Encyclopedia of Homeopathy

THE SKIN• 241nerve endings that perform its sensory function, glandsthat manufacture sebum to keep the skin supple andwaterproof, and follicles that produce hair and nails.Homeopathic practitioners tend to regard skin complaints asan outer manifestation of what is going on within the body,and look for underlying causes of skin eruptions. Stress,poor diet, and allergies, as well as infections, may all causeoutbreaks. Skin conditions may be aggravated by factorssuch as lack of exercise; eating sugary foods, refinedcarbohydrates, or other foods; caffeine and alcohol;constipation; the use of cosmetics; and contact irritantsin the environment.PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS SYMPTOMS BETTER SYMPTOMS WORSE REMEDY & DOSAGE• Restlessness• Nervousness• Suspicion• Feeling of helplessness• For physical or mental exertion• In cold weather• For hormonal changes such asthose associated with pubertyor menstruation• For emotional stressKali. brom.(see page 149)6c 3 times dailyup to 14 days• Great irritability• Petulance• Tendency to lash out if thepimples are touched• For heat• In damp weather• For eating• When the pimples are touched,even lightly• For cold• When lying on the affected areasHepar sulph.(see page 84)6c 3 times dailyup to 14 days• Tearfulness• Self-pity• Desire for sympathy• For crying• In the open air• For applying cold compresses tothe affected areas• For rich, fatty foods• In warm, stuffy rooms• For hormonal changes such asthose associated with puberty,menstruation, or pregnancyPulsatilla(see page 61)6c 3 times dailyup to 14 days• Possible anxiety• Restlessness• Desire for reassurance• For warmth• For applying warm compressesto the affected areas• For walking around• For cold• Between midnight and 2 a.m.• For physical or mental exertion• For drinking milkArsen. alb.(see page 68)6c 4 times dailyup to 7 days• Anxiety• Lack of mental energy• Overcriticism of others buttolerance of one’s own failings• In fresh air• For cold• For perspiring• For washing• For becoming overheated• Early in the morningSulphur(see page 99)6c 4 times dailyup to 7 days• Timidity• Indecisiveness• Possible anxiety and depression• Emotionalism• For sleep• When wrapped up warmly• In fresh air• For cold or sweet foods,or seafood• For hormonal changes associatedwith menstruation• In cold conditions• For scratching the skinGraphites(see page 83)6c 4 times dailyup to 7 days• None, unless multiple boilsare accompanied by fever,in which case there may bedelirium and hallucinations• For applying pressure to theaffected area• At night• For warmth• For applying cold compressesto the affected area• In drafts• For touchBelladonna(see page 39)30c hourlyup to 10 doses• Possible extreme bad temper• Desire not to be touched,physically or emotionally• For warmth• For applying warm compressesto the affected area• In damp weather• In cold air and drafts• For even the lightest touch• When lying on the affected areaHepar sulph.(see page 84)6c hourlyup to 10 doses