The Science of Therapeutics - Classical Homeopathy Online

Full text of "The Science of Therapeutics: According to the Principles of Homeopath...Page 399 of 653itself on the trunk, and only invades the face if exceedingly sevThe almost inevitable itching may cause a moisture to ooze from totherwise dry spots on the skin. This itching which is absolutelyagonizing, very commonly interferes with sleep. The aflection isvery obstinate, but at the same time one of the rarer forms ofcutaneous diseases.Pityriasis, confined to isolated spots, is muqh less frequently othe character rubra than a general pityriasis ; it is most commonmet with on the hairy scalp, in the palms of the hands, on the soof the feet, and in the face. The itching is much less distressinbut is still very violent on the hairy scalp. By scratching the suntil it tears, a moisture is secreted from the irritated spot, ring in the formation of superficial scurfs and crusts and agglutition of the hairs.In treating a case of general pityriasis, we must not forget thatwe are dealing with a very chronic affection which never promisesrapid success, and where it would be consequently improper eitherto make a frequent change of medicines, or to repeat the dose toooften. The most important remedies are Graphites and Arsenicum^with which it is most likely that a cure can be best effected. Thgood eftects of Lycopodium are questionable, and Sulphur^ in spitof its symptomatic similarity, scarcely ever acts with sufficientpersistence.In partial pityriasis we never depend upon Arsenicum, whereasin pityriasis capitis Graphites renders excellent service. Besidetheoe remedies we may compare the following : Sepia^ Thuya^ Catcarea carb.