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At the prime age of adolescence when young boys and girls become aware of their
looks, beauty and complexion, it is at this time that the perils of acne start.
This is the time when a personality makeover starts and the children develop self
confidence, self identification and evaluate themselves in context to the community,
friends, mentors, parents and seniors.
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On the contrary appearance of skin acne causes a reverse effect and the youngsters avoid
meeting people, social gatherings and places where they may be noticed which leads
to guilt, anger, frustration, self conflict and a very negative outlook to everything
in general skin acne
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Acne is a skin disease problem that involves the oil glands of the skin. It is not dangerous,
but can leave skin scars. Your skin has pores (tiny holes) which connect to oil
glands located under the skin. The glands are connected to the pores via follicles
– small canals. Sebum, an oily liquid, is produced by these glands. The sebum carries
dead skin cells through the follicles to the surface of your skin . A small hair
grows through the follicle out of the skin. Pimples grow when these follicles get
blocked and infected.
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They tend to appear on the patient’s face, back, chest, shoulders and neck.
The acne eruptions are categorized into 3 types depending on their look and severity
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Acne skin disease Simplex – eruptions are minor and small in size appearing mostly on face and
maybe with mild bacterial infection.
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Acne skin disease Vulgaris – eruptions mostly occur in areas with dense sebaceous follicles.
They appear as inflammatory papules, pustules and nodules.
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Acne Rosacea – These are the most severe form where confluent red papules and pustules
are seen with higher degree of redness all over the area of erruptions.
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Cause and Occurrence of skin disease
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• Starting from the young age of 11years to 13 years acne occurs any time even in
adults till the age of 30-35 years.
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• The first and foremost cause is the hereditary inborn trait which also decides
the type of skin we have and if there is a predisposition to get acne. Although
it affects both men and women, young men suffer from acne for longer – probably
because testosterone, which is present in higher quantities in young men.
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• The oil producing sebaceous glands which are responsible for the luster and glow
of an individual’s skin start over reacting to the hormones giving rise to greasy
skin blocked and infected pores and blackheads resulting into various types of Acne.
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• Girls and women with acne tend to get it worse one or two weeks before their menstrual
period arrives. This is probably due to hormonal changes that take place. Conditions
like Polycystic Ovarian Disease or Syndrome (PCOD) also pre dispose acne.
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• Anxiety and mental stress, lack of sleep, night watching, anger and indignation
leading to depression cause thyroid dysfunction and altered androgen hormones making
acne worse. The patient has a lusterless complexion, dark circles around the eyes,
dull and dry un-managable hair with a reluctance to look at their own image in the
mirror. Stress also makes some people do binge-eating and acne worsens from oily
foods and chocolates.
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• Hot and humid climates which lead to more sweating can cause a rise in the eruptions
especially if cleanliness level is not maintained.
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• Using Oil based products like moisturizing creams, lubricating lotions, and all
makeup that contain oil will speed up the blocking of your pores leading to aggravation
of acne. The trick is to be aware of the quantity and type of product to be used
according to the four seasons we have.
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• Certain hair products are very greasy and might have the same effect as oil based
makeup. Dandruff is also a major factor leading to blocked pores and formation of
acne and also leads to secondary fungal infection.
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• Squeezing the pimples can cause the acne to get worse and can cause scarring which
is major effect in obstinate cases.
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The Homeopathic Approach
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• A patient suffering from acne which in most of the cases started at the age between
12 and 15 years goes through a series of treatments involving antibiotics, local
lotions and applications and the side effects of such medications cause a challenge
to the general health and growth of the youngsters leading to other complications
like colitis with a change in the intestinal flora, secondary fungal infections,
mouth ulcers, unhealthy teeth and dull complexion.
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• The Undebatable and time tested treatment of Homeopathy aims at treating the causative
and precipitative factors and the homeopathic remedies can be taken for years together
without any side effects.
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• Disturbed intestinal flora, constipation and accumulation of nitrogenous wastes
leading to outbreaks on skin are tackled with medicines like Granatum, Acid tannic,
Natrum Phos and Allium sativa.
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• Altered hormonal level is mainly taken care without the support of external hormones
with effective medicines like Pulsatilla, Cimicifuga, Oophorinum.
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• Bad effects of night watching and stresses are covered by detoxicating and rejuvenating
well tolerated medicine Nux vomica, Acid Nitric, Cocculus Indica. They also help
in managing the effects of accumulated sleep patterns.
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• Bovista, an important homeopathic remedy is a boon for persons with sensitive
skin which helps them to combat acne due to excessive use of cosmetics.
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• Co-existing dandruff and excessive perspiration which are a part of acne prone
skin is perfectly tackled with Sanicula, Thuja, Badiaga and Merc Sol perfectly aim
at targeting these concomitant complaints.
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• The above prescriptions are well supported with the Constitutional, deep acting
medicines is prescribed after a comprehensive case taking and
the hereditary tendencies
are tackled by anti-psoric and anti-tubercular miasmatic medicines.
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• Various skin disease types also respond better to different medicines:
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1. For a combination skin disease Selenium and Berberis Aquifolium is more suited.
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2. For oily skin disease Merc sol is prescribed.
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3. For dry skin disease Psorinum and Teucrium are the indicated medicines.
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The type of acne and the location also are important in prescribing the medicines:
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0. Small pustular eruptions are tackled by medicine Sulphur iod and Berberis Aqui.
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1. Large painful ones with indurations are prescribed Radium Brom and Osmium met.
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2. Typical obstinate nest acne located on back and chest indicate Rumex, Carbo veg
and Ginseng.
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3. Erruptions on chin are covered by Ichthyolum.
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4. Acne on nose is the forte of Carbo animalis in skin disease.
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Looking after your skin diseas if you have acne (or are prone to acne)
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• Wash your face at least twice each day. Use a mild soap made especially for people
with acne, and warm water. Do not scrub the skin.
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• Don’t try to press or squeeze the pimples in skin disease. You may push the infection further
down, causing more blocking and worse swelling and redness. Popping pimples makes
scarring more likely .
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• Try to refrain from touching your face with your hands in skin disease treatment.
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• Keep your hands clean, wash them regularly. Always wash your hands before touching
your face and when applying lotions, creams or makeup in skin diseas treatment.
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• Spectacles should be cleaned regularly since they may collect sebum and skin residue in treatment.
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• Your skin needs to breathe . If your acne is on your back, shoulders or chest try
wearing loose clothing. Tight garments, such as headbands, caps and scarves should
be avoided – if you have to wear them make sure they are cleaned regularly in treatment.
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• Don’t go to sleep with makeup on and cleanse face thoroughly to clean of all oil
and dirt which cause acne.
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• Hair collects sebum and skin residue. Keep your hair clean and away from your
face.
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• Too much sun can cause your skin to produce more sebum.
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• If you shave your face, do it carefully. Use either an electric shaver or safety
razors. If you use a safety razor make sure the blade is sharp. Soften your skin/beard
with warm soapy water before applying the shaving cream.
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• Eczema skin disease is a form of dermatitis where there is inflammation of the outer layer
of the skin, it is characterized by the skin becoming dry, red, irritated and itchy.
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• Eczema has been classified into various types and the commonest one is atopic
eczema or also medically termed as atopic dermatitis.
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• Other types of eczema include: contact dermatitis, xerotic eczema i.e winter itch
where the condition worsens in winter, seborrheic dermatitis also called as cradle
cap in infants and is closely related to dandruff.
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• Eczema is more the description of a symptom rather than a disease and can be manifested
due to many internal and external factors acting singly or in combination with each
other.
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• In case of irritant contact dermatitis, after exposure to a mild irritant such
as a detergent, the child may develop rash.
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• Allergic contact dermatitis develops when an allergen (substance to which a person
is allergic) touches the skin. Common allergens include poison ivy and nickel in skin disease.
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• In other type of eczema, a variety of genetic and environmental factors play a
role. Eczema can occur acutely or can be chronic with repeated acute flare ups.
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• Its presentation is characterized by hot, red, itchy skin with redness and swelling,
papules, vesicles or large blisters, exudation and crusting and scaling.
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• Chronic eczema is less vesicular, more scaly but also pigmented and thickened
and more likely to develop painful blisters.
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• Some babies are born with eczema; others develop it soon after birth. In such
cases one can point out to an inherited tendency or predisposition and there may
be a family history of asthma, allergies or skin problems.
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The Homeopathic Approach
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• The Homeopathic approach for Eczema is to treat the child as a whole rather than
treating only the disease. Eczema is simply an external presentation of an internal
disorder due to lowered vitality and immunity. When the whole person is treated,
the power of immune system is enhanced thereby causing the disease to disappear.
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• A constitutional remedy (specific to the individual) is selected by assessing
the physical, mental and emotional states, family history, and the past health history
of the person. The type of eczema, location, aggravating and relieving factors will
be taken into consideration, besides many other factors in choosing the remedy.
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In times when external appearance is as important as internal health of an individual,
any growth or eruption seen on a person’s external body causes a lot of speculation
as to what it Is, how it has come up and most importantly how to get rid of it.
If such a thing appears especially in children it is important for the parents to
make sure that it is cured permanently without any side effects. One of such commonly
seen eruptions in children and young adults is Molluscum Contagiosum. Although Molluscum
Contagiosum is a common skin rash in kids, many parents have never heard of it,
so are often caught unaware in such a situation.
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What is Molluscum Contagiosum?
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Molluscum Contagiosum is a viral infection that causes a mild skin rash. The
rash looks like one or more small growths or wart-like bumps (called Mollusca) that
are usually pink, white, or skin-colored. The bumps are usually soft and smooth
and may have an indented center.
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• Infection is most common among kids between 1 and 12 years old.
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• Teens and adults
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• Some athletes, such as wrestlers, swimmers, and gymnasts
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• People whose immune systems have been weakened by HIV, cancer treatment, or long-term
steroid use.
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Causes
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As you might guess by its name, this skin disorder is contagious, and can easily
be passed from one person to another.
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• Molluscum Contagiosum is caused by the Molluscum Contagiosum Virus (MCV), a member
of the Poxvirus family. This virus thrives in warm, humid climates and in areas
where people live in very close, cramped, and unhealthy environments.
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• Infection with MCV occurs when the virus enters a small break in the skin’s surface.
Many people who come in contact with the virus have immunity against it, and do
not develop any growths. For those not resistant to it, growths usually appear 2
to 8 weeks after infection.
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• Kids can get Molluscum Contagiosum in different ways. It spreads easily, and most
commonly, through direct skin-to-skin contact, but kids also can get it by touching
objects that have the virus on them, such as toys, clothing, towels, and bedding.
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• Once someone has Molluscum Contagiosum, it spreads from one part of the body to
another by scratching or rubbing the bumps and then touching another part of the
body.
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• Molluscum Contagiosum can also be spread between sexual partners.
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Signs and Symptoms
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• Being a skin infection, the only real sign or symptom of Molluscum Contagiosum
is the appearance of small round pink, white, or skin-colored Mollusca on the skin.
These bumps are filled with a white, waxy pus core that contains the virus, and
might have a shiny or “pearly” look.
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• Each Molluscum starts out as a very small spot about the size of a pinhead and
grows over several weeks into a larger bump that might become as large as a pea
or pencil eraser.
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• The Mollusca can appear alone as a single bump or in groups, clusters, or rows.
They can show up almost anywhere on the skin, but in kids are most commonly found
on the chest, stomach, arms (including the armpits), legs, and face.
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• In sexually active teens and adults, the bumps are usually located in the genital
area or the inner thighs. Rarely, the bumps can occur around the eyes and in or
around the mouth.
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• Most people develop between 1to 20 Molluscas. They’re usually painless, but can
become itchy, red, swollen, sore, and infected, especially if scratched.
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• Molluscum Contagiosum generally causes no long-term problems, and the growths
usually leave no marks. However infected lesions might scar the skin in cases where
there is a development of secondary infection.
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• People with weakened immune systems can sometimes get a more serious form of Molluscum
Contagiosum. They typically have more Mollusca, especially on the face. The growths
are larger, look different, and take longer time to respond to treatment.
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Homeopathic Management
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• Homeopathy treats not only the superficial lesions but the patient as a whole
is taken into consideration and the disease is removed from the root. All different
types of lesions indicate different medicines pertaining to the type of lesion,
associated complaints and general health and tendencies of the patient.
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• Remedies like Causticum is indicated when along with eruptions the children look
very pale, weak and debilitated.
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• Bromium covers eruptions on arms and face in children with tendency to enlargement
of glands.
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• Thuja, Kali Iod and Natrum Mur cover the miasmatic background and are useful as
intercurrent medicines.
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• Selection of homeopathic treatment also depends upon the symptoms patient is experiencing
along with eruptions. No surgical intervention like freezing the eruptions needs
to be done and the patient can be completely cured of the condition by a homeopath,
who has the sensitivity to decide the medicine and its dosage to be given to get
effective results.
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Preventing the Spread of Molluscum Contagiosum
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Since molluscum contagiosum is contagious and can spread to other parts of the
body, someone who’s infected should follow these precautions:
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• Do not touch, scratch, or rub the growths.
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• Wash hands often with soap and water.
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• Keep areas with growths clean.
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• Try to cover each growth with clothing or a watertight bandage, especially before
participating in activities in which equipment is shared or skin contact can occur,
like swimming and wrestling.
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• Change each bandage daily or when it becomes dirty.
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• Do not shave over areas that have bumps.
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• Do not share towels, clothing, and other personal items.
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The time, from being diagnosed with psoriasis, till the remaining life of that individual
the person goes through phases of different kinds of emotions ranging from anger,
frustration, shame, indignation and in severe cases depression.
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What is PSORIASIS?
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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory form of dermatitis usually lasting for many
years with stages of remissions and relapses. It is a non-contagious skin condition
that produces red, dry plaques of thickened skin. The dry flakes and skin scales
are resulting from the rapid proliferation of skin cells that is triggered by abnormal
lymphocytes from the blood.
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Psoriasis is known to be influenced by seasons. The most common seasonal psoriasis
type is Winter Psoriasis – it gets worse in the winter and gets better in the summer.
Some people have such mild psoriasis (small, faint dry skin patches) that they may
not even suspect that they have a medical skin condition. Others have very severe
psoriasis where virtually their entire body is fully covered with thick, red, scaly
skin.
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Psoriasis typically looks like red or pink areas of thickened, raised, and dry skin.
It classically affects areas over the elbows, knees, and scalp. Essentially any
body area may be involved though it tends to be more common in areas of trauma,
repeat rubbing, use, or abrasions. Seen worldwide, in all races, and both sexes
Psoriasis occurs in people of any age, from babies to seniors, most commonly patients
being first diagnosed in their early adult years. Patients with more severe psoriasis
go through social embarrassment, job stress, emotional distress, and other personal
issues because of the appearance of their skin. It causes numerous everyday inconveniences
for the sufferer. The worst part is being forced to deal with cosmetic “imperfections”
that limits a person’s freedom of actions and social behavior, as well as their
selection of hairstyle, clothing, and so on. People with psoriasis frequently suffer
from inferiority complexes. Being troubled by their appearance, they become reserved
and shy: they avoid public places and wear maximally closed clothing. Even in hot
weather, they may wear hats, long sleeve shirts, and pants.
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Different Types of Psoriatic Lesions
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According to the appearance and area of the eruptions the types of psoriasis are
categorized as following:
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Plaque Type - Here the eruptions appear as flat oval shaped itchy
plaques mostly seen on elbows, knees, trunk and scalp.
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In pediatrics particular it is important to identify skin lesions; as such knowledge
will enable us to recognize potentially significant systemic diseases, such as chicken
pox, measles, lupus etc and reassure concerned parents. The skin serves as a critical
barrier to infection and dehydration and as such it is important to keep in mind
that disease or impairment of the skin’s normal function can lead to significant
morbidity and mortality, particularly in infants as they are more vulnerable to
heat loss, dehydration and infection. Some commonly observed skin complaints seen
in children are:
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Diaper Rash
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• Diaper rash or diaper dermatitis is a form of irritant contact dermatitis. Increase
in the moisture content in and around the perianal region leads to over hydration
of the skin leading further to friction and breaking of the skin.
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• It can normally involve any site in and around the perianal region, although the
folds of skin are usually spared. They appear as red, itchy lesions that can sometimes
bleed and even break. Secondary infection with bacteria or yeast can occur commonly
in severe cases.
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• One form of rash in the nappy area may be caused by a fungus called as candida
albicans. It is usually mild but has a tendency to recur. One of the causes for
its recurrence is that most of these infants carry candida in their intestines and
the warm, moist environment of the diaper area predisposes to cause infection.
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• Causes of diaper rash include soiled diapers left for a prolonged period of time,
prolonged contact with urine and feces, certain types of soaps and detergents.
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• Introduction of new foods can effect a change in the feces content, predisposing
to a diaper rash. Also diarrhea can worsen the condition.
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Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis
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• Eczema is a form of dermatitis where there is inflammation of the outer layer
of the skin, it is characterized by the skin becoming dry, red, irritated and itchy.
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• Eczema has been classified into various types and the commonest one is atopic
eczema or also medically termed as atopic dermatitis.
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• Other types of eczema include: contact dermatitis, xerotic eczema i.e winter itch
where the condition worsens in winter, seborrheic dermatitis also called as cradle
cap in infants and is closely related to dandruff.
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• Eczema is more the description of a symptom rather than a disease and can be manifested
due to many internal and external factors acting singly or in combination with each
other.
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• In case of irritant contact dermatitis, after exposure to a mild irritant such
as a detergent, the child may develop rash.
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• Allergic contact dermatitis develops when an allergen (substance to which a person
is allergic) touches the skin. Common allergens include poison ivy and nickel.
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• In other type of eczema, a variety of genetic and environmental factors play a
role. Eczema can occur acutely or can be chronic with repeated acute flare ups.
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• Its presentation is characterized by hot, red, itchy skin with redness and swelling,
papules, vesicles or large blisters, exudation and crusting and scaling.
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• Chronic eczema is less vesicular, more scaly but also pigmented and thickened
and more likely to develop painful blisters.
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• Some babies are born with eczema; others develop it soon after birth. In such
cases one can point out to an inherited tendency or predisposition and there may
be a family history of asthma, allergies or skin problems.
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The Homeopathic Approach
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• The Homeopathic approach for Eczema is to treat the child as a whole rather than
treating only the disease. Eczema is simply an external presentation of an internal
disorder due to lowered vitality and immunity. When the whole person is treated,
the power of immune system is enhanced thereby causing the disease to disappear.
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• A constitutional remedy (specific to the individual) is selected by assessing
the physical, mental and emotional states, family history, and the past health history
of the person. The type of eczema, location, aggravating and relieving factors will
be taken into consideration, besides many other factors in choosing the remedy.
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Urticaria/Rashes
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• Urticaria is an itchy rash associated with localized swelling (wheals) on the
skin that usually lasts for few hours to days before fading away. It is also known
as hives and is a common skin condition.
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• Urticaria is an indication that the whole body is experiencing a Hypersensitivity
reaction.
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• The wheals can be a few millimeters or several centimeters in diameter, colored
white or red, usually itchy, swollen and can appear in groups.
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• Each wheal may last a few minutes or several hours, and may change shape and appear
round, or form rings, a map-like pattern, or giant patches. Hives may or may not
be accompanied by swelling of eyelids, lips, hands or others parts of the body.
This swelling is known as “Angioedema”.
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• Acute urticaria resolves in few hours to days. Sometimes urticaria may occur daily
and last more than two months.
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• Due to a reaction in the body the cells in the skin called mast cells release
histamine, a chemical that causes tiny blood vessels (capillaries) to leak fluid.
When this leaking fluid accumulates in the skin, it appears as small swellings that
we classify as Urticaria or Hives.
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Causes & Symptoms
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• In majority of cases of chronic urticaria, the cause is not known. Though its
not very easy to determine the exact cause of such a reaction in a child but we
can surely find out if there is any genetic predisposition, environmental allergens,
food allergens, drug allergens or any systemic illness which leads to altered immunity
and a reaction in the body in the form of urticaria.
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• The common triggers in everyday life that can cause histamine release and cause
urticaria are nuts, chocolate, fish, tomatoes, eggs, fresh berries, and milk. Fresh
foods can cause a reaction more than cooked foods. Food additives and preservatives
may also cause hives.
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• Firmly rubbing or scratching the skin can cause Urticaria.
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• Cold-induced Urticaria appears when a child is exposed to sudden low temperatures
¬ for example, after a plunge into a swimming pool or when an ice cube is placed
against the skin.
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• Other commonly seen causative factors are Hot showers, excessive sweating, sun
exposure.
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• Certain medications like antibiotics, Flu vaccine, tetanus toxoid vaccine etc
can also cause urticaria.
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• Many infections like common cold, strep throat, infectious mononucleosis, Worm
infestation can also lead to such a reaction in the body.
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• Certain Insect stings or pressure clothing like bands and socks can also cause
urticaria.
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The Homeopathic Approach
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• Urticaria is nothing but an external expression of internal, immunological disturbance;
hence the treatment of urticaria should also be based on the inner level consideration.
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• Our treatment is not aimed at only relieving the outer expression of the complaints
but to treat the problem at a deeper level.
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• The homeopathic approach not only treats urticaria but also eliminates the tendency
to the hypersensitivity by treating the underlying cause.
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Chicken Pox
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• Chickenpox is one of the commonest skin infections of childhood. It is characterized
by the development of elevated boil like vesicles that are filled with fluid, itchy
leisions all over the body.
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• Chickenpox spreads through contact with the fluid of skin lesions, either by airborne
spread or through direct contact. The patient can transmit the infection 2 days
before the appearance of rash and until the vesicles get crusted i.e. upto 3-7 days
after the development of the rash. By itself, the infection dies down on its own,
usually with no long term complications.
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• The symptoms are seen in form of fever, malaise, loss of appetite, headache start
followed by appearance of the rash. The lesions usually appear first on the scalp,
face or trunk. They spread to the rest of the body and start crusting in 24-48 hours.
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• By 14th day of infection, blistering stops and most of the scabs fall off. A few
weeks after this, the scars too disappear. Rarely does chickenpox leave lasting
scars.
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• As a complication the vesicles may get infected with bacteria and sometimes when
the infection is very high there is a risk of complications, including pneumonia,
skin infections, blood infections, or brain infection. If fever persists or there
are signs of infections such as warmth, redness, or swelling of the skin, immediate
medical attention is required. The internal organs of the body such as liver, lungs
may also get affected.
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A flawless complexion is every woman’s dream & desire irrespective of their age.
Any change in appearance of her skin during any period of life becomes a major cause
of anxiety to her. Skin pigmentation conditions can be a problem for all women with
brown skin – especially people of Asian, African, Latin or Native American backgrounds.
While the natural pigmentation in brown skin provides many advantages – sun protection
and slowed signs of aging – it is also more highly susceptible to skin discolorations.
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Sometimes the cells that contain the melanin pigment are damaged or over stimulated.
When this happens, the affected cells may begin to produce too much or too little
melanin. Too much melanin causes darker spots or patches, while too little causes
lighter spots or patches. These lighter or darker spots appear on the surface of
the skin, and can be unsightly. There are a number of pigmentation disorders that
affect the skin. These include:
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It is a skin pigmentation disorder that results from functional problems with cells
that produce and contain the melanin pigment. This dysfunction results in the appearance
of irregular brown or grayish-brown marks on facial skin. In melasma, the dark spots
and patches usually affect the nose, cheeks, forehead, upper lip and chin in three
different patterns.
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• Melasma can occur in all skin types and in people of all racial and ethnic groups,
but is most common in women with brown skin who are between the ages of 21 and 40.
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• It is sometimes referred to as the “mask of pregnancy” because it occurs commonly
during pregnancy and in women who take oral contraceptive pills.
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• People living in areas of intense and prolonged sunlight (Asia, Africa, Latin
America and the Carribean) are more susceptible to developing melasma.
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When melasma affects women due to pregnancy, it may resolve within a few months
after delivery and treatment may not be necessary. There are, however, many cases
in which the disorder persists indefinitely. Even when treated successfully, melasma
often recurs, especially when the skin is exposed to the sunlight.
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For all individuals with melasma, it’s imperative to wear a broad-spectrum (UVA
plus UVB) sunscreen daily.
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• Avoid the sun when possible, and wear protective eyewear, caps, hats and clothing.
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• When melasma develops in response to hormone treatment, either oral contraceptives
or hormone replacement therapy, patients should consult with their physicians to
discuss discontinuation of the hormones.
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A condition that is especially prevalent among women of African and Latino descent,
who have a high incidence of hypertension, diabetes and heart disease and consequently
take medications for those medical problems that can cause various types of allergic
reactions that frequently lead to hyper-pigmentation and dark spots or patches.
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Women with brown skin, particularly those of African and Latino descent, have a
high incidence of hypertension, diabetes and heart disease and consequently take
medications for those medical problems.
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These medications can cause various types of allergic reactions that frequently
lead to hyperpigmentation and dark spots or patches on the skin. There are four
primary types of medication reactions that can lead to hyperpigmentation:
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1. Fixed drug eruptions
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2. Photosensitivity reactions
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3. Drug-induced hyperpigmentation
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4. Drug eruptions with secondary post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
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• A fixed drug eruption is a round, dark patch or eruption that results from a reaction
to a drug (usually a prescription medication). This type of reaction leaves a grey-blue,
round patch on the skin. The round patch is usually fixed to one spot will appear
in this same location within 24 hours of each dose taken.
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• Photosensitivity reactions occur as a result of a direct interaction between the
sun and a medication that you are taking. In the case of a photosensitive reaction,
brown or blue-grey patches will develop in areas of the skin exposed to the sun,
including the face, tops of the ears, V of the neck, and outside of the arms.
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• Drug-induced hyperpigmentation is hyperpigmentation (dark patches) caused by a
reaction between a component of the medication and your skin. The pigmentation often
occurs on the face, especially around the mouth. Other parts of the body may be
affected as well.
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• Secondary post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation occurs when dark marks remain in
an area after a primary allergic rash has been resolved.
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It is a skin disorder in which the cells that make melanin pigment (melanocytes)
are destroyed. The destruction results in the loss of pigment and the appearance
of irregular white patches on the skin.
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Vitiligo is a skin disorder in which the cells that make melanin pigment (melanocytes)
are destroyed. The destruction results in the appearance of white patches on the
skin. Vitiligo can occur at any age, but usually occurs before the age of 20 in
about 50% of patients.
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There are five main types of vitiligo, which are based upon the location of the
white patches and the pattern of involvement: focal, generalized, acrofacial, segmental
and universal..
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• Focal Vitiligo– minimal involvement with only one or a very few
white patches scattered on the skin.
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• Generalized Vitiligo – the most common type with symmetrical
patches on any location on the skin including the trunk and/or extremities.
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• Acrofacial Vitiligo - white patches limited to the fingers and
around the mouth and eyes.
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• Segmental Vitiligo – white patches on one side of the body and
in a linear or line-like distribution (dermatome).
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• Universal vitiligo – Widespread patches involving almost the
entire body.
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The cause of vitiligo is not well understood. It is believed to be an autoimmune,
disorder which means that certain blood cells in your body, lymphocytes, turn against
and attack the melanocytes. Another theory is that vitiligo is caused by an interaction
between the body’s nerve cells and melanocytes.
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Vitiligo may be associated with other immune disorders. They include Addison disease
(an adrenal gland disorder), alopecia areata, diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease,
parathyroid disease, melanoma, chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis (yeast infection),
pernicious anemia, and uveitis (eye disorder).
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Homeopathy for Skin Pigmentation in treatment
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Homeopathy believes that skin disorders are a reflection of inside & need to be
treated from within. A well indicated & well prescribed homeopathic medicine not
only takes care of hyperpigmentation but also treats the person as a whole & there
is improvement of general health as well.
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We have medications which treat hormonal imbalance & thereby tackling excessive
production of melanin. The texture of skin improves & occurrences of new patches
ultimately stop.
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Homeopathic remedy Sepia is a boon to the ladies for helping them in pigmentation
of various kinds. We have highly indicated miasmatic medicines which reduce the
tendency of the body to produce excessive melanin & also remove the tendency of
hypersensitivity to sunlight.
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Medicines like Iodium & Caulophyllum are like homeopathic beauty medicines which
help in attaining a flawless skin.
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Skin pigmentation arising due to side effects of other therapies or drugs can also
be tackled with homeopathy & it helps to remove the underlying problem & bring about
a complete cure.
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Sepia (homeopathic medicine) is of utmost importance in treating discoloration occurring
after pregnancy. In fact, it is apt for what one would call a post-pregnancy syndrome
? a brownish saddle like appearance spreading across the nose, backache, easily
fatigued constitution, heightened mental sensitivity and irritability. Other medicines
that are important in treatment are arsenic album and conium maculatum.
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Sun-damaged skin or sunspots, medically called lentigos, and commonly referred to
as liver spots, are a product of sun exposure. This exposure is cumulative and not
directly related to sunburn on a specific day.
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Homeopathy does not advocate the use of creams and ointments in skin disorders.
It believes that skin disorders are a reflection of inside and need to be treated
from within. Another strong opinion that homeopaths propagate is that any external
application can lead to the suppression of the disease and result in a more serious
systemic disorder. A well-prescribed homeopathic medicine not only takes care of
hyperpigmentation but also treats as a whole and improves general health as well.
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Homoeopathic medicines treat the hormonal imbalance and thus control the excessive
production of melanin. The texture of the skin also improves. The occurrences of
new patches reduce and ultimately stop. The skin slowly reverts to its normal condition
without leaving any blemishes.
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General precautions for people suffering from hyperpigmentation: stay out of the
sun so that these areas don’t darken even more. If you can’t avoid the sun, wear
hats, cover up. Along with it, eat a well-balanced diet, avoid cosmetics, avoid
direct exposure of skin to sunlight and please do not self-medicate.
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