Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

What Is It:
A chronic inflammatory skin disorder characterized by itching, redness, dry or oozing patches, and skin thickening. Eczema commonly affects flexural areas such as behind the knees, elbows, and around the neck.

Homeopathic View:
Homeopathy treats eczema by focusing on the person’s unique symptom picture, stress levels, family history of allergies, and constitutional factors. Remedies are selected to stimulate the body’s natural healing mechanisms.

Common Remedies:

• Graphites: Oozing eczema with sticky, honey-like discharge, especially in the folds of the skin.
• Sulphur: Intense itching, worse at night and with warmth, along with dry, scaly skin.
• Rhus Toxicodendron: Eczema with red, swollen, blistering eruptions and severe itching.
• Mezereum: Thick crusts and scabs on the skin with intense itching and burning sensation.

Lifestyle Tips:

• Avoid known triggers such as synthetic fabrics, perfumes, and harsh detergents.
• Keep skin moisturized with fragrance-free emollients.
• Use lukewarm water for bathing and avoid hot showers.
• Maintain a diary to track flare-ups and possible allergens.