Homeopathy for skin impurities

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15 skin problems and their natural remedies

Skin blemishes often occur in adulthood

Acne with pimples, pustules and blackheads on the face and neck, often also on the back and décolleté, is one of the most common skin diseases. Most people struggle with it during puberty. The hormonal changes often lead to excessive sebum production and severe keratinization of the hair follicles. The result is blackheads, inflamed pimples and pustules on the skin.

However, skin blemishes and acne can persist into adulthood – or appear again. The symptoms vary greatly – from a few blackheads and pimples to severe cases with many severely inflamed pustules and nodules that leave scars after healing.

In addition, acne can also occur during other hormonal changes, such as during

The same applies to emotional stress, such as grief, stress or anxiety, which can also lead to increased skin blemishes.

Holistic therapy: homeopathy against skin impurities

In addition to dermatological treatment, homeopathy can be very useful for acne, as it supports the body holistically and thus not only treats the symptoms on the skin, but also has a positive effect on the physical and mental processes that cause the skin problems.

Typical potencies and their dosage

Low potencies of D3 to D12 are usually used for self-treatment. However, choosing the right homeopathic medicine is not always easy.

If there are uncertainties, a Specialist trained in homeopathy for advice. Based on a detailed medical history, she can determine the appropriate medicine, potency and dosage for each individual.

Homeopathic medicines for the treatment of skin problems

The following homeopathic medicines have proven effective as individual or complex remedies for supportive treatment:

• Juglans regia: The extract from the real walnut is particularly effective against pubertal acne in girls, which is characterized by numerous small pus-filled pimples on the face, chest and back. Typically, the skin worsens even further during menstruation.

• Mahonia aquifolium: Puberty acne in young men with many blackheads and constantly developing papules and pustules on the face, chest and back is an indication for treatment with Mahonia.

• Sulfur jodatum: In the case of impure skin with many blackheads and large, hard-to-heal pimples, the administration of sulphur iodide can bring relief.

• Pulsatilla: If blackheads and pimples occur due to hormonal fluctuations together with mood swings and the alternation between physical and mental complaints as well as changing performance, as is often the case during menopause, therapy with pasqueflower can also bring improvement in the treatment of impure skin.

• Sepia: This classic women’s remedy is suitable when pimples and blackheads appear, especially in the mouth and chin area. The cause can be hormonal fluctuations or liver disease. Typically, the skin is rich in pigment and cracked.

Homeopathy for acne scars

• Silicea: In the case of acne pustules that develop slowly and leave visible scars on the skin after healing, long-term use of Silicea can help improve the skin’s appearance.

• Potassium bromate: Potassium bromide can help with particularly severe forms of acne with dark-colored inflammations on the face, chest and back that extend deep into the skin, form capsules and tend to scar when healing.

Homeopathic medicines for the home medicine cabinet