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Arsenicum Album (white arsenic)

Arsenicum album

Botanical illustration of Arsenicum Album

A top remedy for general acne with burning, itchy skin.

Key indications

  • Burning, itchy acne that the person anxiously picks at
  • Dry, flaky skin around blemishes with a tendency to scar
  • Acne worse at night and from cold; better from warm applications
  • Restlessness and worry that focuses on the skin
Worse from

Cold, night (especially after midnight), picking, anxiety

Better from

Warmth, warm applications

Suggested dosage

200C once daily for acne. Often taken in combination with Hepar Sulph for general acne.

Frequently taken with

General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.