Dermatitis means inflammation of the skin. Eczema is inflamed skin that has other symptoms like itching, a flaky or scaly rash, and dry skin.
Causes of eczema
- Irritants: These include soaps, detergents, shampoos, and disinfectants, juices from fresh fruits, meats, and vegetables.
- Allergens: Dust mites, pets, pollens, and mould can all lead to eczema. This is known as allergic eczema.
- Microbes: These include bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, viruses, and certain fungi.
- Hot and cold temperatures: Very hot and very cold weather, high and low humidity and perspiration from exercise can bring out eczema.
- Foods: Dairy products, eggs, nuts and seeds, soy products, and wheat can cause eczema flares.
- Stress: This is not a direct cause of eczema, but it can make the symptoms worse.
- Hormones: Females may experience increased eczema symptoms when their hormone levels are changing, such as during pregnancy and at certain points in the menstrual cycle.
Eczema Types
There are several types of eczema. Besides atopic dermatitis, other types include:
- Allergic contact dermatitis: This is a skin reaction that occurs following contact with a substance or allergen that the immune system recognizes as foreign.
- Dyshidrotic eczema: This refers to irritation of the skin on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. It is characterized by blisters.
- Neurodermatitis: This leads to scaly patches of skin on the head, forearms, wrists, and lower legs. It occurs due to a localized itch, such as from an insect bite.
- Discoid eczema: Also known as nummular eczema, this type presents as circular patches of irritated skin that can be crusted, scaly, and itchy.
- Stasis dermatitis: This refers to skin irritation of the lower leg. It is usually related to circulatory problems.
Is homeopathy effective for eczema and dermatitis?
The main cause behind the onset of eczema is an overreacting immune system. Homeopathic treatment focuses on curing the problems in the immune system by strengthening it, rather than suppressing the symptoms.
What are the best homeopathic medicines for eczema and dermatitis?
7 best homeopathic medicines which help to cure eczema and dermatitis.
| Homeopathic medicine | Symptoms | Better | Worse |
| Arsenic album | Itching, burning, dry and rough eruptions |
Application of heat | In the cold |
| Graphite | Rough, hard and dry skin | In the open air | In the cold |
| Mezereum | Eczema with itching | In the open air | At night and with touch |
| Petroleum | Itching at night, skin dry, rough and cracked |
In dry weather | In winter |
| Psorinum | Sore pain behind ears, possible discharge from eczema around ears |
In heat | In changeable weather |
| Rhus tox | Pain in ears. Swollen lobules |
In warm | In cold |
| Sulphur | Burning and itching, worse from scratching. May be associated with pruritus |
Dry, warm weather | After washing and with warmth in bed |
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