Homeopathic treatment for Scalp Psoriasis

Homeopathy provides natural treatment for Scalp Psoriasis. To treat Scalp Psoriasis,
the constitution or the mental and physical framework of the patient is always
taken into account along with the skin symptoms to recommend which
Homeopathic remedy is best suited. Homeopathic remedies for scalp psoriasis help
in giving relief from symptoms like itching and are also very beneficial in eradicating
this skin condition once and for all. [toc]
Top Homeopathic remedies for Scalp psoriasis
Sulpur: Best Homeopathic remedy for treating Scalp Psoriasis with burning
sensation

Sulphur is the best Homeopathic medicine for treating Scalp Psoriasis and its use is
recommended for all those patients of Scalp Psoriasis who complain of excessive
heat in the body, especially on the scalp and soles of feet. The patients requiring
Sulphur complain of extremely dry and scaly skin on the head along with excessive
itching, which is usually worse at night from the heat of the bed. Such a patient
goes on scratching the scalp, which is followed by burning sensation of the worst
kind on the head. Another important constitutional symptom of the patient requiring
Homeopathic medicine Sulphur is dirty and unhealthy skin with a strong aversion to
bathing. Sulphur is an effective cure if the patient of Scalp Psoriasis has been
applying ointments on the scalp. When the skin symptoms worsen during the
spring, Sulphur can be of great help. The patient requiring Homeopathic medicine
Sulphur may also show an extraordinary craving for sweets.
Calcarea Carbonica: Homeopathic treatment for Scalp Psoriasis with excessive
scratching

Homeopathic medicine Calcarea Carbonica is best suited for patients of Scalp

Psoriasis who are generally fair complexioned and are obese. The patient requiring
this Homeopathic medicine complains of red scaly patches on the scalp with
excessive scratching. The symptoms get worse in wet weather and are
comparatively better in dry weather. Homeopathic medicine Calcarea Carbonica is
also a very good remedy for patients who complain of excessive perspiration and
coldness in head. Such a patient feels very chilly and cannot tolerate the slightest of
cold air. There is also an extraordinary craving for eggs among the patients
requiring this Homeopathic medicine.
Graphites: Homeopathic cure for Scalp Psoriasis with excessive dryness and itching

Graphites is a Homeopathic medicine of great help for patients of Scalp Psoriasis

who complain of excessive roughness, dryness and itching on the scalp patches
with a burning sensation on the top of the head. Graphites is also a very effective
Homeopathic treatment if the patient has patches that extend from the scalp to
behind the ears. This Homeopathic medicine is also of great benefit for patients of
Scalp Psoriasis who complain of discharge of a thin sticky fluid from the scalp due to
excessive scratching of the red patches.
Lycopodium Clavatum: Top Homeopathic medicine for Scalp Psoriasis with gastric or
urinary trouble

Homeopathic medicine Lycopodium Clavatum is of great help in treating patients of

Scalp Psoriasis if the skin symptoms are accompanied by some sort of gastric or
urinary trouble. This Homeopathic remedy is very beneficial for patients who
complain of thick dry spots on the scalp with excessive itching. The itching gets
worse in the evening from around 4 pm to 8pm. Excessive hair fall due to scratching
the head can also be treated with Homeopathic medicine Lycopodium Clavatum.
The itching on scalp which gets aggravated by heat can be cured with the use of
Lycopodium Clavatum. The patients who are recommended the use of this
Homeopathic medicine have an unusual craving for hot drinks.
Sepia Officinalis: Homeopathic remedy for Scalp Psoriasis with aggravated itching in
cold air

Sepia Officinalis is a very useful Homeopathic remedy for the treatment of Scalp
Psoriasis in those patients who complain of aggravate ditching on the scalp in cold
air and relief with warm covering. Such patients complain that the itching is so
intense that even scratching provides no temporary relief. Homeopathic medicine
Sepia Officinalis is also of great help for women in the menopausal age who have
Scalp Psoriasis and complain of hot flushes with perspiration. The main symptoms
include irritability with sadness and indifferent behaviour towards life and family.

Arsenic.
Ars.iod.

Borex.
Calc.sulph.
Chrysarobinum.
Graph.
Kali.ars.
Kali.brom.
Lyco.
Merc.sol.
Nit.acid.
Petro.
Psorinum.
Sulph.
ARS-ALB.

The appearance of the skin is dry, rough, scaly, dirty and shrivelled. The eruptions
are frequently acuminate with excessive scaling. There is severe burning sensation
in the eruption which is worse in the evening, at night and by cold application, it is
better by warm application. Psoriasis has a tendency to alternate with internal
affections.

Great Prostration, with rapid sinking of the vital forces; fainting. The disposition is:

a. Depression, melancholy, despairing, indifferent.

b. Anxious, fearful, restless, full of anguish.

c. Irritable, sensitive, peevish, easily vexed.

The greater the suffering the greater the anguish, restlessness and fear of death.
Mentally restless, but physically too weak to move. Indicated by its periodicity and
time aggravation: after mid-night, and from 1-2 a.m. And by its intense
restlessness, mental and physical: its anxiety and prostration.

ARS-IOD

The psoriasis is characterised by marked exfoliation of skin in large scales leaving

an exudating surface beneath it. There is intense burning with itching. The patient
scratches violently till it bleeds. The psoriasis is worse in dry cold weather, even
though ars-iod is a hot patient, skin symptoms are better by local application of
heat.

BORAX

The skin of hands and face is covered with multiple psoriatic eruption. There is
furfuraceous peeling off of epidermis. The psoriatic lesions ulcerate easily,
especially from slightest injury. Here the psoriasis is worse in warm weather and
better in cold weather. There is a sensation of cobweb on the skin. It typically
affects individuals who are excessively nervous, frightened easily and sensitive to
sudden noise.

Dread of downward motion in nearly all complaints.

CALC-SULPH

The psoriasis eruptions are chiefly located on the scalp, extremities, back. The
appearance is scarlet red with lichenification of the surrounding skin. There is
severe itching and burning which is worse in warm room, from warm bath and
better by cold application and cold bath. Due to presence of secondary infection,
the psoriatic eruptions suppurate, which heal with the formation of thick yellow
scabs. There may be a greenish-yellow, acrid and offensive discharge.

CHRYSAROBINUM

Psoriatic eruption especially around eyes and ears. There is presence of violent
itching with tendency to formation of thick crust. The lesions may get infected and
can form an eczematous patch which is associated with acrid, foul smelling,
pustular discharge.

GRAPHITES

Folds of the skin. e.g., ears, buttocks, groins, bends of joints are the important site
for eruption. The eruptions are absolutely dry with little desquamation and more
cracking. The cracks bleed very easily and exude a gluey moisture. The eruptions
are typically agg. With local application of heat. The presence of psoriasis in persons
who are obese, chilly and constipated. Psoriatic eruption alternating with digestive
complaints.

Suited to Excessive cautiousness; timid, hesitates; unable to decide about

anything. Fidgety while sitting at work. Sad, despondent; music makes her weep;
thinks of nothing but death.

KALI-ARS

It is one of the most chilly patient to develop psoriasis. The patient is extremely
chilly that he wants to warm himself enough even in summer. There is severe
sensation of burning in lesion accompanied by intolerable itching which is worse
undressing, night, walking, warmth. The eruption tends to be better during monsoon
season. It typically affects individuals who are restless, nervous, anaemic and they
may have a family or past history of malignant disease.

KALI-BRO

The eruptions are present on chest and back. The causative factor in the above case
is ill-effects of worry, loss of business, loss of reputation and embarrassment, or

illness of near or dear ones. As kali brom also has an affinity for sexual sphere, ill
effects of lascivious fancies, satyriasis or nymphomania, could produce psoriatic
eruption. The skin of the patient, is cold and numb to feel. The patient, in general,
feels well when he is busy mentally as well as physically.

Adapted to large persons inclined to obesity; acts better in children than in adults.
Loss of sensibility, fauces, larynx, urethra, entire body; staggering, uncertain gait;
feels as if legs were all over sidewalk. Nervous, restless; cannot sit still, must move
about or keep occupied; hands and fingers in constant motion; fidgety hands;
twitching of fingers. Fits of uncontrollable weeping and profound melancholic
delusions. Loss of memory; forgets how to talk; absent-minded; had to be told the
word before he could speak it. Depressed, low-spirited, anxious person.

LYCOPODIUM

The appearance of the skin is dry, thick and indurated. The psoriatic eruptions are
full of fissures with little itching and desquamation. The eruption tries to ulcerate
early during the course of sickness. It typically affects individuals who grow old
prematurely, who are intellectually keen, and who have ill-effects of fear, fright,
anxieties, loss of vital fluids. Patient gets a good sense of relief whenever cold
applications are applied on the lesion. However one should remember that burning
sensation of lycopodium is always better by local application of heat. The psoriasis
is associated with urinary, gastric and hepatic disorders.

For persons intellectually keen, but physically weak; upper part of body emaciated,
lower part semi-dropsical; predisposed to lung and hepatic affections; especially the
extremes of life, children and old people. Deep-seated, progressive, chronic
diseases. Pains: aching-pressure, drawing; chiefly right-sided, <. four to eight p.m.
affects right side, or pain goes from right to left.

MERC-SOL

The skin has a general tendency to free perspiration, but the patient is not relieved
thereby, the skin is always moist. The skin around psoriatic eruptions is excoriated
like raw meat. The eruption are prone to early suppuration and ulcerations. There is

a sense of itching which is worse at night in bed. Presence of psoriasis in individuals

who have history of suppressed gonorrhoea.

Nervous affections after suppressed discharges especially in psoric patients.

Glandular and scrofulous affections of children.

NIT. ACID

The skin is dry, eroded and cracked in every angle. Multiple psoriatic eruptions are
present with zig-zag and irregular margin. The appearance of the lesion is like raw
flesh. The cracks within the lesions ulcerate easily and are extremely sensitive to
pain and touch. There may be presence of burrowing pus within the lesion. The skin
is extremely unhealthy and may have large jagged warts at various places. There
may be itching in the lesions which are worse on undressing. It is suitable for
individuals who have yellow discoloration, who are of spare habits and who have a
tendency to catch cold or diarrhea. Bad effects of, maltreated syphilis and
gonorrhoea.

PETROLEUM

One of the chilly remedies with tendency to develop deep cracks, in angles, nipples,
finger tips. Psoriatic eruptions develop in winter season and get aggravated
periodically. Early formation of thick, hard, yellowish green crust is the most
characteristic symptom. The eruption itches violently and one must scratch until
they bleed. The parts become cold after scratching. Psoriatic eruptions typically
affect the occiput and the groins. The psoriasis is associated with long lasting and
lingering gastric complaints. Psoriasis usually follows after unusual mental strains,
fright and grief. Also psoriasis develops after skin diseases are suppressed by local
applications.

Adapted to persons with light hair and skin; irritable, quarrelsome disposition; easily
offended at trifles; vexed at everything. Ailments: from riding in a carriage, railroad
car, or in a ship. Ailments which are worse before and during a thunderstorm.
Symptoms appear and disappear rapidly. During sleep or delirium: imagines that
one leg is double; that another person lies along side of him in same bed; that there

are two babies in the bed. Vertigo on rising; in occiput as if intoxicated; like
seasickness.

PSORINUM

The psoriatic eruptions disappears in summer only to occur in winter. The skin is
dirty, rough, scabby and greasy. Nape of the neck, scalp, folds of the skin and groins
are typically affected. Eruptions itch intolerably which are worse by heat of bed. The
patient scratch till it becomes raw and bleeds. It is usually indicated when well
related remedies fail to relieve or permanently cure or when sulphur seems
indicated but fails to relieve. Psoriatic eruptions developing after maltreated
infectious diseases or long lasting grief reactions. The patient is extremely chilly and
hungry with foul carrion-like odour.

Especially adapted to the psoric constitution. In chronic cases when well selected
remedies fail to relieve or permanently improve; when Sulphur seems indicated but
fails to act. Lack of reaction after severe acute diseases. Appetite will not return.

SULPHUR

The skin is dry, rough, wrinkled and scaly. The eruptions break out on almost any
part of the body having following characteristics. There is voluptuous violent itching
which is aggravated at night, in bed, < scratching and washing. The skin burns
whenever the patient scratches. The skin surrounding eruption is excoriated. The
psoriasis usually gets worse during spring time and in damp weather. Psoriasis
develops after any other skin disease is suppressed by local measures. Psoriasis
alternates with various other internal ailments e.g. asthma. It typically affects
individuals who are stoop shouldered, unwashed, tall and lean, untidy with offensive
body odour. It is to be thought of in chronic and obstinate cases of psoriasis or it
should be given after an acute exacerbation of a psoriatic attack to prevent relapse.

Adapted to persons of a scrofulous diathesis, subject to venous congestion;

especially of portal system. Persons of nervous temperament, quick motioned, quick
tempered, plethoric, skin excessively sensitive to atmospheric changes. For lean,
stoop-shouldered persons who walk and sit stooping like old men. Standing is the
worst position for sulphur patients; they cannot stand; every standing position is

uncomfortable. Dirty, filthy people, prone to skin affections. Aversion to being

washed; always <. after a bath.

Homeopathic Medicines of Psoriasis-

(1)Arsenic Album excellent psoriasis remedy in which psoriasis, worse by cold

application and wetness, better by warmth.

(2)Kali Brom remarkable psoriasis remedy in which there is syphilitic psoriasis.

Skin cold, blue, spotted corrugated, large, indolent, painful pustules.

(3)Thyrodinum one of the best psoriasis remedy for chilly and anemic subjects.
Dry impoverished skin; cold hands and feet.

(4)Radium Brom psoriasis of penis, itching eruptions on face oozing, Patchy

erythema on forehead.

(5)Apis mellifica for skin rashes that feel hot and dry and are sensitive to touch.
Symptoms improve with cool baths and worsen with heat. This remedy is most
appropriate for individuals who often feel sad, disappointed, or even depressed.
They tend to cry easily but may also be irritable and envious by nature.

(6)Calendula used topically, particularly if the affected area becomes inflamed.

This remedy will soothe but not cure the skin condition.

(7)Rhus toxicodendron used for psoriatic arthritis and for skin disorders
accompanied by intense itching that worsens at night and improves with the
application of heat. This remedy is most appropriate for individuals who are
generally restless and unable to get comfortable at night.

(8)Sulphur for skin disorders that are accompanied by intense itching. This
remedy is most appropriate for individuals who are thirsty, irritable when not feeling
well, uninspired and messy under ordinary circumstances, and who describe a
sensation of internal heat and burning. Symptoms tend to improve with open, cold
air and worsen with warmth.

(9)Kali Arsenicosum Kali Arsenicosum has marked action on skin disorders like
eczema, psoriasis and ulcers. There is dry, scaly eruptions with itching worse from
warmth, walking and undressing. It is also useful in chronic eczema. There are
fissures in bends of arms and knees. There are numerous small nodules under the
skin. Intolerable itching worse while undressing in psoriasis.

(10)Kali Sulphuricum- Kali Sulphuricum has marked action on psoriasis. There are
burning, itching, papular eruptions. Skin is dry, hot and burning. Itchy eruptions in
nettle rash in children. Kali Sulph also helps in seborrhoea or dandruff and ringworm
of scalp or beard with abundant scales. Sores on skin with thick, profuse, yellow
watery secretion.