Skin
Objective. Skin dry. A slight injury of the skin bleeds very profusely (after third day). Large chilblains on the hands which swell and itch violently (after ten days). The epidemics of the hands cracks from slight cold, becomes fissured and painful. Roughness of the skin on the back of the right hand, accompanied by very intense irritation when rubbed, that seems to go through the whole body, and by discharging vesicles; it is always worse when he catches cold, and in cold weather. Small round red spots on the hands and fingers. Right hand very much broken out, with well marked tendency to the formation of painful fissures. A red, hard, painful swelling on the left wing of the nose, painful to pressure, lasting three days. Pimples on the forehead, back, and third left toe, with sore pressing pain when touched. Papular eruption on the face. Large, yellowish-white itching pimples on the lower lip. Papular eruption on the upper lip (after fourteen hours). Flat red pimples in the middle of the upper lip, in the margin, painful to touch. Very itching pimples almost in the middle of the chin. A pimple with ulcerative pain on pressure, on the right side of the neck. Red pimples on the chest and face. A small, red, painfully sore pimple at the root of a hair on the scrotum, lasting three days (after five days). Papular eruption on the forearm, itching violently during the day. Itching pimple on the back of the hand. A pimple beneath the skin of the bend of the last joint of the ring finger. Small pimples on the thigh, calves, and about the knees, with violent itching, which ceases immediately after scratching. A red spot on the leg becomes covered with a scrub, with itching. Clear water-blisters or suppurating pimples on the upper lip. Stinging itching in the skin, with nettle rash eruption after rubbing. Eruption on the face, crust. Small white pimples, with some moisture on the upper lip, chin, and forehead, after moderate wine-drinking. Eruption of rash in the bend of the elbow. Eruption of itching blisters on the back of the right foot, as after a burn (after eight days). Many small pustules near together beneath the chin, with violent itching (after eight days). Small pimples, like boils, on both shoulders. Small boils on the back, between the scapulae, and in other parts. A large boil on the left upper arm (after thirty-one days). A red, finally a dark- red furuncle, with a hard areola, containing dark-yellow pus, developed on the pubic region, somewhat to the left side. Subjective. Burning on the skin of the right scapula (fifth day). Burning on the left forearm, at night (after six days). Burning in the skin on the margin of the right hand (third day). Painful burning cracks between two fingers of the left hand. Burning on the flexure surface of the fingers. Burning in the skin of the lower portion of the right calf. Bunion on the left little toe and ball of the foot, with stinging pain on walking. Biting and burning pain in an ulcer. Biting burning posteriorly on the back of the right hand, extending above the wrist, as if an eruption would appear. General formication, as if covered with ants, relieved only by rubbing. Crawling in the skin of the whole body. Crawling and formication in both calves, extending into the toes, during the rest and motion. Fine sticking itching over the whole body, with sour sweat. Sticking, pricking itching, in the evening in bed, on the forehead, thigh, malleoli, feet, and other parts of the skin. Itching. Frequent itching of the skin. Frequent violent itching, as from numerous phlebitis, at night, especially on the back and abdomen. Itching in almost every part of the skin (even of the face and head), at times with burning, or with redness, or with pimples and eruption after scratching, at times painfully sore to touch. Itching over the whole body, without eruption (after nine days). Itching as from lice, at night; after scratching it immediately appears in another place. Some itching points in the skin, especially on the hands, without external redness or elevations. Sudden itching, here and there, especially in the evening in bed, immediately disappearing on touch. Itching on the face, in the evening. Itching on the upper lip, chin, and about the mouth, without eruption (after twenty-four hours). Violent itching and redness over the whole protruding portion of the chin (after two days). Itching about the nipples, she constantly wanted to scratch (after four days). Itching about the nipples, she constantly wanted to scratch (after four days). Itching spots upon the back, and tetter, painful to touch. Itching between the scapulae, in the evening, with much eruption. Itching on the scrotum, violent, almost sore, not relieved by scratching, several evenings in succession. Violent itching on all the joints in succession, at last on the hip-joint. Itching on the upper and lower extremities, except on the joints. Itching on the flexor surface of the joints. Sticking itching in a small spot in the left fourth finger, soon followed by a red pustule, with throbbing burning pain. Violent itching over the whole of the lower extremities. Itching on the anterior part of the thigh, above the knee, five evenings in succession, with pimples which are easily scratched off. Itching burning on the outer side of the right thigh, above the knee. Itching of the soles of the feet, the calves of the legs, and thighs, almost intolerable at night. Itching of the thighs and hollows of the knees, in the evening, very violent, with urticaria-like eruption after scratching. Violent itching on the right knee joint. Itching on the soles. Painful itching on the right sole. Painful itching, with heat, redness, and swelling on the right toes, as if they had been frozen, in the evening; rubbing and scratching aggravated the pain. Itching of the great toe as if it had been frozen. Violent sticking itching in the anterior ball of the great toe, in the evening.
Aggravation
Aggravation, (Morning), Morose; gloomy; pressive headache in forehead; burning in eyes; on waking, lachrymation, bitter, slimy taste; stiffness and pain in cervical muscles; bruised pain in arm; pressure and heaviness in shoulders; in bed, weakness of feet. Aggravation, (Noon), Pressure at root of nose. Aggravation, (Afternoon), Morose; fretful. Aggravation, (Toward evening), Most symptoms. Aggravation, (Evening), Morose; gloomy; pain in eyes; burning in eyes; pressure in eye; sticking in the left lower molar; emission of offensive flatus; after lying down, urging to urinate; bruised pain in arm; itching; shaking chill; heat. Aggravation, (Night), Headache; pain in eyes; roaring in right ear; tickling cough; stiffness and pain in upper dorsal muscles; drawing pain in knees; itching; sweat. Aggravation, (Open air), Lachrymation. Aggravation, (Breathing), Stitches in left side of abdomen; stitches in left side. Aggravation, (Deep breathing), Griping in pit of stomach. Aggravation, (Cold), Throbbing pain in a hollow tooth. Aggravation, (After dinner), Most symptoms. Aggravation, (Drawing in abdomen), Pressure below navel; pressure between pit of stomach and navel. Aggravation, (Eating), Pain in blisters on tongue. Aggravation, (Emotional excitement), Internal trembling. Aggravation, (Violent expiration), Pressing stitch in right side of chest; stitches in precordial region. Aggravation, (Heat), Throbbing pain in hollow tooth. Aggravation, (After being heated), Sticking and tearing in limbs. Aggravation, (In the house), Pain in head. Aggravation, (During menses), Anxiety; peevish and lachrymose; heaviness in forehead; inflammation of eyes; tightness and oppression in epigastric region; burning micturition; trembling of hands; weakness of hands and feet; unconscious starting in sleep; chilliness. Aggravation, (Motion), Pinching in right hypochondrium; stitches in right side above navel; chest symptoms. Aggravation, (Nux-v.), Most symptoms. Aggravation, (Pressure), Tearing in a hollow tooth; sticking in region of spleen; pressure beneath navel; stitches in left side of abdomen. Aggravation, (Raising arm), Rheumatic pain in deltoid muscle. Aggravation, (During rest), Most symptoms. Aggravation, (On rising from seat), Paralytic pain in small of back. Aggravation, (Rubbing), Itching. Aggravation, (Scratching), Itching. Aggravation, (While sitting) Most symptoms. Aggravation, (Standing), Weakness of limbs. Aggravation, (Stooping), Stitches in middle of sternum. Aggravation, (Swallowing), Sensation of choking. Aggravation, (Touch), Stitches in right side above navel. Aggravation, (Wine), Nausea; headache; most symptoms. Aggravation, (Walking), Pressure in side of abdomen; tearing and bruised pain in bend of knee; weakness of legs; tightness and stiffness of muscles of calf; tensive pain in right knee-joint; sticking in tibia; pain in heels. Aggravation, (Open air), Pain in head. Aggravation, (Boring into ear). Aggravation, Itching in it. Aggravation, (Camphor), Most symptoms. Aggravation, (Rest), Pain in body. Aggravation, (Rubbing), Itching of left eye; biting in inner canthus; tearing in margin of right foot; formication. Aggravation, (Sitting bent over), Nausea. Aggravation, (Walking), Tearing in back of foot. Aggravation, (Washing with cold water), Headache.
Born in 1837in Westminster, Vermont. . He was an orthodox doctor who converted to homeopathy
Dr. Allen compiled the Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica over the course of 10 years.
In 1881 Allen published A Critical Revision of the Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica.