Homeopathic Remedies for Contact Dermatitis – Fast Relief from Itching & Skin Irritation

Well selected homeopathy remedies for contact dermatitis not only help soothe the rashe but also relieve symptoms like itching and swelling. While the usual recovery time is 2-4 weeks,  constitutional homeopathy remedies empower body healing process for faster contact dermatitis recovery.

Key Highlights

• Comprehensive Homeopathic Approach: Homeopathy provides effective remedies like Graphites 200 and Petroleum 30 for treating contact dermatitis, focusing on symptoms like skin eruptions, dryness, and cracks while promoting faster healing within 2-4 weeks.

• Targeted Relief for Diverse Symptoms: Remedies such as Sulphur 200 for intense itching and Natrum Mur 30 for redness and inflammation offer specific relief, addressing the wide range of dermatitis symptoms from blistering to severe dryness.

• Innovative Remedies for Persistent Conditions: Psorinum 200 and Arsenicum Album 200 are highlighted for their ability to tackle small blister eruptions and scaly skin patches, respectively, catering to severe itching and over-sensitivity.

• Specialized Solutions for Unique Dermatitis Triggers: Fagopyrum 30 and Mezereum 30 are recommended for their unique benefits, like relieving itching with cold water and managing oozing eruptions with thick crusts, ensuring personalized care for contact dermatitis.

Contact Dermatitis Homeopathy Medicines by Indications

Dr.Vikas Sharma, M.D in Homeopathy & practices at Mohali (chandigarh) has recommended the following medicines. For more info visit drhomeo dot com

• Graphites 200  - tops the list of homeopathic medicines for treating these cases. First indication to use this medicine is eruptions on the skin that ooze out sticky type fluid. These eruptions may be crusted also with itching and burning. Its next indication is dryness and roughness of the skin affected with dermatitis. It may also have cracks in it.
• Petroleum 30 - when there is excessive dryness and cracks on the affected skin area. This skin is also hard, rough and thickened. Bleeding may occur from the cracks. Redness is present along with skin crusts accompanied with itching and burning. Skin is sensitive to touch, Vesicular eruption may also be there with thick scabs.
• Sulphur 200 - where itching and burning are marked, itching may be worse at night time, and worsen from warmth and washing. The burning on skin is felt after scratching sometimes with pain and bleeding. The affected skin may be dry, rough and scaly. The skin is also sore.
• Natrum Mur 30 – for contact dermatitis where redness, rawness and inflammation on the skin are intense. In the skin rash itching, pricking and stinging sensation may be felt. In cases needing it there may be blisters on the skin that contain watery fluid.
• Psorinum 200 - is useful for eruptions of small blisters on the skin attended with intolerable itching, worsens from warmth. The itching is intense & attended with a stinging sensation, Person scratches the skin until it bleeds. In some cases slightly elevated spots occur on a swollen skin base
• Arsenic Album 200 offers great help in cases where scaly eruptions are present. Skin may be dry and rough, with itching and burning . Burning and soreness is felt from scratching. Sometimes fetid pus like discharge may appear from the eruptions. The skin is over sensitive to touch and bleeding may occur. The skin complaint may get worse from cold and get better by warm application.
• Fagopyrum 30 is suitable for cases of dermatitis where itching is better by cold water application. In cases needing it the skin is red, sore, swollen and hot. The itching is intense. It gets worse from touch and scratching. On the skin blisters (eruptions containing fluid) or pustular (containing pus) eruptions may be present.
• Mezereum 30 is well indicated for cases having eruption with oozing of gooey discharge. The eruptions are covered with thick crusts and scabs where it is required. Pus may be present under the crusts. The crusty eruptions may bleed when touched. There is intolerable itching in the eruptions.
• Alumina 30 - is used when there is dry, rough and cracked skin. They may be dry, humid, scabby and sore. There is intolerable itching in the affected skin area, gets worse from warmth of bed. Itching is severe and scratching may bleed,and affected area becomes painful.
• Rhus Tox 200 -  when there are eruptions with thick crusts which ooze offensive matter. The skin surface is raw and excoriated. There is burning and itching in the affected skin area. There is excessive scratching and the more the skin is scratched the desire to scratch increases. Tingling pains may also be felt in skin along with above symptoms.
• Allergic contact dermatitis with symptoms like itching, blistering & burning especially due to contact of chemicals like hair dyes on skin can be effectively reduced with Phosphorus 200 more effectively than Rhus Tox or Sulphur - Homeopathic medical Repertory by Robin Murphy: Toxicity due to chemicals

Related: Atopic dermatitis symptoms, causes and homeopathy treatment. Note atopic dermatitis is an internal skin condition, whereas contact dermatitis results from external factors.

Homeopathy medicines for Hair Dye allergy

Key Highlights

• Targeted Homeopathic Remedies for Hair Dye Allergies: Dr. K.S. Gopi recommends Sulphur 200, Apis Mellifica 30, Arsenic Alb 30, Natrum Mur 30, and Sepia 200 as key remedies for managing symptoms of hair dye allergies, including intense itching, burning, dryness, swelling, and urticarial rashes. These remedies are chosen based on specific symptoms and constitutional characteristics of the patient, such as craving for sweets, aversion to bathing, and heat sensitivity.

• Relief from Itching and Burning Sensations: Sulphur 200 and Apis Mellifica 30 are particularly noted for their efficacy in alleviating excessive itching and burning sensations associated with allergic reactions to hair dye. Sulphur addresses dry, unhealthy skin with a general aversion to bathing, while Apis Mellifica offers relief from urticarial rashes and swelling, improving with cold applications.

• Skin Health and Allergy Management: Arsenic Alb 30 and Natrum Mur 30 provide solutions for skin dryness, roughness, and scaly conditions worsened by cold and scratching. These remedies also address swelling, oedema, and the unique symptom of skin darkening, alongside Natrum Mur’s effectiveness for dry eruptions along the hairline and cravings for salt.

• Comprehensive Approach to Skin Reactions: The selected homeopathic treatments cater to a broad spectrum of hair dye allergy symptoms, from dry and inflamed skin to ringworm-like eruptions and urticaria that react differently to environmental conditions. Sepia 200 is recommended for cases where itching does not subside with scratching, highlighting homeopathy’s capacity to offer personalized relief based on individual symptom presentation

Dr.K.S. Gopi a researcher, academician, practitioner and author of best seller book Homeopathy Easy Prescriber has identified important remedies for this condition 

1. Sulphur 200 is one of the top remedy for hair dye  allergies with excessive itching and burning sensation. The skin usually remains dry and the patient gets relief from scratching it. The constitutional symptoms for selecting Homeopathic medicine Sulphur include an aversion to bathing, an unhealthy and dirty-looking skin, craving for sweets and utmost heat in the whole body.
2. Apis Mellifica 30 is a very  effective  Homeopathic remedy for urticarial rashes with intense itching and burning-stinging sensations. There is swelling of skin as well of the face at times and cold application provides relief. Allergic rash with asthmatic symptoms are very well treated by  Apis Mellifica.
3. Arsenic alb. 30 is another effective medicine for hair dye allergy. Arsenic alb is prescribed when itching, burning, swelling, oedema are present. The skin is dry, rough, scaly . Complaints are worse from cold and scratching. Restlessness is another leading symptom of Arsenic alb.The skin becomes black in colour.
4. Natrum Mur 30 is another top remedy for hair dye allergy. Dry eruptions , especially on margin of hair scalp. The skin becomes raw, red and inflamed. Crusty eruption is present.  Natrum mur. is prescribed when  excessive itching is present that mainly gets worse in warm room and better in open air. Craving for salt is usually noted in all the patients requiring Natrum Mur.
5. Sepia 200 is prescribed when itching is present which is not relieved by scratching. Ring worm like eruptions on the scalp. Urticaria , which is worse in open air and better in warm room.

Tip For best results, the medicines should match the indicated symptoms or as advised by your doctor

Note: above medicines are available in 2-dram medicated globules or 30 ml dilutions (sealed unit). 

Dosage: (Pills) Adult and children 2 years of age and older: Dissolve 4 pills under the tongue 3 times a day until relieved or as directed by a physician. (Drops): The usual dosage is 3-4 drops in a teaspoon of water 2-3 times daily. Dosage may vary depending on the conditions. Always consult a Homeopathic Physician before taking medicines

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