Petroleum (crude rock oil)
Petroleum rectificatum
A helpful remedy for eczema or dry skin with deep cracks where the skin becomes dry and rough. Symptoms are markedly worse in winter, from cold air, and from washing with water.
Key indications
- Dry, rough, thickened skin with deep cracks that may ooze or bleed
- Eczema worse in winter and from exposure to cold, dry air
- Cracked skin on fingertips, palms, heels, and behind the ears
- Itching and burning relieved temporarily by scratching, then worsening
- Skin complaints aggravated by washing, especially with cold water
Winter, cold air, washing with water, dry weather
Warmth, dry wrapping, summer weather, gentle moisturizing
200C twice daily when deep cracking dominates or is severe. Reduce to once every other day as the skin begins to soften and heal.
Arsenicum Album (white arsenic)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.