• Dr Shah's patented molecules • Sulphur • Arsenicum iodatum • Graphites • Kali arsenicum • Carcinocin • Kali sulphuricum • Mezereum

Important note:
Every case calls for detailed study of the patient individually. There are no disease specific medicines in homeopathy. The exact treatment is determined only on "in-depth" evaluation of the individual case. The medicines described below are commonly indicated in Psoriasis, only for the purspose of information. The readers are advised not to indulge in any kind of self-medication.

Sulphur:
Sulphur is very commonly indicated homeopathy medicines for a range of skin disorders including urticaria. It is a true polychrest remedy having influence on various systems of body like skin, stomach, rectum, urinary system, respiratory system, etc. In patients with psoriasis, Sulphur is indicated when skin is dry, scaly, and unhealthy; every little injury suppurates. Skin ailments are associated with lot of itching and burning that becomes worse on scratching and washing. Itching more in the evening. Skin excoriations especially in folds. Skin becomes dry and hard. Feeling of a band around bones. Skin affections that develop after local medication. This remedy is more suited to thin and weak individuals who are very sensitive to heat. Mentally suited to people who are nearly always irritated and depressed. They are very forgetful. They are either too busy or they are lazy and do not feel like doing work. Some of them may have a feeling that they are immensely wealthy when in reality the situation is opposite.

Arsenicum iodatum:
Arsenicum iodatum is one of the very frequently used homeopathy medicines for psoriasis. The skin is dry, scaly and itching. There is marked exfoliation of skin in large scales, leaving a raw exuding surface beneath. Shin becomes dry and hard. Skin lesions in the area of beard. The remedy is also useful for many respiratory complaints including early stages of tuberculosis. The remedy also has great influence on cardiac system. The remedy is more suitable to weak and exhausted individuals who sweat profusely.

Graphites:
One on the indispensable remedy when it comes to management of chronic skin diseases. Skin becomes rough, hard and persistent dryness. Psoriasis especially at the bend of joints, groins, neck, behind ears, and even nails. The skin gets cracked. Along with psoriasis joints get involved. Psoriasis with lot of burning and stinging. Psoriasis along with eczema. This remedy executes positive influence over digestive system, female reproductive system, etc. This remedy is suited more to obese individuals who are sensitive to cold and are usually constipated.

Kali arsenicum:
One of the very useful homeopathy medicine for the treatment of skin ailments especially psoriasis. The patient complains of intolerable itching that aggravates on undressing. Itching more in warm room or warm season. Cuts and fissures in bends of elbow and knee joint. Psoriasis associated with arthritis. The remedy is more suitable to individuals who are restless, nervous, and anemic.

Carcinocin:
The unique feature of homeopathy is that there are simple yet very effective medicines to counter genetic tendencies that form the basis of diseases like psoriasis. One such deep acting remedy to counter genetic predisposition is Carcinocin. This homeopathy remedy is derived from cancer tissue. It is astonishing to know that the unique mode of drug preparation of homoeopathy, ‘Potentization' can activate the healing powers from dreaded ailment-cancer. Carcinocin is indicated for wide range of chronic diseases including psoriasis for patients having family history of cancer or similar condition, for patients having skin discoloration in the form of brownish-blackish spots on the body, individuals who are sensitive emotionally.

Kali sulphuricum:
This is a remedy prepared from Potassium sulphate. After undergoing the process of potentization, the wonderful curative powers of this salt are brought forth. This is a very good remedy for skin complaints and it is one of the commonly used remedies for psoriasis, eczema, nettle-rash, seborrhoea, ring worm etc. Kali sulph has affinity for epidermis and epithelial tissues with catarrhal inflammation characterized by yellow, slimy discharges. There is abundant desquamation of the affected part. Patient has papular eruptions with intense itching. It is a very good drug for ringworm of scalp or beard with abundant scaling. The skin is very dry in general and with tendency of the eruptions to ooze thin yellowish discharge.

Mezereum:
This is a drug that is prepared from the bark of the roots and stem of the plant commonly known as Mezereon or Spurge Olive. It is a very good remedy for skin and scalp affections in general. It's one of the frequently prescribed remedies for Psoriasis and also for eczema.

A few of its common indications are listed below:
*The head is covered with a thick, leather-like crust, under which thick and white pus collects here and there, and the hair is glued together.
*The scabs on the head look chalky, and extend to the eyebrow and to the nape of the neck.
*The hair is very much inclined to bristle.
*The hair is painful to touch, as if sore.
*Violent biting on the head, as from lice, only transiently relieved by scratching, and always recurring in another place; in the evening.

Few of its symptoms of skin affection are as follows:
*Roughness of the skin, with desquamation here and there.
*The epidermis peels off. Desquamation of the skin of the whole body.
*Thick leathery crusts, under which pus collects.
*Intolerable itching worse from warmth, changes place on scratching, followed by coldness.
*Intolerable itching; worse by warm bath.
*Itching changes place on scratching; coldness after itching.
*Eruptions: ooze, acrid, gluey moisture; form thick crusts, with pus beneath; or chalky white.

Click here for information on sources of homeopathic medicines