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===Clinic===
===Related disease===


* Many authors use the terms dermatitis and eczema synonymously
* [[Herpetic eruption|Herpetic eruptions]]
* Atopic dermatitis is also known as atopic eczema
* [[Seborrheic dermatitis|Dandruff]]
* [[Psoriasis]]
* [[Alopecia]]
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*Dermatitis and eczema are used interchangeably.
* Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin typically characterized by itchiness
* Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin typically characterized by itchiness
* Sign / Symptoms:
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** Skin lesions with sometimes oozing and scarring
** Skin lesions with sometimes oozing and scarring
** May be small blisters, which may end in skin thickness.
** May be small blisters, which may end in skin thickness.
 
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*Atopic dermatitis = Atopic eczema: Dry, itchy, red skin
=== Types ===
 
* Atopic dermatitis: Dry, itchy, red skin
* Contact dermatitis
* Contact dermatitis
* Stasis dermatitis
* Stasis dermatitis
* Dermatitis herpetiformis: Itching, Stinging , Burning sensation. Papules / Vesicles. Small red bumps are usually about 1 cm in size, red in color and may be found symmetrically grouped or distributed
* Dermatitis herpetiformis: Itching, Stinging , Burning sensation. Papules / Vesicles. Small red bumps are usually about 1 cm in size, red in color and may be found symmetrically grouped or distributed
* [[Dandruff|Seborrhoeic dermatitis]]: Appear gradually, from dry or greasy scaling of the scalp (dandruff) to scaling of facial areas. Sometimes itching, but without hair loss. In newborns, the condition causes a thick and yellowish scalp rash, often accompanied by a diaper rash. In severe cases, symptoms may appear along the hairline, behind the ears, on the eyebrows, on the bridge of the nose, around the nose, on the chest, and on the upper back
* [[Seborrheic dermatitis]]: Appear gradually, from dry or greasy scaling of the scalp (dandruff) to scaling of facial areas. Sometimes itching, but without hair loss. In newborns, the condition causes a thick and yellowish scalp rash, often accompanied by a diaper rash. In severe cases, symptoms may appear along the hairline, behind the ears, on the eyebrows, on the bridge of the nose, around the nose, on the chest, and on the upper back
* Drug-induced dermatitis
* Drug-induced dermatitis
 
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== Repertory ==
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* Scalp eczema: [[Mez, Mezereum|Mez]], [[Borx, Borax|Borx]], Astacus fluviatilis
* Scalp eczema: [[Mez, Mezereum|Mez]], [[Borx, Borax|Borx]], Astacus fluviatilis
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== First class remedies ==
== First class remedies ==
=== '''1. Graphites – Top Homeopathic Remedy For Atopic Dermatitis''' ===
=== '''2. Petroleum – For Dry, Cracked Skin''' ===
Petroleum is an ideal medicine when the '''skin gets dry and cracked'''. Bleeding occurs from the cracks. The lesions with time get thickened and covered with crusts. Marked burning and itching also accompany the cracks. The flare of Atopic Dermatitis with '''dry, cracked skin in winter''' is highly characteristic to use Petroleum.
=== '''3. Sulphur – To Manage Skin Itching''' ===
Sulphur is a leading medicine most frequently used in treating Atopic Dermatitis. The main complaint for which it is used is '''intolerable skin itching'''. The skin is excessively dry with scales and intolerable itching. In majority of cases, the '''itching is at its peak at night''' or when the person’s body gets warm in bed. Scratching is followed by a burning sensation on skin. Relapse of dermatitis in the spring season or in damp weather is also effectively dealt with this medicine. Homeopathic remedy Sulphur must always be considered as the first line of treatment for Atopic Dermatitis that is being suppressed by use of local medications like ointments or any other form of external medication.
=== '''4. Natrum Mur – For Rash / Eruptions In Bends Of Limbs And Scalp Margin''' ===
Natrum Mur is beneficial for '''rash/eruptions appearing in''' '''bends of limbs that include crease of elbow and back of knee.''' The eruptions may be dry or ooze fluid. Warmth and heat worsen the condition for using Natrum Mur. Additionally, the '''eruptions occur specifically at the margins of scalp'''. The eruptions are dry with rawness of skin along the margin of scalp. Crusting may also occur along the hairline. Taking salt worsens the condition. Persons needing it may also suffer '''nasal allergy''' with marked sneezing, runny nose along with dermatitis complaint.
=== '''5. Rhus Tox – For Eruptions With Thick Crusts That Ooze Fluid''' ===
Rhus Tox is of great help for Atopic Dermatitis with '''eruptions covered with thick crusts that ooze fluid.''' The '''skin becomes red''' with excessive itching, or '''fluid-filled vesicular bumps''' appear on the skin. Marked burning and intense itching are felt.  Scratching makes the itching worse. Scaling of skin may also appear.
=== '''6. Arsenic Album – For Dry Scaly Eruptions''' ===
This medicine works well for cases having '''dry, rough scaly eruptions.''' In most cases, eczema is marked on the face. There occurs intense itching and burning in the eruptions. It is worse at night in most cases requiring it. The affected skin can be oversensitive to touch.
=== '''7. Mezereum – For Eruptions That Discharge Sticky Fluid''' ===
Mezereum is very beneficial for Atopic Dermatitis with '''eruptions oozing fluid.''' The '''fluid is very sticky'''. It is also indicated when thick scabs form on the skin with pus under it indicating infection. At times blood may ooze out on touching crusty eruptions. The eruptions are attended with marked itching. It gets worse from bathing with warm water.
=== '''8. Galphimia Glauca And Histaminum – For Atopic Dermatitis With Allergic Nasal Symptoms''' ===
Both natural homeopathic medicines Galphimia Glauca and Histaminum are very beneficial in the treatment of Atopic Dermatitis where hay fever/allergic rhinitis is associated with it. These natural medicines effectively treat allergy complaints like eczemas, hay fever and asthma.
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=== [[Graph, Graphites|Graph]] ===
=== [[Graph, Graphites|Graph]] ===
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*'''Dry/ Rough skin'''. It may have '''cracks''' as well.
*'''Dry/ Rough skin /''' '''Cracks'''
*Vesicular / [[Herpetic eruption|Herpetic]] / Exudating eruption which leads to Eczema
*Vesicular / [[Herpetic eruption|Herpetic]] / Exudating eruption which leads to Eczema
* Small, crusty, dry and scaly rashes ([[Graph ₳ Petr]])
* Small, crusty, dry and scaly rashes ([[Graph ₳ Petr]])
* Oozing rashes: Clear,Watery /'''Gluey''' / Sticky secretions that scab over the rash
* Unhealthy/sensitive skin that easily infects with any trauma ([[Hep, Hepar Sulphur|Hep]], [[Merc, Mercurius Solubilis|Merc]])
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* Keeping aside dryness, it is equally effective for cases where '''skin vesicles (fluid-filled bumps) occur that''' . Graphites also brings good results in
* Oozing rashes: Clear, Watery /'''Gluey''' / Sticky secretions scab over the rash
* Unhealthy/ Sensitive skin that easily infects with any trauma ([[Hep, Hepar Sulphur|Hep]], [[Merc, Mercurius Solubilis|Merc]])
* Atopic Dermatitis + [[Hay fever]]/ [[Rhinitis|Allergic rhinitis]] / Asthma ('''[[Hist, Histaminum|Hist]])'''
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* [[Abscess]] and opening of old breast wounds
* [[Abscess]] and opening of old breast wounds
* Eyelids Eczema: Cracked but moist rashes
* Eyelids Eczema: Cracked but moist rashes
* The edge of the eyelids is red and covered with dandruff and crust
* Eyelids edge is red and covered with [[Seborrheic dermatitis|dandruff]] / Crust
* Eczema on face, nose, chin, Hands and palms
* Face/ Nose/ Chin/ Hands Palms/ Bends of Elbows/ Knees, Neck and behind the Ears
* Most prominently on bends of Elbows/ Knees, neck and behind the ear.
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=== [[Petr, Petroleum|Petr]] ===
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* '''Dry and cracked skin'''
* Bleeding from the cracks.
* Lesions get thickened gradually and covered with crusts.
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* Flare of Atopic Dermatitis with '''dry, cracked skin in winter''' (Highly characteristic)
* Marked Burning and Itching
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=== [[Sul , Sulphur|Sul]] ===
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* First line of Atopic Dermatitis.
* Main complaint: I'''ntolerable skin itching'''.
* Excessively dry Skin + Scales
* Scratching causes burning
* Dermatitis due to local medications suppression
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* '''Night  Itching is at its peak at''' or when the person’s body gets warm in bed.
* Spring season or damp weather Relapse
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=== [[Nat-m, Natrium muriaticum|Nat-m]] ===
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* Dry or ooze eruptions fluid.
* Eruptions are dry with rawness of skin along the margin of scalp.
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* Warmth and heat agg
* Taking salt agg
* '''Nasal allergy''' + Marked sneezing, runny nose along with dermatitis complaint.
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* Bends of limbs (Elbows, Knees).
* '''Margins of scalp/ Hairline'''
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=== [[Rhus-t, Rhus toxicodendron|Rhus-t]] ===
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* Contact  Dermatitis: Burning, itching and vesicular rashes.
* Atopic Dermatitis+ '''Eruptions covered with thick crusts that ooze fluid.'''
* '''Red''' '''Skin''' + Excessive itching
* '''Fluid-filled vesicular bumps''' 
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* Scratching agg the itching
* Scaling of skin may also appear.
* Marked burning and intense itching
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=== [[Ars, Arsenicum Album|Ars]] ===
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* '''Dry, rough scaly eruptions'''
* Intense Itching / Burning in eruptions.
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* Night agg
* The affected skin is oversensitive to touch.
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* In most cases, eczema is marked on the face.
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=== [[Mez, Mezereum|Mez]] ===
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* Atopic Dermatitis +  '''Oozing fluid eruptions'''
* V'''ery sticky fluid'''
* Thick scabs form on the skin with pus under it indicating infection.
* Marked itching.
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* At times blood may ooze out on touching crusty eruptions.
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=== Second class remedies ===
* [[Tarent, Tarentula Hispanica|Tarent]] is the Remedy of choice for dry [[eczema]] that has not responded to Sul, Ars
* [[Tarent, Tarentula Hispanica|Tarent]] is the Remedy of choice for dry [[eczema]] that has not responded to Sul, Ars


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* [[GABHS, Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus|GABHS]]
* [[GABHS, Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus|GABHS]]
* [[CXA, CXB, ECH, Coxsackie viruses & Echoviruses|CXA]], [[CXA, CXB, ECH, Coxsackie viruses & Echoviruses|CXB]], [[CXA, CXB, ECH, Coxsackie viruses & Echoviruses|ECHO]],[[HHV-8, Human Herpes Virus 8|HHV-8]],  [[HSV-2, Herpes Simplex Virus|HSV-2]], [[HTLV-1, Human T lymphotropic virus type 1|HTLV-1]]
* [[CXA, CXB, ECH, Coxsackie viruses & Echoviruses|CXA]], [[CXA, CXB, ECH, Coxsackie viruses & Echoviruses|CXB]], [[CXA, CXB, ECH, Coxsackie viruses & Echoviruses|ECHO]],[[HHV-8, Human Herpes Virus 8|HHV-8]],  [[HSV-2, Herpes Simplex Virus|HSV-2]], [[HTLV-1, Human T lymphotropic virus type 1|HTLV-1]]
=== Related disease ===
* [[Herpetic eruption|Herpetic eruptions]]
* [[Dandruff]]
* [[Psoriasis]]
* [[Alopecia]]

Latest revision as of 05:13, 5 February 2024

Related disease

Clinic

Types

  • Dermatitis and eczema are used interchangeably.
  • Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin typically characterized by itchiness
  • Sign / Symptoms:
    • Redness of skin and a rash
    • Swelling, itching
    • Skin lesions with sometimes oozing and scarring
    • May be small blisters, which may end in skin thickness.
  • Atopic dermatitis = Atopic eczema: Dry, itchy, red skin
  • Contact dermatitis
  • Stasis dermatitis
  • Dermatitis herpetiformis: Itching, Stinging , Burning sensation. Papules / Vesicles. Small red bumps are usually about 1 cm in size, red in color and may be found symmetrically grouped or distributed
  • Seborrheic dermatitis: Appear gradually, from dry or greasy scaling of the scalp (dandruff) to scaling of facial areas. Sometimes itching, but without hair loss. In newborns, the condition causes a thick and yellowish scalp rash, often accompanied by a diaper rash. In severe cases, symptoms may appear along the hairline, behind the ears, on the eyebrows, on the bridge of the nose, around the nose, on the chest, and on the upper back
  • Drug-induced dermatitis

Repertory

Accompanies by

Quality

Locality

First class remedies

Character Modalities / Concomitats Rubrics/ Location

Graph
  • Dry/ Rough skin / Cracks
  • Vesicular / Herpetic / Exudating eruption which leads to Eczema
  • Small, crusty, dry and scaly rashes (Graph ₳ Petr)
  • Oozing rashes: Clear, Watery /Gluey / Sticky secretions scab over the rash
  • Unhealthy/ Sensitive skin that easily infects with any trauma (Hep, Merc)
  • Atopic Dermatitis + Hay fever/ Allergic rhinitis / Asthma (Hist)
  • Abscess and opening of old breast wounds
  • Eyelids Eczema: Cracked but moist rashes
  • Eyelids edge is red and covered with dandruff / Crust
  • Face/ Nose/ Chin/ Hands Palms/ Bends of Elbows/ Knees, Neck and behind the Ears

Petr
  • Dry and cracked skin
  • Bleeding from the cracks.
  • Lesions get thickened gradually and covered with crusts.
  • Flare of Atopic Dermatitis with dry, cracked skin in winter (Highly characteristic)
  • Marked Burning and Itching

Sul
  • First line of Atopic Dermatitis.
  • Main complaint: Intolerable skin itching.
  • Excessively dry Skin + Scales
  • Scratching causes burning
  • Dermatitis due to local medications suppression
  • Night Itching is at its peak at or when the person’s body gets warm in bed.
  • Spring season or damp weather Relapse

Nat-m
  • Dry or ooze eruptions fluid.
  • Eruptions are dry with rawness of skin along the margin of scalp.
  • Warmth and heat agg
  • Taking salt agg
  • Nasal allergy + Marked sneezing, runny nose along with dermatitis complaint.
  • Bends of limbs (Elbows, Knees).
  • Margins of scalp/ Hairline

Rhus-t
  • Contact Dermatitis: Burning, itching and vesicular rashes.
  • Atopic Dermatitis+ Eruptions covered with thick crusts that ooze fluid.
  • Red Skin + Excessive itching
  • Fluid-filled vesicular bumps
  • Scratching agg the itching
  • Scaling of skin may also appear.
  • Marked burning and intense itching

Ars
  • Dry, rough scaly eruptions
  • Intense Itching / Burning in eruptions.
  • Night agg
  • The affected skin is oversensitive to touch.
  • In most cases, eczema is marked on the face.

Mez
  • Atopic Dermatitis + Oozing fluid eruptions
  • Very sticky fluid
  • Thick scabs form on the skin with pus under it indicating infection.
  • Marked itching.
  • Bathing with warm water Agg
  • At times blood may ooze out on touching crusty eruptions.

Second class remedies

Sil
Dulc
  • Crusted
    • Moist herpetic rash
    • Yellow-brown with a red border
    • Dry, coarse scabby
    • Bleeds when scratched
  • Herpetic / Vesicular /Moist /Exudating rashes which leads to eczema
 Sensitive to touch (Scratching agg)
  • SKIN - ERUPTIONS - herpetic - Body; all over sweet. Psor. Ran-b
  • SKIN - ERUPTIONS - crusty
  • SKIN - ERUPTIONS - herpetic - moist
  • SKIN - ERUPTIONS - vesicular SKIN - ERUPTIONS - vesicular - yellow
  • SKIN - ERUPTIONS - herpetic - glands; Covered with sweet. graph.
  • SKIN - ERUPTIONS - vesicular - burning
Thuj
Med
Calc Mild eczema
Nit-ac Hands and palms eczema
  • Tarent is the Remedy of choice for dry eczema that has not responded to Sul, Ars

Banerji protocol

Eczema

Drug-induced / Contact Dermatitis

First line
  • Hep C200 one dose every two days
  • Ars C200 BD, Can be increased in itching.
  • Coff C200, in sever itching prevent sleep
  • Camph C200 + Ant-c C6 one dose every 3 hours alternately till relief
Second line
  • Graph C200 one dose every third days
  • Ars C200 BD
  • Rhus-v C30 TDS, esp in Red rashes
Third line
  • Psor C1000 one dose every 15 days in acute infectious ulceration
  • NS 6X BD
Constitutional Remedies

Miasms

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