Mezereum

1 . Light-haired, irresolute persons of phlegmatic temperament ; often scrofulous or syphilitic.

2 . Hypochondriasis ; indifferent to everything and everyone ; angry at trifles but soon sorry.

3 . Vesicular and pustular eruptions , especially after vaccination ; copious exudation of thick pus over which tough scabs form ; appear especially about the face and head ; child scratches till covered with blood ; intolerable itching and burning < scratching, at night and from heat.

4 . Ulcerations with much thick scabbing under which pus collects ; ulcers sensitive, bleed easily and are often surrounded with burning, itching vesicles.

5 . Periosteal pains and inflammations ; of long bones especially tibiae ; burning. or flying, stitching pains. < damp, at night in bed ; caries ; exostoses, tumours soften from within.

6 . Neuralgias especially following eruptions (e.g. zona) or mercurialism ; particularly of face involving eye, cheek and teeth ; severe, tearing pains with local soreness ; followed by numbness.

7 . Toothache with caries ; teeth feel blunt and elongated.

8 . Gastric disorders with burning pains and pressure (Ars.) even ulceration ; patient craves fat ; constipation usual.

9 . Ailments usually one-sided.

10 . Modalities ; < night, warmth of bed , touch ; cold air and cold washing.