Homeopathy & Eczema
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation, redness, itching, and dryness. It can be triggered by allergens, stress, weather changes, irritants, or underlying immune system imbalances. Conventional treatments often include moisturizers, corticosteroids, and antihistamines to manage symptoms.
In eczema management, homeopathic remedies aim to address the root cause of the condition rather than just alleviating symptoms.
Homeopathic remedies for the treatment of eczema are Graphites, Sulphur, Natrum Mur, Petroleum, Psorinum and Mezereum, Arsenicum Album, showing keynotes, sensation and modalities
1. Graphites
Keynotes: Thick, sticky, honey-like discharge from eruptions; cracks in the skin (especially behind ears, in folds); dry, rough, unhealthy skin that doesn’t heal easily.
Sensation: Itching with burning, oozing after scratching.
Modalities:
Worse: At night, warmth, during menstruation.
Better: In the open air, with cool applications.
2. Sulphur
Keynotes: Intense burning and itching; skin is dry, scaly, and dirty-looking; scratching leads to rawness and bleeding.
Sensation: Burning sensation; itching worse from heat.
Modalities:
Worse: Bathing, warmth, at night (especially in bed).
Better: Cold applications, open air.
3. Natrum Muriaticum (Nat Mur)
Keynotes: Vesicular eruptions with watery, clear discharge; greasy skin; eczema at hairline, margin of scalp, and bends of limbs.
Sensation: Smarting, itching, and burning after scratching.
Modalities:
Worse: Heat, sun, emotional stress, during menstruation.
Better: Open air, cool bathing.
4. Petroleum
Keynotes: Deep cracks and fissures in the skin, especially in winter; thick, hard, scaly eruptions; eczema that bleeds easily.
Sensation: Splitting, bleeding, itching, burning pain.
Modalities:
Worse: Winter, cold weather, washing.
Better: Warmth, dry weather.
5. Psorinum
Keynotes: Offensive-smelling skin eruptions; greasy, dirty-looking skin even with cleanliness; chronic cases, tendency to relapse.
Sensation: Intolerable itching, worse at night and from warmth.
Modalities:
Worse: Night, warmth of bed, changes in weather.
Better: Cold air, lying still.
6. Mezereum
Keynotes: Thick crusts with pus underneath; intolerable itching; eruptions may ooze, scab over, and itch terribly.
Sensation: Burning, itching, crawling under the skin.
Modalities:
Worse: Warmth of bed, touch, washing.
Better: Cold air.
7. Arsenicum Album
Keynotes: Dry, scaly eczema with intense burning and restlessness; eruptions can ulcerate and be painful.
Sensation: Burning, itching, stinging pain.
Modalities:
Worse: Night, cold air, scratching.
Better: Warmth, hot applications, rest.
Conclusion: Choosing the right remedy
Graphites suits thick, sticky eruptions and cracked skin.
Sulphur is ideal for burning, itching eczema that worsens with heat and bathing.
Natrum Mur targets vesicular eruptions, often linked with emotional stress.
Petroleum is excellent for deep cracks and winter aggravation.
Psorinum is used in chronic, relapsing cases with foul odor and intolerable itching.
Mezereum is selected for crusty eruptions with pus and itching that worsens with warmth.
Arsenicum Album helps in dry, burning eczema with restlessness and nighttime aggravation.
