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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, and swelling, apart from color change, which may or may not be accompanied by pain. A skin rash may either be localized or it may 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. Some skin rashes 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.
Homeopathy provides a very safe and reliable treatment in cases of skin rashes. Homeopathic medicines work most naturally to heal the skin rash and associated eruptions present with it. Besides, it brings magnificent relief in its attending symptoms like itching, burning, stinging, pain, and tenderness felt in the eruptions. In conventional mode, usually ointments, creams, anti-inflammatory and steroidal medications are being used for skin rashes cases. They give temporary relief by suppressing the condition and have side effects from prolonged use. On the other hand, homeopathic remedies for skin rashes are comparatively safe since they have practically no side effects and carry no chance of suppressing something which is very crucial for patients suffering from rashes.
Effective for acute and chronic skin rash
Homeopathy works equally well in acute as well as chronic skin rashes. In acute cases, it aids prompt relief and cure. In chronic cases, initially, it relieves the rash and its symptoms. Once this gets controlled, it starts working towards reducing the frequency and intensity of future outbreaks of the rash gradually till the chronicity of the condition is eradicated from its root.
Homeopathy treats root cause
As the skin rash can stem from various causes, so homeopathy aims to target that root cause in every case to achieve complete recovery and cure. Just providing relief in signs and symptoms of skin rash can never be sufficient for cure. To obtain a cure, treating the root cause is the only way out because till the time the root cause is lurking behind, the skin rash always has a high chance to relapse again and again. Here, homeopathy is the best treatment option to get to the root cause of skin rash and get a cure.
Natural Medicines
Due to the use of natural medicines in homeopathy, there are no side effects of these medicines. Such medicines are free from all kinds of harsh chemicals and toxins. This makes them act very mildly and gently to treat skin rash most harmlessly and naturally.
No-ointment use prevents suppression
Homeopathy is against the use of ointments and other topical applications. This is because it leads to suppression of the skin complaint. As a result, this skin issue may appear again and there are also chances that the problem manifests itself in some other important internal body organs like lungs, heart, and kidneys as its expression on the skin is hindered. To prevent this critical condition, homeopathy never uses topical applications for skin problems. It heals with internal medicines taken orally through the mouth. These medicines focus on correcting the internal disturbance in the human body which is predisposing it to a skin problem. Additionally, it boosts the body’s self-healing mechanism to overcome skin complaints naturally on its own.
Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines for Skin Rashes
Some of the leading remedies to treat skin rashes are Sulphur, Apis Mellifica, Belladonna, Graphites, Petroleum, Natrum Mur and Arsenic Album.
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 to use Sulphur?
This medicine is highly recommended for cases of skin rash that are very itchy. It helps to control itching and heal the skin rash.
How to use Sulphur?
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 severity of the 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 burning pain. The rash is red, itchy, and sore (sensitive to touch). Itchiness may get better in the 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 or allergic dermatitis.
When to use Apis Mellifica?
Apis Mellifica is the best medicine for rash attended with stinging burning pain.
How to use Apis Mellifica?
The recommended dose of this medicine is Apis Mellifica 30 C once or twice a day depending on the intensity of the pain.
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 to use Belladonna?
This medicine can be used in cases of red rash with marked heat and sensitivity to touch.
How to use Belladonna?
This medicine can be used in both low and high potencies. In the beginning of the treatment, it is best to use its 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 the bend of elbow, back of the knee, behind ears, groin, and neck. It is the best choice of medicine for cases of eczema.
When to use Graphites?
This medicine is apt for skin rash with blister formation and oozing of sticky fluid.
How to use Graphites?
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 to use Petroleum?
This medicine is used to treat dry rough skin often with cracks that bleed. Winter aggravation of complaint is frequently noted where this medicine is required.
How to use Petroleum?
It can be used 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 / blisters) 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 to use Natrum Mur?
Natrum Mur is the most suitable medicine for skin rash with fluid-filled bumps.
How to use Natrum Mur?
Natrum Mur works most effectively in 6X potency. Natrum Mur 6X can be taken two to three 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 to use Arsenic Album?
Its use can be considered in cases of skin rash covered with scales or flakes.
How to use Arsenic Album?
Most commonly it is used in 30 C potency that can be administered 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 a 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.
My grandson is 7 months old . We changed his diapers due to larger size. Now he has develop rashes on his anus line. He also has dysentery. I gave him Cina-200 which helped him to check his dysentery but rashes remained.
I want your advice which ointment should I apply on it.
Rajesh Sharma
I experience itching and rash all over my body everyday..it gets relief by cetrezine..i had blood and urine tests which were normal..protein amout was little increased…can you suggest me any homeopathic medicine for this?
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I have severe skin allergy every day and rashes all over the body so after taking allegra 180 I get relief want to know if it can be cured with homeopathy
My skin of fands nd lower legs is becoming dark dark.day by day.light black patches arise on it.skin has itching nd rashesh problem.after taking alagra 180 I dot relief.bt it’s time being pl. Suggest me medicine without steroid. Already all types of medicine I took.(ayurvedic.alopathic nd homeopathic )
Doctor I need sex for more taimming & how come my panic big and fat
M-50yr
Distal part of lower limb itching vigorously….high in Summer….no visible rash…normal skin colour… temporarilyfeel comfort after rinse with very hot water on itchy areas.
Please suggest Homoeopathy medicine.
JaydipSarkar
F-50years
I am having severe itching near the Inner wear lines, where the elastic presses, discoloration of the skin as well on that area from the last 3-4weeks .i get only a little relief for some time by applying some skin creams like calendula Or by bathing with hot water, suggest me some homeopathic medicine
Sir /mam,
Mujhe nhane k bdd kaafi khujli hoti poore sareer me, aur khujlane pr red color k chakatte pd jate hain.. Aur ye kaafi zada meri daily life me problem create kr rha hai.. Please koi medicine suggest kr dijiye, aur kya krna chahiye, kya nhi wo bta dijiye.
Hello Dr Sharma, I hope you can help me. I have had a rash all over my body which started about 6 weeks ago. It was also very red. The redness has mostly gone but what is left is a dry skin that’s very itchy with small eruptions in different places. I try not to scratch but my sin is very itchy and bleeds easily and creates small wounds. Worse at night in bed trying to sleep. I took Kali phos last week and slept for a long time which also positively impacted on my skin. I’ve never had any skin issues in my life up until now. My father has eczema. My doctor thinks it may have been scabies and that I developed an allergy reaction to the scabies treatment.I can only wear cotton clothes everything else irritates my skin. Sitting in the car makes it worse, moving around a bit better. Thank you
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I am getting severe itching in my scrotum and around the groin in midnight. It started very long back. I am applying flutivate cream getting some relief. Pls prescribe a homeo medicine
hello, is there a homeopathic tanning tint available?
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I have skin allergy and itching sensation when I applied bindi or tilakam at forehead. Please suggest any homeo medicine
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hello, my daughter has temporary red dots under palm and feet skin which are very itchy and irritating, her hands sweat too much, that cause her homework and classwork messy,the dots appear under her skin on and off, what medicine or treatment should I give her?
Thanks.
sir in lowere private part belo bladeer skin peel irritaion i had to take steroid cream like LOBATE GM BUT again it appers since last many years it also on raan adjoing to private part
My mother have itching problem at her head portation and after that some liquid type of thing is came out help me what kind of medicine yoi should give to the patient.
I used to take Teczine 5mg for last 1year. Initially it helped me to recover from allergic reactions. But now it seems like this medicine don’t act on my body. Inspite of taking this medicine regularly , I’m continuously facing allergic reactions on my face and whole body.
Red inflammation spots suddenly appear on the soft tissues all over the body, especially thighs and belt area of the stomach at night time. I have this problem from childhood and in family. I am 64 yrs, once when 27 yrs I consulted a homoeopath he gave some small sugary balls and the problem was remedied in a day. I distributed the pills to other family members they were also cured. Now this problem has resurfaced. I don’t know the name of the medicine. I am taking Levo Citrazin for remedy but allergic reaction appear every alternate day. please advise.
I have feeling of scratching all over body for last 8 weeks which aggravates at night. The weather is hot and dry. I have excessive perspiration all over body. There are no rashes or pimples. No change in food habits. It started after having bath with hard water for few days.Please suggest medicine.
I have lichen simplexchronicus on my right leg it is very itchy in till straw one or two drops blood comes and serum appears..one or two small spots on left shoulder. 10 small points on scrotum which much itchy but not fully raw like leg bare feetskin rough crack and some thickaswell as thick. myfaceskin highly pigmented and some open sweat burns on face
I have surgical hypo calcemia and my calcium USB low and my phosphorus is high: my skin itches. I feel better when applying lotio or water on it. I am also anemic, my ferritin levels are low.
I have anxiety, mild depression, and fatigue.
What remedy would you recommend?
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I have recently started having problems with itchy skin, particularly in the groin and arm pits and to a lesser extent behind the knees and on my face. There is no noticeable rash, but the itching can sometimes be extreme and made worse by itching.
Any thoughts on how to address this? It seems like there may be a connection with drinking milk. For example, my symptoms became significantly worse after drinking lattes while driving my daughter back from the east coast, about a twenty hour drive
Dr Sharma
My so. Is 16
He just broke out in terribly itchy rash on his elbow
Looks like clear bumps possibly filled
Thank you!!!
Jenn Veron
i am 21 yr old male. i am suffering from itchiness at penis skin and buttocks area and when i rub pain occurs near penis. the skin at that area has changed it colour to black.
because of swetting in male organ underneeth folded skin causeing skin becoming block on both side of the legs. causing irritation, some time found cut in skin..
how to stop