Bruise refers to blue/purplish/black discolored spots on the skin that result from a skin injury. When a new bruise forms, it is red which may further change to blue, purple or black. When it fades it turns greenish or yellowish. The skin injury that results in bruises usually occurs from a blunt object like bumping against a bed, chair, door or from a fall or being hit by something. In this kind of skin injury, there is oozing of blood from broken small blood vessels under the skin followed by trapping of blood under the skin that results in discolored spots on the skin. Some people tend to get bruises more easily. They get bruises from minor injuries which may also take a relatively longer time to heal. They may get multiple bruises and suddenly see a bruise on the skin but have no idea when or why it occurred. There are certain factors and medical conditions that make a person prone to easy bruising, some of which can be serious as well. The first factor that increases the risk of easy bruising is aging. The reason behind it is that there is weakening of blood vessels in addition to thinning of the skin with age which makes a person prone to easy bruising. Another reason could be low platelet count medically known as thrombocytopenia. Platelets are the blood cells that help in the clotting of blood. Platelet count is said to be low when there are less than 150,000 platelets per microliter of blood. A low platelet count may happen either from decreased production of platelets (like in leukemia, some viral infections like hepatitis C, chemotherapy drugs, radiation therapy) or an increase in breakdown of platelets (as in autoimmune disease like lupus, bacterial infection in blood called bacteraemia, use of certain medicines like heparin, sulfa containing antibiotics). Deficiency of certain vitamins like vitamin C and vitamin K; too much sun exposure for years together; use of medications that result in blood thinning (for example medicines like warfarin and apixaban), NSAID (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like aspirin, ibuprofen and also steroid medicines can lead to  a tendency of easy bruising.

Other reasons include bleeding disorders like haemophilia and Von Willebrand’s disease. Haemophilia is a genetic disorder in which there is a problem in blood clotting due to a lack of specific proteins that help in blood clotting. It results in prolonged bleeding after an injury. This disorder in most cases is present from birth but in some cases this condition can be acquired when clotting factors 8 or 9 are attacked by the immune system due to autoimmune conditions, drug reactions, and cancer. Von Willebrand disease is a bleeding disorder in which blood does not clot properly due to decreased levels of the Von Willebrand factor that helps in clotting of blood or when this factor is unable to perform its function well.

Inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis) can also result in frequent bruising. Easy bruising can also run in the family. Easy bruising can also occur in those having liver disease like cirrhosis of liver. In liver cirrhosis, there is scarring in the liver that may result from various reasons like long term alcohol intake, any liver disease and hepatitis (inflammation of liver). The liver tends to repair itself whenever any injury or damage occurs to the liver and scar tissue forms resulting in cirrhosis that poses hindrance to normal functioning of the liver. Easy bruising can also be seen in cases of Cushing ’s syndrome. In this syndrome, there is an excess production of cortisol hormone in the body that results in various signs and symptoms. It results in thinning and weakening of skin making it prone to easy damage and bruising. Besides the above factors and conditions, easy bruising can result in cases of leukaemia (cancer of white blood cells WBCs).

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy offers a highly effective treatment for cases of tendency to easy bruising. Homeopathic medicines boost the body’s self-healing mechanism to overcome health issues naturally. With the use of these medicines, the intensity and frequency of easy bruising decreases gradually. These medicines treat the tendency of easy bruising with zero side effects. Homeopathic prescription varies from case to case of easy bruising tendency depending on the characteristic individual symptoms. It is advised to take any homeopathic medicine under the supervision of a homeopathic physician. Avoid self–medication in any case. Homeopathic medicines are recommended for cases of mild to moderate intensity. In severe cases and cases where the serious cause is linked with it like haemophilia, leukaemia, kindly take help from the conventional mode of treatment.

Homeopathic Medicines For Easy Bruising

1. Arnica – Top Medicine

Arnica is a top recommended medicine to manage cases of easy bruising. This medicine is well indicated when bruises happen often from injuries like occurring from a fall, blunt objects or bumping into a hard object. Bruises occur from every slight injury on the skin where this medicine is required. It results in bluish, blackish, red spots on the skin. This medicine is also indicated when the bruise turns yellowish or greenish. This natural medicine will gradually reduce the tendency to easy bruising occurring from the slightest injuries.

2. Hamamelis – For Easy Bruising With Pain And Soreness

Hamamelis is well indicated for cases in which there is tendency to easily bruise along with pain and soreness. This medicine treats tendency to easy bruising as well as helps in healing the active bruises present on the skin. It also relieves pain and soreness in the bruises. In cases requiring this medicine, a tendency of bleeding from various body parts can be present. The bleeding can be from the nose, gums, rectum etc. The blood is dark-colored where this medicine is required.

3. Phosphorus – For Red Spots On Skin From Easy Bruising

This medicine is indicated when there are red spots on the skin from easy bruising. Along with this, there is a tendency to bleed from different areas of the body. The bleeding can be from nose, mouth, rectum, piles, polyps, ulcers. Blood can be passed in sputa, in urine and intermenstrual bleeding may also occur. The wounds also bleed profusely even when small in size.

4. Lachesis – For Bruising From Slight Touch And Pressure

This medicine is recommended when there is bruising often from slight touch and pressure. There are black, purple or blue spots on the skin. There is also a tendency of small wounds and ulcers to bleed easily and excessively in cases requiring this medicine.

5. Ledum Palustre – For easy bruising from slight injuries and prolonged discoloration

Ledum Palustre is a helpful medicine when there is easy bruising from small injuries and the discoloration of the bruise remains for a long time. Initially the injured part feels cold and is painful to touch. Relief sets in by cold application on the wound.

6. Sulphuric Acid – For Bruises On Skin Turning Very Dark Blue Or Blackish

This medicine proves effective when there are frequent bruises on the skin and turns dark blue or blackish. The discoloration lasts too long with pain on touching them. The affected area is also stiff. In cases needing it, the tendency of bleeding of dark-colored blood from different body parts may be seen.

 

 

Repetitive strain injury (RSI), also known as repetitive stress injury or the overuse syndrome, refers to overstraining and damage to muscles, tendons and nerves over a period of time. It results from overuse and repetitive motions of a particular body part for a long time period. These are also known by other names including cumulative trauma disorders and repetitive motion disorders. Though any body part can be affected in RSI, the commonly affected areas include wrist, hands, fingers, thumbs, elbows, shoulders, neck and forearm. RSI results in pain in the affected part that may be attended with stiffness and swelling. The part may be painful to touch as well. In some cases, numbness, tingling sensation, weakness of the affected part may also accompany. The intensity of symptoms in RSI may vary from mild to severe.

Homeopathic medicines are highly efficient medicines that can successfully manage cases of repetitive strain injury (RSI). Homeopathic medicines are prepared from natural substances hence are totally safe to use. They help in managing the symptoms of RSI by reducing inflammation in muscles and tendons that has resulted from overuse and over-straining. They help to reduce pain, stiffness, swelling, tenderness and associated numbness, tingling sensation, weakness in these cases. Conventional mode treats RSI with anti-inflammatory medicines, pain killers and steroidal medicines that can have side effects from long term use. Homeopathic medicines for RSI are free from all side effects.

Homeopathic medicines for treating RSI are selected based on individual symptoms in each case. Individualized medication possesses great potential to manage symptoms of RSI effectively. As medicines for RSI vary from case to case, it is recommended to consult a homeopathic physician prior to taking any homeopathic medicine. Self-medication should be avoided in any case.

Homeopathic medicines intend to boost the body’s healing process in cases of RSI. This aids self-recovery in a natural manner. They reduce inflammation in the affected part, halt further damage and provide symptom relief. Homeopathy is highly valuable to manage RSI conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, tendinitis, bursitis, golfer’s elbow. In such cases, it has shown great effectiveness to promote remarkable recoveries. The results differs from case to case based on the chronicity of the complaint and the intensity of the symptoms.

One of the great benefits of opting homeopathy for RSI treatment is that it is totally free from any side effects. It is highly beneficial and brings positive effects without any harm. Another advantage of these medicines is that it does not cause any dependency and can be easily stopped once the recovery occurs.

Top 6 Homeopathic Medicines For Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

The most prominently indicated homeopathic medicines for Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) are Rhus Tox, Ruta, Arnica, Bellis Perennis, Causticum and Bryonia.

1. Rhus Tox – Topmost medicine

Rhus Tox is a leading homeopathic medicine to help cases of repetitive strain injury. It is often the first choice of a homeopathic physician when it comes to deal with cases where there is inflammation and damage to muscles, tendons as a result of overstraining, overlifting and overuse of some particular body part. This medicine is very effective in managing pain in the affected part. The pain can be tearing, stitching, shooting type. The pain is attended with stiffness and tenderness in most of the cases. Pain gets worse at night. In general, the pain worsens from rest and gets better by movement. This medicine is highly valuable to manage cases of tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, bursitis and shin splints.

When to use Rhus Tox?

Rhus Tox is the best medicine for repetitive strain injury to manage damage to muscles, tendons occurring from overstraining with marked pain, worse at rest and better from movement.

How to use Rhus Tox?

It can be used in different potencies from low to high as per severity of the complaint. Initially it is advised to use Rhus Tox 30C two to three times a day.

2. Ruta – To Treat Tendinitis

Ruta is another important medicine to manage cases of RSI with inflamed tendons from overstraining. In cases needing it, there is pain in the affected part of the bruised type attended with restlessness. Besides, there is weakness. This medicine is highly suitable to treat tendinitis, tennis elbow, bursitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.

When to use Ruta?

This medicine should be preferred to manage inflamed tendons with pain along with restlessness in cases of repetitive strain injury.

How to use Ruta?

Its use can be done in both low and high potencies. To begin with, one can take it in 30C potency once or twice a day. For using high potencies kindly consult a homeopathic doctor.

3. Arnica – For Managing Pain And Tenderness In Affected Part

This medicine is very beneficial for managing cases of repetitive strain injury from overstraining or overexertion of body parts. The characteristic feature of using this medicine is soreness means pain on touching the affected part. There is pain in the affected parts as if beaten.

When to use Arnica?

Arnica is an effective medicine to manage soreness and pain as if beaten occurring from overstraining and overexertion in RSI cases.

How to use Arnica?

Arnica 30C can be used three to four times a day initially. When relief starts, the dose should be reduced gradually.

4. Bellis Perennis – To Manage Tennis Elbow And Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

This medicine also gives great results when it comes to treating medical conditions arising from overuse and repetitive straining of a body part. It is especially the most helpful in managing tennis elbow and carpal tunnel syndrome. In cases needing this medicine, there is pain in the elbow and a contracted feeling around the wrist as if an elastic band has been tied around the wrist. Besides the above, this medicine is also useful for managing back pain arising from over-lifting and straining.

When to use Bellis Perennis?

This medicine should be considered to manage cases of RSI particularly tennis elbow and carpal tunnel syndrome with elbow pain and contracted feeling around wrist respectively.

How to use Bellis Perennis?

This medicine is most commonly used in 30C potency that can be taken one to two times a day.

5. Causticum – To Manage Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Besides the above medicines, Causticum is another prominent medicine for managing carpal tunnel syndrome. This medicine is indicated for pain, numbness and weakness in fingers and hands. Along with this, an important attending sign is atrophy (loss of muscle mass) of the muscles of hands.

When to use Causticum?

Causticum is highly recommended to manage carpal tunnel syndrome with pain, numbness and weakness in hands and fingers in RSI cases.

How to use Causticum?

Causticum works well in 30C potency that can be used once a day.

6. Bryonia – For Managing Tennis Elbow

Bryonia is another prominent medicine for cases of tennis elbow. It helps manage pain and swelling around the elbow. The pain increases with movement and gets better from rest.  In some cases, pain from the elbow may extend to the wrist.

When to use Bryonia?

Bryonia is of great help in managing RSI cases along with tennis elbow. Pain in the elbow may become worse from movement and better from rest.

How to use Bryonia?

It is advised to take Bryonia 30C once or twice a day.

 

Different types of RSI

There are many kinds of RSI, the most common being carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). It refers to compression of the median nerve leading to numbness, tingling and weakness in the hands and arms. Next is tendinitis (i.e. inflammation of the tendons that are fibrous tissue bands that connect muscle to bones) and bursitis (inflammation of the bursa which is a small fluid-filled sac located around a joint that reduces friction between joint structures on joint movement). Another common type is tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) that occurs from overuse of tendons and muscles of the elbow on the outer side. This causes pain on outer side of the elbow that may be attended with stiffness, swelling and lowering of the gripping power of hands. Other kinds of RSIs include cubital tunnel syndrome, golfer’s elbow, shin splints, trigger finger and De Quervain syndrome. These all are explained further.

Cubital tunnel syndrome arises from the irritation or compression of the ulnar nerve located inside of the elbow. It causes pain on the inside of the elbow that may be attended with numbness and tingling in fingers and difficulty in moving fingers. Golfer’s elbow ((medial epicondylitis) is a painful condition affecting the inner side of the elbow at the connecting point of tendons of the forearm muscle on the inner side. The  pain is on the inner side of the elbow that may extend to the forearm. It can be attended with tenderness on the elbow on the inner side accompanied by stiffness, numbness, tingling and weakness in arms or fingers. Shin splints cause pain on the inner side of the shinbone (tibia which is a bone in the leg) from repetitive stress on the tibia bone. Trigger finger is a condition that causes the finger to get stuck in the bent position. It mostly affects the ring finger and thumb, though any of the fingers can be involved. It occurs from irritation and swelling of the tendon sheath of the finger. De Quervain tendinitis is a condition that affects tendons of the wrist on the thumb side resulting from repetitive hand and wrist movement.

 

 

 

Facial redness and flushing on the face can simply occur once in a while from becoming overheated; after exercise; during some intense emotion like anger, anxiety, stress; eating hot spicy food or drinking alcohol. Facial redness and flushing can be seen in cases of fever as well. However, when it happens often, it could be due to some associated medical condition that needs to be diagnosed and treated. Facial flushing can be attended with other signs and symptoms like heat, dryness, itching, swelling, pain on face depending on the reason linked to it.

Homeopathy offers a successful treatment for cases of facial redness and flushing. These medicines focus on treating the underlying cause behind the health issue to bring great relief. With its use, besides redness, other attending symptoms also get managed like heat, swelling, dryness, itching and pain on the face. The homeopathic medicines are of natural origin that treat health issues without any side effects. Homeopathic medicines are recommended for mild to moderate cases of facial redness and flushing. But in severe cases, one must take help from conventional mode of treatment.

Homeopathic medicines for managing facial redness and flushing are selected individually for every case based on the case presentation. All the case details are noted down followed by detailed case evaluation. Via this the medicine is selected for any given case and the potency and dose is also finalised as per the case. The medicine prescribed this way brings excellent recoveries in such cases. One must use homeopathic medicine under the guidance of a homeopathic doctor and self-medication should be avoided in any case.

As facial redness can arise from various causes, homeopathy aims to target that root cause in each and every case to provide best results. Homeopathy never uses any external ointments for such cases that can supress this complaint and have a chance to relapse again and again. Rather, homeopathy treats these cases with the help of internal medicine that correct the inner disturbance in the body which is leading to facial redness.

Homeopathic medicines for facial redness never cause any type of harmful effects. This is due to the fact that these medicines are prepared from naturally occurring substances. These medicines lack any type of chemicals or toxins, thus these work  gently and safely to give natural recovery in these cases.

Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines For Facial Redness And Flushing

The top recommended homeopathic medicines for facial redness and flushing are Belladonna, Apis Mellifica, Sanguinaria Can, Ferrum Met, Capsicum, Amylenum Nitrosum and Rhus Tox.

1. Belladonna – Top -Recommended Medicine

Belladonna tops the list of homeopathic medicines when it comes to manage cases of facial redness and flushing. In cases needing it, along with redness, a heated sensation on the face is marked. The face looks red and shiny. Swelling on the face may also be present. There may be sweating on the face along with the above features. This medicine is also indicated for redness on the face appearing in spots. Another indication is the sudden redness on the tip of the nose attended with a burning sensation. Belladonna is one of the top medicine for acne rosacea.

When to use Belladonna?

Belladonna is an excellent medicine for managing cases of facial redness and flushing along with heated sensation and swelling on face.

How to use Belladonna?

It can be used in different potencies from low to high as per severity of the complaint. However, initially it is advised to use it in 30 C potency once or twice a day for good results.

2. Apis Mellifica – For Red, Swollen Face With Burning, Stinging Sensation

This medicine is very effective for managing red, swollen face with heat. Along with this burning,  a stinging sensation is felt on the face. There is an urge to wash the face with cold water. This medicine is of great help in erysipelas with redness and heat on the face. The red patches on the face are very painful to touch. Fullness in head, headache and restlessness may be the other accompanying symptoms. This medicine is also one of the best medicine for skin rash and dermatitis.

When to use Apis Mellifica?

Apis Mellifica should be preferred to manage red, swollen face accompanied with burning, stinging sensation.

How to use Apis Mellifica?

This medicine can be used once a day in 30C power.

3. Sanguinaria Canadensis – For Circumscribed Redness On Cheeks

This medicine is of great use in cases of redness on cheeks in circumscribed (well-defined) areas. This can be present on one or both cheeks. A burning sensation on the cheeks accompanies it. The face is painful to touch. Stiffness may be felt on the face. During fever in the afternoon with circumscribed redness of cheeks, this medicine is again highly useful.

When to use Sanguinaria Can?

This medicine should be considered for cases of facial redness when there is redness on cheeks over a well-defined area.

How to use Sanguinaria Can?

It is advised to take Sanguinaria Can 30C once a day.

4. Ferrum met – For Sudden Facial Flushing From Exertion, Slightest Emotions, Pain

This medicine is recommended when there is sudden redness on the face after exertion, from slightest emotions or from pain. At other times, the face looks pale. This medicine is prominently indicated for pain in the face from nerve involvement attended with fiery redness of the face. The redness can be at times present only in a single spot on the face. The pain in the face usually follows overheating or cold washing. The next indication to use this medicine is redness of the face with vertigo.

When to use Ferrum Met?

Ferrum Met is suitable medicine to manage facial flushing that happens due to exertion, slightest emotions and along with facial pain.

How to use Ferrum Met?

It can be used in 30C potency once or twice a day. It can also be used in 200C potency but not more than once a day.

5. Capsicum – For Alternate Redness And Paleness Of Face

Capsicum is a beneficial medicine for cases in which there is alternate redness and paleness of the face. There is excessive heat sensation on the face. Pain may also be felt on the face. The pain worsens from touch. Worsening of pain may also occur in the evening. This medicine is next indicated for cases of scarlatina with excessively red face along with swollen cracked lips and blisters in the mouth.

When to use Capsicum?

Its use should be considered to manage cases presenting with alternate redness and paleness of face.

How to use Capsicum?

It is recommended to use Capsicum in 30C potency once a day.

6. Amylenum Nitrosum – For Facial Flushing During Menopause

Amylenum Nitrosum is a very important medicine for managing facial flushing during menopausal phase. There is a rush of blood to the face along with heat. A dizzy feeling can attend it. Facial flushing happens from the slightest emotion. Heated sensation can be felt in the head as well along with heat on the face. There is excessive sweating along with the above complaints. A throbbing headache may appear with facial flushing in some cases.

When to use Amylenum Nitrosum?

Amylenum Nitrosum is a well-indicated medicine for cases of facial flushing that is experienced during menopausal phase of women.

How to use Amylenum Nitrosum?

Initially this medicine can be taken in 30C potency once a day.

7. Rhus Tox – For Dark Redness With Yellow fluid filled Eruptions

This medicine is suitable when the face turns dark red with yellow, fluid-filled eruptions. It is accompanied by burning and itching. A stinging or tingling sensation is also felt. The face is painful to touch. There may be swelling on the face.

When to use Rhus Tox?

The use of this medicine is suggested for dark redness on face along with formation of yellowish fluid filled bumps.

How to use Rhus Tox?

Its use can be done in both low and high potencies. To begin with, one can take it in 30C potency once or twice a day. For using high potencies kindly consult a homeopathic doctor.

Causes behind Facial redness and flushing

Among the various medical causes behind facial redness and flushing, the first one is acne rosacea. It is a skin condition in which the face turns red and flushed with enlarged blood vessels and acne (pimples), sometimes that can be pus-filled (pustules). The second reason can be eczema/ dermatitis on the face. It indicates inflamed skin with red, dry, itchy skin that may be attended with flaking or small fluid-filled bumps. In facial eczema, cheeks are the most commonly affected area. Another cause is lupus which is an autoimmune disease whereby the body’s healthy tissues and organs are attacked and inflamed, damaged by the immune cells of the body. It causes a butterfly-shaped rash on the face that spreads over the cheeks and the bridge of the nose. Besides, it may cause rash on any of the body area and other symptoms such as joint pains, fever, tiredness, headache, chest pain, dry eyes and memory loss.

Further causes include erythema infectiosum, erysipelas and scarlet fever. Erythema infectiosum is also known as the fifth disease that occurs in childhood and causes a red-colored rash on the cheeks of the child. This results from infection with a virus named parvovirus B19. Erysipelas is a skin infection affecting upper layers of the skin caused by a bacterial infection.

Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that may occur in few cases of strep throat (sore throat occurring from an infection with a bacterium named group A streptococcus). In this fever, a bright red rash appears on the body beginning from the face or neck and then spreads to other body parts.

Besides the above, another cause is Cushing’s syndrome. In this syndrome, the hormone cortisol is produced in excessive amounts that may cause flushing of the skin in addition to other signs like weight gain, round/moon face, excessive fat around the neck, acne, and thin skin with a tendency to easy bruising.

Facial flushing may also be seen in women during menopause (permanent cessation of menstrual cycle in females naturally between the age of 40 yrs to 50 yrs). Sometimes, the use of certain medicines can lead to redness of the face like medicines to treat high cholesterol and diabetes and chemotherapy drugs.

 

 

Swelling of hands and fingers can result from numerous causes. Often it is attended with pain. Stiffness, redness and warmth may also be seen along with swelling and pain. Sometimes, there is weakness in the hands and it is difficult to hold objects. It can simply arise from eating excessive salt, exercising, being in the same position for long like while travelling, use of certain medicines like steroids, pain relieving medicines like ibuprofen, naproxen, hormonal therapies with estrogen or testosterone, some medicines used for treating diabetes and high blood pressure. But in other cases, it can arise from some underlying medical condition.  Sometimes, the swelling resolves on its own while in other cases, a diagnosis and medical treatment is required.

First among the different medical causes behind swollen hands is arthritis (joint inflammation). Different types of arthritis may be responsible. These include rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout and psoriatic arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune joint inflammation that starts from small joints mainly of hands resulting in pain, stiffness and swelling of joints. Osteoarthritis occurs from damage to joint cartilage from wear and tear. Gout refers to inflammation of joints due to high uric acid levels leading to pain, swelling, redness and heat in the joints. Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that tends to affect people who are already suffering from a skin condition called psoriasis (red inflamed patches on skin covered with silvery white scales). The second reason behind swelling can be injury. Injury might include sprain (overstretching or tear of the ligaments i.e. the tissue bands that joins one bone to another), broken bone i.e. fracture or a bone dislocation.

Another cause can be fluid retention that can happen from various reasons like eating a lot of salty food, pregnancy, blockage in the lymphatic system or thyroid or kidney or liver disease. It can also occur in cases of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in which there is pinching of the median nerve in the wrist. Next cause can be an infection like skin infection (cellulitis) or an infection within the joint. Felon and paronychia are infections that cause localised swelling on the finger. Felon is an infection in the pad of the fingertip and paronychia is infection around the nail bed where nail and skin meet. Ganglion (fluid-filled lump) is another condition that may cause localised swelling on the finger joint. Skin condition like contact dermatitis (itchy rash, with swelling or blisters) that occurs from a reaction to some irritating agent by touching like some chemical, soap and another condition chilblains (swollen inflamed patches on the hands and feet resulting from exposure to cold air) can result in hand swelling. Tendinitis (inflamed tendons that are tissue bands that connect muscle to bone) can also result in hand swelling. Raynaud’s disease (reduced blood circulation to fingers caused by narrowing of arteries as from cold temperature, stress, injury to hands) can also be one of the causes.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy can be of great help in cases of swollen hands and fingers. Homeopathic medicines are natural remedies that help in reducing swelling by working to treat the root cause behind it. Once the root cause is treated, a long term relief occurs. Along with swelling, pain, stiffness in hands and fingers also get managed with these medicines. The most suitable homeopathic medicine for swollen hands and fingers is selected individually for every case after detailed case analysis. It is advised to always get any case of swollen hands and fingers evaluated by a homeopathic physician for the right prescription. Self- medication should be avoided in any case. In cases where some serious cause is related to swelling like a disease in the kidneys or liver, then immediate help from conventional mode of treatment should be taken as homeopathy has limitations in handling cases resulting from serious causes.

Homeopathic Medicines For Swollen Hands And Fingers

1. Apis Mellifica – For Swelling With Redness And Heat

This medicine is well indicated for managing cases of swelling on the hands and fingers when attended with redness and heated sensation. Stinging sensation also accompanies it. Pricking and smarting sensation in the hands can also be present. Sometimes itching on the hands can be felt. There can also occur tearing type of pain in the fingers. The swelling can even extend to the forearm in some cases. In cases needing it, wrist and finger joints are the most swollen. One may feel stiffness in the right hand. In some cases, numbness may be felt in the fingers especially on the tips. This medicine works well when there is swelling from inflamed joints as well as due to skin conditions.

2. Rhus Tox – For Swelling From Inflamed Joints

Rhus Tox is an effective medicine for managing swelling of hands and fingers in cases of joint inflammation. It is attended with pain in the hands and fingers. In some cases, pain begins in the right hand and extends to the other parts. Burning sensation may be felt in the palm of the right hand. Stiffness in the hands and fingers is also well marked. There is pain when moving the fingers due to the swelling. Tearing pain is felt in the finger joints. There is pricking sensation on the finger tips on grasping things. Crawling sensation sometimes occurs on the finger tips. Besides these, Rhus Tox is well indicated for skin infection of hands and fingers. In such cases, there is swelling of the hands and fingers with pus-filled eruptions. It is attended with itching and burning sensation.

3. Colchicum – For Swelling From Gout (Increased Uric Acid Levels)

Colchicum is well indicated to manage swollen hands in cases of gout i.e. high uric acid. Along with this, there is pain in the joints of hands and fingers. Stiffness and tearing type of pain is felt in the hands. Heated sensation on the palms of hands can be present. There is difficulty in holding things. Sometimes there is numbness of the hands with prickling sensation. Distortion of finger joints can be there in some cases. Fingers may be cold. Tingling on the fingertips is sometimes felt along with the above complaints.

4. Caulophyllum – For Swollen, Painful, Stiff Finger Joints

This medicine is highly valuable to manage swollen, painful, stiff finger joints. It is indicated when this results from joint inflammation. The pain is cutting type in most cases along with swelling. It is felt when closing the hands in a fist. Stiffness is felt in finger joints too. Painful nodes can be present on the finger joints in some cases in addition to the above complaints.

5. Agaricus – For Swollen Hands From Chilblains

Agaricus is one of the best choices of homeopathic medicine to manage swollen hands from chilblains. In cases needing it, the hands are red along with the swelling. Burning sensation is felt in the hands. Itching is also well marked. Tearing type of pain in the hands and fingers can attend the above complaints.

6. Silicea – In Case Of Swollen Fingertip From Infection (Felon)

Silicea is indicated for managing felon (bacterial infection in the pad of fingertip) cases efficiently. In cases needing it, there is swelling along with excessive pain in the felons that prevents sleep. The pain may reach the shoulder at times. Pain is mainly throbbing or stinging type. Burning sensation is felt in the felon. Oozing of fluid containing pus is noted from felon.

7. Hepar Sulph – For Swelling Around Fingernail From Infection (Paronychia)

Hepar Sulph is an important medicine for managing cases of swelling around the fingernail from soft tissue infection where the nail and skin meet. In cases needing it, the skin around the affected nail is swollen and inflamed. It is sore along with a heated sensation. Throbbing is felt in it. Pain is present that gets worse at night. There is pus discharge from it which may be blood stained. The discharge smells bad.

 

 

Throat pain sometimes becomes a nagging problem for some. It could arise from several causes. Firstly, infections can lead to throat pain. The infections that result in throat pain usually are viral (like flu and cold virus) but may also be bacterial (like strep throat). Strep throat refers to throat infection resulting from bacteria named streptococcus pyogenes bacteria. These cases require urgent medical help as it has a risk of certain complications (like inflamed kidneys or joints, pus behind tonsils, damage to heart valve) if not treated soon. It can next arise in cases of allergies. Another cause can be sinus infections. Acid reflux (GERD) may also cause throat pain. Acid reflux refers to rethe flux of stomach acid back in the throat due to malfunctioning of lower esophageal sphincter. The stomach acid can irritate and inflame the throat resulting in pain. Smoking, air pollution, throat dryness, PND (post nasal discharge i.e. dripping of mucus from the back of nose into the throat), inflamed larynx, muscle strain of the throat as from loud talking, injury to the throat, surgeries on throat or diagnostic procedures like endoscopy. Rarely tumours or cancer of the throat can result in throat pain.

It can be attended with other signs and symptoms varying from case to case. These include redness, swelling in the throat and tonsils, itching, irritation or scratching in the throat, burning in throat, dryness in the throat, pain in the throat while swallowing, white spots or pus points on the tonsils, voice hoarseness. Besides, cold, runny nose, sneezing, cough, fever, headache, body aches and weakness may be experienced depending on the cause behind it.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy can help wonderfully in managing throat pain. Homeopathic medicines boost the natural healing mechanism of the body to overcome issues that are causing throat pain. These medicines go to the root cause of throat pain and bring natural relief. Besides managing throat pain, they also bring relief in itching, irritation or scratching in throat, redness, swelling of throat and tonsils, dryness/burning in throat, white spots or pus points on tonsils, fever. These medicines are 100% natural remedies without any kind of side effects. They are effective for acute as well as chronic cases of throat pain. The suitable medicines for these cases have to be selected separately for every case after detailed case evaluation based on the characteristic symptoms. So prior to taking any homeopathic medicine, it is advised to get any case of throat pain evaluated by a homeopathic doctor and take medicine under doctor’s supervision. Self-medication should not be done in any case. In cases of throat pain from strep throat, help from conventional mode of treatment should be taken as complications may occur and homeopathy can not help in such cases independently.

Homeopathic Medicines For Throat Pain

1. Belladonna – Top Remedy

Belladonna is the topmost homeopathic medicine to manage cases of throat pain. In cases needing it, pain in the throat gets worse on swallowing. Swallowing of liquids is more painful than solids. Swallowing of saliva is also painful. There is also dryness of the throat. Heated sensation and constriction is felt in the throat. On examination, there is redness in throat and tonsils. The tonsils are swollen and enlarge.  Short, dry cough can also occur. It is also indicated for pain in the throat attended with fever. Fever can attend above complaints. During fever, heat is felt on the entire body, especially on the face and the head. Heat is followed by a cold feeling. Belladonna is most prominently indicated to manage recent cases of throat pain in the very beginning of the complaint.

2. Hepar Sulph – For Throat Pain Extending To Ears

This is a very effective medicine for managing cases where throat pain radiates to ears. The pain is worse when swallowing solid food. Usually stitching type of pain occurs. A very characteristic feature that attends is the sensation of a splinter (a tiny sharp glass or wood piece broken form a large piece) or plug of mucus in the throat. Redness in the throat along with enlarged red follicles can be seen when throat is examined. Cough may be present with thick yellow expectoration. Fever along with chills and shivering may be present.

3. Merc Sol – With Excessive Salivation In Mouth

Merc Sol is a beneficial medicine when there is pain in the throat along with increased saliva in the mouth. Offensive smell emanates from the mouth. Pain may extend to ears. The throat is swollen, bluish-red. Ulcers or white spots can be seen in the throat. Fever may be present with alternate heat and shivering. Profuse sweating also occurs which has an offensive odour.

4. Phytolacca – With Burning Sensation In The Throat

This medicine is highly suitable for pain attended with burning sensation in the throat. It may feel as if burning is occurring as from coal of fire in the throat. There is marked difficulty in swallowing even water. Drinking hot drinks worsens the pain. The throat is dry. The throat looks dark red or bluish. There is swelling, enlargement of tonsils that look bluish, dark red or dark purple. A lump sensation in throat can be there with a constant urge to swallow.

5. Merc Iodatus Ruber – For Left-Sided Throat Pain

This medicine is prominently indicated for left-sided throat pain. The throat looks dark red and left-sided tonsils are markedly swollen. There is coughing along with the above symptoms. There is an urge to hawk along with a lump sensation in the throat. There is mucus in throat. The uvula is elongated.

6. Merc Iod Flavus – To Help Right-Sided Throat Pain

For right-sided throat pain, this medicine proves very effective. The throat is swollen on the right side. The tonsils are also swollen. There is relief from drinking cold drinks. Lump is felt in the throat. Ulcers are present on the back of the throat. There is thick, sticky mucus in the throat.

7. Lac Can – For Pain Throat From Left To Right Side

Lac Caninum works well when pain throat starts from left then goes to right side. Pain is worse when swallowing and may extend to the ears. Pricking sensation is felt in the throat as if it is full of sticks. Follicles are formed in the throat covered with whitish cream colored mucus. The tonsils are enlarged, shiny, deep red in color. White ulcers can be present on the tonsils. A very important indication for its use is pain in the throat before and during menses.

8. Lycopodium – For Pain Throat From Right To Left Side

Lac Caninum is a well-indicated medicine when pain starts from the right side of the throat, then goes to the left side. Stitching type of pain occurs in the throat. Sharp pains also occurs while swallowing. There is worsening of pain from cold drinks and relief from warm drinks. There is dryness in the throat with no feeling of thirst. Ulcers may appear on tonsils starting from the right side.

9. Kali Bichrome – With Excessive Thick Mucus In Throat

This medicine is highly recommended when there is throat pain accompanied with thick mucus in the throat. The mucus is very sticky and ropy that comes out in the form of a long thread from the mouth. The discharge collects in the throat from the back of the nose (post-nasal discharge). Ulcers appear on the tonsils and throat. Burning sensation is felt in the throat along with the above complaints.

 

 

Irritability and crying in infants (babies from birth to 1 yr of age) is their way of communicating about their needs. It could simply indicate that the baby is hungry, sleepy, tired, feeling cold or hot or has a wet diaper. However, excessive irritability, more than usual, can be an infant’s way of giving a clue about any discomfort or problem he/she is facing as the baby is unable to speak. Excessive irritability and crying may be because of certain medical reasons frequently seen in babies. Some common among these may include stomach pain from gas, teething trouble, pain in the head, earache, constipation, cold, a urine infection, diaper rash or some viral or bacterial infection. In some cases, certain serious medical conditions could be the reason like an infection in the brain, lungs or kidneys requiring immediate medical help. Irritability can be attended with other signs and symptoms depending on the cause behind it. Some of the signs and symptoms that are serious can attend it like lethargy, drowsiness, difficulty in breathing, high fever, skin color changes to yellow or blue, continuous diarrhea or vomiting, and dehydration. These serious signs and symptoms need immediate medical attention.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathic medicines can prove very effective in managing irritability in infants. These medicines are safe to use as they are 100% natural medicines with zero side effects. Homeopathic medicines work in these cases to calm the baby by managing the root cause behind it. The medicines to manage irritability are selected from various available medicines in homeopathy as per every individual case. Constitution (sum total of physical and mental makeup of a person) of the baby is studied in detail to finalize and prescribe homeopathic medicine. It is advised to always consult a homeopathic physician for medicine prescription who will find out the reason behind the irritability and evaluate the detailed case to provide individual medicine prescription. In no case, self-medication should be done. Homeopathy is recommended only for mild to moderate cases with no serious cause linked with irritability. In severe cases of intense irritability and when some serious reason is the cause of irritability, like infection in brain, kidney, lungs, then immediate help from conventional mode of treatment should be taken. Homeopathy has limitations in treating cases where some serious cause is linked with irritability.

Homeopathic Medicines For Irritability In Infants

1. Chamomilla – Top Recommended Medicine

Chamomilla is one of the best medicines ranked number one in homeopathy to manage irritability in infants. Babies who need this medicine want to be carried in arms all the time. They feel better when they are held in arms. Their head feels hot. This medicine is most recommended when the baby is irritable during dentition when teeth are emerging. At that time, babies become excessively irritable and fussy. This is attended with frequent crying spells and screaming as well. They stop crying when carried in arms. They feel discomfort in the gums along with redness and tenderness (pain on touching) of gums. Diarrhea (loose stool) can be present during dentition. Sleeplessness is also observed during teething phase along with the above features.

2. Cina – For Irritability During Teething And From Worms

Cina is an effective medicine to manage irritability in infants during dentition and irritability with presence of worms in the intestine. Babies requiring this medicine desire being carried in arms, yet they still remain irritable and no relief is seen even after being carried. This is attended with screaming, striking and crying quite often. They demand different things but when offered do not take them. They also dislike being touched by anyone. They have hard and bloated abdomen with pain. Loose stool with white mucus can also be there.

3. Lycopodium – For Irritability With Gas, Bloating And Abdomen Pain

This medicine can be considered when there is irritability along with gas, bloating and abdomen pain. Gas in the abdomen is marked in the evening. Lycopodium will help to release gas and relieve stomach pain and manage irritability if gas and colic is the reason behind it. This medicine is also beneficial for babies who are irritable and cry the entire day but sleep well at night. During the day, they are cranky and want to be carried. After waking up from naps, they scream a lot along with kicking. Lycopodium also manages irritability that occurs along with loose stool.

4. Calcarea Phos – For Irritability During Dentition

Calcarea is the next important medicine to manage irritability during dentition. There is passage of loose stool with excessive gas. There is stomach pain that is relieved by passage of gas. Gas has an offensive smell. Whitish flakes can pass in the stool.

5. Antimonium Crudum – To Manage Irritability From Loose Stool Or Stomach Pain

This medicine is recommended when there is irritability from loose stool or stomach pain. The baby does not want to be touched or looked at. The stool is loose, yellow and bad-smelling. The loose stool may contain hard lumps. Along with the above, the tongue is coated thick white which is an important characteristic feature. There may be vomiting after taking feed. The milk is vomited in the form of curd. Vomiting is followed by excessive irritability.

6. Borax – For Irritability And Crying Before Passing Urine Or Stool

This medicine is of great use for cases of irritability and crying. Babies needing this medicine are highly sensitive to sudden noises and get frightened and startled from slight noises like sneezing, coughing, crying, etc. The child also is fearful and anxious when rocked in the arms. The head feels hot in babies needing this medicine. Crying and screaming before passing urine or stool is an important feature guiding its use.

7. Rheum – With Restlessness And Crying During Sleep

This medicine is helpful for cases of irritability in babies with restlessness and crying during sleep. There is tendency of sour-smelling sweat especially on the scalp, forehead, around the mouth and the nose in babies needing this medicine. The smell remains even after bathing the baby. The stool may also have a sour smell along with the above complaints. Sour smell may also occur from the mouth with excessive salivation.

8. Calcarea Carb – For Irritable Baby During Dentition

This medicine is well indicated when baby is irritable during dentition along with crying bouts. There is profuse sour-smelling sweat on the scalp. The stool may smell sour and may have undigested food particles in it. There may be distension and hardness of the abdomen.

9. Kreosote – For Irritability And Sleeplessness During Teething

This medicine is prominently indicated for babies in whom there is irritability and sleeplessness during teething. The child screams at night. The child is also very restless. They have swelling of gums. They desire many things but throw them away when those things are offered.

 

 

Numbness means loss of feeling or sensation on the skin, and tingling refers to a prickling feeling or sensation of sharp pointed objects pricking the skin. Numbness accompanied by  tingling sensation is medically referred to as paresthesia. Numbness and tingling on the face can arise from various reasons. The main reason behind it is damage, irritation, or compression of a nerve in the face. Nerve damage can happen from different causes such as an injury, deficiency of vitamins like vitamin B and niacin, some infections like shingles (an infection of the nerves caused by varicella zoster virus that cause fluid-filled tiny bumps on the skin attended with pain, itching, burning, numbness and tingling on the affected skin area), diabetes, etc. Nerve damage can also be caused by an autoimmune condition known as multiple sclerosis. In this condition, the immune cells damage the protective covering of the nerves out of a misdirected response. It can cause numbness and tingling on the face along with other symptoms such as numbness and weakness in the limbs, unsteady gait, blurred/double vision, vertigo, fatigue, slurred speech, lack of coordination, mood swings, and urinary bladder and bowel problems.

Nerve damage is also seen in cases of Bell’s palsy. Bell’s palsy is a condition that occurs from an inflamed nerve of the face resulting in sudden weakness of one-sided facial muscles causing drooping on one side of the face. Another reason behind facial numbness and tingling could be trigeminal neuralgia. It refers to severe one-sided facial pain along the course of the trigeminal nerve due to irritation, damage or compression of this nerve. It causes severe shooting or electric shock-like facial pain and it can be preceded by numbness or tingling on the face. Another cause can be migraine. Migraine refers to one-sided headache usually pulthe sating type that in most of cases is attended by nausea and vomiting. In some cases, headache is preceded by an aura phase in which numbness and tingling on one side of the face can appear. This type of migraine is known as hemiplegic migraine. Further, in some cases of epilepsy, numbness or tingling on the face may occur during a seizure (a fit). Facial numbness and tingling can also occur in cases of anxiety, or panic attack or can be a side effect of a medicine. Medicines for treating high blood pressure and fluoroquinolones may cause side effects. Lastly, facial numbness and tingling can also indicate a serious condition called stroke. A stroke is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical help. Stroke refers to the interruption of oxygen supply (either due to blockage or bursting of a blood vessel) to the brain that results in death of brain cells and loss of brain function.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathic medicines are very effective in managing numbness and tingling on the face. These medicines are highly suitable for persons of all age groups. These medicines aim to treat the underlying cause behind the health issue to bring great relief. Along with this, homeopathic medicines can also manage any associated symptoms such as pain, itching, fatigue, headache, vertigo etc. Homeopathic medicines are purely of natural origin that treat a problem without any side effects. These medicines are selected individually for every case based on the symptom. So it is advised to take any homeopathic medicine under supervision of a homeopathic physician. Self-medication should not be done in any case. These medicines are recommended only for cases of mild to moderate intensity without any underlying serious cause. In case facial numbness and tingling are severe or occurring from serious causes like stroke, immediate help from conventional mode of treatment should be taken as homeopathy has limitations to handle such serious cases.

Homeopathic Medicines For Facial Numbness And Tingling

1. Zincum Met – Top Recommended Medicine

Zincum Met is a great medicine well indicated for managing various nervous complaints. It is a leading medicine to manage numbness and tingling sensation. It is also well indicated where nerve pain in the face is marked. In cases needing it, stitching pain on the face as from needles is felt, other than numbness and tingling. The nerve pain in the face gets worse from touch. There is a worsening of pain in the evening. Besides, this medicine is prominent for managing twitching sensation on the face. Twitching means brief spontaneous muscle contractions. Lastly, another nerves-related complaint where this medicine proves effective is formication on the face. Formication means sensation of insects crawling on or under the skin.

2. Agaricus – For Numbness On face With Cold Needle Pricking Sensation

This medicine works well in cases of numbness of the face. A sensation of cold needles running through nerves of the face is a very characteristic feature. Muscle contractions can also occur on the face. Needles pricking on the chin can also attend. Chin can be covered with fluid-filled tiny bumps. Next there can be tearing sort of pain on the face. Further itching, burning and redness on the cheeks can be present. This medicine is also indicated for cases of paralysis of facial muscles.

3. Causticum – For Numbness And Tingling With Burning Sensation

Causticum is yet another effective medicine for cases of numbness and tingling on the face. There is marked numbness on the side of the face as if the face is asleep in cases needing this medicine. Burning sensation is also felt on the face along with the above complaints. Sometimes itching occurs on the face. One-sided facial paralysis may be felt where this medicine is required. Tearing pain and twitching on the left side of the face can be felt along with the above complaints.

4. Hypericum – From Nerve Damage And Inflammation

Hypericum is very helpful when there occurs numbness, tingling, burning sensation from nerve inflammation and damage. Pain originating from the nerves on the face is felt too. Mainly right-sided facial pain occurs. A heated sensation is felt on the face. A tense feeling occurs on the cheeks.

5. Aconite – Along With Heaviness Feeling On Face

This medicine works well in cases of numbness, tingling on the face along with heaviness on the entire face. Nerve pain on the left side of the face is present. Restlessness is felt along with pain. The face is red and hot. Creeping sensation as well as muscle contractions are felt on the face.

6. Arsenic Album – For Tingling With Burning, Stinging

This medicine is indicated for tingling on the face along with burning, stinging sensation. It feels as if it is occurring from red hot needles. Tearing and needle-like pricking pains are felt on the face. Violent itching can also occur on the face. Fluid-filled eruptions may occur on the face along with itching and burning sensation.

7. Ranunculus Bulbosus – For Tingling On Nose And Chin

This medicine is suitable to manage tingling sensation on the face, especially in the area of nose and chin. Heated sensation is felt on the face in cases needing it. Redness of cheeks occurs with this. Eruptions containing fluid may appear in clusters on the face.

8. Belladonna – With Facial Redness And Burning Heat

This medicine can be considered for cases of facial numbness and tingling when attended with facial redness along with burning heat. One feels restless. There may be contractions of facial muscles in addition to the above symptoms.

 

 

 

 

Itching is an irritating sensation on the skin with an urge to scratch. Itching can occur on any body part. In some cases, itching particularly occurs on the skin folds. These skin folds include armpits (axilla), groin area (crease where the abdomen and thighs meet), in between buttocks, area under the breasts, area in the bend of the elbows, area behind the knees and in between the toes and fingers, folds of the neck and behind the ears. Along with itching, eruptions or rash may appear on the skin. The eruptions can be dry or may ooze fluid. Cuts and cracks can appear on the skin folds. In some cases, there may be pain and soreness in the affected skin folds.

Causes Of Itching In Skin Folds

Itching in the skin folds can arise from various causes. Firstly, rubbing of the skin folds from tight-fitting clothes can lead to it. Another reason can be heat and excessive moisture or sweating in the skin folds. Obesity, increased sweating, diabetes, weak immune system are some of the factors that increase the risk of itching in the skin folds. Besides, it may arise from various infections including fungal, bacterial and viral infections.

The fungal infection mainly occurs from fungus named candida albicans. The bacterial infection mainly results from staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The viral infections mainly result from viruses of families Papillomaviridae and Poxviridae. Other reasons behind itchy skin folds include eczema and psoriasis (one of its types is named inverse psoriasis). Eczema or dermatitis refers to inflamed skin with redness, rashes and itching. It could be attended with the presence of eruptions on the skin either dry or fluid-filled, cracks on the skin and skin peeling. In some cases, dermatitis, usually atopic dermatitis, mainly affects the bends of limbs including the elbow and knees. Psoriasis refers to an autoimmune skin condition in which red, inflamed patches occur on the skin covered with silvery, white scales. There is a type of psoriasis known as inverse psoriasis that particularly tends to affect the skin folds.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy is very effective in managing itching in the skin folds. These medicines are entirely safe to use as they are prepared from naturally occurring substances. It has zero side effects. They help in reducing itching along with healing any eruptions, if present.  Homeopathic medicines also help to manage any discharge or pain if present.  They give long-term results by working to treat the root cause behind the itching. After managing the acute condition, homeopathic medicines work gradually to overcome the tendency to have itching in the skin folds. Homeopathic medicines are selected individually in every case based on the symptom presentation, so homeopathic prescription varies from case to case. It is advised to take any homeopathic medicines under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor. It is strictly advised to avoid self-medication in any case.

Homeopathic Medicines For Itching In Skin Folds

1. Graphites – Topmost Medicine

There are numerous homeopathic medicines for managing itching in the skin folds but among these, Graphites is a top-listed medicine. Its use is highly recommended for managing itching and rashes between the bends of elbow and knees, neck folds, area behind the ears and groins. Cracks in between the fingers, toes, behind the ears and other skin folds may be present. These cracks are slow to heal. There can be marked roughens of the skin where this medicine is required. Another important feature of using this medicine is the presence of eruptions that ooze a sticky, gluey discharge. In cases needing it, the tendency of pus formation on the skin is also present. Graphites is also recommended for cases of ringworm infection in the bends of elbow along with intense itching. Another indication for using this medicine is itching in the bend of knees from eczema eruptions. There are thick crusts present in the bend of knees sometimes along with cracks. They itch intolerably. Itching gets worse at night from the warmth of bed.

2. Natrum Mur – For Itching In Bends Of Limbs And Between Toes

This medicine is indicated for managing itching with dry, crusty eruptions in the bends of limbs. Bends of limbs mean elbow bends and area behind the knees. Sometime there is oozing of fluid from the eruptions. In some cases, eruptions can be present behind the ears as well. At times, scabs are present in the armpits. This medicine is also indicated for herpes eruptions in the bends of elbows and knees. Lastly, Natrum Mur is suitable for cracks in between toes attended with intense itching. The area between the toes is sore (painful to touch).

3. Petroleum – For Itching Between Toes With Cracks

Petroleum is very beneficial to manage itching occurring in between the toes. There are deep cracks in between the toes. Along with itching, burning sensation is also well marked. There is also offensive smelling sweat on the foot along with the above complaint. This medicine is well-indicated for managing fungal infection on the foot.

4. Psorinum – For Itching In Joint Bends, Armpits And Between Fingers

This medicine is highly suitable when there is itching in the bend of joints i.e. in elbow crease or behind the knees. There also occur eruptions in the bends of joints. There is also a tendency to bleed from the eruptions. In some cases, pus may get formed in the eruptions. The itching gets worse from the heat of the bed. Psorinum is also useful for roughness, and dryness in the skin folds with scab formation. This medicine can also be used to manage itching in the armpits. This medicine is helpful for itching in between the fingers with small fluid-filled eruptions (vesicles).

5. Sepia – For Itching And Burning In Bend Of Limbs

Sepia works well in cases where itching and burning is felt in the bend of limbs, means elbow and knee bends. It gets worse at night. There is increased sweating in the bends of limbs, especially at night. Small pimples appear in these bends. They discharge some fluid as well. After scratching, they dry up. It is followed by rough skin with brownish spots. Along with the above, soreness (pain on touch) is also present in the bends of limbs. Prickling and tingling sensation may be felt in these bends.

6. Sulphur – For Itching In Skin Folds With Soreness And Peeling Of Skin

This medicine is effective when there is itching in skin folds attended with peeling of the skin. The skin folds are also very sore i.e. painful to touch. The itching gets worse at night and from the heat of the bed. It also increases from scratching and washing. When scratched, a burning sensation is felt in the affected skin area. Eruptions, either pimples or pustules (pus-filled bumps), may appear on the skin.

7. Merc Sol – For Itchy Eruptions In Armpits, Elbow And Knee Bends, Groin Area

Merc Sol is of great use in managing itchy eruptions in the armpits, elbow and knee bends, and groin area. Itching gets worse from exposure to cold air and better from the warmth of bed. This is attended with pain and a burning sensation. Redness of the skin is also observed. There is sensitivity to the skin even to the touch of clothes. Merc Sol is also indicated for eczema in the bend of limbs with yellow crusts.