Description

R23 Eczema

Indications

Acute and chronic eczema; papular or pustular eruptions, herpetic eruptions; rashes, eschar; cradle cap (seborrheic dermatitis).

Mode of action

Apis: Localized edematous swellings; erysipelas with bright red discolouration and swelling; eczema with marked swelling, better from the application of cold; urticaria; pains are burning, stinging, and pruritic.

Arsenicum album: Dryness of the skin with scale formation, and subsequent desquamation; eczema with initial vesicular eruptions progressing to pustular formation and eschar.  Thick, scaly eczema of the scalp with offensive, putrid discharge; dandruff; intense burning and itching.

Rhus toxicodendron: Erysipelas with dark reddish splotches.  Erythema nodosum; edema and vesicular eruptions; chronic inflammation of a dark red colour; eczema with small vesicles which are intensely pruritic; surrounding skin is inflamed and reddened.

Sulfur: Stubborn and recurring cutaneous conditions including eczema, herpes, carbuncles, furuncles, pustular acne, and rashes; suppressed eczema; eruptions are moist, intensely pruritic, and made worse by the application of heat.

Remedies to be considered

• Scarlet fever and infections accompanied by dermatological changes: R1, R193, BC-10, BC-11

• Inflammatory swellings of all types, with or without pyretic inflammation: R1 or R6

• In chronic eczema, constitutional improvement may be achieved by adding R21, 5-10 drops once daily, BC-20

• To improve the immune response and facilitate detoxification: R26 additionally

• Cradle cap: R34 additionally

• Measles: R62, R183, BC-14

• Psoriasis, seborrhea: R65, BC-20

• Herpes zoster: R68

• Improper fatty acid assimilation or impaired fat metabolism: BIO 89

Clinical experience

• Indicated when skin eruptions are watery/wet, itchy.

• May be considered in the treatment of urticaria.

• Drainage therapy, R7 and R21, is often an important consideration, particularly in chronic cases.

• Decrease risk of aggravation: 1 time daily for 3-4 days, followed by 2 times daily for 3-4 days, followed by 3 times daily. It is not necessary to exceed 3 times daily.

• R30 may be applied topically to alleviate symptoms.

Ingredients

Apis D30 1 g, Arsenicum album D30 1 g, Rhus toxicodendron D30 1 g, Sulfur D30 1 g.

Non-medicinal ingredients: ethanol, purified water.

Dosage

Adults and children (ages 12 and up) 5-10 drops 1-3 times daily in a little water or undiluted, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Cautions and warnings

• Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.

• Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

For more information, please consult your healthcare practitioner.

DIN-HM 80016871