Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
What is Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, recurrent inflammatory skin disorder, primarily caused by genetic and immune system imbalances.
In homeopathy, atopic dermatitis is considered a constitutional disorder, meaning it reflects a deeper internal imbalance (often psoric or sycotic) rather than just a superficial skin problem. The skin eruptions are seen as external expressions of the body’s weakened vital force.
कारण
- Genetic predisposition – family history of eczema, asthma, or allergies
- Immune system hyper-reactivity leading to hypersensitivity
- Allergic triggers – dust, pollen, certain foods, pet dander
- Environmental factors – dry climate, pollution, harsh soaps
- Stress or emotional disturbances
- Secondary infections due to scratching
लक्षण
- Red, itchy, inflamed skin, often worse at night
- Dryness, scaling, and roughness of affected areas
- Formation of vesicles or oozing lesions in acute phases
- Thickened skin (lichenification) in chronic cases
- Commonly affected areas: face, neck, inner elbows, behind knees, hands, and feet
- Recurrent flare-ups triggered by stress, allergies, or climate changes
- Sleep disturbance due to severe itching
Homeopathic Understanding
Atopic dermatitis is more than a skin disease; it is a constitutional imbalance affecting the patient’s overall immunity and vitality.
Homeopathy aims to treat the root cause by restoring the body’s vital force, not just suppressing symptoms.
Remedies are individualized based on mental state, general constitution, and specific skin features.
Chronic cases often require constitutional treatment, whereas acute flare-ups may benefit from local homeopathic applications.
होम्योपैथिक उपचार
- Sulphur:
- Burning, itching, and redness; worse at night
- Dry, scaly skin with secondary infection
- Suitable for irritable patients with history of suppressed eruptions
2. Graphites:
- Sticky, oozing, thickened skin with cracks
- Chronic eczema with poor skin healing
- Often indicated in children and adults with dry, rough skin
3. Rhus toxicodendron:
- Itching and vesicular eruptions, worse from cold, better from warmth
- Restless patients with acute flare-ups
4. Arsenicum album:
- Dry, burning, itchy skin, prone to infection
- Patients often anxious, restless, and chilly
5. Sepia:
- Chronic eczema with brownish discoloration
- Recurring in women with hormonal imbalance
6. Calcarea carbonica:
- Thick, scaly, dry skin
- Patients may be chilly, overweight, or lethargic
सावधानियां
- Avoid harsh soaps, chemicals, and synthetic fabrics
- Maintain skin hydration with natural oils or homeopathic ointments
- Avoid scratching to prevent secondary infections
- Identify allergic triggers (foods, dust, pollen) and minimize exposure
- Stress management, balanced diet, and proper sleep
- Homeopathic constitutional treatment ensures long-term relief and prevention
