How to Help Eczema with Homeopathy
Recently I told you how my world was rocked when I learned about homeopathy (also at that link, read about how I wiped out my hormonal migraines), and now I can't help but share remedies with friends or when something comes up with our kids!
A while back I saw a friend with her 2 year old daughter. Ever since she was a baby, this sweet girl has had terrible eczema and was miserable. I knew that my friend is natural-minded and was always trying this or that to help her daughter, but once I learned more myself, I had to ask if she'd consider looking into how to help eczema, or “Atopic Dermatitis”, with homeopathy… Thankfully she said yes!
Check out the picture
The photo above shows how the skin on the back of her ankles looked before we began and how it looked after only one month–still not perfect but much improved! It's labeled as “after” in the photo, but it's even better now, four months later, so showing her today would've been a more telling “after” shot. (However her Mom tried to send me a new picture tonight that wouldn't come through because they're on vacation and have spotty internet.) Here's what her Mom said though:
“Thank you for helping us figure out how to help eczema with homeopathy, we've been so happy with how her skin has been, and she even went swimming in the pool today and didn't have a problem, that's a big one for us!“
It's amazing what homeopathy can do!
Below I'll share what helped her eczema…
Keep in mind, this is only one case based on what was going on with her specifically, and someone else may need different remedies if these aren't effective or if their symptoms present in a different way. Also remember I'm not a doctor, so this is just what one friend used to help her daughter.
*A special thank you to my friend Sheena who helped me pull together this info using Joette's blog info + this Banerji book, and more resources too, including her own experience — she ROCKS it with homeopathy and I'm blessed to have her in my corner. 🙂 (p.s. Here's another Banerji book I just ordered that has even more protocols.)
Before you start, DO THIS FIRST!
- Pop over here and read what you need to know before beginning any homeopathic protocol and to learn about what can antidote, or cancel out, homeopathic remedies. (Then come back here to read the rest.)
- Get some of this — look how this this cleansing balm can help eczema!
How to help eczema with homeopathy — suggested tips:
- Begin with this on day one if you've ever taken steroids for eczema (not recommended, it only pushes the condition deeper and is then harder to uproot!):
—Alternate Camphor (200c) and Antimonium Crud (200c) every three hours for one day. For example 8am Camphor, 11am Ant Crud, 2pm Camphor, 5pm Ant Crud, 8pm Camphor. (As the camphor stops the action of the steroids, she may get itchy. The Antimonium Crud is to help with that–you can skip that if there's no itching.)
- On day two discontinue the above and start the following as needed depending on your symptoms (remember to take each of these 15 minutes apart):
—Bovista (200c) one dose every other day for any food sensitivities.
—Aethusa (200c) twice daily, morning and evening for any dairy sensitivities.
—Arsenicum Album (6x) twice daily, morning and evening for eczema, more often if needed for itching.
—Hepar Sulph (200c) once every other day, as part of the Banerji protocol.
—Use this on her skin in the meantime to soothe and control any itching. You could just melt it to put some in a little jar to keep in the bathroom or keep handy somewhere. (Use the rest to make healthy french fries, seriously!) It won't heal her skin on its own, but will hopefully make her feel better! (Also while you're at that site, you could grab grass-fed ground beef or meat sticks for snacks, I love all of the meat there, just FYI.)
—Also good topically is this witch hazel for calming inflammation and soothing sensitive skin.
—Keep on hand for occasional constipation: Nux Vomica (200c) twice daily as needed. (She had that going on too.)
—Keep this on hand in case itching is bad and the other stuff isn't helping.
We added in prayer to this protocol!!!
Wonder how long to continue with these remedies? That's easy: Joette says to take as long as needed. Once you no longer have eczema symptoms, just stop. If any issues come back, resume.
Will you share?
If you know someone who has eczema, will you share this post with them please? And if you have your own success story, please tell us about it below!
More that might help:
- A great book on healing eczema: The Eczema Cure
E. says
Sadly this protocol did not work for my eczema.I tried every single eczema homeopathic remedy,and nothing worked so far.I would see a slight improvement for about 2 weeks,then the eczema would get back.It is a whole body wet eczema.There would be small blisters that would ooze on a daily basis.There is itching, but stinging and tingling is what drives me nuts.The scratching will give me pleasure, but the pain and burning afterwards is killing me.
I was already gluten free due to celiac, egg and dairy free.I went on juicing diet for over 2 months,and eczema got way worse.
I have been using only homeopathy for my family for close to 15 years now, and always worked.Not sure why none work for my eczema.I also take tuberculinum 200 once a week,as I fit the profile.
Is it possible to see a small comeback before it completely goes away,or the protocol just doesn’t work in my case?Also,at the same time with the homeopathics I started taking other supplements, so not even sure they are the ones that made the improvements.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
KitchenKop says
I’m so sorry for all you’ve been going through, it does not sound fun!
I would *strongly* recommend you find a good homeopath to work with so they can take your whole case and work with you one on one.
Or you could reach out to Sheena, she takes clients now as well: [email protected]
Hoping you find something soon that helps you!
Kelly
E. says
Thank you Kelly.I did work with a homeopath which prescribed only Graphites for me to take for 6 weeks.There was pretty much no change during this time.I could only find a classic homeopath in my area.I will definitely try reaching out to Sheena,as this eczema is driving me crazy.
Jackie Benedict says
Hi! I healed my daughters eczema with homeopathy, but I used Joette’s protocol of Anitmonium crudum 200c mixed with Arsenicum album 200c twice daily. I also gave her Bovista 200c every other day because that’s a great remedy for food sensitivities (especially gluten). The eczema my daughter had was caused by food sensitivities….Joette always says to give it at least 8 weeks before switching protocols. If you did notice a difference even just a very slight one I would say stick with it and that it was working! These chronic conditions take time to heal. For my daughter who was just shy of two when I started, it took a little over a year to clear it up completely. And even then she would still have an occasional flare up and I would have to dose her again until it cleared up once more. She will be four in August and I haven’t had to dose her in quite some time. She can now eat anything without issue! Before she was dairy, egg, gluten free along with many other histamine foods due to her breaking out in hives. It’s a process, especially if you’ve had it for years. It will take a while for it to teach your body how to heal itself properly.
KitchenKop says
Jackie that is awesome, thanks so much for sharing this!!!
Kelly
E. says
Thank you.While I did see a small improvement,I wasn’t sure if it’s the homeopathics or the supplements I was taking.Well,now I know.I stopped the homeopathics and eczema is coming back with a vengeance.I did/do not eat gluten,eggs,dairy, nightshades,nuts or grains.I eat meat and tons of veggies with a few fruits as I know I have many allergies to foods,dyes and environmental.I really didn’t know it can take so long as they always worked really fast for other conditions, so I was expecting to be symptoms free within a couple of weeks at most.Not sure which protocol should I follow now.Also,was your dauther able to eat those foods while on the protocol, or you waited for eczema to completely disappear before you introduced them back in her diet?
Karina says
Hi Kelly and Jackie, do either of you have an idea on how long to give Bovista for suspected food allergies? My 6 year old, for example, clearly is reactive to artificial colors in foods. He gets an eczema rash all over legs and arms after eating dyed foods. For myself, I do believe my skin rashes are tied to food sensitivities because my skin cleared up while doing a fruit and veggie only 30 day cleanse. My next question is would it hurt to continue taking the bovista even after the food sensitivities are uprooted? So I would like to start this protocol but even after my sons rash goes away, he would probably still need to take Bovista. How long is the question? Perhaps I could do a challenge test with the dyed foods and see if he still reacts. Another question- Does it hurt to give Bovista “just in case,” even when you don’t know for sure that someone had a food sensitivity? Although, I do feel like we all pretty much have some food sensitivities, even if they are mild. Would love to hear your opinions!
KitchenKop says
Hi Karina, these are all very good questions, and I’m sorry to say I don’t know the answers to all of them, but I can try for a few…
As far as how long to give it, it’s just until you see they don’t need it anymore! It can usually take *months* to see a difference, so you have to stay consistent. It wouldn’t hurt to work on gut health at the same time (https://kellythekitchenkop.com/how-to-build-up-your-immune-system/).
For your other questions, I’d check with a homeopath if you have someone you trust, they could help you with all of this!
Kelly
Karina says
Why thank you, Kelly! This is sooo helpful 🙂 God Bless you!
KitchenKop says
My pleasure Karina, and God’s blessings to you too!
Kelly
Ann says
Do I still need to take camphora if I never used steroids?The only remdies I used are homeopathics (which I stopped about 4 weeks ago,as I wasn’t able to find the right one) and extracts,plus boiron ointments and homemade ones.
My eczema popped up 5 months ago on my stomach and spreaded from there all over.There hasn’t been a day without itching,burning or severe stinging,and sometimes oozing.
Will these remedies work?I also have many allergies and intolerances.I know tuberculinum ia recommended for this too.
KitchenKop says
Sorry you’re having so much trouble, that doesn’t sound fun! I’d still take the camphora once, just to be sure. I’d definitely try these remedies if I were you, and also take a close look at what in your diet could be causing it (try an elimination diet?), and also in your environment.
I’ll pray you get relief soon!
Kelly
Ann says
Thank you.I did 3 whole months of detox, juicing, salads and roasted vegetables.I even did coffee enemas,which made my eczema worse, but was hoping that was a detox effect.My integrative doctor “prescribed” some supplements, which helped for a bit,but I seem to forget to take them.I eat all organic,grass fed meats and wild caught fish,all homemade.I don’t eat a lot of meat,I am gf due to celiac and I don’t eat dairy,nor eggs due to being intolerant.I did tested positive to latex,nickel,aluminum,feathers and animal hair.All started a bit after my husband brought home a bunny for the kids.
A friend of mine told me about German new medicine and about Jacques Martel’s book The Encyclopedia of Ailments and Diseases: How to Heal the Conflicted Feelings, Emotions, and Thoughts at the Root of Illness.
Did anyone hear about any of them?I just found out my sil cured her psoriasis many years ago with German new medicine.I am just curious about this and will try to look into it while I will start the homeopathic protocol.
Lisa Su says
Hi,
I cam upon your site 2 weeks ago and it has been a savior to my daughter’s recurrent eczema problem. I can’t thank you enough for the sage advice on here. Took about 2-3 weeks to resolve but was able to resolve her extreme eczema (neck, torso, arms, legs) without resorting to the usual steroid creams. Thank you and bless you for doing such great work. I also started using a spray probiotic for the skin by Ruth’s Organics and that helped tremendously too.
KitchenKop says
I’m so glad she’s doing better!!!
Kelly
Mari says
Awesome article Kelly!
Do you think this protocol might work for chronic keratosis pilaris (on arm and face)? Bumps / hair follicles are red too.
I looked for a Banerji protocol for KP, but couldn’t find anything. I’m desperate to get rid of this condition.
And willing to give any homeopathic remedy a try!
KitchenKop says
Hi Mari,
I’m not sure but I think this is too different for the remedies to be the same.
I looked on Joette’s site and she said she covers that in her “Skin, the Ugly Truth” class in case you’re interested in specific help for that?!
If you’re willing to dig a little more, I searched online for “keratosis pilaris homeopathy” and there were some hits that might be helpful.
Keep me posted!
Kel
JP says
Hi there, the WHR website doesn’t seem to offer 200c potency for Antimonium Crud. Should I buy a different potency or is there another website I can buy from?
KitchenKop says
Yes they’ve been out for a little bit, it should be back in stock soon, but in the meantime, you could get some here. (It’s not as good of a deal, you get a lot less, but it’s okay in a pinch.)
Kelly
S says
Quick question, did the potency change on arsenicum album? I was doing 200c before and when I looked at the blog again tonight it says 6c, but I was sure it was 200 before….maybe that’s why it hasn’t cleared up completely? Thinking to try the protocol again to see if we can make some more progress with the eczema.
KitchenKop says
Nope, it’s always been 6x as it says here.
Also, don’t miss the links in the “more that might help” section above.
Hope that helps!
Kelly
Marnie says
Hi Kelly!
I’m so happy to have found your blog, and can’t wait to try this with my 1 year old with itchy eczema patches.
I clicked on your link above to order the Arsenicum Album 6x. They don’t sell a potency that low. The lowest is 9x. Do you think that would be close enough?
Thanks so much!
KitchenKop says
Hi Marnie, yes I always just get the lowest potency they have.
And you’re welcome!
Kelly
Nancy says
Hi Kelly…I’ve been a student if Joette for some time and have been grateful for this particular post of yours (and Sheena). I’ve helped a couple of family members with their eczema. I’m not sure though, how to use it for a child under a year. Would you use Aconite200 instead of Camphor?
Nancy says
Whew…so many typos…can you even decipher my question??
I’m wondering if you’d substitute Aconite for Camphor in a 9 month old and expect to get the same results?
KitchenKop says
LOL, no problem Nancy, I think I fixed the typos. 🙂
Is there a reason I’m blanking on as to why babies can’t have Camphor?
I just found this on Joette’s site (in a comment section): “The way we use Camphor 200, is one dose for one day only, regardless of whether someone is pregnant, nursing, an infant, a child, an adult, a chicken, a cow. Its universal.”
Kelly
Nancy says
Joette teaches in her classes (per the Banerjis) that cases concerning babies under a year should be opened with Aconite200 rather than Camphor200, although I don’t know that I’ve ever known why! . I’m going to assume Aconite will do the same thing. I was hoping you’d heard of someone who had used it.
KitchenKop says
Oh okay good info, no I hadn’t heard about that. Weird that she’d have that quote in the comments then.
Thanks for the scoop!
Kel
Danielle says
Stoked to find your site, Joette Calabrese sent me this link from her blog. I’m going to try this protocol but I’m wondering if you could offer some advice… I started my daughter on Sulphur 30c 3 times daily as advised by someone at my local health store. It seemed right at the time bc her condition wasaggravated by heat and water. I administered the Sulphur for appx 3 weeks with no change. It would help with the itching but only temporarily. In hind site it was probably the wrong remedy so I gave her camphor 200 for one day. Now we’ve been on Arsenicum Album 6c twice daily and Antonium Crude 6c twice daily. We’re about 3 days in. The itching wakes her so I have also given her coffea cruda 200 once before bed. At this point would it be ok to start with your above protocol? Or should I clean the slate again with Camphor again seeing as how I’ve been giving her Antonium crude. I do also have to wait until my order comes through for the Bovista, Aethusa and Hepar Sulphur. My daughter’s condition has only increased in severity with uncontrollable itching fits and it’s covering more surface area. Thanks for your time, I plan on taking some courses but I’m desperate in the mean time to learn more.
KitchenKop says
Hi Danielle,
So sorry to hear about all your daughter is dealing with!
I don’t really know the answer to whether or not it’s necessary to clear the slate again before beginning this protocol, so you may want to do that just in case. Sorry I’m not more help but I will pray that this helps her! Be sure to use the skin products listed there to help ease her suffering in the meantime while you’re waiting for the new remedies to (hopefully) work.
If these suggestions do not help her, it may be worth it to hire Joette, but I know she has a long waiting list right now, so maybe get on her list just in case?
Kelly
Danielle says
Thank you so much Kelly. Great tips, going to start using the tallow today. Happy to have made the connection with you.
KitchenKop says
My pleasure to try and help, I’ll pray that this works!
Kelly
Carolyn says
Hello Danielle, As this question was posed a few months ago, I am curious – it is likely others are as well – how has the homeopathic remedy worked in this case?
These forums are great, especially when the symptoms are similar, etc and a protocol is mentioned – and even more helpful when follow-up is shared as far as the outcome and any “tweaks” in the protocol that helped, if any were needed.
Thank you and I look forward if you can share your outcome, etc.
Jackie Benedict says
You may want to look into Petroleum. I had to give my daughter this remedy too. Once I cleared her eczema which was from food sensitivities, she started developing eczema from being hot and was worse from water as well. I dosed her with Petroleum 200c every other day until it was very much better.
amy says
hi! is a dose for children (2 year old) also 5 pellets? thank you
KitchenKop says
Yes it is. 🙂
Kelly
Carole says
Hello, I followed the links to each of the remedies, they are all 200c apart from Arsenicum Album which is 6 x. Is this correct? Thank you for posting this.
KitchenKop says
Yep, I linked to the exact potencies needed. 🙂
Kelly
S says
This looks awesome! I have a couple questions about how to administer the remedies to a 16 month old with a severe milk allergy. If I did a water dose to dilute the lactose in the remedy, would that mess too much with the potency in the protocol? How long does the water last after you’ve dissolved the remedy and do you have to shake it or anything? Would it be better to just give the remedy straight and hope it acts fast? Baby gets itchy hives from dairy.
KitchenKop says
I just double checked and this is what Joette teaches: water dosing doesn’t change potency — just add 5 pellets in 4 oz. of water and a spoonful or sip is one dose.
Kelly
S says
Thank you so much! And do you need to stir or shake it each time you administer a dose from the water solution? I’m so excited to try this and I love that you’ve added prayer to the protocol too.
KitchenKop says
You might give it a stir, but I’m not sure if it’s necessary or not. 🙂
Kelly
S says
Hey I wanted to follow up. We did the protocol for several months diligently. I did water dosing at first and then switched to pellets after a month and baby seemed to handle them. Improvement! and I don’t know if it was the correct protocol for baby because it was really up and down but we kept at it. Coffee never seemed to help but we did chamomile one night and that gave baby relief. I guess baby itched when uncomfortable even if it was just teething. Overall we saw some improvements but it wasn’t as dramatic as I had hoped after so long so I wondered if I had the right protocol for us so I finally stopped. It and did camphor. seemed like after I stopped that’s when things really cleared up and it was only on his feet. Moving down! We can’t seem to clear the feet. It’s not infected, not cracked, just itchy. And not all the time anymore, but often. Slightly worse now with the season change. But not big cracks so I haven’t tried petroleum. Any helps? My bigger concern is the rough breathing that has escalated. I do apis as an sos if the apnea gets bad but don’t know if by that thats ok. We are still on bovista, although we need to be more consistent. Lost a little steam! Thinking to try the ars alb 6 + ant crud 6 for itchy eczema. Can’t afford Joette’s classes yet so trying to put it together myself.
KitchenKop says
Shannon,
Thanks so much for reporting back! Sounds like you know some things to try next. Just wondering if you tried tallow for the feet? And also this probiotic to heal the health of the gut too?
I’m not a professional as you know, just thinking “out loud”…
Kelly
Jackie Benedict says
You should pat the bottom of the jar against the palm of your hand (succuss) a few times before each dose.
Heather says
Kelly,
I have ordered these remedies for my daughter who has pretty bad eczema. We will begin this weekend when the last remedy arrives, however I did have one question.
It says Bovista and Hepar Sulph once every other day. Should those be taken on the same day, or on opposite days?
KitchenKop says
Heather, opposite is easiest just because you need to space them 15 minutes apart anyway, so if you take remedies the same time every day, you can just take them every other at the same time. BUT as long as you space them, it doesn’t matter. 🙂
Kelly
Melissa says
Thank you for this post! Are all of the remedies supposed to be in a 200 potency? Do you know if this protocol is good for children who have eczema mostly in the winter?
KitchenKop says
Hi Melissa,
If you click the links you’ll see the specific potencies for each.
And yes, these remedies should help any eczema. 🙂
Hope it helps!
Kelly
Mary says
I’m hesitant to use homeopathy because I eat a very strict, low carb diet and I know the pellets are made with sugar. Does anyone know how the carb count works in Boiron pellets?
KitchenKop says
Hi Mary,
I called Boiron for you to find out for sure. There are 42.5 mg of sugar in each pellet (from sugar beets from France). One dose is 5 pellets, so each dose has 212.5 mg of sugar which equals 0.21 grams of sugar/carbs.
Hope that helps!
Kelly