SKIN DISEASES OF



What, in general, are the skin symptoms of Silicea?

There is general unhealthy condition of the skin. it supports easily and heals with difficulty. In suppurative skin diseases it is our best remedy.

What is the action of Tartar emetic on the Skin?

It produces an eruption of pustules resembling those of smallpox, for which it is a remedy.

What are the indications for Urtica urens?

Nettle rash, with intolerable itching and burning hives from eating shell fish. Also indicated in absence of milk after confinement without apparent cause.

What are the indications for Viola tricolor in Eczema?

Crusta lactea, with copious exudation which mats the hair and urine smelling like that of a cat.

Mention two remedies for Eczema of the dorsa of the hands.

Natrum carb and Pix liquida.

W.A. Dewey
Dewey, Willis A. (Willis Alonzo), 1858-1938.
Professor of Materia Medica in the University of Michigan Homeopathic Medical College. Member of American Institute of Homeopathy. In addition to his editoral work he authored or collaborated on: Boericke and Dewey's Twelve Tissue Remedies, Essentials of Homeopathic Materia Medica, Essentials of Homeopathic Therapeutics and Practical Homeopathic Therapeutics.