HOMOEOPATHY FOR COMMON SKIN PROBLEMS IN MONSOON.
Monsoon season comes with
all the perks of pleasant weather, green
landscapes, long drives, and dreamy cloudy days. However the onset of
monsoon is refreshing for us , but it may not be of great for our skin. The
constant touch of contaminated water while travelling and the humid environment
in monsoon, we can be prone to several skin conditions including eczema, acne
breakout, allergic reaction, athlete’s foot, and fungal infections among
others. Diabetic patients should be extra careful as chances of skin issues
triggered by monsoon are more of them.
Causes
The major factors that can
give rise or trigger include:
Hygiene: Maintain proper hygiene. If proper hygiene is not maintained during
monsoon, like not having a bath daily, or not washing feet and keeping them dry at all times, it
can definitely lead to skin issues.
Clothing: Clothing is also very important. If you wear
shoes and socks continuously for hours together, your feet are subject to
occluding in moist and sweaty conditions. Especially if you wear shoes and
socks made of synthetic , non breathable material, it will not absorb the sweat
and keep your feet moist all the time.
Similarly synthetic clothes do not allow the skin to breathe properly and even
the sweat does not evaporate from the skin.
Health
conditions:
Your health determines how protect you are from additional infections
and diseases. For example, if obesity or diabetes is an issue along with other
immunity compromised health conditions, a skin-to –skin contact by sharing of
clothes with anyone already suffering from skin infections, will increase your
risk of contracting the same.
COMMON
SKIN PROBLEMS.
Homoeopathic medicines are
very effective for common skin problems in monsoon. It is safe and having no
side-effects.
Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. It strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When common skin problems in monsoon is concerned there are many effective medicines available in Homoeopathy , but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient , considering mental and physical symptoms.
Allergic
reaction: Urticaria or
insect bite reaction is very common in monsoon. This may cause distress ranging
from a single red itchy lump to the very severe Urticaria-Angioedema in
allergic patients.
HOMOEOPATHIC
MEDICIMES: Apis mellifica,
Arsenicum album, Natrum muriaticum , Psorinum, Pulsatilla nigricans, Sulphur,
Urtica urens.
Acne
breakouts: When the
humidity raises in atmosphere skin becomes dry. The same trigger the oil glands
and clogs the pores. It often causes acne or pimples.
HOMOEOPATHIC
MEDICINES: Arsenicum
bromatum, Asterias rubens, Berberis aquifolium, Graphites, Hepar sulphuricum,
Jugulans regia, Kali bromatum, Natrum muriaticum, Pulsatilla nigricans, Radium
bromide, Sulphur, Thuja occidentalis.
Eczema: Eczema is characterized by itchiness,
redness, and skin inflammation. Blisters usually form in the affected area and
skin also appears to be rough and cracked. It especially causes discomfort
during monsoons due to the humidity in the area which is unwelcoming for
sensitive skin. So anyone with sensitive skin should be extra careful with
their skin routine care in monsoon to avoid any skin infections.
HOMOEOPATHIC
MEDICINES: Alumina,
Antimonium crudum, Arsenic album, Graphites, Lachesis, Mercurius sol, Mezereum,
Natrum muriaticum, Petroleum, Psorinum, Rhus toxicodendron, Sulphur, Thuja
occidentalis.
Scabies: Scabies is a contagious skin infection caused
by parasitic mites known as Sarcoptes. It causes redness, and skin rashes along
with severe itching that usually worsens at night. The temperature fluctuations
and humidity in the air during monsoons is the perfect breeding ground for
these parasitic mites to thrive.
HOMOEOPATHIC
MEDICINES: Arsenic album,
Causticum, Dulcamara, Graphites, Kali sulphuricum, Lycopodium clavatum,
Psorinum, Selenium, Sepia, Sulphur.
Athlete’s
Foot: Athlete’s foot
is a fungal infection that is contagious in nature. It usually affects the skin
around the feet and toenails which causes itching and blisters. It even causes
discoloration along with dry, rough, and cracked skin.
HOMOEOPATHIC
MEDICINES: Arsenic
iodatum, Baryta carbonicum, Graphites,
Petroleum, Silicea, Thuja occidentalis.
Tinea
Fungal Infections:
Highly communicable and itchy skin issues are clubbed together under
Tinea fungal infections. These include skin problems such as ringworms, which
affects the thighs and armpits etc, tinea capitis which causes an itchy and
flaky scalp, and Onychomycosis, which is a fungal infection that affects the
nails causing them to become brittle.
HOMOEOPATHIC
MEDICINES: Arsenic album,
Apis mellifica, Bacillinum, Chrysarobinum, Natrum muriaticum, Sepia, Sulphur,
Tellurium, Thuja occidentalis.
Prevention
·
Practice good personal hygiene. Keep clothes, especially undergarments
clean
·
Keep dry at all times. Do not stay in wet
clothes for long periods of time. Whether it is raining or not, always carry an
umbrella or a rain coat with you all the time.
·
Avoid sharing clothes and personal
belongings with anyone especially in the monsoon as some problems are
contagious in nature.
·
Diet is also an important aspect to be
considered in monsoon. Avoid spicy foods, include green vegetables, fruits,
almonds, yogurt, brown rice, garlic and oats etc in diet.
·
Although you might not feel very thirsty
during the rains, keep yourself well hydrated. Additionally you can slip on
purified or boiled water to keep skin infections at bay
·
Clothing and footwear also plays a pivotal
role in preventing skin infections during monsoon. So wear open footwear such
as chappals made of breathable material , cotton socks, and loose cotton attire
· If you have medical conditions such as diabetes that need treatment , make sure you get treated for it.
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