Dermatitis

[Katrina BoatwrightStudent]

I was working in the garden and touched my face with my dirty hands. Ever since, I’ve had a rash on the left side of my mouth in my smile lines.  It does not itch and I would never know it’s there.  Except when I look in the mirror. It gets really red and sometimes has bumps that at times have white heads.  It doesn’t spread or change.  Any ideas from the group on how to get rid of it or what to try?

[Shirley BurnsStudent]

Hi Katrina,

Not sure what it could have been but my go-to would be plantain to draw toxins and calendula to sooth the irritation.

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Dr. Patrick Jones

[Katrina BoatwrightStudentTopic Author]

I have been using a salve that I made that has calendula, yarrow, and chamomile.  I have used plantain for horrible red ant bites in the past with really great results.  I bet adding that will do the trick!

Thank you for your reply.

[Katrina BoatwrightStudentTopic Author]

I wanted to update you all on the Dermatitis.

I was using a calendula salve.  I added Plantain tincture to it.  I applied it liberally morning and night.  It took a few weeks to completely go away, but it is gone!

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

Sorry I missed this one Katrina. The good news is that Shirley hit the nail on the head. Glad you’re feeling better. :0)

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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