HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE For Eczema and Itchy Skin

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Homeopathic Medicine For Eczema and Itchy Skin

The homeopathic remedy Osmium metallicum matched Gretchen’s unique set of physical symptoms and personality. While taking this remedy, Gretchen reported that her nightmares, body odour, and eczema disappeared.

The word eczema comes from the Greek word ekzein, meaning “to boil over.” To early doctors it may have appeared that the skin was boiling over. Today, the word eczema is commonly (and improperly) used to describe any kind of dermatitis or inflammatory skin condition.

Eczema is a long-term recurring inflammation of the skin. While everyone’s eczema can be different, affecting different parts of the body, the common symptoms include dry skin, sore patches of skin and intense itch. Some common forms of eczema include:

Atopic Dermatitis: This is the most common form of eczema. The term “atopic” means there is a hereditary tendency to develop eczema, asthma, and often hay fever. Atopic dermatitis usually starts during childhood, in the first 6 months of life. Its symptoms include dry, scaly skin, redness, itching and a rash on any part of the body.

Contact dermatitis: This type of eczema occurs when the skin comes into contact with an irritant or allergen. These can include any foods, chemicals or substances that the person is sensitive to.

Seborrheic dermatitis: Characterized by flakes on hair, scalp, eyebrows, mustache or beard, this type of dermatitis is more commonly known as dandruff. Infant cradle cap also falls in this category.

Numular dermatitis: Also known as discoid eczema, this form of eczema appears differently from the common types. It is characterized by distinctive circular or oval patches. You may get dry, scaly skin as well as wet, open sores.

Homeopathy and Eczema

For a homeopath, solving a person’s case and selecting a suitable remedy, whether it is eczema, asthma, or something else, is like completing a jigsaw puzzle. Having eczema represents only a few pieces of the puzzle. To get to the right remedy, the homeopath needs to discover the rest of the pieces and see the whole picture.

When people fall ill, in most cases they suffer not only from the basic diagnostic symptoms of that disease, but also from other symptoms which are unique to them.

In conventional medical treatment, the person will get different medicines for each of their ailments; one prescription for the eczema, another for their anxiety and a third one for high blood pressure, as an example. In homeopathic prescribing, all of these ailments will require one prescription at any given time. Hence the reason different people will receive different homeopathic remedies for the same condition. Eczema is no different, as demonstrated in the next three cases.

Case of Childhood Eczema

Andrew was only two months old when he first developed eczema on his chest. His parents had tried different natural ointments, topical creams, and herbs which gave some temporary relief. However, over time Andrew’s eczema spread to his arms and face and a few patches appeared on his legs.

During the homeopathic interview with his parents, Andrew was unable to sit still. He walked around my office examining his surroundings. He took out books from the book shelf and handled every object he could reach. My observations of Andrew’s restlessness and demeanor were considered before selecting a remedy. While collecting data about Andrew I learned that his eczema was worse on cold rainy days. He also coughed when exposed to cold, damp environments. Andrew’s palms perspired and feet were icy cold. One personality trait that stood out was Andrew would reject things he had asked for in the first place.

As I put together the jigsaw puzzle that was uniquely Andrew, the remedy Dulcamara revealed itself. With a few doses of this remedy, over a six month period, Andrew’s eczema went away completely and his cough disappeared. It is important to note here that the remedy Dulcamara is not a “childhood eczema” remedy and is unlikely to heal other cases of eczema. The remedy choice for each person suffering with eczema will be as unique as their characteristic symptoms, personality and general nature.

Case of Eczema After a Relationship Break-up

Gretchen developed eczema on her eyelids shortly after ending a two year relationship with her boyfriend. Aside from the itchy eczema, her eyes were painful when indoors and in stuffy rooms and relieved in fresh air. Gretchen had a history of asthma, bronchitis, and dry cough that shook her whole body.   She had restless sleep, often interrupted by dreams of fire and other disasters. Gretchen also reported having belching that smelled like radishes and perspiration smelling of garlic. She described herself as impatient, and a weak person who gave up easily.

The remedy Osmium metallicum matched Gretchen’s unique set of physical symptoms and personality. While taking this remedy, Gretchen reported feeling happier, more energetic, and less likely to give up. She was sleeping deeper, while her nightmares, body odour, and eczema disappeared.

Case of Burning, Itching Eczema

Sean, a 47-year-old realtor, suffered with eczema throughout most of his life. He would go through periods of amelioration, where his skin would be relatively clear, then periods where the eczema was chronic and bothersome. The patches on his arms and legs were itchy, burning and oozed deep yellow coloured discharge.

Sean also reported having dandruff with the same yellow coloured flakes.   He also had wandering joint pains, a history of sinus infections, and generally felt worse in warm weather.

Sean described himself as impatient, always in a hurry, social but timid. He had a history of peeling skin and peeling eruptions.

The jigsaw puzzle in this case revealed the remedy Kali sulphuricum. This remedy successfully cleared up Sean’s eczema and helped him feel calmer overall.

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Tamara Der-Ohanian, DSHomMed, HOM, was a registered homeopath practising in North York, Ont. She also taught at the Canadian College of Homeopathic Medicine. Tamara passed away in 2019. For those who are seeking homeopathic approaches to illness, Kerry Walker is a colleague of Tamara's and a graduate of The Canadian College of Homeopathic Medicine. She can be reached at 647-781-4861 or email: homeopathkerry@gmail.com

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  1. N
    December 30, 01:08 Nina

    Eczema on my eyes and left temple. Itches 6 on a scale of 1-10. Would appreciate help. Thank you.

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  2. S
    February 27, 04:25 SHAH

    I am suffering from fungal infection on my neck groins and armpit for the lat eight months and i went to skin specialist he prescribed me itraconazole tablets and ebernet cream for four weeks. I got cured but after one month ir reoccured i went again to the same specialist he then prescribed terbisil tablets by which my itching got worse and i duscontinued this. After that i changed the specialist and he also prescribed me firstly itraconazole and then fluconazole along with luliconazole cream. It got cured but after one month reoccured. Please tell me as to how this disease will be completely cured.

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  3. U
    May 07, 03:24 Uday

    I am suffering from fungal infection on my neck groins and armpit for the lat 2 yrs and i went to skin specialist he prescribed me itraconazole tablets and ebernet cream for four weeks. I got cured but after one month ir reoccured i went again to the same specialist he then prescribed terbisil tablets by which my itching got worse and i duscontinued this. After that i changed the specialist and he also prescribed me firstly itraconazole and then fluconazole along with luliconazole cream. It got cured but after one month reoccured. Please tell me as to how this disease will be completely cured.

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    • G
      July 29, 13:09 Gracioushomeopathy

      The thing to understand is that when you take conventional medicine it never cures the condition it just suppresses it for a while until the body pushes out the fungal infection again. You have to change the way you think of illness and health. Symptoms are the bodies best way of telling you it is out of balance and you have to do something about it, by suppressing symptoms with these fungal medicines you are covering up the the problem, a bit like turning off the fire alarm when there is a fire raging, it doesnt stop the fire just the warning that there is a fire/emergency and something needs to be done about it, so you are under the illusion that there is no fire/emergency because there is no alarm.
      Properly homeopathic treatment by a good classical homeopath is the best way forward, taking a remedy that suits the whole of your symptoms, as fungal infection is a sign that your immune system is not working at the best. You dont need a remedy for a fungal infection you need a remedy for your compromised immune system

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  4. O
    May 12, 03:26 Omtechmed

    My wife is suffering from this allergy of hives from last 1 month. It happens at night time and heat works as allergy booster. So which of the above medicines is suitable for my wife.

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    • D
      May 24, 21:52 Dutt

      Urticaria Urens, 30C try 4 times a day either in Pill form or liquid dilution directly on the tongue.

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  5. A
    July 02, 13:48 Anna

    My 7 year old daughter has been suffering from eczema since she was 5 years old. I have tried different dermatologiat and nothing seems to hwlp. Right now she is on a diet she is following according to her sensitivity food allergy test . It has not been 2 months yet so, but I do not see any improvement.
    Can you recommend something?

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  6. K
    August 03, 23:15 Kae

    I have had a persistent itch for over 36 years. Can a homeopathic remedy help me. I have no idea what caused it

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  7. C
    August 14, 02:04 Cory

    The coating of my belt buckle peeled away and whatever metal was underneath caused a quarter sized red itchy patch under my navel where the metal came into contact with my skin. It took me a while to realize it was the belt buckle that was the culprit. So, in the meantime, the metal had about a month to work it’s black magic on me! I don’t have insurance and want to know what I can do to help this go away. Since it is at my waist, it is constantly being rubbed by my underwear and/or shorts and shirt. It is driving me crazy! I’ve been putting 2% Salicylic Acid on it which helps the itching some. I have also been applying virgin cold pressed coconut oil on it multiple times a day. It’s been a couple of weeks and it is still hanging around driving me crazy! Any suggestions on what I can apply either homeopathically or over the counter? Many thanks!

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  8. P
    September 18, 03:16 Prati

    I have a 1 year old eczema… With redness itching

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  9. b
    November 26, 04:41 best fertility treatment in hyderabad

    Great article. Your write up is complete and a must know. I will definitely reread this and share this to my friends

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  10. R
    April 02, 07:55 Rohini

    I’m facing this allergy problem since 2 months I think this will help me out to get free from this problem . Thank You for sharing this article.

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  11. S
    April 07, 11:34 Shalini

    My 13 years old autistic daughter used to have eczema when she was an infant…later she started having allergic fevers. She was cured by a homeopathy. Now it is back. I. I scity which is world’s most polluted now. She has hit her puberty I. Month of May. She had not only developed eczema behind her knees inner thighs , puter back thighs….since Nov. It was not that itchy initially….now it is dried the skin has become dark n it’s itchy now but mostly at night when she retires to.sleep on bed at night. Plus she is suffering from frequent cough n cold that starts suddenly with sneezing accompanied by runny as well as stuffed nose….mucous is watery to thick transparent. It turns on to wheezing after a week. My doc has treated her with ars IODE n Nat sulph…..she is a physically active child…loves you crash herself on soft bed….gets angry if she is overwhelmed….she has hooked to mobile…..a dually I took out TV n she lost sense of time n now the child who was too good in routine is hay wired….esp at night. Cannot sleep quickly…many times stay awake till 4 n then sleep till late In morning. Love sweet things n chocolates. I don’t give her preservative ,coloured,processed food.no juice.no come…pure homemade Indian food…..with zero defect….pls help

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  12. Neethu Raj
    September 04, 00:21 Neethu Raj

    Yay! I got the solution for my skin problem, I don’t have any eczema. But my skin is too dry. This article may hep me prevent eczema.

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