Arsenicum Album (Ars)
Eczema that itches and burns. Rough, scaly skin.Skin red, as if burnt.Must scratch until skin raw. Worse for: cold. Better for: warmth; warm or hot water. Skin hard and parchment-like. Scratching the skin raw improves the itching. Itch worsens as skin heals. Worse for: undressing; cool air; right side.
Those who need Ars. can be anxious about many things, including health, and tend to be restless. Anxiety worsens from midnight to 2 AM. Pains are usually burning in nature while the person can feel chilly in general.
CalcareaCarbonica (Calc-c)
Rough, dry skin with a tendency to crack.Itching blisters between fingers and in bends of elbows.Bran-like coating on skin. Worse for: water. Better for: scratching. Those needing Calc-c are often overweight or flabby. They tend to be obstinate and worry about safety or security. They may be anxious about health, flying, insanity, mice, or heights. There can be a love of eggs, ice cream, and milk. Sweat will often occur on the back of the neck.
Graphites (Graph)
Eczema that oozes a thick yellow or honey-like discharge. Dry, rough skin or hard, thick skin with cracks. Eczema and cracks behind the ears. Worse for: night; warmth of bed. Skin covered by crusts and scales. Eczema and cracks on skin heal slowly. Eczema that leads to asthma especially when suppressed by steroid creams. Eczema worse on the left side of the body.Those who need Graphites are often indecisive, prone to depression, and easily affected by small things. They like to think things through slowly and can suffer from obesity. Complaints may be worse on the left side of the body. Chicken is oftenafavourite food while salt, sweets, and fish may be disliked. There may be a tendency for keloid scarring.
Medorrhinum (Med)
Eczema from birth. Eczema and asthma combined. Itching to the point of bleeding.
History of bright red nappy rash with a sharply defined rather than speckly border. Better for: being by the sea. Those who need Medorrhinum are often passionate and full of extremes. They can be either introverted or extroverted, or swing between the two. They come to life at night and frequently bite their nails. Medorrhinum types like to sleep on their stomach and will often get into the knee-chest position to relieve complaints.
NatrumMuriaticum (Nat-m)
Eczema with small blisters and intense itching. Blisters weep a watery fluid on scratching and turn to cracks as they dry. Eczema in hair margins or eyebrows.Eczema with suppressed emotions or following grief.Eczema where thighs rub, in groin, or between fingers. The skin may be greasy.
Those needing Nat-m are sensitive and easily hurt but may not show it. They often have a strong history of grief or disappointment. Those who need Nat-m.can be serious, self-contained, and prefer to keep to themselves. Headaches and migraines can develop from the heat of the sun. There may be a dislike of slimy food and a liking for bread, pasta, and salty things.
Rhustoxicodendron (Rhus-t)
Intensely itchy eczema with frequent oozing. Small blisters that break on scratching and ooze a watery fluid.Rash often on arms, hands or genital region. Restlessness with the eczema.Hard, thick skin. Blisters break, crust, and then crack. Rashes that burn and prickle. Worse for: cold air; cold damp weather; getting wet. Better for: running scalding hot water over the eruption. Those who need Rhus-t will be restless and feel better for motion. Complaints are generally worse for cold and damp weather or environments and better for warmth and dryness. Often there is a love of cold milk. Rhus-t is one of the main remedies needed in the treatment of chickenpox.
Sulphur (Sulph)
Intense itching that must be scratched. Scratching to the point of bleeding.Pleasurable scratching.Itch that burns.Redness of rash. Worse for: warmth of the bed; becoming overheated; bathing.Moist eczema. Skin has a dirty appearance. Discharge develops an offensive or eggy smell. Worse for: night; perspiration; wool. Better for: cold; cold applications.One of the most common remedies for eczema. Can be easily confused with Psorinum. Those needing Sulphur can be opinionated and philosophical. They also have a reputation for being messy and lazy.
Psorinum (Psor)
Intense itching that must be scratched, sometimes to the point of bleeding. Worse for : night; warmtn of the bed. Dirty appearance of skin.Eczema behind the ears.Despair and depression with the eczema.Infected eczema.Offensiveness of the eczema or discharge. Generally feel chilly. Better for: warmth. One of the most common remedies for eczema. Can be easily confused with Sulphur.Those needing Psor.can be anxious and despair of the future. They may be chilly, have a fear of poverty and be anguished at night