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Article|March 10, 2011 6:34 am

Skin ailments and homeopathic care!

Homeopathy by far seems to be one of the major domains of homeopathy. There is also lot of awareness about homeopathic treatment and its efficacy in treating skin ailments. No wonder lots of patients come directly to homeopathic treatment when they have one or more skin diseases. Here we are going to see some of the major skin conditions and their homeopathic treatment.

(1) Acne vulgaris: this is one of the commonest skin conditions that affect younger population more but the adult population is also not immune to it. Many people try local applications initially to their dismay. The local treatment by far has failed to elicit desired result when it comes to root treatment of acne. Homeopathy treats acne from inside out and therefore can give lasting relief. Also there are certain homeopathic ointments that can be used later to improve the complexion once the skin is cleared of acne.

(2) Psoriasis: Psoriasis is not a very common skin condition but recently the incidence of psoriasis seems to be increasing. Our stressful lives may be the reason to aggravate the existing psoriatic patches. Though no known cause can be found except genetic dominance in case of psoriasis, there are different trigger factors like exposure to sun or excess cold that aggravate the psoriasis. Homeopathic treatment with individualistic drugs helps the patients to get rid of nasty itching first and thereafter the patches slowly but surely disappear. Lots of patients have found lasting relief and there are very few cases of recurrence with homeopathy.

(3) Lichen planus: After your dermatologist diagnoses your condition as lichen planus, you feel irritated over the fact that it will be now your fate lifelong you have to apply strong steroids to get rid of itching and the patch. But it is not so with homeopathy. With mild yet potentized doses of aptly chosen homeopathic remedies and the constitutional remedy help one get rid of itching as well as the patch.

(4) Eczema: Here too, a homeopath takes into account the characteristic symptoms of a particular patient of eczema and treats the condition. With homeopathic remedies like Arsenicum album, Chrysorobinum, Nitricum acidum, Acid fluoricum, Petroleum, Natrum muriaticum, etc, one can get rid of ugly looking eczema patches permanently.

(5) Dermatitis: There are many types of dermatitis ranging from winter dermatitis to allergic dermatitis. Here to homeopathy comes to your rescue. Your homeopath is not much bothered about the diagnosis because he knows that symptomatic treatment will certainly cure your dermatitis however severe it might be. Avoiding the trigger factors during treatment is however necessary.

(6) Sunburns: You will be surprised to know that homeopathy offers exclusive protection against the sun injuries and sun burns. There are different homeopathic remedies ranging from Cantharis to Causticum to treat different levels of burns and certain remedies help tackle the blackish discoloration resulting from sunburns. There are also some amazing local applications available in homeopathy like Witch Hazel that can be given after the initially treating with internal medication.

(7) Nappy rash or allergic rash in children: Stop using those high doses of anti-allergic drugs on your beloved baby. You definitely do not want to suppress his immunity or resistance power at this tender age. Instead opt for mild doses of homeopathic internal medicines and build up strong immunity against any sort of infection or allergy. Homeopathy is equally effective in treating the fungal infections in newborns.

(8) In-growing toe nail: Homeopathic remedies help one get rid of recurrent tendency of in-growing toe nail and helps put an end to the cycle of pain and inflammation.

Secure your skin health with aptly chosen homeopathic medicines. Remember skin is the mirror of your internal health. So, strive to maintain your health perfectly with apt diet and exercise; your skin will show the difference!

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