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Itching

72.     Afflictions of the skin like itching, boils, heat and allergic rashes, especially during monsoon weather, are generally caused due to lack of proper hygiene, use of synthetic clothing, hot or humid weather, coming in contact with a poisonous substance like congress grass, bitten by a poisonous organism, or allergic reaction to some drug or food. Home remedies – (i) A local application of coconut oil helps to combat superficial skin problems and also relieves itching; (ii) Massage of camphor mixed into coconut oil could relieve an itch; (iii) Powder prepared by pounding some raw turmeric can be taken half a teaspoon 2-3 times with water or cow’s milk. It has wonderful anti-allergic, anti-toxic as well as blood purifying properties; (iv) Massage of sodium bicarbonate and saindhav salt added to mustard oil helps in relieving the allergic itch and skin rash; (v) In half a bowl of curd, add two teaspoons of mustard oil and juice of one-fourth lemon. Apply this mixture to the affected body parts 5-10 minutes before bath. This again is useful in rashes and itching.

 Epidermolysis Bullora Simplex (EBS)

73.     This devastating genetic skin disorder results from mutations in the genes. The mildest form of EBS leads to blistering of the hands and feet since these are most susceptible to frequent abrasion. Researchers at the John Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore found that the compound sulforaphane, whose natural precursors are found at high levels in broccoli and other green cruciferous vegetables could help treat this disorder.

 Dandruff

74.     Anyone who has had a dandruff problem will agree that the condition can be terribly embarrassing. The usual way to deal with dandruff is to buy an anti-dandruff shampoo. But its victims will agree that whether the shampoo works or not, dandruff certainly returns with a vengeance. Dandruff is a chronic scaling inflammation with variable itching of the skin occurring on the scalp and eyebrows. It can assume irritating condition associated with bacteria. The scalp may become red from scratching. One of the primary causes is increased sebaceous gland activity secreting excess oil, which binds the dead skin cells together to form visible flakes. Other primary cause of dandruff is improper nutrient deficient diet consisting of excess of junk animal fat-laden fried and processed foods and excess of