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Tinea Cruris Treated With Individualised Homoeopathic Medicine – An Evidence-Based Case Report, Yogeshwari Gupta, Arvind Sharma, Samridhi Sharma
Tinea Cruris Treated With Individualised Homoeopathic Medicine – An Evidence-Based Case Report, Yogeshwari Gupta, Arvind Sharma, Samridhi Sharma
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Introduction: Tinea cruris, also commonly known as jock itch, is a skin infection caused by dermatophytes which are pathogenic fungi affecting genital, pubic, perineal and perianal areas. Tinea cruris more commonly affects men and affects adults more than children. Conventional management involves the use of topical antifungal agents and oral therapy in extensive cases. Case Summary: A case of tinea cruris in a 30-year-old male patient is reported, which was effectively treated with individualised homoeopathic medicine. Based on the totality of symptoms, the homoeopathic medicine Natrum muriaticum in 200C potency was prescribed as the first dose and improvement …
Pityriasis Versicolor In An Infant Treated With Homoeopathy: A Case Report, Pooja Gautam, Meetu Goel
Pityriasis Versicolor In An Infant Treated With Homoeopathy: A Case Report, Pooja Gautam, Meetu Goel
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Introduction: Pityriasis versicolor (PV) is one of the common disorders characterised by cutaneous pigmentary changes due to the colonisation of the stratum corneum by a lipophilic fungus, Malassezia. It can occur at any age but is most commonly seen in young adults and is relatively rare in children. PV is not easy to cure, as relapse after the treatment can be as high as 80% within 2 years. Case Summary: The case reported here is of PV in 6-month-old child who was treated successfully with individualised homoeopathic medicine for 6 months. Sulphur was prescribed based on the totality of symptoms. …