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Dark skin face and neck
Hello Dr,My self Ajay, Me face and skin got very dark other than body part since last six month .Erlier I have consulted so many skin specialist in Delhi but no value addition. They suggest ,Sunscreen spf 30 ,Momet. Desonoid, Cosglow, and few other cream but there is no effect. Even I am using milk for cleansing face, No shampoo and soap . Also used alovera leaf ,No response. Please suggest homeopathic medicine.
Few other information
There is no itching.
Normal mental status.
Not using soap and shampoo
Using Normal water
In summer more sweeting in dark area
Sleep daily 7 hours to 8 hour.
Yes Backache due to posture problem.
Even i am not going in sun light. Rarely use.
[message edited by rai.kumarajai on Thu, 13 Feb 2014 08:50:37 GMT]
rai.kumarajai on 2014-02-13
This is just a forum. Assume posts are not from medical professionals.
In case you are interested, I can try to find a suitable remedy for you if you answer below questions.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS FIRST BEFORE ANSWERING QUESTIONS
Please reply to ALL that is being asked and give DETAILS.
Short answers such as Yes/No/Normal are not helpful.
I cant prescribe if these directions are not adhered to.
Please leave the questions in place and give your answers under each of them.
QUESTIONS:
1. Your age & sex
2. Describe your appearance i.e. weight, height, body type (thin, medium, chubby, fat etc)
Weight
Height
Body type (Thin, Fat, Medium)
3. Your profession
4. Describe your personality in at least 20 words (e.g. stubborn, lazy, dont want to work, always in a hurry etc.)
5. What is your main health problem & its symptoms
6. When did this main problem begin
7. Can you relate any event which caused this problem
8. What makes the main problem better (e.g. massage, pressure, warmth, cold, lying down, sitting etc.)
9. What makes it worse (e.g. massage, pressure, warmth, cold, lying down, sitting etc.)
10. How do you feel mentally & emotionally during this problem (e.g. weepy, irritable, restless, sad, hopeless, fear of death etc.)
11. What other health problems do you have
12. What makes these other health problems better or worse (explain each problem)
13. What animals or insects are you afraid of
14. What situations are you afraid of (e.g. heights, closed spaces, ocean, darkness etc)
15. What occupies your mind mostly
16. How do you respond to consolation & sympathy
17. Do you want to stay alone or with people
18. How is your sleep
19. Do you have any recurring dreams
20. Is your complaint affected by weather, if so, which weather affect & how
21. Do you normally feel hot or cold
22. What type of clothes you wear (e.g. tight, loose, around neck etc)
23. What foods you crave & love (not what you eat due to health or other reasons, rather what you love)
24. What foods you hate a lot
25. What taste you love a lot (e.g. sweet, salty, sour, bitter)
26. What taste you hate
27. Do you like warm or cold food
28. Do you want to eat indigestible foods (chalk, mud .)
29. How is your thirst (less, moderate, excessive)
30. Do you have dry lips or mouth or both
31. Do you have any coating on tongue first thing in the morning, if yes, details
Color of coating
Where exactly
32. Any taste in your mouth first thing in the morning (e.g. bitter, sour)
33. How is your skin (dry, oily, rough, acne, pustules, boils, psoriasis etc)
34. Please upload here or email me a picture of your skin, nails, teeth, hair problems, if any. Click on my username for details.
35. Details about your sweat (where mostly, how much, smell, does it stain, color)
36. Any problems with eyes/vision
37. Any problems with ears, nose, throat (e.g. nose always blocked, runny, discharge color)
38. How is your stool (details of how often, consistency, any blood, any particular smell etc.)
39. How is your urine (details of color, smell, any blood etc.)
40. How is your sex desire (e.g. no desire, low, moderate, high, very high)
41. Are you satisfied with your sex life, if no, why not
42. Males genitals (any problems with erection, any pain, any itching etc.)
43. Females menses details (reply to all these points)
Regularity (early, late, irregular, duration of cycle)
Flow (low, moderate, high)
Clots (none, some, a lot, huge clots, bright color, dark color)
Any discharge (color, consistency, smell)
44. What illnesses are running in your family
Mothers side
Fathers side
Siblings (brother/sister)
45. Are you taking any medicines (allopathic, homeopathic, supplements, acupuncture etc.)
46. Have you had any surgeries or implants, if yes, give details
47. Have you had any long term treatment (physical or psychological)
48. What homeopathic remedies have you taken in the past (potency, dosage, approx. time frame)
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS FIRST BEFORE ANSWERING QUESTIONS
Please reply to ALL that is being asked and give DETAILS.
Short answers such as Yes/No/Normal are not helpful.
I cant prescribe if these directions are not adhered to.
Please leave the questions in place and give your answers under each of them.
QUESTIONS:
1. Your age & sex
2. Describe your appearance i.e. weight, height, body type (thin, medium, chubby, fat etc)
Weight
Height
Body type (Thin, Fat, Medium)
3. Your profession
4. Describe your personality in at least 20 words (e.g. stubborn, lazy, dont want to work, always in a hurry etc.)
5. What is your main health problem & its symptoms
6. When did this main problem begin
7. Can you relate any event which caused this problem
8. What makes the main problem better (e.g. massage, pressure, warmth, cold, lying down, sitting etc.)
9. What makes it worse (e.g. massage, pressure, warmth, cold, lying down, sitting etc.)
10. How do you feel mentally & emotionally during this problem (e.g. weepy, irritable, restless, sad, hopeless, fear of death etc.)
11. What other health problems do you have
12. What makes these other health problems better or worse (explain each problem)
13. What animals or insects are you afraid of
14. What situations are you afraid of (e.g. heights, closed spaces, ocean, darkness etc)
15. What occupies your mind mostly
16. How do you respond to consolation & sympathy
17. Do you want to stay alone or with people
18. How is your sleep
19. Do you have any recurring dreams
20. Is your complaint affected by weather, if so, which weather affect & how
21. Do you normally feel hot or cold
22. What type of clothes you wear (e.g. tight, loose, around neck etc)
23. What foods you crave & love (not what you eat due to health or other reasons, rather what you love)
24. What foods you hate a lot
25. What taste you love a lot (e.g. sweet, salty, sour, bitter)
26. What taste you hate
27. Do you like warm or cold food
28. Do you want to eat indigestible foods (chalk, mud .)
29. How is your thirst (less, moderate, excessive)
30. Do you have dry lips or mouth or both
31. Do you have any coating on tongue first thing in the morning, if yes, details
Color of coating
Where exactly
32. Any taste in your mouth first thing in the morning (e.g. bitter, sour)
33. How is your skin (dry, oily, rough, acne, pustules, boils, psoriasis etc)
34. Please upload here or email me a picture of your skin, nails, teeth, hair problems, if any. Click on my username for details.
35. Details about your sweat (where mostly, how much, smell, does it stain, color)
36. Any problems with eyes/vision
37. Any problems with ears, nose, throat (e.g. nose always blocked, runny, discharge color)
38. How is your stool (details of how often, consistency, any blood, any particular smell etc.)
39. How is your urine (details of color, smell, any blood etc.)
40. How is your sex desire (e.g. no desire, low, moderate, high, very high)
41. Are you satisfied with your sex life, if no, why not
42. Males genitals (any problems with erection, any pain, any itching etc.)
43. Females menses details (reply to all these points)
Regularity (early, late, irregular, duration of cycle)
Flow (low, moderate, high)
Clots (none, some, a lot, huge clots, bright color, dark color)
Any discharge (color, consistency, smell)
44. What illnesses are running in your family
Mothers side
Fathers side
Siblings (brother/sister)
45. Are you taking any medicines (allopathic, homeopathic, supplements, acupuncture etc.)
46. Have you had any surgeries or implants, if yes, give details
47. Have you had any long term treatment (physical or psychological)
48. What homeopathic remedies have you taken in the past (potency, dosage, approx. time frame)
fitness last decade
QUESTIONS:
1. Your age & sex 34 year ,Male
2. Describe your appearance i.e. weight, height, body type (thin, medium, chubby, fat etc)
Weight 65kg
Height 159cm
Body type (Thin, Fat, Medium) Medium
3. Your profession Working in back office (seating job)
4. Describe your personality in at least 20 words (e.g. stubborn, lazy, dont want to work, always in a hurry etc.) Yes, I always in hurry, At the end of any work I lose my patient
5. What is your main health problem & its symptoms ( My face and neck skin got more dark than other body part, On my face there is small area only have original complexion, This is not whole body,In summer I felt there is more sweeting in dark area.
6. When did this main problem begin. Very slightly its appear in 2006 but I have taken few allopathic medicine and its cure. After some time its appearing on my forehead but I am ignoring, since 4th june 13 I have attend a marriage then I felt its cover whole face and face got bluish color at that moment now its black
7. Can you relate any event which caused this problem May be deficiency /May be Phototoxity /May be sun tan or due to stress
8. What makes the main problem better (e.g. massage, pressure, warmth, cold, lying down, sitting etc.) massage
9. What makes it worse (e.g. massage, pressure, warmth, cold, lying down, sitting etc.) pressure
10. How do you feel mentally & emotionally during this problem (e.g. weepy, irritable, restless, sad, hopeless, fear of death etc.) Fear to death /weepy
11. What other health problems do you have . No, But posture problem-ie shoulder pain
12. What makes these other health problems better or worse (explain each problem) No
13. What animals or insects are you afraid of .NA
14. What situations are you afraid of (e.g. heights, closed spaces, ocean, darkness etc) alone
15. What occupies your mind mostly. Health issue.
16. How do you respond to consolation & sympathy .Positively
17. Do you want to stay alone or with people . with People generally
18. How is your sleep . Very good. 7 hour
19. Do you have any recurring dreams .No
20. Is your complaint affected by weather, if so, which weather affect & how No
21. Do you normally feel hot or cold .Normal
22. What type of clothes you wear (e.g. tight, loose, around neck etc) Full slave with comfort
23. What foods you crave & love (not what you eat due to health or other reasons, rather what you love) Every fruits I love /Not want to eat Brinjal /More spicy
24. What foods you hate a lot. Non veg
25. What taste you love a lot (e.g. sweet, salty, sour, bitter) every test.But when I am thirst for water nothing
26. What taste you hate .Sour
27. Do you like warm or cold food. Warm food
28. Do you want to eat indigestible foods (chalk, mud .) ,Never
29. How is your thirst (less, moderate, excessive) moderate
30. Do you have dry lips or mouth or both . Dry lips
31. Do you have any coating on tongue first thing in the morning, if yes, details NO
Color of coating .NA
Where exactly .NA
32. Any taste in your mouth first thing in the morning (e.g. bitter, sour) NO
33. How is your skin (dry, oily, rough, acne, pustules, boils, psoriasis etc) .Dry
34. Please upload here or email me a picture of your skin, nails, teeth, hair problems, if any. Click on my username for details. My nail have black strip. Pls give me ur mail id for e mail my pic.
35. Details about your sweat (where mostly, how much, smell, does it stain, color) .?
36. Any problems with eyes/vision .No
37. Any problems with ears, nose, throat (e.g. nose always blocked, runny, discharge color) .No
38. How is your stool (details of how often, consistency, any blood, any particular smell etc.) No
39. How is your urine (details of color, smell, any blood etc.) Light Yellow .
40. How is your sex desire (e.g. no desire, low, moderate, high, very high) Moderate
41. Are you satisfied with your sex life, if no, why not .Yes
42. Males genitals (any problems with erection, any pain, any itching etc.) No
43. Females menses details (reply to all these points)
Regularity (early, late, irregular, duration of cycle)
Flow (low, moderate, high)
Clots (none, some, a lot, huge clots, bright color, dark color)
Any discharge (color, consistency, smell)
44. What illnesses are running in your family
Mothers side My mother had dark patches. It s ok now but its not on whole face
Fathers side -No
Siblings (brother/sister) No
45. Are you taking any medicines (allopathic, homeopathic, supplements, acupuncture etc.) Allopathic Multi vitamin . and calcium
46. Have you had any surgeries or implants, if yes, give details No
47. Have you had any long term treatment (physical or psychological) No
48. What homeopathic remedies have you taken in the past (potency, dosage, approx. time frame) .Taken for three month as per dr, advise but no response/ Name I dont know
1. Your age & sex 34 year ,Male
2. Describe your appearance i.e. weight, height, body type (thin, medium, chubby, fat etc)
Weight 65kg
Height 159cm
Body type (Thin, Fat, Medium) Medium
3. Your profession Working in back office (seating job)
4. Describe your personality in at least 20 words (e.g. stubborn, lazy, dont want to work, always in a hurry etc.) Yes, I always in hurry, At the end of any work I lose my patient
5. What is your main health problem & its symptoms ( My face and neck skin got more dark than other body part, On my face there is small area only have original complexion, This is not whole body,In summer I felt there is more sweeting in dark area.
6. When did this main problem begin. Very slightly its appear in 2006 but I have taken few allopathic medicine and its cure. After some time its appearing on my forehead but I am ignoring, since 4th june 13 I have attend a marriage then I felt its cover whole face and face got bluish color at that moment now its black
7. Can you relate any event which caused this problem May be deficiency /May be Phototoxity /May be sun tan or due to stress
8. What makes the main problem better (e.g. massage, pressure, warmth, cold, lying down, sitting etc.) massage
9. What makes it worse (e.g. massage, pressure, warmth, cold, lying down, sitting etc.) pressure
10. How do you feel mentally & emotionally during this problem (e.g. weepy, irritable, restless, sad, hopeless, fear of death etc.) Fear to death /weepy
11. What other health problems do you have . No, But posture problem-ie shoulder pain
12. What makes these other health problems better or worse (explain each problem) No
13. What animals or insects are you afraid of .NA
14. What situations are you afraid of (e.g. heights, closed spaces, ocean, darkness etc) alone
15. What occupies your mind mostly. Health issue.
16. How do you respond to consolation & sympathy .Positively
17. Do you want to stay alone or with people . with People generally
18. How is your sleep . Very good. 7 hour
19. Do you have any recurring dreams .No
20. Is your complaint affected by weather, if so, which weather affect & how No
21. Do you normally feel hot or cold .Normal
22. What type of clothes you wear (e.g. tight, loose, around neck etc) Full slave with comfort
23. What foods you crave & love (not what you eat due to health or other reasons, rather what you love) Every fruits I love /Not want to eat Brinjal /More spicy
24. What foods you hate a lot. Non veg
25. What taste you love a lot (e.g. sweet, salty, sour, bitter) every test.But when I am thirst for water nothing
26. What taste you hate .Sour
27. Do you like warm or cold food. Warm food
28. Do you want to eat indigestible foods (chalk, mud .) ,Never
29. How is your thirst (less, moderate, excessive) moderate
30. Do you have dry lips or mouth or both . Dry lips
31. Do you have any coating on tongue first thing in the morning, if yes, details NO
Color of coating .NA
Where exactly .NA
32. Any taste in your mouth first thing in the morning (e.g. bitter, sour) NO
33. How is your skin (dry, oily, rough, acne, pustules, boils, psoriasis etc) .Dry
34. Please upload here or email me a picture of your skin, nails, teeth, hair problems, if any. Click on my username for details. My nail have black strip. Pls give me ur mail id for e mail my pic.
35. Details about your sweat (where mostly, how much, smell, does it stain, color) .?
36. Any problems with eyes/vision .No
37. Any problems with ears, nose, throat (e.g. nose always blocked, runny, discharge color) .No
38. How is your stool (details of how often, consistency, any blood, any particular smell etc.) No
39. How is your urine (details of color, smell, any blood etc.) Light Yellow .
40. How is your sex desire (e.g. no desire, low, moderate, high, very high) Moderate
41. Are you satisfied with your sex life, if no, why not .Yes
42. Males genitals (any problems with erection, any pain, any itching etc.) No
43. Females menses details (reply to all these points)
Regularity (early, late, irregular, duration of cycle)
Flow (low, moderate, high)
Clots (none, some, a lot, huge clots, bright color, dark color)
Any discharge (color, consistency, smell)
44. What illnesses are running in your family
Mothers side My mother had dark patches. It s ok now but its not on whole face
Fathers side -No
Siblings (brother/sister) No
45. Are you taking any medicines (allopathic, homeopathic, supplements, acupuncture etc.) Allopathic Multi vitamin . and calcium
46. Have you had any surgeries or implants, if yes, give details No
47. Have you had any long term treatment (physical or psychological) No
48. What homeopathic remedies have you taken in the past (potency, dosage, approx. time frame) .Taken for three month as per dr, advise but no response/ Name I dont know
rai.kumarajai last decade
The only thing which can make you look pink and fair is TARAXACUM Q,take its 30 drops once daily untill you reach the desired results. remember you have to stop all the prescribed medicine before you use taraxacum Q.western mother tinctures are much diluted so try to use pakistani or indian tinctures they prepare pure tinctures. i have suggested this medicine to thousands of people with amazing and permament results.
♡ Dr Zaair Husain last decade
Thanks dr.
There is one confusion its 30 drops or 3 drops ?
I dont use any homeo medicine 30 drop in a day.
Pls suggest.
There is one confusion its 30 drops or 3 drops ?
I dont use any homeo medicine 30 drop in a day.
Pls suggest.
rai.kumarajai last decade
its clearly written 30 drops,if you do not take 30 drops of any homeopathic medicine then you may choose the cure of your own choice. whatever i suggested you is an old experience of 30 years of clinical practice.
♡ Dr Zaair Husain last decade
DeAr fitness team ,
i am unable to get suggested medicine TARAXACUM Q in wholePlease suggest any alternate one.and if ur not sugessting pls suggest . I AM WAITING FOR UR RESPNCE
i am unable to get suggested medicine TARAXACUM Q in wholePlease suggest any alternate one.and if ur not sugessting pls suggest . I AM WAITING FOR UR RESPNCE
rai.kumarajai last decade
Dear fitness team'
suggested medicine TARAXACUM Q is notavilable in my market Pls suggest any alternate Medicine if possible. I am waiting for ur positive responce
suggested medicine TARAXACUM Q is notavilable in my market Pls suggest any alternate Medicine if possible. I am waiting for ur positive responce
rai.kumarajai last decade
♡ Dr Zaair Husain last decade
Dear Dr, I have shared all my problem that medicine is not avilable in market.Pls suggest and alternate one
rai.kumarajai last decade
There is no alternate known to me other than taraxacum Q
♡ Dr Zaair Husain last decade
Thanks Dr.Thanks for you positive reply.I undrstand but suggested medicine not avilable in market, i have serch this medicine to so many whole saller.
[message edited by rai.kumarajai on Mon, 17 Feb 2014 08:18:34 GMT]
[message edited by rai.kumarajai on Mon, 17 Feb 2014 08:18:34 GMT]
rai.kumarajai last decade
fitness last decade
Sure,As per sevral dermetologist this is the case of hypersenstive skin, But why its effective only on face and neck, Even back side of neck which is always coverd.
rai.kumarajai last decade
Your remedy is: Sulphur 200c.
HOW TO TAKE THE REMEDY:
Please take two doses 12 hrs apart. Just two doses. Not daily.
Report back in 5 days with changes observed.
TIME OF DOSE:
First dose: At night before sleeping.
Second dose: 12 hrs after the first dose.
Dont take any more dose or any other remedy unless I tell you.
PILLS/PELLETS:
If your remedy is in the form of pills:
One dose is one pill.
Dissolve the pill in mouth.
LIQUID REMEDY:
If your remedy is in liquid form:
Put one drop of the remedy in half glass of water, stir and take one tea spoon from it.
Thats one dose.
Use the same mixture for subsequent doses, if required.
Dont refrigerate the mixture. Put it anywhere covered, away from direct sunlight.
PRECAUTIONS:
If there is significant worsening of symptoms (called homeopathic aggravation) after the first dose, then dont take the second dose.
Dont take any other homeopathic remedy during this treatment.
Give a break of at least 10 minutes before eating/drinking anything before or after taking the remedy.
During the treatment, dont eat anything which you have never had all your life.
HOW TO GIVE FEEDBACK:
A good example of how to report your progress is by giving %age improvement for all your health problems e.g.
Headache: 30% better
Low energy level: 50% better
Anxiety: 40% better
Sadness: No change
Depression: Worse
And so on list all your complaints.
GENERAL INFO ABOUT HOMEOPATHIC PRESCRIBING:
If someone is giving several remedies, without waiting to see the effect of one remedy, then it is totally against the core principles of homeopathy. Such an approach is unlikely to give permanent cure, rather it may distort actual symptoms making subsequent cure even more difficult.
DIETARY GUIDELINES:
Homeopathy is not magic and it can only work when all other supportive strategies are also used. To make sure you are cured as fast as possible and stay that way please change your lifestyle to include the following:
1. Start eating half cup of low fat, plain, non-flavored yogurt with live cultures daily in the morning or with lunch. If you have homemade yogurt thats the best.
2. Stop all processed foods e.g. white bread, white rice, white burgers etc.
3. Eat whole foods only i.e. whole grain bread, brown rice, brown burgers etc.
4. The bread should be high in bran content & the flour should be coarse ground.
5. Start eating a small bowl of salad at least once a day e.g. it should contain cucumber, carrots, salad leaves, tomato and any vegetable you like. Put a dressing of olive oil & raw apple cider vinegar and put some salt & black pepper to your liking.
6. Eat at least 1-2 fruits per day e.g. apple, orange etc.
7. Drink enough water so that your urine is clear. Yellow colored urine is a good indication that you are dehydrated.
8. Exercise:
Aerobic activity e.g. Start walking at least 30 minutes a day for 5 days a week with your spouse/friend and achieve your target heart rate.
Strength training e.g. Start weight training at least 20 minutes 3 days a week.
HOW TO TAKE THE REMEDY:
Please take two doses 12 hrs apart. Just two doses. Not daily.
Report back in 5 days with changes observed.
TIME OF DOSE:
First dose: At night before sleeping.
Second dose: 12 hrs after the first dose.
Dont take any more dose or any other remedy unless I tell you.
PILLS/PELLETS:
If your remedy is in the form of pills:
One dose is one pill.
Dissolve the pill in mouth.
LIQUID REMEDY:
If your remedy is in liquid form:
Put one drop of the remedy in half glass of water, stir and take one tea spoon from it.
Thats one dose.
Use the same mixture for subsequent doses, if required.
Dont refrigerate the mixture. Put it anywhere covered, away from direct sunlight.
PRECAUTIONS:
If there is significant worsening of symptoms (called homeopathic aggravation) after the first dose, then dont take the second dose.
Dont take any other homeopathic remedy during this treatment.
Give a break of at least 10 minutes before eating/drinking anything before or after taking the remedy.
During the treatment, dont eat anything which you have never had all your life.
HOW TO GIVE FEEDBACK:
A good example of how to report your progress is by giving %age improvement for all your health problems e.g.
Headache: 30% better
Low energy level: 50% better
Anxiety: 40% better
Sadness: No change
Depression: Worse
And so on list all your complaints.
GENERAL INFO ABOUT HOMEOPATHIC PRESCRIBING:
If someone is giving several remedies, without waiting to see the effect of one remedy, then it is totally against the core principles of homeopathy. Such an approach is unlikely to give permanent cure, rather it may distort actual symptoms making subsequent cure even more difficult.
DIETARY GUIDELINES:
Homeopathy is not magic and it can only work when all other supportive strategies are also used. To make sure you are cured as fast as possible and stay that way please change your lifestyle to include the following:
1. Start eating half cup of low fat, plain, non-flavored yogurt with live cultures daily in the morning or with lunch. If you have homemade yogurt thats the best.
2. Stop all processed foods e.g. white bread, white rice, white burgers etc.
3. Eat whole foods only i.e. whole grain bread, brown rice, brown burgers etc.
4. The bread should be high in bran content & the flour should be coarse ground.
5. Start eating a small bowl of salad at least once a day e.g. it should contain cucumber, carrots, salad leaves, tomato and any vegetable you like. Put a dressing of olive oil & raw apple cider vinegar and put some salt & black pepper to your liking.
6. Eat at least 1-2 fruits per day e.g. apple, orange etc.
7. Drink enough water so that your urine is clear. Yellow colored urine is a good indication that you are dehydrated.
8. Exercise:
Aerobic activity e.g. Start walking at least 30 minutes a day for 5 days a week with your spouse/friend and achieve your target heart rate.
Strength training e.g. Start weight training at least 20 minutes 3 days a week.
fitness last decade
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