Skin Diseases

All The Things You Thought Homoeopathy Couldn’t Treat.

Eczema

Eczema or Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition characterised by dry, itchy, scaly patches on the skin, mostly on the face and scalp. Infants and very young children are commonly affected by Eczema and it can linger well into adulthood. Eczema is not contagious and treatment for this condition is aimed at calming the inflammation, decreasing the itching, and preventing infections.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that creates red, itchy scaly spots on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp. It tends to flare up for a few weeks or months, then subside for a period or go into remission.

Xerosis / Dry Skin

Cracking skin or dry skin is a relatively common skin problem which results in skin irritation and itching. The condition usually worses in the winter. In some cases bathing could aggravate the condition. Cracked skin could become flaky or scaly if left untreated.

Urticaria

Urticaria or Hives are raised, red dots or welts that appear on the skin and cause itching, burning or stinging. The welts can be as small as dots or get progressively bigger. In some cases the welts may combine to form large patches called plaques. Urticaria usually fades within 24 hours.

Herpes Zoster

Herpes zoster also known as Shingles is a viral infection which affects the skin and nerves. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is also responsible for chickenpox. Herpes Zoster is not a life-threatening disease, but it may be excruciatingly painful.

Acne

Acne is a common skin condition in which the pores of the skin get clogged either by hair, sebum (an oily substance), bacteria / virus or dead skin cells. This leads to the formation of blackheads, whiteheads, nodules, papules, cysts and other forms of pimples. Acne affects people of all ethnicities and ages. Although it is commonly associated with puberty, it can also affect people in their 40s and 50s.

Warts

Common warts are tiny, granular skin growths that most commonly appear on the genitals, fingers or hands.

Alopecia

Alopecia or Baldness is defined as loss or the absence of hair. Baldness is most visible on the scalp, but it could occur on any part of the body where hair grows. Men are more likely to suffer from Alopecia than women.

Skin Allergy

Allergies like rashes and skin inflammation can cause redness, discomfort, itching, and dryness and may be difficult to detect and treat.

Dandruff

Dandruff is a common condition that causes the skin on the scalp to flake. It isn’t contagious or serious. But it can be embarrassing and difficult to treat.

Burns

A burn is an injury to the skin or other organic tissue primarily caused by heat or due to radiation, radioactivity, electricity, friction or contact with chemicals. Thermal (heat) burns occur when some or all the cells in the skin or other tissues are destroyed by: hot liquids (scalds)

Fungal Infections

Fungal infections, or mycosis, are diseases caused by a fungus (yeast or mold). Fungal infections are most common on your skin or nails.

Abscess

An abscess is a pocket of pus. Abscesses can form almost anywhere in or on your body. When you get an infection, your body’s immune system kicks into action to try to fight it. White blood cells travel to the infected area and build up within the damaged tissue.

Scabies

Scabies is a parasitic infestation caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin and lay eggs, causing intense itching and a rash. Scabies can lead to skin sores and serious complications like septicaemia (a bloodstream infection), heart disease and kidney problems. It is treated using creams or oral medications.

Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a deep infection of the skin caused by bacteria. It usually affects the arms and legs. It can also develop around the eyes, mouth, and anus, or on the belly. Normal skin can be affected by cellulitis, but it usually happens after some type of injury causes a skin break, including trauma or surgery.

Eruptions

Cyst

A cyst is an abnormal pocket of fluid, like a blister, that can form in many different areas of the body including the skin, genitals and internal organs. A cyst can vary in size from a tiny sac right up to a heavy bag containing litres of fluid.

Pustules / Boils

Pustules are small bumps on the skin that contain fluid or pus. They usually appear as white bumps surrounded by red skin. These bumps look very similar to pimples, but they can grow quite big. Pustules may develop on any part of the body, but they most commonly form on the back, chest, and face.

Tumors

An abnormal mass of tissue that forms when cells grow and divide more than they should or do not die when they should. Tumors may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). Benign tumors may grow large but do not spread into, or invade, nearby tissues or other parts of the body.