Hello,

I have a cyst that is on the backside of my ear. It has been there for sometime. Initially I thought it was acne, this was about eight months or so ago. It would fester up every now and then but I never really thought much about it.

I just relocated closer to family, I had my parents look at it and began applying hot packs, antibiotic ointment, peroxide, etc... It didnt want to heal all the way, it kept draining (which I prefered to happen anyways). I went to the doctor, he gave me some antibiotics, said to continue with the topical ointment, heat packs etc. it has subsided and stopped draining. There is still a small puss pocket around half of the perimeter of the sac. The doctor said to continue with the heat packs, ointment etc. try to get the puss pac to subside more and hopefully it will go away and not have to resort to surgery. As a side note, after beggining the initial treatment, I have had a persistant head ache that is slight on my right temple, it feels like someone is tightening a clamp in that one spot; the discomfort is still there and feel it is related to this problem.

I got to thinking and reading a bit about cyst's. I have had a Pilonidal cyst that was surgically removed about 8 - 10 years ago. As I thought about this more, I can remember having a cyst on my elbow as a kid, and now i also have a small cyst on my ear lobe as well; this one is internal?

After little reading on the internet, I understand that something might be missing in my diet. Furthermore, to remedy this immidiate issue with the cyst the correct way is to avoid surgery as that is not curring the problem.

Some of the readings I have done mentioned items such as Zinc, Selinia(m?), Sulpher ?... So I turn to you and ask for a remedy to help with curing this ailment.

I believe in Homeopathy and believe about the body being in harmony with itself.

Thank you for everyones help and time.

Dean

Hello Dean,

I think your problem is severe acne (also called : cystic acne) and since it`s staying for weeks in one place draining for a long time and also because of the pus and considering it concerns the ear with poor healing, I`d advise you to first try :

Calcarea sulphurica (sulphuricum) 6c or 12c (or 6k or 12k), one dose twice daily for some weeks. If this remedy acts, but stops acting after some time switch to the 30c (or 30k) potency of this remedy and take it once daily till distinct improvement. One dose is 2 tablets or a few pellets (or : pills/pillules/granules etc.)

Please bear in mind that this problem is more than skin deep, resulting from many factors that include nutritional deficiencies, hypoglycemia, stressed adrenals, food allergies and several environmental toxins that contribute to weakened immune and hormonal capabilities. As a major detoxification organ, the skin may be infected by toxins absorbed through the colon and by a congested, overworked liver. The liver also has a direct effect on hormone secretion and poor liver function increases the buildup of acne producing steroids in the body.

Nutritional support is essential (eat a healthy diet !), including antioxydants such as vitamins A, C, E and zinc.

Locally you can apply (2-3 times daily) Calendula mother tincture or even better Hypercal mother tincture or use Hypercal or Calendula ointment. Mother tinctures may be diluted 1 : 5 or 1 : 10 and you can use distilled water or boiled cooled down water to make the dilution.

Sometimes constitutional treatment/full casetaking by a qualified (classical)homeopath is necessary to prescribe constitutionally in high(er) potencies.

Wim

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Thank you for your reply to this post. My diet has never been the best, actually it is derived of all the things you shouldnt do food wise . I never drink, smoke, or take drugs but I do love to snack; lol.

I am bad about taking vitamins, I know as we mature they become more important. I am currently 44 and really never had any severe medical issues. I do though get cluster headaches.

I will find a place on the net that sellls the items you mentioned and give it a try.

Ty
Dean

OK...Dean.....it`s up to you now ! Take care !

Wim

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To Mr Wim,

With reference to the above subject, I would like to bring my observation to your kind attention:

On the basis of the description of the problem, my observation is that the present problem is due to the improper treatment of the earlier problems of cyst on elbow, pilonidal cyst and the food habits.
My interpretation of the problem as described by the patient is that the cyst is an abscess or swelling containing puss matter. On repertorizing for eruptions, abscess and swelling behind the ear I got the remedy as Nitricum acidum, Silicea and Capsicum.
You may deal with the suggestion as deemed fit by you.
Thanking you

Ramanathan A R


Homeopathy is scientific and efective system of medicine

Thanks Ramanathan,

Let`s first wait for an update and then we`ll know if another remedy is actually necessary ! Clinical prescription is also based on emperical knowledge and mentioned/explained very clearly in the first sentence of my post. (Also see (Calc. sulph.) rubrics in Murphy`s Hom. Med. Rep. on pages 381, 382, 389, 469, 473 etc.)

Wim

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Dear members

It was mentioned, that in this case Calendula should be applied topically, simultaneously a different remedy be given internally.
Org.: 285 speaks against this procedure:
In this way, the cure of very old disease may be furthered by the physician applying externally, rubbing it in the back, arms, extremities, the same medicine he gives internally and which showed itself curatively. In doing so, he must avoid parts subject to pain or spasm or skin eruption.1
Time does not allow to bring out all the other points, which are not in line with homeopathic procedure.

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Hello Hans,

Basically speaking you are right !

While advocating the administration of medicines by mouth, Dr. Hahnemann didn`t lose sight of the fact that the same can also be administered by other than the oral route. In the 6th Edition of the Organon in Aphorisms 284-285, he clearly mentions about external applications. He says that the curative remedy should also be continued internally while the same remedy is used externally. (The first edition, however, was strongly antagonistic to external applications ! )

But having said this, huge empirical experience in thousands of (vet.+ human) cases has shown that external application of (a dilution of) Calendula MT in different situations didn`t do any harm at all. I have never come across such a problem, neither in human or veterinary cases ! Perhaps the reason for this is that the dilution is not potentized ???

Wim

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Thank you all for your reply's.

With regard to the cyst, it is closed and there is no pus although there is a half moon shaped ring around the perimeter which appears to be pus but feels firm to the touch.

These other occurances with cysts have happened over 30 some years with the pilonidal cyst and the one behind the ear happening within the last 10 years.

Since reading about the Calcarea sulphurica, I see where it deals with cleaning the blood. In late 03 I had an issue with symptoms of luppus. The gateway test showed positive but the supporting test didnt. That is to say, the ANA test signified Luppus, all the supporting test were within there perspective ranges. My ankles swelled and were very painful, as if it was gout, but wasnt and rulled out.

Does the cyst need to re-open to drain and then heal?

ty for everyone's time.

Hi Dean,

Considering the new facts you mention I`d advise you to see a qualified classical homeopath for full case taking. He/She will ask you many questions in order to find the correct remedy and may also give you additional (dietary) advice, if necessary. If it concerns an abscess your homeopath can give you a suitable remedy to either have the abscess dry in or cause it to open and drain. This is done by giving either a high or a low potency of certain remedies)

Take care !

Wim

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