Homeopathic Treatment for Scalp Psoriasis

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Homeopathic treatment for Scalp Psoriasis

Homeopathy provides natural treatment for Scalp Psoriasis. To treat Scalp Psoriasis,

the constitution — or the mental and physical framework — of the patient is always

taken into account along with the skin symptoms to recommend which

Homeopathic remedy is best suited. Homeopathic remedies for scalp psoriasis help

in giving relief from symptoms like itching and are also very benecial in eradicating

this skin condition once and for all. toc!

Top Homeopathic remedies for Scalp psoriasis

Sulpur" #est Homeopathic remedy for treating Scalp Psoriasis with burning

sensation

Sulphur is the best Homeopathic medicine for treating Scalp Psoriasis and its use is

recommended for all those patients of Scalp Psoriasis who complain of e$cessive

heat in the body, especially on the scalp and soles of feet. The patients re%uiring

Sulphur complain of e$tremely dry and scaly skin on the head along with e$cessive

itching, which is usually worse at night from the heat of the bed. Such a patient

goes on scratching the scalp, which is followed by burning sensation of the worst

kind on the head. &nother important constitutional symptom of the patient re%uiring

Homeopathic medicine Sulphur is dirty and unhealthy skin with a strong aversion to

bathing. Sulphur is an e'ective cure if the patient of Scalp Psoriasis has been

applying ointments on the scalp. (hen the skin symptoms worsen during the

spring, Sulphur can be of great help. The patient re%uiring Homeopathic medicine

Sulphur may also show an e$traordinary craving for sweets.

)alcarea )arbonica" Homeopathic treatment for Scalp Psoriasis with e$cessive

scratching

Homeopathic medicine )alcarea )arbonica is best suited for patients of Scalp

Psoriasis who are generally fair comple$ioned and are obese. The patient re%uiring

this Homeopathic medicine complains of red scaly patches on the scalp with

e$cessive scratching. The symptoms get worse in wet weather and arecomparatively better in dry weather. Homeopathic medicine )alcarea )arbonica is

also a very good remedy for patients who complain of e$cessive perspiration and

coldness in head. Such a patient feels very chilly and cannot tolerate the slightest of

cold air. There is also an e$traordinary craving for eggs among the patients

re%uiring this Homeopathic medicine.

*raphites" Homeopathic cure for Scalp Psoriasis with e$cessive dryness and itching


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*raphites is a Homeopathic medicine of great help for patients of Scalp Psoriasis

who complain of e$cessive roughness, dryness and itching on the scalp patches

with a burning sensation on the top of the head. *raphites is also a very e'ective

Homeopathic treatment if the patient has patches that e$tend from the scalp tobehind the ears. This Homeopathic medicine is also of great benet for patients of

Scalp Psoriasis who complain of discharge of a thin sticky +uid from the scalp due to

e$cessive scratching of the red patches.

ycopodium )lavatum" Top Homeopathic medicine for Scalp Psoriasis with gastric or

urinary trouble

Homeopathic medicine ycopodium )lavatum is of great help in treating patients of

Scalp Psoriasis if the skin symptoms are accompanied by some sort of gastric or

urinary trouble. This Homeopathic remedy is very benecial for patients who

complain of thick dry spots on the scalp with e$cessive itching. The itching gets

worse in the evening from around - pm to pm. /$cessive hair fall due to scratching

the head can also be treated with Homeopathic medicine ycopodium )lavatum.

The itching on scalp which gets aggravated by heat can be cured with the use of

ycopodium )lavatum. The patients who are recommended the use of this

Homeopathic medicine have an unusual craving for hot drinks.

Sepia 01cinalis" Homeopathic remedy for Scalp Psoriasis with aggravated itching in

cold air

Sepia 01cinalis is a very useful Homeopathic remedy for the treatment of Scalp

Psoriasis in those patients who complain of aggravate ditching on the scalp in cold

air and relief with warm covering. Such patients complain that the itching is so

intense that even scratching provides no temporary relief. Homeopathic medicine

Sepia 01cinalis is also of great help for women in the menopausal age who have

Scalp Psoriasis and complain of hot +ushes with perspiration. The main symptoms

include irritability with sadness and indi'erent behaviour towards life and family.

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)alc.sulph.

)hrysarobinum.

*raph.

2ali.ars.

2ali.brom.

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3erc.sol.

4it.acid.

Petro.

Psorinum.

Sulph.

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The appearance of the skin is dry, rough, scaly, dirty and shrivelled. The eruptions

are fre%uently acuminate with e$cessive scaling. There is severe burning sensation

in the eruption which is worse in the evening, at night and by cold application, it isbetter by warm application. Psoriasis has a tendency to alternate with internal

a'ections.

*reat Prostration, with rapid sinking of the vital forces7 fainting. The disposition is"

a. 8epression, melancholy, despairing, indi'erent.

b. &n$ious, fearful, restless, full of anguish.

c. 9rritable, sensitive, peevish, easily ve$ed.


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The greater the su'ering the greater the anguish, restlessness and fear of death.

3entally restless, but physically too weak to move. 9ndicated by its periodicity and

time aggravation" after mid6night, and from :6; a.m. &nd by its intense

restlessness, mental and physical" its an$iety and prostration.

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The psoriasis is characterised by marked e$foliation of skin in large scales leaving

an e$udating surface beneath it. There is intense burning with itching. The patient

scratches violently till it bleeds. The psoriasis is worse in dry cold weather, even

though ars6iod is a hot patient, skin symptoms are better by local application of

heat.

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The skin of hands and face is covered with multiple psoriatic eruption. There is

furfuraceous peeling o' of epidermis. The psoriatic lesions ulcerate easily,

especially from slightest in=ury. Here the psoriasis is worse in warm weather and

better in cold weather. There is a sensation of cobweb on the skin. 9t typically

a'ects individuals who are e$cessively nervous, frightened easily and sensitive to

sudden noise.

8read of downward motion in nearly all complaints.

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The psoriasis eruptions are chie+y located on the scalp, e$tremities, back. The

appearance is scarlet red with lichenication of the surrounding skin. There is

severe itching and burning which is worse in warm room, from warm bath and

better by cold application and cold bath. 8ue to presence of secondary infection,

the psoriatic eruptions suppurate, which heal with the formation of thick yellow

scabs. There may be a greenish6yellow, acrid and o'ensive discharge.


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Psoriatic eruption especially around eyes and ears. There is presence of violent

itching with tendency to formation of thick crust. The lesions may get infected and

can form an ec@ematous patch which is associated with acrid, foul smelling,

pustular discharge.

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Aolds of the skin. e.g., ears, buttocks, groins, bends of =oints are the important site

for eruption. The eruptions are absolutely dry with little des%uamation and more

cracking. The cracks bleed very easily and e$ude a gluey moisture. The eruptionsare typically agg. (ith local application of heat. The presence of psoriasis in persons

who are obese, chilly and constipated. Psoriatic eruption alternating with digestive

complaints.

Suited to B /$cessive cautiousness7 timid, hesitates7 unable to decide about

anything. Aidgety while sitting at work. Sad, despondent7 music makes her weep7

thinks of nothing but death.

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9t is one of the most chilly patient to develop psoriasis. The patient is e$tremely

chilly that he wants to warm himself enough even in summer. There is severe

sensation of burning in lesion accompanied by intolerable itching which is worse

undressing, night, walking, warmth. The eruption tends to be better during monsoon

season. 9t typically a'ects individuals who are restless, nervous, anaemic and they

may have a family or past history of malignant disease.

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The eruptions are present on chest and back. The causative factor in the above case

is ill6e'ects of worry, loss of business, loss of reputation and embarrassment, or


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illness of near or dear ones. &s kali brom also has an a1nity for se$ual sphere, ill

e'ects of lascivious fancies, satyriasis or nymphomania, could produce psoriatic

eruption. The skin of the patient, is cold and numb to feel. The patient, in general,

feels well when he is busy mentally as well as physically.

&dapted to large persons inclined to obesity7 acts better in children than in adults.

oss of sensibility, fauces, laryn$, urethra, entire body7 staggering, uncertain gait7

feels as if legs were all over sidewalk. 4ervous, restless7 cannot sit still, must move

about or keep occupied7 hands and ngers in constant motion7 dgety hands7

twitching of ngers. Aits of uncontrollable weeping and profound melancholic

delusions. oss of memory7 forgets how to talk7 absent6minded7 had to be told the

word before he could speak it. 8epressed, low6spirited, an$ious person.

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The appearance of the skin is dry, thick and indurated. The psoriatic eruptions are

full of ssures with little itching and des%uamation. The eruption tries to ulcerate

early during the course of sickness. 9t typically a'ects individuals who grow old

prematurely, who are intellectually keen, and who have ill6e'ects of fear, fright,

an$ieties, loss of vital +uids. Patient gets a good sense of relief whenever cold

applications are applied on the lesion. However one should remember that burning

sensation of lycopodium is always better by local application of heat. The psoriasis

is associated with urinary, gastric and hepatic disorders.

Aor persons intellectually keen, but physically weak7 upper part of body emaciated,

lower part semi6dropsical7 predisposed to lung and hepatic a'ections7 especially the

e$tremes of life, children and old people. 8eep6seated, progressive, chronic

diseases. Pains" aching6pressure, drawing7 chie+y right6sided, C. four to eight p.m.

a'ects right side, or pain goes from right to left.

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The skin has a general tendency to free perspiration, but the patient is not relieved

thereby, the skin is always moist. The skin around psoriatic eruptions is e$coriated

like raw meat. The eruption are prone to early suppuration and ulcerations. There is


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a sense of itching which is worse at night in bed. Presence of psoriasis in individuals

who have history of suppressed gonorrhoea.

4ervous a'ections after suppressed discharges especially in psoric patients.

*landular and scrofulous a'ections of children.

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The skin is dry, eroded and cracked in every angle. 3ultiple psoriatic eruptions are

present with @ig6@ag and irregular margin. The appearance of the lesion is like raw

+esh. The cracks within the lesions ulcerate easily and are e$tremely sensitive to

pain and touch. There may be presence of burrowing pus within the lesion. The skinis e$tremely unhealthy and may have large =agged warts at various places. There

may be itching in the lesions which are worse on undressing. 9t is suitable for

individuals who have yellow discoloration, who are of spare habits and who have a

tendency to catch cold or diarrhea. #ad e'ects of, maltreated syphilis and

gonorrhoea.

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0ne of the chilly remedies with tendency to develop deep cracks, in angles, nipples,

nger tips. Psoriatic eruptions develop in winter season and get aggravated

periodically. /arly formation of thick, hard, yellowish green crust is the most

characteristic symptom. The eruption itches violently and one must scratch until

they bleed. The parts become cold after scratching. Psoriatic eruptions typically

a'ect the occiput and the groins. The psoriasis is associated with long lasting and

lingering gastric complaints. Psoriasis usually follows after unusual mental strains,

fright and grief. &lso psoriasis develops after skin diseases are suppressed by local

applications.

&dapted to persons with light hair and skin7 irritable, %uarrelsome disposition7 easily

o'ended at tri+es7 ve$ed at everything. &ilments" from riding in a carriage, railroad

car, or in a ship. &ilments which are worse before and during a thunderstorm.

Symptoms appear and disappear rapidly. 8uring sleep or delirium" imagines that

one leg is double7 that another person lies along side of him in same bed7 that there


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are two babies in the bed. Dertigo on rising7 in occiput as if into$icated7 like

seasickness.

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The psoriatic eruptions disappears in summer only to occur in winter. The skin is

dirty, rough, scabby and greasy. 4ape of the neck, scalp, folds of the skin and groins

are typically a'ected. /ruptions itch intolerably which are worse by heat of bed. The

patient scratch till it becomes raw and bleeds. 9t is usually indicated when well

related remedies fail to relieve or permanently cure or when sulphur seems

indicated but fails to relieve. Psoriatic eruptions developing after maltreated

infectious diseases or long lasting grief reactions. The patient is e$tremely chilly and

hungry with foul carrion6like odour.

/specially adapted to the psoric constitution. 9n chronic cases when well selected

remedies fail to relieve or permanently improve7 when Sulphur seems indicated but

fails to act. ack of reaction after severe acute diseases. &ppetite will not return.

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The skin is dry, rough, wrinkled and scaly. The eruptions break out on almost any

part of the body having following characteristics. There is voluptuous violent itching

which is aggravated at night, in bed, C scratching and washing. The skin burns

whenever the patient scratches. The skin surrounding eruption is e$coriated. The

psoriasis usually gets worse during spring time and in damp weather. Psoriasis

develops after any other skin disease is suppressed by local measures. Psoriasis

alternates with various other internal ailments e.g. asthma. 9t typically a'ects

individuals who are stoop shouldered, unwashed, tall and lean, untidy with o'ensive

body odour. 9t is to be thought of in chronic and obstinate cases of psoriasis or it

should be given after an acute e$acerbation of a psoriatic attack to prevent relapse.

&dapted to persons of a scrofulous diathesis, sub=ect to venous congestion7

especially of portal system. Persons of nervous temperament, %uick motioned, %uick

tempered, plethoric, skin e$cessively sensitive to atmospheric changes. Aor lean,

stoop6shouldered persons who walk and sit stooping like old men. Standing is the

worst position for sulphur patients7 they cannot stand7 every standing position is


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uncomfortable. 8irty, lthy people, prone to skin a'ections. &version to being

washed7 always C. after a bath.

Homeopathic 3edicines of Psoriasis6

E:F&rsenic &lbum B e$cellent psoriasis remedy in which psoriasis, worse by cold

application and wetness, better by warmth.

E;F2ali #rom B remarkable psoriasis remedy in which there is syphilitic psoriasis.

Skin cold, blue, spotted corrugated, large, indolent, painful pustules.

EGFThyrodinum B one of the best psoriasis remedy for chilly and anemic sub=ects.

8ry impoverished skin7 cold hands and feet.

E-F5adium #rom B psoriasis of penis, itching eruptions on face oo@ing, Patchy

erythema on forehead.

EF&pis mellica — for skin rashes that feel hot and dry and are sensitive to touch.

Symptoms improve with cool baths and worsen with heat. This remedy is most

appropriate for individuals who often feel sad, disappointed, or even depressed.

They tend to cry easily but may also be irritable and envious by nature.

EIF)alendula BB used topically, particularly if the a'ected area becomes in+amed.

This remedy will soothe but not cure the skin condition.

EJF5hus to$icodendron — used for psoriatic arthritis and for skin disordersaccompanied by intense itching that worsens at night and improves with the

application of heat. This remedy is most appropriate for individuals who are

generally restless and unable to get comfortable at night.


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EFSulphur — for skin disorders that are accompanied by intense itching. This

remedy is most appropriate for individuals who are thirsty, irritable when not feeling

well, uninspired and messy under ordinary circumstances, and who describe a

sensation of internal heat and burning. Symptoms tend to improve with open, cold

air and worsen with warmth.

EKF2ali &rsenicosumB 2ali &rsenicosum has marked action on skin disorders like

ec@ema, psoriasis and ulcers. There is dry, scaly eruptions with itching worse from

warmth, walking and undressing. 9t is also useful in chronic ec@ema. There are

ssures in bends of arms and knees. There are numerous small nodules under the

skin. 9ntolerable itching worse while undressing in psoriasis.

E:LF2ali Sulphuricum6 2ali Sulphuricum has marked action on psoriasis. There are

burning, itching, papular eruptions. Skin is dry, hot and burning. 9tchy eruptions in

nettle rash in children. 2ali Sulph also helps in seborrhoea or dandru' and ringworm

of scalp or beard with abundant scales. Sores on skin with thick, profuse, yellow

watery secretion.

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