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Top 5 Homeopathic Remedies for Skin Rashes

A skin rash can be described as any change in the skin that can impact its color, texture or look. A rash can result in itching, chapping, blistering, swelling, change in color, etc. which may or may not be accompanied by pain. A skin rash can either be localized or it can spread to the entire body. Not only discomfort or pain, but a skin rash may also lower your self-esteem if it affects your looks. There are some skin rashes that disappear on their own, like the heat rash and swimmer’s itch, while there are others, such as rosacea and shingles, that call for medical intervention. Homeopathic remedies for skin rashes are comparatively safe and successful since they have practically no side effects, something which is very crucial for patients suffering from rashes.

homeopathic remedies for skin rashes

Homeopathic Medicines for Skin Rashes

1. Sulphur – For Itchy Skin Rash

Sulphur is the best medicine to treat skin rash attended with itching. There may or may not be any eruptions on the skin. The itching may get worse at night disturbing sleep. On scratching, a burning sensation is felt in the affected area which later starts paining. Bleeding may start from the areas scratched. In some cases, the sensation of an insect crawling (formication) may be felt. Stitching or prickling sensation may occur too.

When and How to use Sulphur?

This medicine is used in case of skin rash that is very itchy to control itching and heal the skin rash. It works well in both low and high potencies. Initially, it is advised to take it in 30 C potency. In mild cases, Sulphur 30C can be taken once or twice a week but when the intensity of complaint is high, Sulphur 30C can be taken once a day. Do not self-medicate with higher potencies.

2. Apis Mellifica – For Rash With Stinging Burning Pains

This medicine is very effective for rash accompanied with stinging pain. The rash is red, itchy and sore (sensitive to touch). Itchiness may get better in open air. It is a leading medicine for rash in case of hives (raised bumps in the affected area). It is also prominently indicated for a rash in case of a bee sting, insect bites, heat rash, allergic dermatitis. 

When and How to use Apis Mellifica?

Apis Mellifica is the best medicine for rash attended with stinging pain. The dose of this medicine recommended is Apis Mellifica 30 C once or twice a day depending on the intensity of the pain. Take a homeopathic physician’s opinion to use its higher potencies.

3. Belladonna – For Red Rash With Marked Heat

It is a natural medicine highly recommended for cases of red-colored rash attended with intense heat. The affected area is sensitive to touch. The rash may be localized or spread across the body in cases needing this medicine. It is well indicated for cases of acne rosacea, dermatitis and measles.

When and How to use Belladonna?

This medicine can be used in cases of red rash with marked heat. This medicine can be used in both low and high potencies. Initially, it is best to use 30C potency two to three times a day. To switch to high potencies, consider a homeopathic doctor’s advice.

4. Graphites – For Skin Rash With Blisters Oozing Sticky Fluid

Graphites is very helpful for skin rash when attended with the formation of blisters (fluid-filled bumps). Itching and burning may occur in blisters that discharge sticky fluid. Heat increases the eruptions. In most cases needing it the rash is present in skin folds like bend of elbow, back of knee, behind ears, groin, and neck. It is the best choice of medicine for cases of eczema.

When and How to use Graphites?

This medicine is apt for skin rash with blister formation and oozing of sticky fluid. This medicine is usually recommended in 3X potency. Graphites 3X (1 or 2 tablets) can be taken once or twice a day depending on the intensity of the complaint.

5. Petroleum – For Rough, Dry Skin Rash With Cracks On Skin

It  is highly recommended for skin rash which is rough and dry. It may be attended with deep cracks that may bleed. The skin rash gets worse in winter in most cases needing it. It is highly preferred when there is an extremely dry skin rash in people suffering from eczema and psoriasis.

When and How to use Petroleum?

This medicine is used to treat dry rough skin often with cracks that bleed. It can be taken in 30 C potency once or twice a day.

6. Natrum Mur – For Rash With Fluid-Filled Eruptions

It is an important medicine when there are fluid-filled eruptions (vesicles) along with skin rash. Its use can be considered in different kind of skin rashes. Firstly, it can be used in cases of herpes zoster (skin rash with painful blisters caused by varicella zoster virus) and fever blisters (fluid-filled sores around the mouth and lips caused by herpes simplex virus). In these conditions rash occurs with bumps that contain watery fluid. Though given mainly for rash with fluid filled bumps, it is also suggested for cases of eczema with red, raw inflamed skin especially on edges of hair. Besides it can be used for sunburn, and  hives with large red rash with marked itching which gets worse by exertion.

When and How to use Natrum Mur?

Natrum Mur is the most suitable medicine for skin rash with fluid-filled bumps. Natrum Mur works most effectively in 6X potency. Natrum Mur 6X can be taken three to four times a day at a minimum three-hour gap.

7. Arsenic Album – For Rash Covered With Scales/Flakes

Its use is suggested for cases of skin rash covered with scales/flakes. In cases needing it, there occurs a dry, rough skin rash with scaling. Itching and burning are marked on the rash. Its use can be done in scaly skin conditions like psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, etc.

When and How to use Arsenic Album?

Its use can be done in cases of skin rash covered with scales or flakes. It is used in different potencies from low to high but the most common in use is 30 C potency. Arsenic Album 30C can be taken once a day initially. If there is no improvement, consult a homeopath to increase the dose or potency.

Causes of Skin Rashes

The factors for skin rashes are as wide-ranging as the kinds of rashes themselves. Some of the common causes are as follows:

1. Dermatitis (skin inflammation):It is further of two types –contact dermatitis and atopic dermatitis.

Contact dermatitis –  It is a common cause of skin rash that refers to an allergic reaction on the skin when it comes in contact with an allergen, like chemicals in cosmetics, soaps, detergents or dyes in clothing, alcohol-based lotions and elastic, rubber products.

Atopic dermatitis – Commonly seen in persons having other allergies and asthma, a skin rash appears which is red, dry, and itchy.

2. Use of certain medicines: A skin rash may appear either as a side effect or an allergic reaction to medicines. Some examples include antibiotics, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflamatory drugs), anti-seizure drugs.

3. Infections

Fungal infections:  ringworm, candida infection

Viral infections: Herpes Zoster/shingles which is a painful blistered skin condition caused by varicella zoster virus

4. Hives: Itchy, raised bumps (wheals) on skin usually caused by an allergic reaction

5. Seborrheic dermatitis: Red, inflamed skin covered by flakes or scales majorly on the scalp but may also involve areas like eyelashes, eyebrows, area behind ears

6. Scabies: Highly contagious skin condition caused by mite Sarcoptes Scabiei

7. Psoriasis: An autoimmune skin disorder in which red inflamed patches appear on the skin covered with silvery-white scales

8. Acne rosacea: Skin condition characterized by redness, flushing of the face and small pus-filled bumps

9. Food allergy: Eating certain specific foods like eggs, peanuts, milk, fish may trigger a skin rash.

10. SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus): An autoimmune disease that causes joint pain, rash, fever, severe fatigue and organ damage

 11. Heat rash (prickly heat): It causes tiny bumps on the skin caused from trapped sweat on the skin

12. Stings and insect bites

13. Cellulitis: Serious bacterial infection in the deep layers of the skin

14. Certain kinds of fever: typhoid fever, dengue fever

In children, some reasons for skin rashes are as follows:

1. Diaper rash: A skin rash on the baby’s bottom in the diaper area

2. Chickenpox: A viral infection caused by Varicella Zoster virus that leads to a rash with fluid-filled blisters on the skin

3. Measles: A viral infection caused by a virus of Paramyxovirus family leading to widespread skin rashes

4. Hand foot and mouth disease: It is a viral infection occurring in young children resulting in rashes on hands and feet along with sores in the mouth.

5. Impetigo: A superficial skin infection caused by Staphylococcus bacteria.

What Other Signs And Symptoms Attend Skin Rash?

A rash may be attended with itching and burning. It may be painful and sensitive to touch. Sometimes stinging, prickling sensation is felt in the rash. The skin can be dry, rough and cracked. Sometimes blisters are present on the rash that ooze fluid. At times, bleeding may occur from the rash upon scratching. In some of the rashes, scales/flakes are present on the surface.

Lifestyle Measures To Manage Skin Rash

1. Wear cotton clothes or soft fabrics

2. Use mild soaps

3. Keep the affected skin area dry in fungal infection cases

4. Don’t rub or scratch the affected skin area

5. Do not use hot water for washing affected skin

6. Avoid food items that can trigger a skin rash

7. Do not take medicines that you are allergic to.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Shingles that keeps erupting. Won’t go away. New sores. Two months. Pain and itch. Irritability and anxiousness. Remedy recommendations

  2. My daughter had an allergic reaction after taking Amoxicillin. She has a maculopapular rash all over her body, extremities, and face.
    What Homeopath (s) do you recommend to help with the itch and redness?

  3. S Bordolooi says:

    A patient has itching sensetion with red rashes and bumps, brone like paterns appear. Increases after bath, where warm water and soap are used in bathing. Remins under control after taking allergy based tablet. Strts appearing if medicie is not used.

  4. Joe Mireles says:

    Hi. Good day to you. My wife started having a red-like irritated rash that appears & disappears. From one minute to another. She doesn’t really have allergies to anything. It looks as if she just scratched on the area. She claims its very itchy. I ask if of she scratched there, But claims no. What homepathic ointment do you recommend? Possible parasitic infection? She should go to a specialist. Maybe? Most sincere. Joe Mireles.

  5. Dalvinder singh says:

    Mam , meri skin par patch ho rahey haii small aur big dono haii sath mey khareish hotei hai aur kuch dher badh full skin mey fial jathey haii . Aur Dr ney paento aur allergy recommended kar hai please help me homeopathy mey kaun sei medicine. Ley…
    Name dalvinder singh
    Mobile no 9811662163

  6. hi madam l’m from bangladesh. your total medicine informetion are very good.
    madam my doghter now 11 years old. but 2019 year she is vitiligo affected. pls madam try to his medicine.

  7. Aanand Rau Shirali says:

    08.11.2023
    Madam Dr.Sharma you are a GREAT GUIDE 👍
    Thank you very much…keep advising Madam ❗

  8. mominashah1985@gmail.com says:

    Hi Dr, I’m from Pakistan! My daughter’s have skin allergy from 2 to 3 months and had last winter ..plz help me to cure the disease..thank u

  9. Hello Dr Sharma,
    I have constant redness and at times little bumps due to rosacea. I read that belladonna 6c is a good remedy but needs to be applied directly on the skin. Is it safe??

  10. B K KUMAR says:

    Eczema..pl recamend medicine to buy for this problem from Amazon or Flipkart.

  11. Shweta Sawhney says:

    Hi my 22 months old son is having rash behind his ear d small Dana’s on forehead, upper lip, hands and foot .d that is very itchy too.

  12. Pardeep says:

    मेरी जांघ ओर टांगों में बहुत खाज होती है और लाल रंग के चकेत भी पडे हुये हैं

  13. cherilyn murphy says:

    HELLO DR SHARMA, MY NAME IS CHERILYN MURPHY, I HAVE A FRIEND THAT IS GOING THROUGH SOME NEW HEART PROBLEMS, OVER THE LAST TWO WEEKS HE HAS BEEN OUT OF TOWN, SO HES BEEN STAYING IN ALLOT OF MOTELS AND ENJOYING THEY’RE SAUNAS AND HOT SHOWERS, LAST NIGHT HE GOT THIS REALLY BAD RASH ALL OVER HIS BACK, CHEST AND BELLY,. IT’S SUPER RED, SUPER ITCHY AND IT SEEMS TO BE SPREADING AND TURNING INTO WELTS, I’VE PUT SOME PETROLEUM ON IT, SO FAR, BUT IT’S NOT WORKING FAST ENOUGH, SHOULD HE MAYBE TAKE A COLD SHOWER OR WHAT ELSE SHOULD HE TRY, HE SAYS THANK YOU AHEAD OF TIME😁

  14. Shahgir Ahmed says:

    Hello Dr. Sharma,

    I had a stomach surgery 10 years ago. One side of the stich area is expanding and is becoming bigger. I went to dermatologist, and they said that it is allergy. I need to go every month to have injection at the stich. I did not see much improvement. I did not go to the dermatologist from 2020 due to covid fear. It is growing day-by-day. What Homeopathic med you suggest? It will really help me; I am suffering for years.

  15. रामा शंकर शर्मा says:

    महोदय, मेरे पुरे शरीर पर छोटे छोटे दाने जैसे आकृति उभार दिखाई पड़ता है, और काफी नोचता है जिसके बाद बड़े आकार का हो जाता है लाल -लाल जैसा काफी जलन महसूस कर पाता हूं। मैं एलेग्रा-१८०,खाने के बाद फिर से देखें तो लगता ही नहीं की शरीर पर कुछ हुआ हो, दवा का असर खत्म होने पर फिर से काफी रूप में बढ़ जाता है मैं परेशान हो चुका हूं। आयु ४५ साल है, यह लगभग सात महीने से हो रहा है।
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    * मुझे नींद कम आता है।
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  16. Sana Shafiq says:

    Hi I want to tell you that I have pink small uneven shape spots on my foot upper side and they are very itching no fluid come out of It and after two or three days its colour become whitish light pink kindly suggest me which homeopathic medicine is suitable for this

  17. अरुण कुमार दत्त says:

    शरीर को खुजलाने पर लाल चकते होता है उम्र 55रगं श्यामला

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