Pruritus is an abnormal irritation of the skin or semimucous membranes. Generally, it is accompanied by a rash, but sometimes it also occurs without any particular signs.
Overview of pruritus
Pruritus is a skin condition that can be localized to any part of the body. Because of the itching sensation it causes, pruritus can disrupt sleep and cause great discomfort to the point of preventing the subject from working. Worse still, suicidal thoughts can even cross his mind. When the pain is accompanied by a rash, it is usually due to pathologies such as jaundice, smallpox, chickenpox, allergies or blood circulation disorders. But it can also come from an insect bite or a parasite of some kind, a hormonal deficiency or a fungus.
However, pruritus can also occur without any apparent skin lesions; in this case, the causes may be related to pregnancy, dryness of the skin, metabolic diseases or psychosomatic disorders.
Symptoms of
pruritus Generalized irritation with or without skin lesions is the most common symptom of pruritus. It can be located in any part of the body, including the scalp, joint folds, between the fingers, on the forearms and hands. Most of the time, the itch occurs on excessively dry skin, but it can also be on a wound that is healing or on a larger part of the skin. In addition, pruritus can also manifest itself as an allergic or nervous reaction or constipation. Unfortunately, the private parts are not spared from pruritus. Thus, the anus and genitals are sometimes the site of pruritus. In all circumstances, homeopathy is effective in treating pruritus.
Homeopathic treatments
In case of generalized irritation with or without skin lesions, it is advisable to use Arsenicum album 5 CH, Radium bromatum 5 CH, Mezereum 5 CH and Phenobarbital 9 CH. When the pruritus is located on the scalp, Clementis erecta 4 CH and Urtica urens 4 CH should be taken. Itching located in the joint folds requires the intake of Sepia 5 CH, while pruritus located between the fingers is treated by taking Selenium 5 CH. In addition, when itching forms on the forearms and hands, treatment is done with Piper methysticum 3 CH. In addition, taking Graphites 5 CH and Fluoric acidum 5 CH to relieve localized pruritus on a scar is very effective. In the event that pruritus occurs on dry skin, Ambra grisea or Baryta Carbonica 5 CH should be used.
Itching in the private parts can also be treated with homeopathy. Thus, to remedy anal pruritus, it is advisable to take Aloe soccotrina 4 CH, Hydrastis compound D2, Dolicho pruriens 4 CH and Fluoric acidum. And in the case of pruritus in the genitals, the homeopathic remedies indicated are Pétroleum 5 CH, Cronton tiglium 4 CH, Saponaria, Nitricum acidum 5 CH and Cinnabaris 4 CH.
To put an end to allergic pruritus, it is indicated to take Hydratis compound D2 and Phenobarbital 9 CH. In addition, Ignatia 5 CH, Cina, Ambra grisea, Staphysagria, Nux vomica and Chamomilla are the effective homeopathic remedies for alleviating nervous pruritus. Finally, if the pruritus is the result of constipation, it is advisable to treat yourself with Indigo 5 CH and Nux Vomica 5 CH.
When to see a doctor?
It is recommended to consult a specialist if the pruritus is insensitive to the various remedies indicated and especially when it is noticed that the itching becomes contagious, therefore dangerous for those around you. Thus, the doctor will be able to make his diagnosis and prescribe other remedies to put an end to the manifestations of itching such as itching.
