Skin - Pathology

Healing and disorders

Wound healingInflammation Clot formation Clot removal

Growth of epithelial layerFibrous tissue

Scar formation

Reduction of fibrous tissue and

paling of scar

Skin disorders

• Allopathic view – causation, specific cellular manifestation, treatment by internal or external medication/ surgery/ laser

• Homeopathic view – apparent miasm, symptoms, phase of illness, drainage remedies and main remedy

Simple inflammation

• Cellulitis• Minor Infectious diseases• Allergies• External abrasion/injuries• Minor (1st degree) burns• Acne

Acne and cellulitis

Major inflammation with cellular changes

• Major infectious diseases that cause scarring• Warts or condylomata• Ulcers • Major (2-3rd degree) Burns leading to

permanent scarring/melanin changes• Parasitic infestations/ secondary infections• Eczema

Warts and Ulcers

Auto immune responses

• Psoriasis• SLE – systemic lupus erythematosus• Acne rosacea• Melanin disorders – vitiligo• Skin cancers• Gangrene • Pemphigus • Lichen

SLE and Psoriasis

Vitiligo and Lichen