Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disorder characterized by dry, itchy, silver-colored scales which appear over red coloration on the skin. The patches, which vary in size and shape, may appear anywhere on the body, including on the scalp. Often treated with harsh medicines, psoriasis can also be helped by using homeopathic remedies. Because homeopathic medicines are recommended on an individual basis, according to each person's case, consult a homeopathic practitioner before treating your psoriasis.
Sulfur
Sulfur, one of the primary remedies for skin ailments is recommended for the treatment of psoriasis. The person needing sulfur may have dry, itching, scaly patches on the scalp that may burn and feel worse after being scratched or washing the hair, points out the ABC Homeopathy website. Sulphur is indicated if itching pain is worse in the evening and especially in bed. Other psoriatic patches may appear around the body in the folds of the skin and may suppurate, becoming infected. The person may feel irritated, depressed, and be forgetful, as well as being aggravated in the heat in general.
Graphites
Graphites is often prescribed when skin patches appear tough and leathery, with cracks and a feeling of soreness. Itching is not made better by scratching and like Sulfur, the individual may scratch psoratic patches until they bleed. Patches may ooze a honey-like glutinous fluid, mentions William Boericke in his book, "Materia Medica and Repertory." Patches may appear on the neck and ears as well as the scalp.
Calcarea Carbonica
The person who needs Calcarea carbonica may experience skin problems and worse psoriasis in the winter, notes Frans Vermeulen in his book, "Synoptic Materia Medica I." Patches may ulcerate and do not heal readily. The person may be easily fatigued, chilly, feel sluggish; and be overweight with cold, clammy hands and feet.
Sepia
Psoriasis may appear in many places on the body, as well as on the scalp and may appear dry and stiff looking. Sepia is often used for those who itching patches which are not made better by scratching, but are made better by warm applications or in a warm room. There may be a strong, unpleasant odor emitting from the skin and scalp, according to Boericke. The person needing Sepia may be a man or woman with hormonal imbalances and circulatory problems.
Staphysagria
Staphysagria is often needed by people who develop psoriasis after experiencing some kind of loss or grief which may have been suppressed. It can also help those who have psoriasis with suppressed anger. Although the plaques can appear anywhere on the body, the scalp is the predominant area. The person may appear to be meek, mild-mannered and easily embarrassed along with having a strong sense of indignation and internal anger, according to the Encyclopedia of Health website.
Petroleum
Petroleum is needed for the treatment of psoriasis whose problems are aggravated by emotional stress, in the winter and where the skin is dry and cracked, especially on the fingertips and palms. Overall the patches on the scalp are extremely dry, itchy and flaky. Skin becomes easily infected, looking leathery and tough.
References
- "Materia Medica and Repertory;" William Boericke; 1987
- "Synoptic Materia Medica I;" Frans Vermeulen; 1992
- "Repertory of the Homeopathic Materia Medica;" James Tyler Kent; 1987
