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Age spots or discoloration of the skin is caused by excess Melanin. These unappealing brown spots are found on the hands, face or other parts of the body. Melanin is increased from sun exposure, age and hormones. Age Spots are usually treated with bleaching agents that have to be repeated because the spots always come back.
From the natural perspective, age spots generally come from hormone therapy, i.e. estrogen birth control methods or a pregnancy related event. Age spots or skin discoloration also comes from liver and colon disorders. It is easily treated, but takes 6 – 12 months. Eliminate chemical birth control and other medications which tax or damage the liver. (Evaluate your medications, especially statin drugs.)
Brown or red spots are often signs of liver imbalance. Signs of liver symptoms include irritability and anger. To support the body’s healthy functions include exercise in your routine, eliminate tobacco, alcohol, coffee, black tea, soda—These are liver robbing foods.
The best combination includes NAC (N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine), Dandelion root, Kali sulph 6X, and the homeopathic remedy that fits your situation.
Herbs are plants valued for their specific strengthening/ tonifying properties.
Burdock root – liver, colon and skin herb
Dandelion root – gentle cleansing and protection for the liver.
Milk thistle – protects the liver especially if there is liver damage. This is also supportive when there is hepatitis etc.
To make a cell salt solution, put up to 10 tablets of each cell salt in a 16- to 24-ounce bottle; fill with water and swirl to dissolve tablets. Sip throughout the day.
#3 Calc Sulph 6X – liver spots
#7 Kali Sulph 6X – a must for liver spots!
#11 Nat Sulph 6X – pancreas, liver support
Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic natural medicines safe for everyone including infants and pregnant or nursing women. You may use 6X, 30X, 6C or 30C potencies.
Lachesis – often passionate, high sex drive, talkative, can tend to purple spots, maybe left side dominant.
Lycopodium – when there is digestive problems, gas , bloating, gets tired between 4-8 pm Often irritable and may have low self esteem.
Merc solubis – for those with canker sores or swollen glands.
Nitricum acid – has pains like splinters. Often a negative attitude.
Sepia – hormone related from birth control or pregnancy where the woman doesn’t want sex, and exhausted.
Sulphur – feels warm, is often intellectual, feels worse from warmth.
Source: Dave’s Healing Notes
Acne is a skin condition that affects mostly teens; it produces noticeable pimples on the face head and neck, and sometimes the back. Secondary are the social and emotional issues as 
appearance is very important during this time of life.
The cause of juvenile acne is hormonal changes from puberty, mostly in teen girls and boys. This hormonal activity causes the sweat glands to produce oil which gets inflamed or may get infected by bacterial invasions, creating breakouts called acne. There may be clear-to-white or yellow pus. Also allergy issues may cause teen acne; look for sensitivity to dust or sanitary issues on the skin.
Medical treatments for acne include antibiotics which always have side effects and cause other problems. Anti-bacterial creams are also for symptomatic relief and do not address the cause.
Natural methods include balancing the teen’s hormones and reducing foods that cause internal heat condition which is a sign of inflammation. It is best to eliminate fried foods and dairy products. Next is to clear the heat and inflammation by using herbs and cell salts. You may also use other remedies for allergies. See Allergies Natural Remedies.
Nutrition for acne includes the dietary supplements of Chromium chromate and Zinc. They have been shown to be helpful in eliminating acne. It takes 6 to 8 weeks with the use of the following selection of remedies to see best results.
Herbs are plants valued for their specific strengthening/ tonifying properties.
Use the following three herbs together for 6 to 8 weeks:
1. Teen girls use Vitex for hormonal balance. (Do not use if pregnant.)
1. Teen boys use Sarsaparilla for hormonal balance.
2. Burdock root is for detoxification and blood purification.
3. Nettle has an anti-inflammatory action.
To make a cell salt solution, put up to 10 tablets of each cell salt in a 16- to 24-ounce bottle; fill with water and swirl to dissolve tablets. Sip throughout the day.
#3 Calc sulph 6X – skin problems, toxicity
#9 Nat mur 6X – acne from grief
#12 Silicea 6X – infected acne, shy, cold person
Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic natural medicines safe for everyone including infants and pregnant or nursing women. You may use 6X, 30X, 6C or 30C potencies.
Use a 30c twice a day. Use for 3 months for best results.
Juglans Regia – juvenile acne on back, face, chest. Inflammatory pustules on face as well as chest and back.
Kali brom – pustules with itching. Aggressive acne early and large size; bluish red pimples leaving scars. Burning and prickling – cystic, yellow pus, forehead, eyebrows, should and back.
Natrum muriaticum – acne on the back, feels isolated, effects from grief. Especially on hairy areas and around hairline; worse from sun and ocean.
Ovary 6c – for young women for teen hormonal acne with other hormonal remedies.
Pulsatilla – hormonal acne, unclean skin from eating pork; also from late nights. Light menstrual periods or suppressed periods in young women. (More female remedy when crying is involved.)
Selenium – acne, greasy skin, blisters, wet flakes on the heads of men that are balding; acne with oily skin, black heads (comedones); bad smelling sweat. In young women menses (monthly period) makes acne worse.
Sepia – hormonal acne around woman’s period time. Yellow pimples especially on the chin. Irritable; acne worse before period. (Mostly for young women.)
Thuja – oily skin with blackheads, scarring, pustules with sunken centers. Feels ashamed by their appearance.
Source: Dave’s Healing Notes
Facial skin redness, acne rosacea looks like acne in adults. Fairly common in those 40 – 50 years old, symptoms of acne rosacea include redness of nose, cheeks or both; there may be pimples on the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. Acne rosacea also consists of long-term facial redness with the background of spider veins. The spider veins are usually on the cheeks.
Causes of acne rosacea, say the medical community, are allergic reactions or symptoms of stress. Medical treatments use antibiotics or topical gels that reduce symptoms which must be used almost indefinitely and may have severe side effects; they are also quite expensive.
From the natural viewpoint, acne rosacea is a reaction to stress, and may be a depletion of B-vitamins. Acne rosacea has been shown to include digestive disturbances involving one or more digestive organs such as the stomach, pancreas, liver, gallbladder and colon, etc.
I have seen natural solutions very successful, but it does take weeks to months to be free of this condition. Symptomatic relief can happen within a few days. Help your digestive system by avoiding spicy foods and alcohol. Also eliminate tobacco, black tea, and fast foods.
Specific Nutrition for Acne Rosacea
Supplemental B-100 capsules should be used for several months.
Topical Acne Skin Remedies
For any fungus or bacteria, dilute 1 drop Tea tree essential oil into 20 parts almond oil – use 2 times a day on the affected area.
Calendula crème is a natural antibacterial and has skin-healing properties; may also be used twice daily.
Herbs are plants valued for their specific strengthening/ tonifying properties.
Use these herbs for acne rosacea singly or in combination:
Burdock root improves gastrointestinal function as well as helping the liver and cleansing the skin.
Yellow dock is useful to improve the digestive tract and is slightly laxative and improves iron absorption.
Oregon grape root improves the liver, gallbladder and skin function.
To make a cell salt solution, put up to 10 tablets of each cell salt in a 16- to 24-ounce bottle; fill with water and swirl to dissolve tablets. Sip throughout the day.
You can use this combination for several weeks to months as they work to repair the body internally. Kali mur 6x may be used alone with great success.
#1 Calc fluor 6X – spider veins, connective tissue support
#5 Kali mur 6X – works to reduce acne rosacea especially on the cheeks
#10 Nat phos 6X – to help repair digestive system
Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic natural medicines safe for everyone including infants and pregnant or nursing women. You may use 6X, 30X, 6C or 30C potencies.
Abrotanum – blue-red spots on the skin; tendency to frostbite; thin build despite heavy appetite; lymphatic involvement.
Arnica montana – red face and a tendency to bruising; red-violet color; early symmetrical localization; spider veins.
Aurum met – reddened face; tendency to papules, pustules and flaking skin; acne rosacea around the eyes; tendency to depression; worries about money.
Capsicum – for burning pains on the face and the tendency to obesity.
Ignatia – for those with homesickness or grief; person sighs easily.
Lachesis – blue-red face; alcoholism; menopausal symptoms; worse from warmth and tight clothing; left-sided problems.
Sepia – menopausal symptoms; redness is around the mouth; circulatory disorders and hormonal depression; low sex drive.
Source: Dave’s Healing Notes
Cystic acne is seen as red hard 4-6 millimeter pustules on the face, back or chest. The pustules may connect and scar. It is often a social problem, linked emotionally to appearance.
Causes of acne are usually attributed to poor dietary habits. It can also be caused or made worse with iodine products (medication or seaweed, kelp, etc) or fluoride products as they tend to irritate the skin, (mostly externally like toothpaste).
One of the main problems with acne is hormonal imbalance which causes excessive androgens (important hormone for development of male characteristics and precursor of estrogen) in both men and women. This brings excessive oil in the skin. For women, and especially those who struggle with facial hair, the main culprit affecting hormonal balance is chemical birth control.
Modern medicine treats acne with antibiotics and anti-bacterial washes, and sometimes even steroids. While somewhat effective, one also takes the side effects of the drugs with long-term usage.
Naturally, to avoid acne, you should improve your diet by staying away from fried and processed foods. Also stay away from iodine and fluoride products and chemical birth control. Dietary concerns: As always, eliminate tobacco, alcohol, coffee, and sodas.
Nutrition for acne includes the dietary supplements of Chromium chromate and Zinc. They have been shown to be helpful in eliminating acne. It takes 6 to 8 weeks with the use of the following selection of remedies to see best results.
Topical Acne Skin Remedies
To kill bacteria, dilute 1 drop Tea tree essential oil into 20 drops Almond oil and use 2 times a day on the affected area.
Calendula crème is a natural antibacterial and has skin-healing properties; may also be used twice daily.
Herbs are plants valued for their specific strengthening/ tonifying properties.
Burdock root – detoxify and cleans the skin. It is a cooling detoxifier.
Saw palmetto to reduce excessive testosterone for men, and androgens (facial hair in women).
Sarsaparilla – cleansing effect and hormone normalizing.
To make a cell salt solution, put up to 10 tablets of each cell salt in a 16- to 24-ounce bottle; fill with water and swirl to dissolve tablets. Sip throughout the day.
#1 Calc fluor 6X – for hard acne
#3 Calc sulph 6X – dirty skin, toxicity
#12 Silicea 6X – pustular acne, scarring skin, infected acne
Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic natural medicines safe for everyone including infants and pregnant or nursing women. You may use 6X, 30X, 6C or 30C potencies.
Calcarea silicate – pimples, pustules, red rashes. These people feel cold and are fearful and sensitive to drafts. They are also weak and emaciated.
Fluoric acid – scars and itching, pimples that are red around the edges. This person seems to be aggressive, irresponsibility, and irritable.
Nitricum acidum – black pores and papules especially on the forehead. Discharges are offensive and pains are sticking or splinter-like. The person may have a negative attitude. They are also anxious about health.
Phosphorus – person is oversensitive, afraid of the dark and may have frequent nose bleeds. Pimples are hard and bleed easily.
Silicea – skin problems that produce pus. Skin is weak and translucent. Pimples bleed easily. These people tend to be shy and timid.
Source: Dave’s Healing Notes
Wrinkles are the skin forming creases and folds. They make a person look older; many people spend a lot of money to remedy this. The main cause of skin wrinkles is age and sun exposure. Some believe skin wrinkles involve diet, lifestyle or even genetics; I think it involves them all.
Millions of dollars are spent every year in this country on wrinkle creams. More money is probably spent on expensive plastic surgery which can be problematic and need to be done again.
Skin wrinkles are a natural progression of aging. They can also be symptoms of stress, dehydration, and toxicity issues or the result of hormonal changes at menopause.
Diet plays a factor in skin wrinkles; risks include using tobacco, alcohol, sodas, excess coffee, black tea, processed foods too as they interfere with connective tissue health.
Nutrition for skin is important. Use the following oils as they help moisturize skin:
Evening primrose oil is good for skin and female health (can soften cervix). 500 to 1,000 mg a day.
Flax oil is skin and cardio protective at 4,000 mg a day, not as anti-inflammatory as fish oil
Omega 3 fish oils is my favorite at 6,000 mg a day of whole salmon oil (from a health food store, not big stores); a must for cardiovascular health.
Herbs are plants valued for their specific strengthening/ tonifying properties.
Use a combination of the following herbs in liquid, capsule or powder for maximum benefit, and adjust as your condition improves. Therapeutic dose is equal to one capsule of each herb or 1 liquid dropper squeeze full of an herbal tincture 3 times a day.
Dong quai is a blood builder and breast and pelvic decongestant. It is also moistening.
Sarsaparilla is a blood purifier and hormone builder.
Burdock root is used for colon and liver toxicity.
To make a cell salt solution, put up to 10 tablets of each cell salt in a 16- to 24-ounce bottle; fill with water and swirl to dissolve tablets. Sip throughout the day.
#6 Kali phos 6X – for stress associated with wrinkles
#12 Silicea 6X – specific for wrinklesYou can also use these in a cream or a light water mist spray on affected areas. See more ways of using cell salts
Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic natural medicines safe for everyone including infants and pregnant or nursing women. You may use 6X, 30X, 6C or 30C potencies.
Antimonium crud – skin wrinkles with digestive problems and thick white coating on tongue. Person is sentimental and oversensitive.
Conium – for menopausal or vertigo issues; yellowish skin
Cuprum met – wrinkles; skin is bluish, marbled; also for convulsions, muscle spasms or cramps.
Kali ars – dry, scaly wilted skin; chronic eczema; intolerable itching, worse form warmth. Person has fears of disease, anxiety about health.
Mezereum – wrinkles in folds of skin; skin eruptions ooze and are acrid; gluey moisture, thick crusts; scabs with pus beneath; thoughts vanish while speaking.
Sarsaparilla – skin is shriveled, lies in folds and is emaciated; may also have cankers in mouth.
Secale – shriveled skin with bluish tinge; itching under skin; burning sensation; aversion to heat; issues of bleeding.
Veratrum album – skin flabby and without elasticity; wrinkles on hands and feet; skin feels scorched; problems of large stools with straining, sweats at stool.
Source: Dave’s Healing Notes
Skin tags, also called acrochordon, are abnormal skin growths that usually occur on the neck or face, but may be found around the armpits, groin or even eyelids. They are considered benign (non cancerous) tumors. Women are found to have skin tags more often then men.
Causes can com from skin rubbing (medical perspective) or even PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). Some other research suggests insulin resistance (syndrome X). Other natural practitioners consider skin tags may come from allergy shots. Modern medicine treats skin tags by just removing them.
From a natural perspective, skin tags are a sign of something deeper so look for the root cause and help the body to fix itself. If it is insulin resistance issue, and there is a big belly, steps need to be taken to reduce stress and improve the diet (described later). Use chromium for better metabolism. PCOS is a hormonal issue that can create skin tags. See PCOS healing protocol. Allergy shots and other vaccinations in general are thought to alter our immune system and cause tumors, benign and cancerous. See also Allergy healing protocols.
Diet – no smoking, less than 2 alcoholic beverages a week, 1 cup or less of coffee or black tea a day. Use lest than 2 sodas a week. Eat no fast food – eat real food.
From a homeopathic perspective, skin tags manifest the sycotic miasm. Miasms are genetically inherited or grafted disease states. The sycotic miasm is a deeper health imbalance that causes alteration of tissues, usually benign. Skin tags are a sign of worsening state of health.
While physical removal of skin tags helps the appearance, it does not address the underlying cause. Use blood purifying or alterative herbs to help clean up the system. Natural remedies for skin tags should be used for 6 to 12 months.
Herbs are plants valued for their specific strengthening/ tonifying properties.
Use an alterative formula (blood purifying) for 6 to 12 months. Use one capsule of each 3 times a day for optimal results.
Chaparral is a strong alterative (don’t use if you have liver problems). It has been used historically for cancer and is antiviral. Using 1 capsule 3 times a day.
Red clover is a general blood purifier and very safe.
Yellow dock is a mild laxative and system purifier.
To make a cell salt solution, put up to 10 tablets of each cell salt in a 16- to 24-ounce bottle; fill with water and swirl to dissolve tablets. Sip throughout the day.
#1 Calc fluor 6X – scarring, abnormal skin growths, for connective tissue integrity
#12 Silicea 6X – scarring, abnormal skin growths, for connective tissue integrity also
Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic natural medicines safe for everyone including infants and pregnant or nursing women. You may use 6X, 30X, 6C or 30C potencies.
Thuja is most commonly used for warts or abnormal growths like skin tags; also for venereal warts. This is usually the first one to try. Person finds disgust for the growths and sometimes has poor self worth.
Carcinosin – skin tags with perfectionism or super clean or organized person; often has family history of cancer.
Medorrhinum – skin tags come from a history or genetic or actual STDs. Emotionally this person has a history of sex, drugs and rock and roll and is rebellious; they usually can’t sleep until after midnight
Source: Dave’s Healing Notes
Skin rashes are raised skin bumps that may or may not appear red. They medical field claims it is caused by allergies to chemicals, but there are unknown causes.
If you see a doctor, a skin rash may be treated with steroids or steroidal creams that may be suppressive (pushing the problem into the body deeper) and toxic. The rashes will go away by themselves or will be suppressed into some other disease, especially of the lungs. It often turns to asthma. Sometimes it may go into the joints.
From the natural perspective, skin problems are usually a sign of kidney or liver weakness. Liver weakness can be detected when a person shows anger or irritability while kidney weakness shows up as fear or forgetfulness. Take care of the weak organs and the rash goes away. Liver signs can also bring on headaches behind the eyes.
What you can do naturally: make sure your diet is free of tobacco, alcohol, coffee, and black tea, as they damage the liver and kidneys. I rarely use creams except for B & T’s Florasone cream (homeopathic) for itching, to let the skin relax.
Herbs are plants valued for their specific strengthening/ tonifying properties.
Herb combinations:
Dave’s Liver Formula – Rosehips, Artichoke, Yarrow, Horehound, Turmeric, Licorice – to strengthen liver function.
Dave’s Kidney Formula – Knotweed, Rosehips, Watercress, Sarsaparilla, Veronica, Agrimony, Meadowsweet – to strengthen kidney function.
Herb singles:
Dandelion leaf tincture – for kidney health.
Oregon grape root – for liver health
To make a cell salt solution, put up to 10 tablets of each cell salt in a 16- to 24-ounce bottle; fill with water and swirl to dissolve tablets. Sip throughout the day.
#3 Calc sulph 6X – with yellow pus-filled pimples or crusts
#7 Kali sulph 6X – dry itching, yellow scales, worse from heat
#11 Nat sulph 6X – dryness, oily hairline, itching and burning, nettle rash
#12 Silicea 6X – infected rash (pus)
Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic natural medicines safe for everyone including infants and pregnant or nursing women. You may use 6X, 30X, 6C or 30C potencies.
Aconitum napellus – itching, red, burning, looks like measles, dry, hot. Sudden onset. Results of cold dry winds.
Belladonna – red hot, alternates dry or wet, burning, red, glossy, scaly. Results of fevers.
Chamomilla – with digestive problems and irritability. Especially in infants.
Pulsatilla – worse from warmth, symptoms or locations changing. Itches when heated, and from eating fatty foods.
Source: Dave’s Healing Notes
This is where a person complains of excess oils of the skin. They have fewer wrinkles and look younger for longer, but I guess it depends on your perspective, and if the oils are causing too much trouble. If you are noticing clothing staining, it might be a problem.
Causes of oily skin are unknown and there may be a genetic component. The good old American junk food fast food diet may also be a contributor.
Modern medication creams are a temporary fix for oily skin and the ultimate cause is not addressed.
From the natural perspective oily skin comes from a dietary imbalance, especially fast foods, tobacco, excess alcohol (more than 2 drinks a week), soda pop, and fast foods.
Topical treatments with natural cleansers help oily skin temporarily and beat chemical based popular treatments. Constipation may be a factor as toxins may be recycled.
Herbs are plants valued for their specific strengthening/ tonifying properties.
Use a combination of these herbs for oily skin 2 capsules 3 times a day to help general skin conditions:
Burdock root is a colon and skin herb.
Calendula is an herb for liver and skin support
Yellow dock is an herb which prevents constipation supports skin health.
To make a cell salt solution, put up to 10 tablets of each cell salt in a 16- to 24-ounce bottle; fill with water and swirl to dissolve tablets. Sip throughout the day.
#9 Nat mur 6X – oily skin around hairline, especially in the evenings; craves salt; emotionally wants to isolate
#12 Silicea 6X – thin, cold delicate person with translucent skin and a tendency to scar easily; timid personality, lacking grit
Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic natural medicines safe for everyone including infants and pregnant or nursing women. You may use 6X, 30X, 6C or 30C potencies.
Thuja (1 of the top 2) – oily skin, brown spots, polyps, warts, impetigo, birth marks; skin is often described by the person as disgusting. Emotional low self esteem.
Natrum muriaticum – oily skin with large pores, acne; craves salt; emotionally isolates from sensitivity to grief.
Baryta carb – oily skin with acne or cysts or even lipomas (fatty tumors); may have learning difficulties.
Cinchona – dry or oily skin with cold sweat; digestive problems with gas and bloating; loss of vital fluids; emotionally sensitive.
Mag carb – oily or dry skin with rashes; also liver and digestive problems, can’t tolerate milk or dairy; emotionally irritable.
Selenium – sweaty oily skin; hair falls our; sexual debility or impotence.
Source: Dave’s Healing Notes
Skin can be dry, itching, scaling or parchment-like. Many people have chronic dry skin conditions. If it is acute dry skin is usually from a lack of water or fluid absorption.
There are various medical treatments for dry skin, but they are often based on steroid and other toxic crèmes.
From the natural perspective dry skin is connective tissue weakness connected with either toxic blood or what Chinese medicine considers a yin deficiency (cold on the outside but hot on the inside from general chronic weakness).
Diet – eliminate tobacco, alcohol, coffee, sodas, and especially fast foods.
Nutrition for Dry Skin
Evening primrose oil is good for skin and female health, 500 to 1,000 mg a day.
Flax oil is skin and cardio protective at 4,000 mg a day, not as anti-inflammatory as fish oil.
Omega 3 fish oils are my favorite at 6,000 mg a day of whole salmon oil (from a health food store, not big stores), a must for cardiovascular health.
Aloe juice can help soothe the mucus membranes internally and reduce heat and dryness of tissues.
2 tablespoons a day of dried Gogi berries helps maintain kidney energy health which helps fight kidney yin deficiency (chronic weakness of the kidneys). Kidneys help maintain moisture balance in the body.
Herbs are plants valued for their specific strengthening/ tonifying properties.
Use a combination of the following herbs in liquid, capsule or powder for maximum benefit, and adjust as your condition improves. Therapeutic dose is equal to one capsule of each herb or 1 liquid dropper squeeze full of an herbal tincture 3 times a day.Sarsaparilla is a blood purifier; use along with chickweed and gotu kola.
Chickweed reduces dryness and heat in the skin.
Gotu kola is an Ayurvedic herb used for skin repair as well as for nerves and brain.
Dong quai is a moisturizer and especially for blood building and uterine and breast congestion for women.
To make a cell salt solution, put up to 10 tablets of each cell salt in a 16- to 24-ounce bottle; fill with water and swirl to dissolve tablets. Sip throughout the day.
#1 Calc fluor 6X – thickened cracked dry skin, brittle cracked skin
#9 Nat mur 6X – dry skin, person has had grief, sadness or depression
#12 Silicea 6X – thin shiny skin, delicate shy person; cracked and brittle nails
Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic natural medicines safe for everyone including infants and pregnant or nursing women. You may use 6X, 30X, 6C or 30C potencies.
Cracks and fissures with digestive problems
Alumina – dry skin; skin problems with severe constipation. Person may be elderly or angry and confused.
Antimonium crud – with digestive problems and thick white coating on tongue. Person is sentimental and oversensitive.
Sepia – can also have eczema on hands; hormone imbalance; tired, exhausted, grumpy, no sex drive.
Sulphur – dry skin; skin conditions with heat; considered for kidney yin deficiency; person is usually messy and intellectual.
Fissures with depression problems
Arsenicum album – dry skin that is burning; person is restless and super tidy; considered for kidney yin deficiency.
Petroleum – skin worse in the winter; person is fearful and forgetful.
Nat carb – dry skin with digestive problems, gas and bloating; person is sensitive to dairy and music.
Thickened skin (callus)
Dulcamara – skin problem worse from damp, cold conditions; flat warts; person is confused and depressed.
Graphites with skin problems of obesity and tendency to large scars. Person is obstinate and has menstrual depression.
Sepia – can also have eczema on hands; hormone imbalance; tired, exhausted, grumpy, no sex drive.
Rhus tox – skin worse in cold wet weather or exposure; may also have stiff joints.
Dry parchment skin
Arsenicum album – dry skin that is burning; person is restless and super tidy; considered for kidney yin deficiency.
Cinchona – person is sensitive and touchy; considered for kidney yin deficiency with digestive problems; also for loss of vital fluids (blood or water).
Lycopodium – symptoms worse 4 to 8 pm; poor self esteem; kidney yin deficiency with digestive problems.
Sarsaparilla – skin is shriveled, lies in folds and is emaciated; may also have cankers in mouth.
Source: Dave’s Healing Notes
