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Remedy

Camphora (camphor)

Camphora officinarum

Botanical illustration of Camphora

The leading remedy for drug-induced dermatitis, eczema or skin eruptions. When the skin becomes red, raw, burning, and intensely irritated after medications, topical agents, or chemical exposure. 

Key indications

  • Dermatitis triggered or worsened by drugs, medications, or topical irritants
  • Burning, raw, chapped skin that feels sensitive to touch and cold air
  • Restlessness with internal heat and external coldness
  • Skin eruptions that appear suddenly after a new medication or treatment
  • Symptoms better from warmth and gentle wrapping
Worse from

Cold air, touch, motion, new medications or topical agents

Better from

Warmth, wrapping, rest

Suggested dosage

200C every 6 hours; taper upon improvement of symptoms.  

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.