Itching is an irritating, unpleasant sensation on the skin that makes a person rub or scratch it. Itching can affect some specific body part (localized itching), or it may be widespread over the whole body (generalized itching). Itching both of recent origin (acute) or that present from a long time (chronic) respond well to homeopathic treatment. Sulphur, Graphites, and Apis Mellifica are the top homeopathic medicines used to treat itching.

Natural homeopathic medicines for itching.

Itching can occur without any eruptions or, there may be a rash or skin eruptions. The skin may be rough, dry, cracked, or leathery. Following scratching, bleeding spots on the skin may occur. With intense scratching, the chances of skin injuries and infection also increase.

Homeopathic Treatment of Itching

Itching that arises from various reasons can be treated with homeopathic medicines in a safe and natural manner. Homeopathic medicines treat the root cause of the itching and provide long-term relief. These medicines are suitable for people of all age groups and treat itching without any side effects.

Homeopathic Medicines for Itching

Sulphur – Natural Remedy to Treat Itching

Sulphur is an effective homeopathic medicine used to treat itching where the affected person complains of intense burning on the skin after scratching. Bleeding spots may appear on the skin upon scratching. The affected skin areas may be sore and painful. The pain may remain for a long time after scratching. The itching may shift from one place to another at random. The skin is dry and scaly. Eruptions including pimples or pustules may be present on the skin. Worsening of itching at night and from the warmth of the bed are characteristic features to use Sulphur. Stitching and prickling sensation in the skin is also marked. Nightly itching disturbs sleep. It is also indicated where washing worsens the skin itching and where itching worsens in damp weather.

Graphites – Natural Treatment for Itching by Eczema

Graphites is a homeopathic medicine for itching in cases of eczema. It works well for controlling itching in dry eczema as well as wet eczema where there are discharges. The itching is intense and attended with burning. The skin tends to become extremely dry and rough. There are itchy, crusty eruptions on the skin that ooze watery, transparent sticky, gluey discharge. Graphites is also highly indicated for treating itching on the scalp due to seborrheic dermatitis with flakiness.

Apis Mellifica – Natural Homeopathic Medicine for Hives (Urticaria)

Apis Mellifica is an excellent homeopathic remedy for itchy hives. The indicating features to use this remedy include the appearance of large red wheals on the skin. The itching often becomes intolerable and leads to harsh rubbing. Along with itching and burning, stinging pains are marked. Smarting and needle-like prickling sensations on the skin may also be present. The skin feels hot and red, and night aggravation of the symptoms is noted. The skin feels sore and sensitive to the slightest touch. Apart from the above features, Apis Mellifica is also used to treat prickly heat and heat rash with eruptions.

Psorinum – Natural Remedy for Itching Worse at Night

Psorinum offers a natural cure for itching that is worse during the night. The skin may be rough or greasy and itch intolerably. There is a constant urge to scratch the skin, and the person scratches the skin until it becomes raw and starts bleeding. Small eruptions may also arise after rubbing the skin. The skin eruptions that are mostly better in summer while worse in the winter season are also treated with Psorinum. It is used for various skin complaints including acne, eczema, psoriasis, scabies, herpetic eruptions, and urticaria.

Petroleum – Homeopathic Remedy for Itching on Dry Skin

Homeopathic medicine Petroleum works as an effective natural cure for itching on dry skin. The symptoms that indicate the need for this remedy include dry skin that may be cracked. In some cases, the skin is hard, thick and tends to bleed. The skin may be sensitive and painful. Petroleum is also considered in cases of skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis that worsen during the winters. Thick crusty eruptions with redness, itching, and burning and itchy chilblains also indicate the need for this medicine.

Sepia – Effective Homeopathic Treatment for Ringworm causing Itchy Patches

Sepia offers a natural cure for itching caused by a ringworm infection. A burning sensation on the skin is felt after scratching. A tendency to sweat excessively with a bad odor may be present. Cases of ringworm that get worse during the spring season are treated well with Sepia. It is also used to treat itchy eruptions in the bends of the limbs like the elbows and knees. The skin may also be hard and cracked.

Arsenic Album – Homeopathic Medicine for Psoriasis causing Itching

Arsenic Album is an effective natural medicine used to treat itching in cases of psoriasis. The key features to use Arsenic Album are rough patches on skin covered with scales that are very itchy. The skin is dry and shriveled, and scratching the skin causes pain. Cold tends to worsen the complaint, and there may be a burning sensation along with itching in the eruptions. The skin may also be oversensitive. Arsenic Album also helps in cases of itchy, scaly eruptions on scalp attended with hair loss.

Merc Sol – Homeopathic Remedy for Itching with Excessive Perspiration

Use of natural medicine Merc Sol is considered in cases of itching where there is excessive perspiration. The itching of skin tends to worsen from the warmth of the bed. There may also be itchy pimples and vesicles with a watery content. It is also used in cases of herpes zoster with itching, burning and stitching pains

Silicea – Natural Remedy for Fungal Infection causing Itching

Homeopathic remedy Silicea offers fast relief from itching caused by a fungal infection. The itching is most marked during the daytime and evening. Excessive sweating on the skin is usually present. There may be acne that itch and burn. Silicea is also frequently used in cases of itching that attends the suppurating (pus discharging) skin complaints.

Alumina – Effective Medicine for Itching and Bleeding of Skin

Alumina is a natural medicine used to treat itching of skin that leads to bleeding when scratched. Following scratching the skin becomes painful. Itching is most intolerable when getting warm in bed. The skin is dry and rough with cracks. Formication of the skin may also be markedly present. A winter aggravation of the skin complaints is often noted in cases needing Alumina.

Fagopyrum – Homeopathic Treatment for Itching in Older Adults

Fagopyrum is a natural treatment for itching in older adults that gets worse from scratching. Itching is present on the arms, legs, hands, elbows, and knees. The itching gets worse towards the evening. Sore, red blotches may be present on the skin along with vesicular or pustular eruptions. Itching usually gets better in the cold air.

Causes of Itching

Itching is a symptom of many health conditions. Some of the common causes of itching are dry skin (xerosis), skin conditions including urticaria (hives), psoriasis, eczema, skin infections like a fungal infection, scabies, measles, and chicken pox. Other causes include prickly heat, shingles, and impetigo. Certain medications like drugs for high blood pressure, allopurinol for gout and narcotic painkillers may also cause itching. Chances of itching are also high in people with diabetes, thyroid diseases, anemia, and during pregnancy.