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Eczema is a skin condition showing chronic (long-term) skin inflammation with dry, rough and itchy skin patches. It can affect any body part and when it affects the face it is known as facial eczema. Other than dryness and itching on the face, the other signs may include blisters (fluid-filled bumps) on the skin, crust formation on the skin, burning sensation, discolored skin, and cracks on the skin. There may be bleeding from the cracks in cases of severe intensity. The signs and symptoms may get flared up for some time period. Afterwards, a phase of remission occurs where a person suffers no signs and symptoms of eczema at all for some time. The reason behind eczema is not clear yet, but it is suggested that genetic and environmental factors play a major role. Some factors that may trigger the eczema are dry or cold weather, increased sweating, stress, excessive sunlight exposure, smoking, cosmetic products, hormonal fluctuations and food allergies (like allergy to eating certain food products like shellfish, eggs, milk and nuts).
Facial eczema is of various types. The first among these is atopic dermatitis. This is a skin condition causing inflamed dry and itchy skin occurring usually in young children, though it can affect people of any age group. The bend of the limbs (elbow bend and knee bend), face and neck folds are mostly affected. A person having a family history of eczema or other kind of allergies or somebody who is already suffering from any allergic condition (like asthma, nasal allergy/hay fever, etc) is at high risk of suffering from atopic dermatitis. The second type of facial eczema is contact dermatitis which can be of two types i.e. irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis. Irritant contact dermatitis arises from irritation when the skin comes in contact with some irritant in a product like cosmetic products, face wash, soap, sunscreens, etc. Allergic contact dermatitis results from an allergic reaction by the immune system to a cosmetic product, facial cream, etc coming in contact with the facial skin. The next type is seborrheic dermatitis. This condition causes red and inflamed skin topped with scales/flakes that may be dry or greasy in nature. It mainly affects the scalp but may also involve other areas such as face, eyebrows, area behind the ears and chest. This condition is thought to arise from the overgrowth of a yeast called malassezia globosa present on the scalp. Additionally, weak immunity, family history of this condition, greasy skin also predispose one to this condition. The last type of eczema that may affect the face is light sensitive eczema. Those who are sensitive to sunlight and humidity are also predisposed to this type of facial eczema. It causes dry, scaly skin along with itching. The areas affected mainly include face, neck and the arms.
Homeopathic Management
Homeopathy is a very safe choice to treat skin problems including eczema on the face as it heals gently with zero side effects. It treats the root cause of the skin complaint to cure the problem rather than suppressing it which carries the chances of recurrence. Homeopathic medicines help in healing the accompanying rash/eruptions to ensure complete recovery. It also manages the attending symptoms of eczema like itching, burning, pain in eruptions. The homeopathic medicines for managing this complaint are selected as per every individual case based on the characteristic symptom presentation. Always take any homeopathic medicine for eczema after consulting a homeopath and never do self–prescription of any medicine.
Homeopathic Medicines For Eczema On Face
1. Graphites – Top Recommended Medicine
Graphites is a top ranked and highly effective homeopathic medicine for managing cases of facial eczema. In cases needing this medicine, the skin on the face becomes very dry. The cheeks and the forehead appear red, rough and covered with scales. Scabs may form on the face. Small itchy eruptions can appear on the face. Heated sensation may be felt on the face. This medicine is also indicated when there appear crusty eruptions on the skin. There is oozing of sticky, gluey fluid from the eruptions which is another keynote to use this medicine.
2. Sulphur – For Eruptions Without Fluid Or Pus Fluid
This medicine is indicated when there are eruptions either without fluid or with pus fluid in them. Crusty eruptions may also appear on the face. Peeling of the skin on the face may also be seen. At times, cracks appear on the face that may bleed as well. This medicine in general can also be used to control itching and burning in the skin eruptions. In addition to the face, eczema may also appear on the head, where this medicine is required.
3. Arsenic album – With Small Vesicles On Face
Arsenic Album is a very beneficial medicine for managing cases with small vesicles (fluid-filled eruptions) on the face. These may ooze fluid or get dried into scales. The vesicles are very itchy and also have a burning sensation. This complaint gets worse at night. Itching is severe and may lead to an urge to scratch until it starts paining. Warmth tends to relieve itching.
4. Psorinum – For Roughness On Face
This medicine is recommended when there is marked roughness on the face. The face is covered with scabs right from cheeks to the ears. An offensive smell occurs from the scabs. Swelling on the lips and eyelids can be present along with the above symptoms where this medicine is required.
5. Petroleum – For Dry Skin With Cracks
Petroleum is a highly suitable medicine when the skin is dry and has cracks. It is attended with marked pain. Bleeding may also occur from the cracks. The face looks red. There is also intense itching on the face. This medicine is also helpful when there is green-yellow crust formation on the face.
6. Rhus Tox – For Thick Crusty Eruptions On Face
This medicine is well indicated for cases having thick crusty eruptions on the face. Oozing of fluid takes place from the eruptions. The discharge has an offensive smell. Itching occurs in the eruptions. Burning sensation is also felt. Swelling around the eyelids may be seen along with the above complaints.
7. Anacardium Orientale – For Redness And Small Blisters
This medicine is highly useful for managing eczema on the face attended with redness and small blisters (fluid-filled bumps). It is accompanied by severe itching. Intense burning pain may be felt on the face. The skin on the face may be rough and scaly. The eczema may involve neck as well, along with the face.
8. Lycopodium – For Bleeding From Eruptions
Lycopodium is a useful medicine for treating cases in which bleeding is noted from skin eruptions. Thick crusts cover the eruptions. Fetid-smelling discharge collects under the crusts. In addition to the face, other areas affected may include legs, neck and genital area.
9. Ranunculus Bulbosus – For Eruptions In Clusters
This medicine is indicated for facial eczema with eruptions appearing in clusters. There is sharp stinging pain in the eruptions which are filled with fluid. Dry heated sensation is felt on the face. The cheeks may get red in the evening.
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