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Ichthyosis Vulgaris Successfully Treated With Individualised Homoeopathic Medicine Dulcamara 200c – An Evidence-Based Case Report, Lalith Singh, Raja Manoharan, Sukanya Mitra, Rajib Purkait
Ichthyosis Vulgaris Successfully Treated With Individualised Homoeopathic Medicine Dulcamara 200c – An Evidence-Based Case Report, Lalith Singh, Raja Manoharan, Sukanya Mitra, Rajib Purkait
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Introduction: Ichthyosis vulgaris (IV) is a hereditary condition that often manifests in infancy but can also exist from birth. It is a recalcitrant disorder relapses often and even shows the least response to various therapeutic options. Extensive literature review have revealed a dearth of appropriate evidence-based documentation on treatment of ichthyosis in Homoeopathy. Case Summary: This is a case of IV in a 20-year-old male, manifested as widespread scaling and itching since childhood. Following homoeopathic principles, Dulcamara 200C was prescribed. Outcome related to impact on daily living (ORIDL) scale was used to evaluate the patient-reported outcome measure subjectively, and the …
Plantar Warts Treated With Homoeopathic Medicine Antimonium Crudum: A Case Report, Laijun Nahar, Ruma Debbarma
Plantar Warts Treated With Homoeopathic Medicine Antimonium Crudum: A Case Report, Laijun Nahar, Ruma Debbarma
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Introduction: Plantar warts are cutaneous lesions brought on by human papilloma virus infection. There is a range of alternative treatment available for it, including cryotherapy, chemical cauterisation, curettage, electrodessication and laser removal. However, a majority of these treatments can leave scars or may provide only temporary relief. Case Summary: A 19-year-old female presented with multiple, right-sided plantar warts and was successfully treated by a single, individualised homoeopathic medicine, Antimonium crudum 200C for two months. The improvement was assessed through photographs taken in subsequent follow-up visits. The case was monitored further for a period of six months without any recurrence. This …
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 …