Main remedies:
PULSATILLA
Most commonly indicated remedy for measles.
Dark rash, itching, biting and tingling.
Changeable symptoms.
Indicated in middle and later stages.
Conjuctivitis.
Nasal greenish discharge.
For after effects: otitis, deafness, diarrhea, cough, weakness, bedwetting.
< warm room (although patient is chilly).
< evening.
< fatty food.
> open air, cold air.
Can also be used for prophylaxis.
ACONITUM
Sudden onset of high fever.
Restlessness and moaning.
Reddened eyes sensitive to light.
Dry barking cough, painful hoarseness.
Red tongue.
Grinding teeth.
< dry cold air, air drafts.
< noise.
<fright.
< night.
> rest.
> open air.
BELLADONNA
Sudden onset, high fever with perspiration.
Dull-red spots over body, especially face and chest, vanish and suddenly re-appear.
Violent cough.
Sore throat.
Delirium, drowsiness.
Pulsating headache.
Hot red skin, bright red face, cold extremities.
< heat.
< right side.
< light and noise.
< jarring.
< touch.
< drafts.
> rest.
APIS
Puffy face and eyelids.
Rash fails to develop fully, then it disappears.
Itching skin < by warmth.
EUPHRASIA
Early stages.
Eruptions appear slowly.
Light sensitivity, conjunctivitis.
Profuse acrid tears, leave a mark on the face.
Sticky gum in eyes.
Profuse smarting, burning nasal discharge.
Aching bones.
Croupy cough, < day, > lying down at night.
Pressing throbbing headache.
> wiping the eyes.
> blinking.
< morning, evening.
< sunlight.
< wind.
Other remedies:
SULPHUR
Purplish rash, slow in appearing.
When fever persists after the rash has healed.
Very itchy.
Itching < from scratching.
For after effects like ear infections, chronic coughs, deafness, diarrhea, mental disorders.
Acrid nasal discharge.
Slow recovery.
Thirsty.
< warm room, < in warm bed.
< bathing.
GELSEMIUM
Gradual onset.
Dullness, lethargy.
Chills.
Muscles aching with weakness.
Moderate fever with no thirst.
Sneezing, watery, irritating nasal discharge.
Dry cough.
Late measles rash with distinct bumps.
> profuse urination
< humidity
MORBILLINUM
For atypical cases of measles or in vaccinated children. Can be used for prophylaxis in epidemics.
