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Remedies for babies and children:
For babies, tablets should be crushed between two clean teaspoons and dissolved in 2fl oz of warm water, giving a teaspoon full as a dose. For young children, the tablets should be given crushed. Chamomilla is available in drop form.

ECZEMA:

The homeopathic view is that eczema is a disease of the whole metabolic system. The skin is trying to get rid of toxins in the bloodstream. Manifests itself as patches of dry skin, which become red, scaly and itchy. In severe cases, little blisters form which weep and can become infected. Remedies can help in the short term, but constitutional homeopathic treatment is advised, under the guidance of a practitioner.

To be taken once a day for up to five days. Use 6c.

Homeopathic remedy	When to use
Sulphur	Itchy, dry, red skin, especially in bed or after a bath. Scratching leads to burning and smarting.
Rhus tox	Blistered skin, particularly the wrists. Worse in damp conditions. Very itchy.
Petroleum	Skin erupts with yellow crusts. Worse at night.
Graphites	Skin cracked and weepy.

In babies, seborrhoeic eczema is quite common and causes red blotches and spots, usually on the face, neck, armpits or nappy area, and scaly patches on the scalp known as cradle cap. Calendula ointment and olive oil can help. The condition is usually not serious and disappears after a few months.

Remedies to be given once a day for up to five days. Use 6c.

Homeopathic remedy	When to use
Graphites	Skin weepy and encrusted. Possible infection.
Lycopodium	Skin dry and scaly. No infection.

Remedies should be discontinued as soon as symptoms improve or if symptoms worsen.

Homeopathic remedies for other ailments:

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