Belpharitis

**Blepharitis**

 (blef-uh-rye-tis) is inflammation of the eyelids. Blepharitis usually involves the part of the eyelid where the eyelashes grow and affects both eyelids.

**CAUSES**

Seborrheic dermatitis — dandruff of the scalp and eyebrows

A bacterial infection

Clogged or malfunctioning oil glands in your eyelids

Rosacea — a skin condition characterized by facial redness

Allergies, including allergic reactions to eye medications, contact lens solutions or eye makeup

Eyelash mites or lice

**HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT **

1:ALUMINA chronic granular lids; thickening of mucus, membranes; falling of eye-lashes, parts becoming entirely denuded of hair. 

2:CALC CARB  blepharitis in unhealthy "pot-bellied" children of scrofulous diathesis who sweat much about the head. The lids are red and swollen. 

3:CALC IOD in blepharitis with enlargment of the glands especially of the tonsils. 

4:CONIUM lids indurated, thick n heavy. Epithelioma (cancer) of the lids n of nose and cheeks. 

5:CHRYSOPHARICUM ACID blepharitis, keratitis, photophobia, etc. 

6:GRAPHITES eruptions on lids which become red with margins covered with scales or crusts eye-lids red n swollen. Lids thickened. Tendency for the lids to crack n bleed. 

7:HEPAR SULF in acute cases after the first stage has passed n the suppuration is about te set in or has  already taken placea the lids are inflammed with throbbing pain which are sensitive to touch. Worse by cold n better by warmth. 

8:MERC COR especially when due to syphilis. The lids are thick, red, swollen n ulcerated. Sensitive to heat, cold r touch. Worse open air or cold application. Aching n itching in the eye-balls.  

9:MEZEREUM eczema of the lids n head characterized by thick hard crusts. 

10:MORBILLINUM when followed by measles or due to bad effects thereof. 

11:PETROLEUM blepharitis marginalis. Loss of eyelashes. 

12:PULSATILLA blepharitis resulting from high living and fatty food. Tendency to the formation of styes. Discharge from the eyes profuse. 

13:RHUS TOX swelling of the lids acc6panied by profuse lachrymation. 

14:STAPHISAGRIA margins of the lids dry with hardenee  styes or tarsal tumours.

Please visit your nearest doctor for treatment. Don't use self medicine.

Dr Ahmad Yar Qadri,

 0092300753280 PAKISTAN

INSECT BITES AND THERE HOMOEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT

Most insect bites and stings are mild and do not cause much discomfort.

They might cause itching, swelling and stinging that go away in a day or two.

Although Some bites or stings can transmit disease-causing bacteria, viruses or parasites

and may cause allergic reactions.

SYMPTOMS

1. Redness, swelling, itching of the affected parts.

2. Coldness or hotness of the affected part.

3. Blotchy rash may be seen

4. At times nausea, wheezing or breathing difficulty may arise.

5. Fever, chills and rigor.

 *HOMOEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT* 

 *Apis mel* 

🔹Swelling of skin after bites, sore, sensitive.

Stinging pains, erysipelas with sensitiveness and swelling, rosy hue.

Carbuncles with burning,stinging pains.

Sudden puffing up of whole body.

 *Ledum pal* 

🔹Punctured wounds, produced by sharp pointed instrument or insect bites .

Affected parts are cold. Long discoloration of skin after injuries.

Eczema, itching of feet and ankles worse scratching and warmth of bed.

 *Echinacea* 

🔹Venom infection, snake bites and stinges are acted upon. Enlarged lymphatics.

Foul discharges with emaciation and great debility.

Irritations from insect bite and poisonous plants .

Can also be used locally as a cleansing and antiseptic wash.

 *Tarentula cubensis* 

🔹It is a toxaemic medicine. Red spots and pimples.

Feels puffed all over, carbuncles, burning, stinging pains. Purplish hue.

Bubonic plague, can be used as a curative and preventive remedy specially during the period of invasion.

*Caladium*

🔹 Insect bites burn and itch intensely.

Itching rash alternates with asthma.

Burning sensation and erysipelatous inflammation.

 By - Dr Arushi Agarwal 

         Punjab.