Tinea Corporis: An Evidence-Based Case Report Treated with Homoeopathic Medicine Sepia

Abstract

Tinea corporis or ringworm is common presenting complaint in daily practice. This disease has great physical and psychological impact on social life. Ringworm spreads in a circular form with central clearing. This is a case of a 48-year-old male having several coin like eruption on chest and widespread on shoulder and back. The homoeopathic medicine Sepia was prescribed in 200 potency on the basis of totality of symptoms and after repertorisation. Case has been followed up to 17 weeks; there was marked improvement in eruption from baseline and other associated complaints.

Keywords

tinea corporis - ringworm - homoeopathy - Sepia

Financial Support and Sponsorship

Nil.

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