Alternative Medicine for Skin Conditions: Ayurveda and Homeopathy Options (Part- II)

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Skin diseases are widespread and can occur in all age groups, presenting as itching, redness, rash, dryness, or eruptions. Both homeopathic and Ayurvedic treatments address the underlying cause rather than masking the symptoms; homeopathy uses highly diluted natural substances chosen according to the overall constitution and symptoms, while Ayurveda balances the doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) using herbs, diet, and detox therapies to treat skin illnesses.



Ringworm, Chilblains, Itchy Cracked Skin / Fissures, Eczema, Urticaria (Hives), Psoriasis

1.Ringworm

Ringworm often keeps recurring. Even if it disappears once, it may come back again. With proper homeopathic treatment according to symptoms, it can be cured permanently without leaving other disorders.

Homeopathic Remedies According to Symptoms
Bacillinum 200 or 1M – once a week

🔹 Ringworm near genitals or armpits, worse in damp conditions
Hepar Sulph 30 – 3 times daily

🔹 Ringworm with intense itching (especially on face after using soap)
Tellurium 30 – 3 times daily

🔹 Ringworm in obese people, with cold hands and feet
Calcarea Carb 30 – 3 times daily

🔹 When acidity is high, appetite is poor, and other remedies fail
Sulphur 30 – 2–3 times daily

🔹 Ringworm with round circular patches like coins
Sepia 30 – 3 times daily

🔹 Ringworm on the tongue
Mercurius 30 – 3 times daily

Ayurvedic Remedies

Internal

  • Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tablet twice daily
  • Gandhak Rasayan – 1 tablet twice daily

External

  • Chakramarda (Cassia alata) leaf paste
  • Neem oil application twice daily

2.Chilblains

(Inflammation of skin due to cold exposure)

Homeopathic Remedies According to Symptoms
Agaricus 30 – 3 times daily

🔹 Chilblains with pricking pain like needles, worse in the evening, better from cold air
Pulsatilla 30 – 4 times daily

🔹 When there is itching, burning, and sharp pain in chilblains
Camphora 30 – 3 times daily

🔹 When burning is excessive and there is restlessness
Arsenicum Album 30 – 4 times daily

🔹 Chilblains that are moist, deep, with itching and burning
Petroleum 30 – 3 times daily

🔹 When complaints worsen from bathing/washing and in winter
Rhus Tox 30 – 3 times daily

Ayurvedic Remedies

Internal

  • Raktashodhak Vati – 1–2 tablets twice daily
  • Punarnavadi Kwath – 15 ml twice daily

External

  • Mahanarayana Taila gentle massage (not on cracked skin)
  • Keep area warm and dry

3.Itchy Cracked Skin / Fissures

 Homeopathic Remedies According to Symptoms

🔹 Main remedy (patient looks dirty or likes to remain unclean)
Sulphur 30 – 2 times daily

For external use, apply Vaseline or coconut oil.
If cracks are deep, apply Calendula ointment.
Mixing boric acid with oil can also help.

Ayurvedic Remedies

Internal

  • Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tablet twice daily
  • Panchtikta Ghrita Guggulu – 1–2 tablets twice daily

External

  • Coconut oil + camphor (small pinch)
  • Shatadhauta Ghrita apply 2 times daily

4.Eczema

Small eruptions on the skin accompanied by itching, burning, and pain are called eczema. It can occur anywhere on the body, but is commonly seen near the ears, joints, or behind the ears.
If a sticky discharge comes out, it is called wet eczema.
If it is dry, it is called dry eczema.

 Homeopathic Remedies According to Symptoms

Dry Eczema

🔹 Skin dry, itchy, and scaly
Disease often affects eyelids, ears, tip of the nose, red rash on the face, itching worse in warmth (10–11 a.m.), and intense hunger.
Sulphur 30 – 2–3 times daily

🔹 Dry scaly skin especially on face and head
(Foul discharge causes scab formation and persistent itching)
Psorinum 200 – 2–3 times

🔹 Skin cracks due to dryness, itching causes scratching, skin becomes hard
Alumina 30 – 3 times daily

🔹 Severe itching due to eruptions or pimples on skin
Rhus Tox 30 – 3 times daily

🔹 Disease worsens in winter; cracks due to dryness
Petroleum 30 – 3 times daily
(In chronic cases, Petroleum 200 or 1M – 2–3 doses, one dose every 10–15 days)

🔹 Eczema on scalp where thick crusts form and hair becomes matted like glue
Mezereum 30 – 2–3 times daily

Wet Eczema

🔹 Discharge like honey; worse from heat and at night
(In old cases, higher potency like 1M may be used at longer intervals)
Graphites 30 – 3 times daily

🔹 Eczema worsens in dry cold air; painful on touch; eruptions with pus and itching
Hepar Sulph 30 – 2 times daily

🔹 When itching increases at night
Merc Sol 30 – 3 times daily

Ayurvedic Remedies

Internal

  • Panchtikta Ghrita Guggulu – 2 tablets twice daily
  • Mahamanjisthadi Kwath – 20 ml twice daily

External

  • Nimbadi Taila or Karanj Taila
  • Aloe vera gel for soothing

5.Urticaria (Hives)

In this condition, raised patches appear all over the body with itching and burning. Sometimes it subsides on its own; sometimes the patient becomes very restless.

Homeopathic Remedies According to Symptoms
Wheals like nettle rash, burning and itching, much swelling, worse from touch
Urtica Urens Q or 30 – 4 times daily

🔹 If Urtica does not help
Apis Mellifica Q or 6 – 4 times daily

🔹 Burning and itching in eruptions with great restlessness; patient drinks water frequently in small amounts
Arsenicum Album 6 or 30 – 3 times daily

🔹 Burning and itching, worse from cold
Rhus Tox 30 – 3 times daily

🔹 Urticaria caused after drinking alcohol
Nux Vomica 30 – 3 times daily

🔹 Urticaria caused by heavy, greasy food
Thirst less, itching feels better in cool air
Pulsatilla 30 – 3 times daily

🔹 Chronic urticaria where itching in wheals increases at night from warmth of the bed
Sulphur 30 – 2 times daily

🔹 In old cases where the above medicines fail
Natrum Muriaticum 30 – 3 times daily

External application: Mix 10–20 drops of Urtica Urens Q in half a cup of water and apply on eruptions.

Ayurvedic Remedies

Internal

  • Haridra Khanda – 1 teaspoon (5 g) twice daily with warm water
  • Avipattikar Churna – 3 g at bedtime (if acidity present)

External

  • Sandalwood paste or aloe vera gel

6.Psoriasis

Homeopathic Remedies According to Symptoms
Give one dose of Sulphur CM, then continue treatment for 15–20 days.

🔹 Disease worsens from cold; relieved by warmth or heat; restlessness and frequent desire to sip water
Arsenicum Album 30 – 3 times daily

🔹 Itching less; eruptions on arms or elbows; scaly patches that look red below and white above; intense itching; skin behind elbow joints becomes rough
Kali Ars 30 – 3 times daily

🔹 Burning and itching of skin when other medicines fail
Radium Brom 30 or 200 – 2–3 doses

🔹 Eruptions on palms and soles
Corallium Rubrum 30 – 3 times daily

🔹 When skin becomes thick due to disease
Hydrocotyle Q or 30 – 3 times daily

 🔹 Disease worsens in winter and deep cracks form on skin

Petroleum 30 or 200 – 3 times daily

🔹 When above remedies give no relief
Carcinosin 200 or 1M – 2–3 doses

External Applications

Use Vaseline or coconut oil on the affected parts.
Chrysarobin ointment 0/6 or 0/2 (or similar mild medicated ointments) are helpful.
Among external remedies for skin diseases, Chrysarobin ointment is considered especially useful.

Ayurvedic Remedies

Internal

  • Panchtikta Ghrita Guggulu – 2 tablets twice daily
  • Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tablet twice daily
  • Mahamanjisthadi Kwath – 20 ml twice daily

External

  • Karanj Taila or Neem oil application
  • Medicated ghee (Tikta ghrita) small internal dose if prescribed


  • Multani mitti + rose water paste (2–3 times/week)
  • Neem + turmeric paste on pimples
In addition to the three skin conditions mentioned above, there are numerous others, such as Scabies,Severe Itching,Boils,Pimples,Acne which have been covered in the blog's previous post (Part-I). Kindly follow previous one ......
Disclaimer : These are popular homeopathic and ayurvedic medications, but their effectiveness varies depending on age, health history, and strength; therefore, it is always better to consult a skilled physician or Vaidya. Although this post is meant to be instructive and informative, before using any medications, a certified physician should be consulted.
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