Top 5 Homeopathic Remedies for Skin Rashes
Homeopathic
Medicines for Skin Rashes
1.
Sulphur – For Itchy Skin Rash
Sulphur
is the best medicine to treat skin rash attended with itching.
There may or may not be any eruptions on the skin. The itching may get worse at
night disturbing sleep. On scratching, a burning sensation is felt in the
affected area which later starts paining. Bleeding may start from the areas
scratched. In some cases, the sensation of an insect crawling (formication) may
be felt. Stitching or prickling sensation may occur too.
2. Apis
Mellifica – For Rash With Stinging Burning Pains
This
medicine is very effective for rash accompanied with stinging pain.
The rash is red, itchy and sore (sensitive to touch). Itchiness may get better
in open air. It is a leading medicine for rash in case of hives (raised
bumps in the affected area). It is also prominently indicated for a rash in
case of a bee sting, insect bites,
heat rash, allergic dermatitis.
3.
Belladonna – For Red Rash with Marked Heat
It
is a natural medicine highly recommended for cases of red-coloured
rash attended with intense heat. The affected
area is sensitive to touch. The rash may be localized or spread across the body
in cases needing this medicine. It is well indicated for cases of acne
rosacea, dermatitis and measles.
4.
Graphites – For Skin Rash With Blisters Oozing Sticky Fluid
Graphites
is very helpful for skin rash when attended with the formation of blisters
(fluid-filled bumps). Itching and burning may occur in blisters that
discharge sticky fluid.
Heat increases the eruptions. In most cases needing it the rash is present in
skin folds like bend of elbow, back of knee, behind ears, groin, and neck. It
is the best choice of medicine for cases of eczema.
5.
Petroleum – For Rough, Dry Skin Rash with Cracks On Skin
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.
6.
Natrum Mur – For Rash With Fluid-Filled Eruptions
It
is an important medicine when there are fluid-filled
eruptions (vesicles) along with skin rash. Its
use can be considered in different kind of skin rashes. Firstly, it can be used
in cases of herpes zoster (skin
rash with painful blisters caused by varicella zoster virus) and fever blisters (fluid-filled
sores around the mouth and lips caused by herpes simplex virus). In these
conditions rash occurs with bumps that contain watery fluid. Though given
mainly for rash with fluid filled bumps, it is also suggested for cases
of eczema with
red, raw inflamed skin especially on edges of hair. Besides it can be used
for sunburn, and
hives with large red rash with
marked itching which gets worse by exertion.
7. Arsenic
Album – For Rash Covered With Scales/Flakes
Its
use is suggested for cases of skin rash covered with scales/flakes.
In cases needing it, there occurs a 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, etc.
Causes
of Skin Rashes
The
factors for skin rashes are as wide-ranging as the kinds of rashes themselves.
Some of the common causes are as follows:
1.
Dermatitis (skin inflammation):It is
further of two types –contact dermatitis and atopic 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.
2. Use of
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.
3.
Infections
Fungal
infections: ringworm, candida infection
Viral
infections: Herpes Zoster/shingles which is a painful
blistered skin condition caused by varicella zoster virus
4.
Hives: Itchy, raised bumps (wheals) on
skin usually caused by an allergic reaction
5.
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
6.
Scabies: Highly contagious skin
condition caused by mite Sarcoptes Scabiei
7.
Psoriasis: An autoimmune skin disorder in
which red inflamed patches appear on the skin covered with silvery-white scales
8. Acne
rosacea: Skin condition characterized by redness,
flushing of the face and small pus-filled bumps
9. Food
allergy: Eating certain specific foods
like eggs, peanuts, milk, fish may trigger a skin rash.
10. SLE
(Systemic Lupus Erythematosus): An
autoimmune disease that causes joint pain, rash, fever, severe fatigue and
organ damage
11. Heat
rash (prickly heat): It causes tiny bumps on
the skin caused from trapped sweat on the skin
12.
Stings and insect bites
13.
Cellulitis: Serious bacterial infection in
the deep layers of the skin
14.
Certain kinds of fever: typhoid fever, dengue fever
In
children, some reasons for skin rashes are as
follows:
1. Diaper
rash: A skin rash on the baby’s bottom in the
diaper area
2.
Chickenpox: A viral infection caused by
Varicella Zoster virus that leads to a rash with fluid-filled blisters on the
skin
3.
Measles: A viral infection caused by a
virus of Paramyxovirus family leading to widespread skin rashes
4. 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.
5.
Impetigo: A superficial skin infection caused by
Staphylococcus bacteria.
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