Rhus Tox: A routine remedy for herpes with itching, burning
and tingling pains which will cure most of the cases and with
which the treatment should be started. Barber's itch when there
is burning or itching.
Ranunculus B: Herpes with burning, bruised and stitching
pains; much itching as the eruptions dry up; the vesicles are of
bluish colour. Worse in open air, motion, damp weather,
change of weather or temperature. Sensitive to touch and cold
air.
Arsenicum Alb: Herpes with burning and shooting pain, worse
at night, especially from 12 to 4 A.M. The crusts are large and
deep which bleed when removed. Thirst for small quantities of
water at short intervals.
Merc. Sol:
Nitric Acid:
Natrum Mur:
Herpes of prepuce
(Genital organ). Barber's itch. Locally Phytolacca may be applied.
Astacus Fl: For chronic form of urticaria. Nettle rash over
whole body with itching.
Mezereum: Herpes that follow the course of intercostal or
supra-orbital nerves, the pain is sharp; lightning like,
sometimes boring in character.
Cicuta. Vir: Barber's itch; trouble due to shaving.
Thuja. Herpes everywhere, with excessive neuralgic pain. Eczematous or pustular.
Iris Ver: Black type of herpes zoster with eruptions typically
eczematous or pustular.
Dulcamara: Suppurative herpes due to cold and by living in
damp houses.
Cantharis: Large blisters with smarting and burning pain.
May be given both internally and externally.
Prunus Spinosa: Herpes zoster. Dropsy. Itching on tips of
fingers, as if frozen.
Psorinum: Herpetic eruptions, especially on bends of joints
and scalps with itching. Foulness; lack of vital reaction.
Eruptions dry, scaly with little pointed vesicles around the
reddened edges; worst in cold/warmth of bed.
