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== Causes ==
=== [[Eczema|Dermatitis]]  ===
==== Contact dermatitis ====
* It is a common cause of skin rash that refers to an allergic reaction on the skin when it comes in contact with an allergen, like chemicals in cosmetics, soaps, detergents or dyes in clothing, alcohol-based lotions and elastic, rubber products.
==== Atopic dermatitis ====
* Commonly seen in persons having other allergies and asthma, a skin rash appears which is red, dry, and itchy.
==== Due to certain medicines ====
* A skin rash may appear either as a side effect or an allergic reaction to medicines. Some examples include antibiotics, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflamatory drugs), anti-seizure drugs.
=== Infections ===
==== Fungal infections  ====
Ringworm, candida infection
==== [[VZV, Varicella Zoster Virus|VZV]] ====
* Herpes Zoster/shingles which is a painful blistered skin condition caused by varicella zoster virus
* A viral infection caused by Varicella Zoster virus that leads to a rash with fluid-filled blisters on the skin
==== [[RBOL, Measles, rubeola|Measles]] ====
A viral infection caused by a virus of Paramyxovirus family leading to widespread skin rashes
==== [[Hand foot and mouth disease]] ====
It is a viral infection occurring in young children resulting in rashes on hands and feet along with sores in the mouth.
==== [[Impetigo]] ====
A superficial skin infection caused by Staphylococcus bacteria.
=== [[Urticaria|Hives]] ===
Itchy, raised bumps (wheals) on skin usually caused by an allergic reaction
=== Seborrheic dermatitis ===
Red, inflamed skin covered by flakes or scales majorly on the scalp but may also involve areas like eyelashes, eyebrows, area behind ears
=== [[Scabies]] ===
Highly contagious skin condition caused by mite Sarcoptes Scabiei
=== [[Psoriasis]] ===
An autoimmune skin disorder in which red inflamed patches appear on the skin covered with silvery-white scales
=== [[Acne]] rosacea ===
Skin condition characterized by redness, flushing of the face and small pus-filled bumps
=== [[Food allergy]] ===
Eating certain specific foods like eggs, peanuts, milk, fish may trigger a skin rash.
=== [[SLE, Systemic lupus erythematosus|SLE]]  ===
An autoimmune disease that causes joint pain, rash, fever, severe fatigue and organ damage
=== Heat rash (prickly heat) ===
It causes tiny bumps on the skin caused from trapped sweat on the skin
=== '''Stings and insect bites''' ===
=== [[Cellulitis]] ===
Serious bacterial infection in the deep layers of the skin
=== Certain kinds of fever ===
* [[Typhoid fever remedies|Typhoid fever]]
* [[DHF, Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever|Dengue fever]]
'''In children,''' some reasons for skin rashes are as follows:
=== '''[[Diaper rash remedies|Diaper rash]]''' ===
A skin rash on the baby’s bottom in the diaper area
== Common Remedies ==
== Common Remedies ==
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=== [[Apis, Apis mellifica|Apis]] ===
=== [[Apis, Apis mellifica|Apis]] ===
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* Rrash is red, itchy  
* Rash is red, itchy
* Sore (sensitive to touch).
* '''Hives''' (raised bumps in the affected area)
* H'''ives''' (raised bumps in the affected area)
* '''Bee sting, insect bites'''
* '''Bee sting, insect bites'''
* '''Heat rash'''
* '''Heat rash'''
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* Itchiness may amel in open air.
* Itchiness may amel in open air.
* Sore (sensitive to touch).
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* '''Red-colored rash''' attended with intense heat.  
* '''Red-colored rash''' attended with intense heat.  
* The affected area is sensitive to touch.
* The rash may be localized or spread across the body
* The rash may be localized or spread across the body
* A'''cne rosacea''',
* '''[[Acne]]''' '''rosacea'''
* Dermatitis  
* Dermatitis  
* '''[[RBOL, Measles, rubeola|Measles]]'''
* '''[[RBOL, Measles, rubeola|Measles]]'''
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* The affected area is sensitive to touch.
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* Itching and burning may occur in blisters that discharge '''sticky fluid'''.  
* Itching and burning may occur in blisters that discharge '''sticky fluid'''.  
* Rash is present in skin folds like bend of elbow, back of knee, behind ears, groin, and neck.
* Rash is present in skin folds like bend of elbow, back of knee, behind ears, groin, and neck.
* '''Eczema'''
* '''[[Eczema]]'''
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* Heat increases the eruptions
* Heat increases the eruptions
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=== [[Petr, Petroleum|Petr]] ===
=== [[Petr, Petroleum|Petr]] ===
|It  is highly recommended for skin rash which is '''rough and dry'''. It may be attended with deep '''cracks''' that may bleed. The skin rash gets '''worse in winter''' in most cases needing it. It is highly preferred when there is an extremely dry skin rash in people suffering from eczema and psoriasis.
'''When and How to use Petroleum?'''
This medicine is used to treat dry rough skin often with cracks that bleed. It can be taken in 30 C potency once or twice a day.
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* R'''ough and dry''', may be attended with deep '''cracks''' that may bleed.
* [[Eczema]] and [[psoriasis]].
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* Skin rash agg '''in winter'''
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|'''<big>Fluid-Filled Eruptions (vesicles)</big>'''
|'''<big>Fluid-Filled Eruptions (vesicles)</big>'''

Revision as of 09:30, 27 January 2024

Common Remedies

Modalities
Itchy Skin Rash

Sul
  • Itching with or without any eruptions
  • On scratching, a burning sensation is felt in the affected area which later starts paining.
  • Bleeding may start from the areas scratched.
  • Sensation of an insect crawling (formication) (Maybe).
  • Stitching or prickling sensation may occur too.
  • Itching agg at night disturbing sleep.
Stinging Burning Pains

Apis
  • Rash is red, itchy
  • Hives (raised bumps in the affected area)
  • Bee sting, insect bites
  • Heat rash
  • Allergic dermatitis
  • Itchiness may amel in open air.
  • Sore (sensitive to touch).

Marked Heat

Bell
  • Red-colored rash attended with intense heat.
  • The rash may be localized or spread across the body
  • Acne rosacea
  • Dermatitis
  • Measles
  • The affected area is sensitive to touch.

Blisters Oozing Sticky Fluid

Graph
  • Itching and burning may occur in blisters that discharge sticky fluid.
  • Rash is present in skin folds like bend of elbow, back of knee, behind ears, groin, and neck.
  • Eczema
  • Heat increases the eruptions
Cracks On Skin

Petr
  • Rough and dry, may be attended with deep cracks that may bleed.
  • Eczema and psoriasis.
  • Skin rash agg in winter
Fluid-Filled Eruptions (vesicles)

Nat-m

or

NM

 Different kind of skin rashes.
  • Herpes zoster
  • Fever blisters (Fluid-filled sores around the mouth and lips caused by HSV). In these conditions rash occurs with bumps that contain watery fluid.
  • Eczema: Rash + Fluid filled bumps+ Red, raw inflamed skin esp on edges of hair.
  • Sunburn and  Hives : Large red rash + Marked itching which agg by exertion.
Rash Covered + Scales/Flakes

Ars
  • Dry, rough skin rash with scaling.
  • Itching and burning are marked on the rash.
  • Its use can be done in scaly skin conditions like psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis
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