What is PSORIASIS?

Psoriasis is a chronic (long-term) & tenacious skin disorder characterized by too quick growth, maturation and death of skin cells. This results in development of thick, white, silvery, or red patches of skin.

It is believed to be an autoimmune disorder, wherein the body's defense system attacks healthy cells of the body. It varies in severity ranging from small patches to complete body coverage. This condition of the skin affects 2-3 percent of the population, which is seen in both sexes and can occur at any age mostly seen in adults. Psoriasis most often occurs on the elbows, knees, scalp, lower back, palms, and soles of the feet. However, no area of the skin is exempt, including the genital area. The disease may also affect the fingernails and toenails, and the soft tissues inside the mouth.

How well HOMEOPATHY works in PSORIASIS?

Homeopathy targets the 'autoimmune' component (root cause) of psoriasis, NOT JUST its superficial symptoms. It brings back on track the immune system that has gone astray, thereby eliminating the root cause of psoriasis. Homeopathic treatment for psoriasis significantly reduces the intensity and duration of flare-ups.

What is VITILIGO?

Vitiligo (often called leucoderma) is a disorder where the skin loses its color in patches of irregular shapes and sizes. This is a pigmentation disorder which means that melanocytes (the pigment-producing cells) in the skin get destroyed. This results in the development of white patches on the skin. It is a chronic condition where not only the skin gets affected but also the hair that is present in the affected area also turns white. People of all skin types are affected by vitiligo but it is visible more in people with dark complexion.

IIt commonly attacks areas like face, neck, hands, scalp, skin folds, and mouth and inside the mouth. In rare cases, it also affects the whole body. Even though vitiligo is not a serious condition and is also not contagious, but it can affect individuals physically as well as mentally. Most of the people suffering from vitiligo feel depressed and overly stressed due to their looks.

Causes : Few auto immune diseases like Thyroid disorders (hyperthyroidism), exposure to chemicals (industrial chemicals), Stress and Anxiety, Skin cancer

Symptoms : Patchy loss of skin, Premature whitening of the hair on the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes and beard, Loss of colour in the tissues in the mucous membranes, Loss of or change in color of the inner layer of the eyeball (retina)

How well HOMEOPATHY works in VITILIGO?

Homeopathy is able to give wonderful and miraculous cures in many cases of Vitiligo. This is due to the fact that the treatment enhances the natural production of pigments. Vitiligo not a disease in itself but an expression of an inner disturbed state of the body. Thus, the cure should occur at a level where things have gone wrong. So the patient is analyzed on various aspects of mental and physical and familial attributes and also a complete study is done on the psychological-environment that the patient has gone through in his life. Also remember that Vitiligo is a chronic disorder and can take considerable time even with the best of the homoeopathic treatment, for it to be completely cured.

What is WARTS?

Warts are actually benign growths of the epidermis caused by a virus. The virus resides in the bottom layer of the epidermis and replicates there. Warts can appear nearly anywhere on the body and they differ in appearance, size, and shape.

Causes : Viral warts, as the name suggests, are caused by the virus, the most common being human papillomavirus (HPV) group. There are different sub-types of HPV which cause different types of warts. Like any other viral disease, viral warts are contagious and spread by direct contact.

Symptoms : Small, fleshy, grainy bumps, Flesh, white, pink, tan colored, Rough to touch, Sprinkled with black pinpoints, which are small, clotted blood vessels

How well HOMEOPATHY works in WARTS?

Homeopathy medicines follow a curative approach to treat warts rather than suppressing them. Homeopathic medicines boost the immune system of the body to fight with the infectious agent that is causing warts. Homeopathy remedies for warts are all prepared from naturally occurring substances. Hence they are free from any side effects.

What is Eczema?

Eczema is a recurring, non-contagious, inflammatory skin condition affecting approximately 10 - 20 percent of the world population. It is characterized by red, dry and itchy rash in mild forms; and cracked, bleeding and oozing skin in severe forms. The condition usually flares and subsides for no apparent cause.

Eczema is also used synonymously with the term dermatitis. Eczema can be acute or chronic and typically affects creases of arms, knees, wrist, face and hands.

Eczema appears due to an improper immune reaction in which the body fails to respond appropriately to stimuli.

Symptoms : Skin rashes, dry skin, Redness and inflammation and swelling, Itchy dry skin. Itching is always a common symptom. If its not itchy, then probability is its not Eczema, In Acute and severe form of Atopic Eczema there may be heat and temperature disturbances as the whole body becomes involved, Cracks on skin, scaly and flaking, Bleeding and weeping skin, with sticky or watery discharge, Burning with stinging pain, Feeling low and down can lead to depression in extreme cases, itching and irritation of skin causing behavioral problems in kids, Eczema blisters, these may occur in some forms of Eczema, Eczema scars can occur from perpetual scratching, leaving behind blackish or brownish hyper pigmented spots.

How well HOMEOPATHY works in ECZEMA?

The aim for the treatment of eczema is to prevent and reduce itching, inflammation, and to control worsening of the condition. Treatment of eczema may involve both lifestyle changes, like dietary restrictions, avoiding certain type of cloth, jewelry etc and the use of medications. Treatment is usually based upon an individual's age, overall health status, and the type and severity of the condition.

Eczema is not an external but an internal malady, arising out of faulty immune system with genetic predispositions. Needless to say the disease is deep seated and calls for well planned deep acting medicines.

Homeopathic Treatment stimulates bodys own healing process. It works at root level and restores deviated immunity back to normalcy. It works by addressing the genetic tendencies. Homeopathy uses natural medicinal substances in ultra-minute quantity rendering a treatment that is extremely effective yet absolutely free from any side-effects whatsoever .

What is URTICARIA?

Urticaria, commonly referred to as hives, appears as raised, well-circumscribed areas of erythema and oedema involving the dermis and epidermis that are very pruritic.

Hives usually cause itching, but may also burn or sting. They can appear anywhere on the body, including the face, lips, tongue, throat, or ears. The affected area may change in appearance within 24 hours, and the rash will usually settle within a few days.

Urticaria is primarily a manifestation of an allergic reaction on the skin. One of the most common reasons for urticaria is exposure to allergens. Allergens can be in form of food, some of the common culprits being fish, crabs, oysters, shell fish, prawns, milk, cheese, eggs, nuts, chocolates, citrus fruits, etc. Environmental allergens like pollen, dander, fungi, house-dust, etc can trigger urticaria as well. A number of medical drugs can trigger it and so can stings of insects such as bee stings and bacterial infections.

How well HOMEOPATHY works in URTICARIA?

Urticaria is systemic disorder and not a local skin disease. It is evident that numerous factors such as genetics, systemic, emotional, physical and environmental factors trigger urticaria by destabilization of the immune system.

Homoeopathic medicines help to correct Immune dysfunction, Increase resistance to the allergen, Corrects Emotional imbalance, Revives broken down immunity, Relieves itching & wheals, Relieve associated allergen responsible conditions e.g. Allergic Asthma, helps to balance the internal body environment thus strengthening the system and annihilating the symptoms.

What is HERPES?

Herpes Zoster is a disease characterized by unilateral dermatomal eruption as a result of reactivation of Varicela-zoster virus (the same virus responsible for chicken pox) in the dorsal root ganglia.

In children and young adult, the incidence rate is 2-4 per thousand. In adult age, the prevalence is 8 – 10/ thousand.

Varicella-zoster virus causes acute illness chicken pox. Even after chickenpox is resolved the virus is not eliminated. It can go on to cause Herpes zoster. This virus is located in nerve cells. It may remain silent for years together. When it gets activated, the symptoms appear along the course of nerves.

Herpes zoster is characterized by painful eruptions (yellowish fluid filled) in a linear shape over a limited area of the body like face, eyes, genitals and other body parts. The eruptions can be reddish brown in color. The pain may be mild or unbearable and is related to a nerve in which the virus is located. The eruptions may subside in 3-6 weeks but pain may remain same.

Herpes Zoster is known to leave behind a painful condition called Post-herpetic Neuralgia in many patients.

How well HOMEOPATHY works in HERPES?

Homeopathy can effectively treat Herpes zoster. In homeopathy, there is no local or external medication. Treatment if started in the initial stages may also help in preventing or reducing the intensity of post-herpetic neuralgia.

Homeopathic medicines also heal the vesicles and pustules quickly and offer relief for systemic complaints of fatigue, malaise and fever. Patients suffering from post-herpetic neuralgia, a long-lasting pain following shingles, receive significant relief in a relatively.

What is CORN?

Corns and calluses are thick, hardened layers of skin that develop when your skin tries to protect itself against friction and pressure. They most often develop on the feet and toes or hands and fingers. Corns and calluses can be unsightly. They can be annoying and sometimes extremely painful as well as limiting the mobility of the person.

You may have a corn or a callus if you notice a thick, rough area of skin, a hardened, raised bump, tenderness or pain under your skin, flaky, dry or waxy skin.

Pressure and friction from repetitive actions cause corns and calluses to develop and grow. Some sources of this pressure and friction include wearing ill-fitting shoes, skipping socks, playing instruments or using hand tools.

How well HOMEOPATHY works in CORNS?

The tendency to develop corns and calluses can be inherent. Homoeopathy targets this predisposition and removes corns from the roots. Homeopathic medicines can relieve the pain as well as recurrence of the callosities. Painful callosities that cannot be scrubbed by pumice stones respond well to homeopathic medications taken internally. Homoeopathic medicines can avoid painful surgeries and has zero side effects.