Skin Disorders

The skin is the body’s largest organ; an average person’s skin weighs 9 pounds and covers an area of 22 square feet.

Today, skin diseases are rampant and victimize almost every person at some point during his or her lifetime. Surveys suggest that 20 – 30 % of the world population has a skin problem that deserves some form of medical attention.

Skin complaints have troubled man since a long time & man has tried various techniques to get rid of them.

Unfortunately, most people prefer to treat skin diseases with topical applications, which are useless or worse.

When practiced correctly, homeopathic medicine offers significant help with skin diseases by addressing the underlying root cause of the condition without any side effects.

However, a high rate of success treating dermatological diseases with homeopathy.

The skin can lose its glow and get dull and discolored. Sun exposure, Chloasma, freckles, and scars due to acne are just a few reasons. Although not a life-threatening issue, people with dull and darkened facial skin usually consider it a life-altering one, leading to feelings of inadequacy and decreased self-confidence. This, in most cases, leads to the haphazard use of cosmetics and medicated ointments. However, only temporary results are usually found and in some cases, injudicious use of such products may even aggravate the condition. Homeopathic remedies for clear and glowing skin are free from any side effects and are extremely effective in treating this problem.

Specific conditions :

• Gain control over skin allergy with homeopathy.
• • Skin is the largest organ of the which weighs about 4 kg on an average of an adult human being the skin covers a lot of functions and among them, the most important is the protection against chemicals microbes radiations it etc. the skin it also helps in the prevention of the proper balance of the internal environment by helping to keep us warm and prevents us from drying up also the skin has the sensation of touch in all its variety.
  • Main parts of the skin: the skin of human beings has two main parts that are are as follows —
    1. Epidermis
    2. Dermis
• Allergies of the skin
  • Skin problems are very commonly occurring and studies have revealed that about 20 to 30 % of the population suffer from some of the other skin problems the most commonly occurring skin problems are skin allergies which can be of humerus types and are mostly curable the most serious form of skin problem is malignant Melanoma which is actually the most aggressive form of skin cancer.
  • Skin allergy include eczema psoriasis is hives and a number of others some other allergies of the skin are induced by the external environment like bites of insects exposure to chemical burns etc.the different types of allergies of the skin are characterized by something different such as rashes reddening of skin itching sensation bumps of skin and many more.
  • Homeopathic treatment of skin allergiesHomeopathic treatment for skin allergies is certainly one of the most preferred for treatment with whether it be eczema, psoriasis, or the others. This is because of the fact that homeopathy tries to holistically take care of the allergies of the skin by the treatment of the underlying causes rather than just suppressing the symptoms of the condition that has occurred in addition to this treatment with homeopathy makes sure that there are no side effects this is undoubtedly one of the major reasons as to why most of the affected individuals with some of the other skin allergies opt for homeopathic treatment.

  How Homeopathy helps?

  • Homeopathy helps individuals affected with skin allergies offering them the best possible treatment.
  • the doctor couple is adequately trained and was the experience so as to make sure that only the best as well as the most effective homeopathic medicines are prescribed for the purpose of offering the best cure some of the most common homeopathic medicines used for dealing with skin allergies.
• Skin pigmentation – beauty is being comfortable in your own skin
• Skin pigmentation:- A flawless complexion is every woman’s dream and desire irrespective of their age. Any change in the appearance of her skin during any period of life becomes a major cause of anxiety to her. Skin pigmentation conditions can be a problem for all women with brown skin — especially people of Asian, African. While the natural pigmentation in brown skin provides many advantages — sun protection and slowed signs of aging — it is also more highly susceptible to skin discolorations.
• Sometimes the cells that contain the melanin pigment are damaged or overstimulated. When this happens, the affected sales may begin to produce too much or too little melanin. Too much million in causes dark spots or patches, why too little causes lighter spots or patches. These lighter or darker spots appear on the surface of the skin and can be unsightly.
• Is a number of pigmentation disorders that affect the skin.
• These include —Ø Melasma, it is a skin pigmentation disorder that results from functional problems with cells that produce and contain the melanin pigment this function results in the appearance of irregular brown or grey brown s marks on facial skin. In the melasma the dark spots and patches usually affect the Nose, Cheek, Forehead, upper lip and chin in there different patterns.
• Melasma can occur in all skin types and in people of all racial and ethnic groups but is most common in women with brown skin who are between the ages of 21 and 40 yrs.
• It occurs commonly during pregnancy and in women who take oral contraceptive pills and is referred to as “Mask of pregnancy”.
• People living in areas of intense and prolong sunlight more susceptible to developing melasma.
• when Melasma affects women due to pregnancy may resolve within a few months after delivery and treatment may not be necessary there are many cases in which the disordered person indefinitely. Even when treated successfully Mel asthma of America’s especially when the skin is exposed to the sunlight.
• For all individuals with melasma it’s imperative to wear a broad spectrum (UVA plus UVB) sunscreen daily.
• A word the sun when possible and we wear protective eyewear caps hats and clothing.
• When melasma develops in response to hormone treatment either oral contraceptive or hormone replacement therapy the patient should consult with their physicians to discuss discontinuation of the hormones.
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation:–
  • A condition that is especially prevalent among women, who have a high incidence of hypertension diabetes and heart disease and consequently take medications for those medical problems that can cause various types of allergic reactions that frequently lead to hyper pigmentation and dark spots or patches.
  • There are four primary types of medication reactions that can lead to hyperpigmentation —
    1. Fixed drug eruptions
    2. Photosensitivity reactions
    3. Drug-induced hyperpigmentation
    4. Drug interactions with secondary post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
    1. Fixed drug eruptions —it is around the dark patch or the rejection that results from a reaction to a drug. This type of reaction leaves a great blue round patch on the skin which is usually fixed to one spot will appear in this same location within 24 hours of each dose taken.
    2. Photosensitivity reactions:–it occurs as a result of direct interaction between the sun and a medication that patient is taking. In the case of Photosensitive reaction, brown or blue-grey patches will develop in areas of the skin exposed to the sun including the face, tops of the ears, ‘V’ of the neck and outside of the arms.
    3. Drug-induced hyperpigmentation:–It’s the hyperpigmentation that is dark patches caused by a reaction between a component of the medication and your skin it occurs on the face especially around the mouth and other parts of the body may be affected as well.
    4. Drug interactions with secondary post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation–occurs when dark marks remain in an area after a primary allergic rash has been resolved.

It is a skin disorder in which the cells that make melanin pigment (melanocytes) are destroyed. The destruction results in the loss of pigment and the appearance of irregular white patches on the skin. vitiligo can occur at any age but usually occurs before the age of 20 in about 50% of patients. there are five main types of vitiligo which are based upon the location of the white patches and the pattern of involvement:– focal generalized acrofacial segmental and universal.

• Focal vitiligo — minimal involvement of only one or a very few white patches scattered on the skin.
• Generalized vitiligo — the most common type with symmetrical patches on any location on the skin including the trunk and the extremities.
• Acrofacial vitiligo — white patches limited to the fingers and around the mouth and eyes.
• Segmental vitiligo – white patches on one side of the body and a linear or line like distribution (dermatome).
• Universal vitiligo — widespread 50 involving almost the entire body.

Cause of vitiligo is not well understood it is believed to be an autoimmune disorder which means that certain blood cells in your body lymphocytes turn against an attack the melanocytes.

Ego may be associated with other immune disorders, they include Addison’s disease (adrenal gland disorder) alopecia areata, diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, parathyroid disease, Melanoma, chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis (yeast infection), pernicious anemia, and uveitis (an eye disorder).

• Homeopathy for skin pigmentation :–
  • Homeopathy believes that skin disorders are a reflection of inside and need to be treated from within. Well indicated and will prescribe Homeopathic medicine not only takes care of hyper pigmentation but also treats the person as a whole and there is an improvement of general health as well.
  • We have medications that treat hormonal imbalance and thereby taking excessive production of melanin. The texture of the skin in cruise and occurrences of new patches ultimately stops.
  • H o m e p a t h i c remedy sepia is a boon to the ladies for helping them in pigmentation of various kinds. We have highly indicated miasmatic medicines which reduce the tendency of the body to produce excessive melanin and also remove the tendency of hypersensitivity to sunlight.
  • Medicines like iodine and Caulophyllum is like homeopathic beauty medicines which help in attaining a flawless skin.
  • Skin pigmentation arising due to side effects of other therapies for drugs can also be tackled with Homeopathy and it helps to remove the underlying problem and bring about a complete cure.
  • Sun-damaged skin or sunspots medically called it goes and commonly referred to as liver spots are a product of Sun exposure. This exposure is accumulated and not directly related to sunburn or a specific day.
  • Homeopathy does not advocate the use of creams and ointments in skin disorders, it believes that skin disorders are a reflection of inside and need to be treated from within another strong opinion that homeopaths propagate is that any external application can lead to the separation of the disease and result in a more serious systematic disorder. A well prescribed homeopathic medicine, not only scare of hyperpigmentation but also treats as a whole and improved general health as well.
  • Homeopathic medicines to treat the hormonal imbalance and thus control the excessive production of melanin. The texture of the skin will also improve. The occurrences of new catches reduced and ultimately stop the skin slowly rewards to its normal condition without leaving any blemishes.
  • General precautions for people suffering from hyper-pigmentation stay out of the sun so that these areas don’t darken even more. If you can’t avoid the sun we are hats cover-up along with it a well-balanced diet award cosmetics and avoid direct exposure of skin to sunlight and please do not self medicate.

Psoriasis —

the time from being diagnosed with psoriasis till the remaining life of that the individual person goes through phases of different kinds of emotions ranging from anger frustration shame indignation and in severe cases depression.

What is psoriasis?

• psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory form of dermatitis usually lasting for many years with stages of revisions and relapses it is a noncontagious skin condition that produces red dry plaques and of thickened skin, the dry flakes and skin scales are resulting from the rapid proliferation of skin cells that is triggered by abnormal lymphocytes from the blood.
• Psoriasis is known to be influenced by seasons the most common seasonal psoriasis type is winter psoriasis it gets worse in the winter and gets better in summer.
• Some people have such mild psoriasis that they may not even suspect that they have a medical skin condition.
• others have very severe psoriasis where virtually their entire body is fully covered with thick red scaly skin.
• Psoriasis looks like Red or pink areas of thickened raised and dry skin it classically effects areas over the the elbows knees and scalp.
• Especially any body area may be in the world do it tends to be more common in areas of trauma repeat rubbing used or abrasions.
• Psoriasis is seen worldwide in all races and both sexes.
• Psoriasis occurs in people of any age from babies to seniors most commonly patients being first diagnosed in their early adult years.
• patients with more severe psoriasis go through social embarrassment job stress emotional distress and other personal issues because of the appearance of their skin.

The worst part is being forced to deal with cosmetic “imperfections” that limits a person’s freedom of actions and social behavior as well as their selection of hairstyle clothing and so on. people with psoriasis frequently suffer from inferiority complex is being troubled by their the appearance they become reserved and shy, they are word public places and wear maximally closed clothing even in hot weather they never had long sleeve shirts and pants.

Symptoms —

• Rashes
• dry skin
• Sorenesd
• itching
• burning sensation around patches,
• swollen joints

Causes —

1. Irritants
2. allergens
3. microbes
4. hot and cold temperatures foods
5. stress
6. hormones etc

Different Types of psoriatic lesions —

• Plaque psoriasis — this is the most common type of psoriasis which appears as raised areas covered by white horse silvery skin in these are called plants which are commonly found on elbows knees scalp and pack.
• Guttar psoriasis — small numerous drop-shaped red or pink scaly legion which appears over large areas of the body especially trunk, limbs & scalp.
• Inverse psoriasis — appears as smooth inflamed or red and patches of the skin frequently effect skin folds particularly armpits under the breast, genitals &between buttocks.
• Pustular psoriasis — these are blisters filled with noninfectious pers surrounded by red areas which is usually tender this can be seen on hands and feet or all over the body.
• Erythrodermic psoriasis — widespread inflammation and scaling of skin associated with severe itching swelling and pain
• Complications — Psoriatic arthritis is common in severe psoriasis. It’s chronic inflammatory arthritis where the joint becomes swollen, tender, and painful. this can occur in any joint but most can effects finger and toe joints. Psoriatic arthritis is generally associated with skin and nail psoriasis can affect nails and produce pinhead-sized depression with discoloration under the nails in more severe cases of nails become thick and separate from the underlying nail bed.
• Homeo pathy treatment for psoriasis — Psoriasis is not just a disease of the skin. It is caused by many times due to imbalances in the immune system. Local application appointments will not be helpful to control psoriasis. Homeopathy believes in the holistic concept and a constitutional approach is followed and wale basing on the constitution emotional factors this position and factors worsening the symptoms are considered before describing a remedy psoriasis treatment at Chaitanya home the clinic is not only e AIMS at relieving the symptoms but treats the root cause of control psoriasis. Many patients feedback suggest that homeopathy highly effective in the treatment of psoriasis without any side effects and people are highly satisfied with homeopathic treatment for psoriasis.
• Skincare To protect your skin avoid skincare products that irritate your skin. Scratching picking your skin and skin injuries such as cuts, scraps cold and dry climate Most important things which you can do to is keep your skin moist use moisturizing creams lotions use plain petroleum jelly without any cosmetic products. aloe vera has soothing properties is the most promising agent which is safe and natural to apply to skin with psoriasis.

• It can be allergic (soaps, detergents, etc.) or endogenous like atopic, seborrhoeic, and Neurodermatitis.
• They are characterized by redness & ill-defined swelling, blister-like eruptions, cracking, discharges, scaling, itching.
• People having it for a long time can have thickening of the skin, fissures, and pigmentations.

What is Eczema?

• Eczema is a form of dermatitis where there is inflammation of the outer layer of the skin. It is characterized by the skin becoming dry red irritated & itchy.
• Eczema has been classified into various types and the commonest one is atopic eczema or also the medical term as atopic dermatitis.
• Other types of eczema include contact dermatitis are also called a cradle cap in infants and is closely related to dandruff.
• Eczema is more description of a symptom rather than a disease and can be manifested due to too many internal and external factors acting single e or in combination with each other
• In case of infant contact dermatitis after exposure to too a mild irritant search ads a detergent the child may develop a rash.
• Allergy contact dermatitis develops when an urgent (substance to which a person is allergic) touches the skin. Its presentation is is characterized by hot red itchy skin with redness and swelling papules vesicles for large blisters exudation crusting and scaling.
• Chronic eczema is less vesicular, more scaly but also pigment and thickened and more likely to develop painful blisters.
• Some babies are born with eczema other develop it soon after birth in such cases one can point out to an inherited tendency or predisposition and there may be a family history of asthma allergies or skin problems.

Homeo pathic approach—

the homeo Pathic approach for eczema is to treat the child as a whole rather than treating only the disease eczema is simply an external presentation of an internal disorder due to load vitality and immunity when the whole person is created the proper of the human system is enhance thereby causing the disease to disappear.

Constitutional remedy specific to the individual is selected by assigning the physical mental and emotional state family history and the past health history of the person the type of eczema location aggravating and relieving factors will be taken into consideration besides many other factors in choosing the remedy.

Atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis also known as atopic eczema or eczema is a type of dermatitis, an inflammatory, relapsing, non-contagious and itchy skin disorder.

Atopic– refers to a tendency to develop allergy conditions.

Dermatitis – means inflammation, swelling of the skin.

• Atopic dermatitis is a common, often chronic in nature, often long-lasting skin disease that affects a large percentage of the world’s population. It is a special type of hypersensitivity that includes asthma, inhalant allergies (hay fever), and chronic dermatitis (eczema).
• In atopic dermatitis, the skin becomes extremely itchy and inflamed, causing redness, swelling, vesicle formation (minute blisters), cracking, weeping, crusting, and scaling. This type of eruption is termed eczematous.
• Also, dry skin is a very common complaint in almost all those afflicted with atopic dermatitis.
• Although atopic dermatitis can occur in any age, most often it affects infants and young children.

Causes of Atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis looks different in infants, children, and adults. The following gives you the signs (what you see) and symptoms (what you feel) for each age group.

Infants: It can occur as early as at 2 or 3 months of life, it often causes:

• A rash that appears suddenly and makes the skin dry, scaly, and itchy.
• Rash forms on the scalp and face, especially on the cheeks (can appear on other areas of the body).
• Rash forms on the scalp and face, especially on the cheeks (can appear on other areas of the body).
• Rash causes itching that may come and go.
• Rubbing against bedding, carpeting, and other things in order to scratch the itch.
• Trouble sleeping.
• Skin infections, common due to rubbing and scratching.

Eczema in Children

It occurs between 2 years of age and puberty, the child often has these signs and symptoms:

• A rash that often begins in the creases of the elbows or knees. Other common places for the rash to appear are the neck, wrists, ankles, and/or crease between the buttocks and legs.
• Itchy, scaly patches where the rash appeared.
• Thicken, turning leathery to protect itself from constant scratching.
• Develop knots (only on the thickened skin).
• Itch all the time (only on the thickened skin).

Eczema in Adults

§ It is rare for adults to get Atopic dermatitis (AD). Most people (90%) get AD before age 5. About half (50%) of people who get AD during childhood continue to have milder signs and symptoms of AD as an adult. When an adult has AD, it often looks different from the AD of childhood. For adults, AD often:

• Appears in the creases of the elbows or knees and nape of the neck.
• Covers much of the body.
• Can be especially noticeable on the neck and face.
• Can be especially bad around the eyes.
• Causes very dry skin.
• Causes non-stop itch.
• Causes scaly skin — more scaly than in infants and children.
• Leads to skin infections. If a person has had AD for years, patches of skin may be thick and darker than the rest of the skin (or lighter). Thickened skin can itch all the time.

Types of Eczema

Atopic Dermatitis

• It is a chronic skin disease characterized by itchy, inflamed skin.
• Causing factors are; Environmental factors like dust,soap,perfumes.
• It tends to run in families and people who develop the condition often have a family history of other allergic conditions such as asthma or hay fever.

Contact Dermatitis

It is a localized reaction that includes redness, itching, and burning in areas where the skin has come into contact with an allergen.

Seborrheic Dermatitis

It is characterized by yellowish, oily, scaly patches of skin on the scalp, face, and occasionally other parts of the body.

Dandruff and “Cradle Cap” in infants are examples of it. Emotional stress, oily skin, infrequent shampooing, and weather conditions may all increase the risk.

Nummular Dermatitis

It is characterized by coin-shaped patches of irritated skin. Mostly located on arms, back, buttocks, and lower legs.

Neurodermatitis

(Lichen Simplex Chornicus) It is a chronic skin inflammation caused by scratch itch cycle that begins with a localized itch becomes intensely irritated when scratched.

Women are more commonly affected.

Stasis Dermatitis

It is a skin irritation on the lower legs. Generally related to circulatory problems (venous insufficiency). Most common in middle-aged and elderly people.

Dyshydrotic Dermatitis

It is an irritation of the skin on palms and soles, characterized by clear, deep blisters that itch and burn. The cause is unknown.

Diagnosis of Eczema

• Atopic dermatitis is generally diagnosed based on a physical examination and visual inspection of the skin by a physician or dermatologist.
• Additionally, the history given by the patient and contributory family history help to support the diagnosis. A physician may ask about any history of similar rashes and other medical problems, including hay fever (allergies) and asthma.
• Allergy testing is most helpful for people with atopic dermatitis who also have respiratory allergies or asthma.
• The physician may recommend allergy testing to find out what might be causing your atopic dermatitis.
• Testing can also help find out if certain foods, such as eggs or nuts are making the condition worse.

Treatment Of Eczema

Eczema can be well-managed by following all three steps below, and keeping up with skincare, even when eczema seems to be in control.

3 Steps to Eczema Management:

• Bathing and moisturizing to repair skin barrier – Follow these bathing steps to hydrate the skin, at least once a day, and up to three times a day when the skin is flared.
• A bathtub or bathing basin for babies or toddlers
• An emulsifying oil (optional)
• a gentle cleanser
• a moisturizer
• prescription treatments, e.g. topical corticosteroids, etc, if necessary
• a soft natural fiber towel

Homeopathic treatment for Eczema

• The Homeopathic medicines for Eczema has to be specific to every individual person. That is the reason a detailed history is required to customize the treatment for Eczema.
• One of the most effective ways to treat eczema is with homeopathy. This is a holistic medical practice that treats the person as a whole, recognizing that every person is unique.
• Factors that cause illness and the different reactions to these factors are very important in homeopathy. These factors include infections, emotional stress, lifestyle or diet conditions, hereditary defects or ailments, and physical and psychological patterns. Symptoms are most often manifested when one is exposed to stimuli stronger than his/her vitality and immune system.
• In Eczema (and also in other illnesses) all symptoms that are caused by underlying factors that must be discovered and treated in order for the symptoms to disappear permanently.
• Simultaneously clearing up associated allergies or overall immune weakness, If eczema co-exists or alternates with asthma or hay fever, merely treating the skin will not resolve the whole syndrome.
• Treating symptoms superficially, as done in conventional medicine may act as a temporary palliative, but will not provide a lasting cure.
• Homeopathy aims to cure the underlying causes of a disease as opposed to its surfacing systems proves to be an ultimately more efficient practice then the conventional method.
• Meet us today to know more about the Eczema treatment and how you too can live a pain-free life after Homeopathy treatment for Eczema.

Acne – These are pimples, as we all know. This is generally caused because of inflammation of blocked pilo sebaceous follicles (blocked oil glands of the skin). Cause – hormonal, leading to over secretion & infection. The skin is greasy & the face has blackheads & often we find skin scaring.

• At the prime age of adolescence when young Boys and Girls become aware of their looks beauty and complexion it is at this time that the perils of the acne starts.
• This is the time when a personality makeover starts and the children develop self-confidence, self-identification and evaluate themselves in context to the community friends mentors parents and seniors.
• On the contrary appearance of acne causes a reverse effect and the youngsters avoid meeting people, social gatherings and places where they may be noticed which leads to Guilt, Anger Frustration, Self-conflict, and an A very negative outlook on everything in general.
• Acne is a disease that involves the oil glands of the skin. It is not dangerous but can leave skin scars. Your skin has pores (tiny holes) which connect to oil glands located under the skin. The glands are connected to the pores via follicles – small canals. Sebum an oily liquid is produced by these glands. The sebum carries dead skin cells through the follicles to the surface of your skin. A small hair grows through the follicle out of the skin. Pimples grow when these follicles get blocked and infected.
• They tend to appear on the patient’s Face, Back, Chest, Shoulders and Neck.§ These Acne eruptions are categorized into three types depending on their look and severity —
  1. Acne simplex — options are minor and small in size appearing mostly on the face and maybe with mild bacterial infection.
  2. Acne vulgaris– eruptions mostly occur in areas with dense sebaceous follicles they appear as inflammatory papules and nodules.
  3. Acne Rosacea — these are the most severe for where confluent red papules and costumes are seen with a higher degree of redness all over the area of eruptions.

Causes and occurrence —-

• Starting from the young age of 11 years to 13 years. Acne occurs at any time even in adults till the age of 30 to 35 years.
• The first and foremost cause is Hereditary, inborn trade which also decides the type of skin we have and if there is a predisposition to get acne. Although it affects both men and women. Young men suffer from acne for a longer period because testosterone is present in higher quantities in young men.
• Oil-producing Sebaceous glands that are responsible for the luster and glow of an individual’s skin starts overreacting to the hormones giving rise to greasy skin blocked and infected pores and blackheads resulting in various types of acne.
• Girls and women with acne tend to get it worse one or more weeks before their menstrual period arrived. This is probably due to hormonal changes that take place conditions like polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome (PCOD) also are predispose acne.
• Anxiety and mental stress lack of sleep, night watching, Anger, and Indignation leading to depression cause Thyroid dysfunction and altered Androgen hormones making Acne worse.
• The patient has a lusterless complexion, dark circles around the eyes, dull and dry unmanageable hair with a reluctance to look at their own image in the mirror. Stress also makes some people to binge-eating and acne versions from oily foods and chocolates.
• Hot and humid climates that lead to doing more sweating can cause a rise in the eruptions especially if the cleanliness level is not maintained.
• Using oil-based products like moisturizing cream, lubricating lotions and all makeup that contain oil will speed up the blocking of your pores leading to aggravation of acne.
• Certain hair products are very greasy and might have the same effect as oil-based makeup dandruff is also a major factor leading to blocked pores and formation of acne and also leads to secondary fungal infection.
• Squeezing the pimples can cause the acne to get worse and can cause scarring which is a major effect in obstinate cases.

The Homeopathic approach –

• A patient suffering from which is most of the cases started at the age between 12 and 15 years goes through a series of treatments involving antibiotics, local lotions and applications and the side effects of such medications cause a challenge to the general health and growth of the youngsters leading to other complications like Colitis with a change in the intestinal flora, secondary fungal infections, mouth ulcers unhealthy teeth and dull complexion.
• The unbeatable and time-tested treatment of Homeopathy AIMS at treating the positive and precipitate factors and the Homeopathic remedies can be taken for years together without any side effects.
• Disturbed intestinal flora, constipation, and accumulation of nitrogenous waste leading to outbreaks on the skin as tackled with Homeopathic medicines.
• Co-existing dandruff and excessive perspiration which is apart of acne-prone skin is perfectly tackled and perfectly aim at targeting these concomitant complaints.
• This Skin condition is well treated with the constitutional deep acting medicines which are prescribed after a comprehensive case taking and the hereditary tendencies are tackled by anti-psoric and antitubercular miasmatic medicines.

Looking after your skin if you have acne or are prone to acne —

• Wash your face at least twice each day use a mild soap made especially for people with acne and warm water does not scrub the skin.
• Don’t try to press or squeeze the pimples you may push the infection further down causing more blocking and was swelling and redness popping pimples makes carrying more likely.
• Try to refrain from touching your face with your hands.
• Keep your hands clean washing regularly always wash your hands before touching your face and when applying lotions creams and makeup.
• Spectacles should be cleaned regularly since they may collect sebum and skin residue.
• Your skin needs to breathe if your acne is on your back shoulders or chest try wearing loose clothing tight government such as headbands caps and scarves should be avoided if you have to wear them make sure they are cleaned regularly.
• Don’t go to sleep with makeup on and clean face thoroughly to clean of all oil and dirt which causes acne.
• Too much sun can cause your skin to produce more sebum.
• If you shave your face, do it carefully. Use either an electric shaver or safety razors soft and your skin -beard with warm soapy water before applying the shaving cream.

MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM

When external appearance is as important as the internal health of an individual any growth or reduction seen on a person’s external body causes a lot of speculation as to what it is how it has come up and most importantly how to get rid of it. If such a thing appears especially in children the parents need to make sure that it is cured permanently without any side effects one such commonly seen eruptions in children and young adults is Molluscum Contagiosum. Although it is common skin rashes in kids many parents have never heard of it so are often caught and aware in such a situation.

What is a molluscum contagiosum ?—

• Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that causes skin rash the rash looks like one or more small growth or a word like bumps that are usually pink white or skin color the bumps are usually soft and smooth and may have an indented center.
• Infection is most common among kids between 1 and 12 years old.
• Teens and adults
• Some athletes such as wrestlers swimmers and gymnasts
• People whose immune systems have been weakened by HIV, cancer or long term steroid use.

Causes-0-

• You might guess by its name, this condition order is contagious and can easily from one person to another.
• Molluscum contagiosum is caused by the Molluscum Contagiosum virus (MCV) the member of the Poxvirus family this virus thrives in warm humid climate and in areas where people live in very clothes cramped and an healthy environment.
• Infection with MCV occurs when the virus enters a small break in the skin’s surface many people who come in contact with the virus have immunity against it and do not develop any growth for those who not registered to its growth usually appears 2 to 8 weeks after infection.
• Kids can get Molluscum Contagiosum in different ways it spreads easily and most commonly do direct skin-to-skin contact but kids also can get it boy touching objects that have the virus on them such as toys clothing towels and bedding.
• Molluscum contagiosum can also be spread between sexual partners.

Signs and symptoms —

• The only real sign or symptom of Molluscum Contagiosum is the appearance of small, round, pink, white, or skin color Mollusca on the skin. These bumps are filled with a white waxy, pus core that contains the virus and might have a shiny or pearly look.
• Each molluscum starts out as a very small all sport about the size of a pinhead and grows over several weeks into a larger bump that might becomes as large as a pea or pencil eraser.
• The Mollusca come can appear alone as a single bump or in groups, clusters or rows. They can show up almost anywhere on the skin but in kids are most commonly found on the chest stomach arms including armpits legs and face.
• In sexually active teens and adults, the bombs are usually located in the genital area or the inner thighs. Really to bumps can occur around eyes and in around the mouth.
• Most people develop between 1 to 20 mollusks. They are usually painless but can become itchy red, swollen, sore and infected especially if scratched.
• Molluscum Contagiosum generally causes no long-term problems and the growth usually leave up no marks. However infected allegiance might scare the skin in cases where there is a development of secondary infection.
• People with weakened immune systems can sometimes get a more serious form of Molluscum Contagiosum. They typically have more Mollusca, especially on the face. The growths are larger look different and take a longer time to respond to the treatment.

Homeopathic management –

• Homeopathy treats not only the superficial legends but the patient as a whole is taken into consideration and the disease is removed from the root. All different types of legends indicate different medicines pertaining to the type of religion associated with complaints and general health and tendencies of the patient.
• Remedies like caustic are indicated when along with eruptions the children look very pale weak and debilitated. Bromium, Thuja, Kali iod, and Nat Mur, etc cover the miasmatic background and are useful as intercurrent medicines.
• Selection of homeopathic treatment also depends upon the symptoms the patient is experiencing along with eruptions. No surgical intervention like freezing the eruptions needs to be done and the patient can be e completely cured by the condition by a homeopath who has the sensitivity to decide the medicine and its dosage be given to get effective results.

Preventing the spread of Molluscum Contagiosum–

1. Do not touch scratch or rub the growths.
2. Do not touch scratch or rub the growths.
3. Keep areas with growths clean.
4. Do not save over areas that have bumps.
5. Do not share towels, clothing and other personal items.

This is characterized by a lot of elevated patched (red or white), or nodules with a lot of itching & burning. It is generally caused as a reaction to some allergen either via contact or ingestion. It’s a complaint where the immune system of the body hyper reacts to the stimulus.

What is Urticaria?

• Urticaria, commonly referred to as hives, appears as raised, well-circumscribed areas of erythema and oedema involving the dermis and epidermis that is very pruritic.
• Hives usually cause itching, but may also burn or sting. They can appear anywhere on the body, including the face, lips, tongue, throat, or ears.
• The affected area may change in appearance within 24 hours, and the rash will usually settle within a few days.

Synonym: hives, welts, or nettle rash.

Causes of Urticaria

Urticaria occurs when a trigger causes high levels of histamine and other chemical messengers to be released in the skin.
These substances cause the blood vessels in the affected area of skin to open up (often resulting in redness or pinkness) and become leaky. This extra fluid in the tissues causes swelling and itchiness.

Histamine is released for a wide range of reasons, including:

1. an allergic reaction to substances such as latex
2. cold or heat exposure
3. infection
4. Pain medications
5. Insects or parasites
6. Infection
7. Scratching
8. Heat or cold
9. Stress
10. Sunlight
11. Exercise
12. Alcohol, food or food additives
13. Pressure on the skin, as from a tight waistband
14. the effect of certain chemicals found in some types of food and medications, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
    • However, in over half of acute urticaria cases, no obvious cause can be found. There’s also no obvious cause in many cases of long-term urticaria.
    • However, most experts think that it’s often caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking healthy tissue. Certain triggers may also make the symptoms worse. These include:
      1. drinking alcohol or caffeine
      2. emotional stress
      3. warm temperature

Types of Urticaria

1. Acute: If the rash gets clear. If it clears completely within six weeks, it’s known as acute urticaria.
2. Chronic: Sometimes the rash can persist or come and go for more than six weeks, often over many years, although this is less common. Doctors refer to this as chronic urticaria.

Diagnosis of Urticaria

The doctor will usually be able to diagnose urticaria by examining the rash on your skin.

They will want to find out what triggered your symptoms so you can avoid it in the future. They may ask you a number of questions including:

• when and where it began
• what you had to eat just before it began and details of your usual diet
• whether you started taking any new medication just before symptoms began
• whether you live or work in an environment where you come into contact with possible triggers, such as pets, chemicals or latex gloves

If you’ve had urticaria most days for more than six weeks, it’s unlikely to be the result of an allergy, so allergy tests aren’t usually recommended.

Complications of Urticaria

Around a quarter of people with acute urticaria and half of the people with chronic urticaria will also develop swelling in a deeper layer of skin.

This is known as angioedema and it can cause severe swelling in different parts of the body, such as the eyes, lips, and genitals.

Homeopathic treatment for Urticaria

• Urticaria is a systemic disorder and not a local skin disease.
• It is evident that numerous factors such as genetics, systemic, emotional, physical and environmental factors trigger urticaria by destabilization of the immune system.
• Homeopathic medicines help to correct Immune dysfunction, Increase resistance to the allergen, Corrects Emotional imbalance, Revives broken down immunity, Relieves itching & wheals, Relieve associated allergen responsible conditions e.g. Allergic Asthma helps to balance the internal body environment thus strengthening the system and annihilating the symptoms.
• Homeopathy medicines reduce the frequency of episodes.
• The treatment for Urticaria may vary from cases to the case – some requiring short-term whereas others requiring long term treatment.
• The duration of treatment depends on various factors such as the severity, duration, and extent of the illness, nature of treatment taken for the same and general health of the patient.

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Warts – These are skin eruptions commonly known as viral warts. They do recur even after cauterization. Another type seen mostly in children is called the water warts or molluscum contagiosum, which spreads, by direct contact.

What is Lichen Planus?

• It is an autoimmune condition in which there is a chronic recurrent rash that is due to inflammation.
• The rash is characterized by small, flat-topped, many-sided bumps that can grow together into rough, scaly plaques on the skin.
• Lichen Planus is a long-standing (chronic), recurring, non-allergic, non-infectious, non-contagious disease of the skin, of which the exact cause is not yet fully understood.
• There may also be rash in the lining (mucous membrane) of mouth and vagina.
• Females are more frequently affected as compared to male

Causes of Lichen Planus

• It is considered to be an autoimmune disease in which the body’s protective cells attack the body’s own tissues mistaking them to be foreign in nature.
• Lichen Planus is found to be an immunologically mediated disease.
• The exact cause of Lichen Planus is not very clearly understood. Some triggers have been found which are clinically found to be responsible for Lichen Planus
• Triggering factors are:
  • Hepatitis C infection
  • Hepatitis B vaccine
  • Hepatitis B vaccine
  • Certain pigments, chemicals, and metals
  • NSAIDs

Symptoms of Lichen Planus

• Slow onset
• Purplish or flat-topped bumps, most often on the inner forearm, wrist or ankle but sometimes on external genitals.
• The rough, oily look of lesions
• Itching
• Bleeding may be present on scratching
• White spots or patches in the mouth (inside the cheeks or on the gums, lips or tongue), burning in the mouth while eating spicy food.
• Painful oral or vaginal ulcers
• Hair loss and scalp discoloration
• Nail damage or loss
• Lichen planus affecting nailsIt can affect nails in about 10% of cases. The majority of nail changes results from damage to the nail matrix or nail root, Commonly two or three fingernails or toenails are involved. Nail changes are;
• Longitudinal ridging and grooving
• Pitting
• Nail thinning
• Fragile
• Brown discoloration
• Depression of the nail plate
• Inflammation of proximal nail folds which becomes erythematous
• The skin of fingertips shows a honeycomb appearance due to multiple, small, punctuate and hyperkeratotic depressions.

Types of Lichen Planus

1. 1. Lichen planus hypertrophicus- It manifests as large, itchy, hyperkeratotic papules and plaques on the anterior surface of the legs.
   2. Lichen planus atrophicus- It presents as an annular area having atrophic, hyperpigmented center and active erythematous 1-2mm thick raised border is usually seen on the face and dorsum of hands.
   3. Lichen plano-pilaris- It manifests as itchy, violaceous papules present at the openings of hair follicles. It results in the loss of hair. Commonly seen on legs and arms.
   4. Actinic lichen planus- In these annular grouped maculopapular lesions are situated on the exposed parts of the body like extensor surfaces of forearms and hands.They are aggravated on exposure to sunlight.

Linear lichen planus-In These lesions are distributed in a linear fashion.

6.Bullous lichen planus-In this bulls is situated on the violaceous base resembling lichen planus.

Diagnosis of Lichen Planus

1. Biopsy
2. Hepatitis C test
3. Allergy test

Homeopathic treatment for Lichen Planus

• Homeopathic medicines for Lichen Planus act on the body at the level of immunity and restore the deviated function. They also help to control the symptoms of Lichen Planus without any side effects.
• Homeopathy treatment for Lichen Planus is a tried and tested protocol to offer long term relief and permanent cure gradually.
• The Homeopathic medicines for Lichen Planus has to be specific to every person. That is the reason a detailed history is required to customize the treatment for Lichen Planus. The Homeopathic treatment for Lichen Planus is chalked out after a detailed analysis and review of your past treatments for Lichen Planus and medicines for Lichen Planus taken by you.
• With continued treatment, you will notice, reduction in the patches and symptoms like itching and burning
• acute skin infection – impetigo, cellulitis, erysipelas
• necrotizing skin lesions – spider bites, necrotizing streptococcal and staphylococcal infection, gangrene

This brings us to the scope of Homeopathy treatment in such cases. The medicines used are all-natural and, thus, free from any harmful components. Their selection is based upon the individual constitution of the patient, and success is attained by employing the constitutional remedy internally. No external application is applied or recommended.

As the condition has arisen due to a disturbance in the internal balance of the body and not due to any external factor, the medicine too must work from inside to clear the skin. This result is gained through homeopathic remedies which raise the inner vitality of the person and throw out any noxious agent in the body which may be the cause behind dull and discolored skin. The result—fair, clear, and glowing skin is regained.

Many Homeopathic Remedies for Clear and Glowing Skin
Berberis Aquifolium, Sulphur, Psorinum, Bovista, Sepia, Silicea, Kali Bromatum, Natrum Mur, Lycopodium, Phosphorous, are the top remedies for clear and glowing skin.
These medicines are always selected according to the constitution of the patient and help to remove freckles and make the skin clean and clear. The constitutional symptoms are all different and peculiar for each of these medicines. A few symptoms are listed below:

A person who needs Natrum Mur has a hot temperament with intolerance to the heat of the sun. He may also crave salty things. Usually, the person is reserved in nature and may show a tendency to weep easily.
The constitutional symptoms for selecting Lycopodium include a desire for sweets or warm food and warm drinks. Chronic gastric troubles of varying character may also be found in subjects needing Lycopodium.
Phosphorus may be needed when a person has a craving for ice-creams, juices, or cold drinks. Such a person is also sensitive to external impressions like noise, light, and odors.
These are only glimpses of the symptoms, out of a huge list of constitutional symptoms. Apart from these many other symptoms may need to be considered before selecting these remedies. That is where a good homeopath comes in. He will ask for details and work on a comprehensive case study before deciding the medicine most appropriate for you.

Common beliefs about skin complaints are that they are very local complaints and getting rid of them solves the problem for good. However, unfortunately, that’s not true for many skin complaints. They generally have a deep underlying cause precipitating the skin eruption and therefore applying ointments locally hardly helps a permanent cure.