What is the best remedy (herbal or otherwise) for psorias around the eyes?!
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What is the best remedy (herbal or otherwise) for psorias around the eyes?
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2 months ago
and by psorias, i mean psoriasis. thanks!
Answers:
Psoriasis: A chronic skin condition, psoriasis presents as an overproduction of skin cells..most commonly on the elbows, knees and scalp where dry and scaly patches can be seen. Homeopathy has been used successfully to treat this condition but it can take a long time to clear as the sufferer will often have had it for a long time.
Psoriasis has been successfully treated and managed by Homeopathic remedies.
Psoriasis requires detailed specific prescribing of the "right" homeopathic remedy.
Below are only some of the remedies that can be prescribed, please note how important the individual symptom picture is. Only when all symptoms, aggravation or amelioration are taken into consideration can a specific homeopathic remedy be selected.
A further consideration is given to the potency of the remedy.
Arsenicum album - Psoriasis with itching and burning, and it is worse for cold and scratching. The skin is very rough, dry and scaly.
Arsenicum iodatum - Dry, scaly, itchy skin with scales that peel off easily, leaving the raw surface exposed. This remedy often suits emaciated and elderly women.
Berberis aquifolium - Pimply, rough and scaly skin with eruptions appearing on the scalp extending to the face and neck.
Borax - Skin is unhealthy and any injury suppurates easily. The Psoriasis is not as bad in the cold weather.
Chrysarobimum - There is dry, scaly eruptions especially around the eyes and ears.
Petroleum Rectificatum - Rough, thickened skin which may crack. Fingernail and toenails are also affected, and sufferer finds it much worse in Winter.
Lycopodium - Styes on lids near internal canthus. Day-blindness. (BOTHROPS.) Night-blindness more characteristic. Sees only one-half of an object. Ulceration and redness of lids. Eyes half open during sleep.