Skin
Eczema, psoriasis, acne, wounds, tinea, minor burns.
- Atopic dermatitis / eczemaMoisturizer and steroid/TCS ladder first. Oatmeal and chamomile are adjunct soaks — watch allergy.4
- Mild psoriasisTopical steroid/vit D analogs first. Aloe and indigoid plants are adjunct; systemic disease needs derm.3
- Dry skinPetrolatum and humidity beat botanicals. Oat and oils are the plant-adjacent file.2
- Mild acneBenzoyl peroxide/retinoid first. Tea tree 5% has some RCT data and irritation.2
- Minor woundsIrrigation, tetanus, and closure when indicated. Calendula and gotu kola are intact-enough-skin adjuncts. This is not a bite or a diabetic ulcer.3
- Tinea pedisTopical allylamine/azole owns mycologic cure. Tea tree is slower, weaker, and allergenic.2
- Minor burnsCool water, then a dressing. Aloe inner gel is comfort for small superficial burns. This is not a TBSA calculation skip.3
- Herpes labialisOral antivirals at prodrome still win. Lemon balm topical has a small cold-sore file. This is not zoster.2
- Insect bites / stings (local)Remove the stinger, antihistamine, watch anaphylaxis. Witch hazel and oat are comfort. This is not cellulitis or Lyme skip.4
- RosaceaTrigger control and (when indicated) topical metronidazole/ivermectin/azelaic acid. Chamomile and peppermint can irritate. This is not acne-vulgaris benzoyl peroxide by default.4
- Seborrheic dermatitisAntifungal shampoos own this. Tea tree has some dandruff data and a contact-allergy cost. This is not ringworm of the scalp until you look.3
- Onychomycosis (adjunct)Terbinafine/itraconazole own true nail fungus after you confirm it. Tea tree is a weak topical adjunct, not a 12-week oral course.2
- Oral mucositis (adjunct)Oncology mouthwash protocols first. Aloe inner gel and marshmallow are coating comfort — not palifermin.4
- Easy bruising (after workup)Meds, platelets, and abuse screen first. Venotonics are not a hematology workup.4
- Primary hyperhidrosisAntiperspirant, iontophoresis, glycopyrrolate, Botox. Sage is a traditional antisudorific with a small file. Night sweats are a different page.2
- Allergic contact dermatitisStop the allergen. Topical steroid still exists. Oat soothes. Tea tree is a common cause, not a treatment.3
- Acute urticaria (adjunct)Antihistamine and anaphylaxis screen first. Plants do not treat urticaria. Oat is itch comfort.2
- Vitiligo (adjunct)Phototherapy and topical calcineurin/steroid own repigmentation. Ginkgo has a small human file. This is not a bleach-cream skip.2
- Stasis dermatitisCompression and elevation own this. Venotonics are CVI adjuncts. This is not cellulitis and not DVT skip.5
- Radiation dermatitis (adjunct)Oncology skin protocols first. Calendula ointment has a human radiation-dermatitis file. Do not put metals or essential oils in the field without the team.3
- Telogen effluviumFind the trigger (illness, iron, thyroid, crash diet, new med). Saw palmetto is an androgenetic plant — usually the wrong tool here.3