com/ Dr. Vikas Sharma, MD</ref> ===
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|'''<big>Unhealthy and Itchy Skin</big>'''
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==== [[Sul , Sulphur|Sul]] ====
=== [[Sul , Sulphur|Sul]] ===
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* Top grade remedy for treating Cystic acne esp with unhealthy look
* Top grade remedy for treating Cystic acne esp with unhealthy look /Greasy skin
* It is also indicated when Cystic acne after some reaction of cosmetics or any locally applied medication
* It is also indicated when Cystic acne after some reaction of cosmetics or any locally applied medication
* Sul also gives good results in cystic acne which tend to itch and burn.
* Cystic acne + [[Pruritus|Itching]] and burning
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* Acne that  are filled with pus and at times bleed on washing.
* Acne that  are filled with pus and at times bleed on washing.
* Blue
*Red
*Blackheads and numerous
*Flat shallow pimples
*Before menstruation, Fat Eating agg
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|'''<big>Large Pus-filled  Cystic Acne</big>'''
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==== [[Sil, Silicea|Sil]] ====
=== [[Sil, Silicea|Sil]] ===
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* Top Grade Homeopathic Remedy for large Pus-filled Cystic Acne
* Top Grade Homeopathic Remedy for large Pus-filled Cystic Acne
* scars left by acne .   
* scars left by acne . 
* They feel extremely cold and always want to keep themselves  warm
* They feel extremely cold and always want to keep themselves  warm
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* Very large and painful.  
* Very large and painful.  
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|'''<big>Acne that tend to become large boil.</big>'''
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==== [[Tarent, Tarentula Hispanica|Tarent]] ====
=== [[Tarent, Tarentula Hispanica|Tarent]] ===
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* Severe stinging type of pain.  
* Severe stinging type of pain.
* The skin around the acne has a a purplish look .  
* The skin around the acne has a a purplish look .
* Strongly indicated for Cystic acne of arm pits with a sharp pain that is present at all the times.  
* Strongly indicated for Cystic acne of arm pits with a sharp pain that is present at all the times.
* Treatment  resistant cystic acne
* Treatment  resistant cystic acne
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* Also for boils which tend to ulcerate.
* Also for boils which tend to ulcerate.
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|'''<big>Early Stages</big>'''
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==== [[Hep, Hepar Sulphur|Hep]] ====
=== [[Hep, Hepar Sulphur|Hep]] ===
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* Homeopathic remedy for Aborting acne In Early Stages.
* Stop the pus formation in a few hours.
* It helps in stopping the pus formation or will abort the pus in a few hours.
* Coldness in Touch
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* Cystic acne that are filled with pus.  
* Cystic acne that are filled with pus.
* Hep also helps in controlling the pain that arises due to pus formation.
* Hep also helps in controlling the pain that arises due to pus formation.
*White-head Pustules: [[Hep, Hepar Sulphur|Hep]]
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|'''<big>Stony Hard</big>'''
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==== [[Calc-f, Calcarea fluorica|Calc-f]] ====
=== [[Calc-f, Calcarea fluorica|Calc-f]] ===
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* Cystic Acne that are Stony Hard to touch
* Cystic Acne that are Stony Hard to touch
* The skin has an unusual whitish look.  
* The skin has an unusual whitish look.  
|Cystic acne that is slightly elevated from the skin and surrounded by  a purplish margin and are filled with a thick yellowish pus
|Cystic acne that is slightly elevated from the skin and surrounded by  a purplish margin and are filled with a thick yellowish pus
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|'''<big>Red cysts + Yellow center</big>'''
|[[Kali-br , Kalium bromatum|Kali-br]]
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* Skin Depression / Discoloration:
* Pimples with sunken center
* Red cysts with a yellow center:
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* From Adolescence to Adulthood
* With [[Female remedies|Menstrual problems]]
* With [[Cellulitis]]
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== Acne Rosacea ==
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=== [[Bell, Belladona|Bell]] ===
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* '''Top remedy which helps treat Red, Flushed Face'''
* The skin appears very shiny and is very hot to touch.
* Facial swelling may accompany.
* Useful when '''rosacea affects eyes with marked eye redness'''.
* Dryness in eyes accompanies. Sensitivity to light may also be present.
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|'''<big>Red Face + Prominent Blood Vessels</big>'''
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=== [[Carb-v, Carbo vegetabilis|Carb-v]] ===
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* Rosacea in case the '''facial skin appears red, glowing along with prominently visible small blood vessels'''. The
* Esp cheeks are prominently red and swollen
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=== [[Hep, Hepar Sulphur|Hep]] ===
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* Pimples on face which may be painful (Pricking )
* '''Papules and pus-filled pimples (pustules)'''
* Pimples may bleed when scratched.
* Fiery red face i+ Heat sensation.
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*White-head Pustules
*Coldness in Touch
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=== [[Eug, Eugenia Jambos|Eug]] ===
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*Simple and hardened acne.
* Pimples and the area around it is painful.
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|'''<big>Red Spots On Cheeks & Flushes Of Heat</big>'''
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=== [[Lach, Lachesis Mutus|Lach]] ===
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* Skin has '''circumscribed red spots on cheeks.'''
* '''Flushes of heat on face'''
* Blood vessels are visible on face.
* Face becomes swollen with itching, esp at night.
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*Blue
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|'''<big>Red, Hot Face + Red Pimples</big>'''
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=== [[Psor, Psorinum|Psor]] ===
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* '''Red Hot face + Red pimples.'''
* Pimples form on the nose, middle of cheeks and the chin.
* Very rough face skin
* Sweating on the face + Sensation of heat.
|Group Acne esp on nose
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|'''<big>Red Cheeks & The Burning On Face</big>'''
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=== [[Sul , Sulphur|Sul]] ===
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* Circumscribed Redness / Burning of cheeks
* Itchy pimples 
* Prominent swollen blood vessels on forehead.
* Greasy skin
* Fat Eating agg
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*Blue or Red
*Blackheads and numerous
*Flat shallow pimples
*Before menstruation
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|'''<big>Thickened Skin</big>'''
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=== [[Hydrc, Hydrocotyle Asciatica|Hydrc]] ===
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* Thickened/ Hardened due to Acne
* Pimples, esp pus-filled on the skin.
* Scaling of the skin
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|'''<big>Rosacea Affecting Eyes</big>'''
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=== [[Euphr, Euphrasia Officinalis|Euphr]] ===
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* Eyes are red, itchy, and watery.
* Burning / Biting Sand-like sensation in the eyes
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=== [[Tissue Salt Remedies]] ===
== [[Tissue Salt Remedies]] ==
* '''[[CP, Tissue Salt, Remedy|CP]]''':
* '''[[CP, Tissue Salt, Remedy|CP]]''':
* '''[[SIL, Tissue Salt Remedy|SIL]]''': Inflammation of the sebaceous glands with pustules
* '''[[SIL, Tissue Salt Remedy|SIL]]''': Inflammation of the sebaceous glands with pustules
* [[FP, Tissue Salt Remedy|'''FP''']]: First stage of Inflammation  without any discharge
* [[FP, Tissue Salt Remedy|'''FP''']]: First stage of Inflammation  without any discharge

Latest revision as of 04:33, 13 January 2024


Two kind of acne

  1. Rosace: It is specific to the face. It is associated with redness and flushing and prominent arteries. Rosacea remedies are Calc-sil, Carb-v, Lach, Psor, Rhus-t, Sul
  2. Vulgaris: It affects the whole body. It is associated with large pus and scars. Vulgaris remedies: Aur, Calc-sil, Carb-an, Carb-v, Carbn-s, Caust, hep, Kali-br, Nux-v, Sep, Sil
  • Radar remedies: Aur. Caust. Graph. Hep. KALI-BI. Nat-m. Nit-ac. Sel. Sep. sil. Thuj.Tub

Repertory

Menstruation

Accompanied by

Agg by

Complications

Clinical course

Appearance

Color

Size

Shape

Scar

  • Group Acne esp on nose: Caust, Psor
  • Large, painful:
Sil, Calc-s, Kali-bi

Banerji protocols

Acne Vulgaris First line
  • Hep C200 one dose every 2 days
  • Ars C200 one dose daily
Second line
  • Ph-ac C200 one dose every 2 days
Acne Rosacea First line
  • Bov C200 one dose every 3 days
  • Ant-c C6 BD
Second line

Cystic Acne [1]

Main characters Shape
Unhealthy and Itchy Skin

Sul
  • Top grade remedy for treating Cystic acne esp with unhealthy look /Greasy skin
  • It is also indicated when Cystic acne after some reaction of cosmetics or any locally applied medication
  • Cystic acne + Itching and burning
  • Acne that  are filled with pus and at times bleed on washing.
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Blackheads and numerous
  • Flat shallow pimples
  • Before menstruation, Fat Eating agg
Large Pus-filled  Cystic Acne

Sil
  • Top Grade Homeopathic Remedy for large Pus-filled Cystic Acne
  • scars left by acne . 
  • They feel extremely cold and always want to keep themselves  warm
  • Cystic acne that  have a rosy red color
  • Very large and painful.
Acne that tend to become large boil.

Tarent
  • Severe stinging type of pain.
  • The skin around the acne has a a purplish look .
  • Strongly indicated for Cystic acne of arm pits with a sharp pain that is present at all the times.
  • Treatment resistant cystic acne
  • Acne that tend to become large boil.
  • Also for boils which tend to ulcerate.
Early Stages

Hep
  • Stop the pus formation in a few hours.
  • Coldness in Touch
  • Cystic acne that are filled with pus.
  • Hep also helps in controlling the pain that arises due to pus formation.
  • White-head Pustules: Hep
Stony Hard

Calc-f
  • Cystic Acne that are Stony Hard to touch
  • The skin has an unusual whitish look.
 Cystic acne that is slightly elevated from the skin and surrounded by  a purplish margin and are filled with a thick yellowish pus
Red cysts + Yellow center Kali-br
  • Skin Depression / Discoloration:
  • Pimples with sunken center
  • Red cysts with a yellow center:

Acne Rosacea

Red, Flushed Face

Bell
  • Top remedy which helps treat Red, Flushed Face
  • The skin appears very shiny and is very hot to touch.
  • Facial swelling may accompany.
  • Useful when rosacea affects eyes with marked eye redness.
  • Dryness in eyes accompanies. Sensitivity to light may also be present.
Red Face + Prominent Blood Vessels

Carb-v
  • Rosacea in case the facial skin appears red, glowing along with prominently visible small blood vessels. The
  • Esp cheeks are prominently red and swollen
Pimples

Hep
  • Pimples on face which may be painful (Pricking )
  • Papules and pus-filled pimples (pustules)
  • Pimples may bleed when scratched.
  • Fiery red face i+ Heat sensation.
  • White-head Pustules
  • Coldness in Touch

Eug
  • Simple and hardened acne.
  • Pimples and the area around it is painful.
Red Spots On Cheeks & Flushes Of Heat

Lach
  • Skin has circumscribed red spots on cheeks.
  • Flushes of heat on face
  • Blood vessels are visible on face.
  • Face becomes swollen with itching, esp at night.
  • Blue
Red, Hot Face + Red Pimples

Psor
  • Red Hot face + Red pimples.
  • Pimples form on the nose, middle of cheeks and the chin.
  • Very rough face skin
  • Sweating on the face + Sensation of heat.
 Group Acne esp on nose
Red Cheeks & The Burning On Face

Sul
  • Circumscribed Redness / Burning of cheeks
  • Itchy pimples
  • Prominent swollen blood vessels on forehead.
  • Greasy skin
  • Fat Eating agg
  • Blue or Red
  • Blackheads and numerous
  • Flat shallow pimples
  • Before menstruation
Thickened Skin

Hydrc
  • Thickened/ Hardened due to Acne
  • Pimples, esp pus-filled on the skin.
  • Scaling of the skin
Rosacea Affecting Eyes

Euphr
  • Eyes are red, itchy, and watery.
  • Burning / Biting Sand-like sensation in the eyes

Tissue Salt Remedies

  • CP:
  • SIL: Inflammation of the sebaceous glands with pustules
  • FP: First stage of Inflammation without any discharge
  1. ↑ https://www.drhomeo.com/ Dr. Vikas Sharma, MD
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