Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
What is Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by itching, redness, dryness, and rashes.
In homeopathy, eczema is seen as a manifestation of internal imbalance — often psoric or sycotic miasm — where the vital force expresses itself through the skin. It is considered a constitutional disorder, meaning the underlying susceptibility lies within the person, not just the skin.
कारण
- Genetic predisposition (family history of eczema, asthma, or allergies)
- Immune system imbalance
- Allergic reactions to food, dust, pollen, or chemicals
- Skin irritants – soaps, detergents, perfumes, harsh fabrics
- Stress or emotional factors
- Climate extremes – very dry, hot, or humid conditions
- Secondary infections due to scratching
Types of Eczema
लक्षण
- Red, inflamed patches on the skin
- Severe itching, often worse at night
- Dry, rough, or scaly skin
- Formation of vesicles, crusts, or oozing sores
- Thickened skin in chronic cases (lichenification)
- Commonly affects face, neck, hands, inner elbows, and knees
- Recurrent flare-ups with periods of remission
Homeopathic Understanding
Homeopathy treats eczema by addressing the constitutional imbalance rather than just the skin symptoms.
The local skin eruptions are external signs of internal imbalance.
Remedies are chosen based on totality of symptoms, including emotional state, physical constitution, and triggers.
Constitutional treatment aims to restore the body’s vital force, reduce recurrence, and improve overall immunity.
होम्योपैथिक उपचार
- Graphites:
- Chronic eczema with thick, sticky, oozing skin
- Cracks and fissures present; skin rough and unhealthy
- Often in children and adults with dry skin
2. Sulphur:
- Burning, itching, worse at night or from warmth
- Skin red, inflamed, scaly, with secondary infections
- Suited for people who are irritable or have history of suppressed eruptions
3. Rhus toxicodendron:
- Itching and redness, worse from cold, better from warmth
- Eczema with vesicles and fluid discharge
- Useful in acute flare-ups with restlessness
4. Arsenicum album:
- Dry, burning, and itchy eczema
- Skin sensitive and prone to infection
- Patients often anxious, chilly, and restless
5. Sepia:
- Chronic eczema in women with hormonal imbalances
- Skin patches may be brownish, itchy, and recurrent
6.Calcarea carbonica:
- Thickened, dry, scaly skin, often with perspiration
- Individuals tend to be chilly, overweight, or lethargic
सावधानियां
- Avoid harsh soaps, detergents, perfumes, and synthetic fabrics
- Maintain skin hydration with natural oils or homeopathic ointments
- Avoid scratching, as it worsens infection and irritation
- Identify and eliminate triggers like certain foods or allergens
- Maintain stress management, balanced diet, and proper sleep
- Constitutional homeopathic treatment for long-term relief and prevention of recurrence
