A Case of Tinea Corporis Treated with Homoeopathy

An 11-year-old male patient presented with complaints of hypopigmented, scaly, circumscribed lesions with elevated borders on both sides of face and abdomen for the last 6 months. Patient had complaint of severe itching followed by burning sensation on lesions. Itching aggravated at night; amelioration was reported after bathing.

• Remedy selected: Sulphur 200C—three doses stat, followed by Tellurium 30C—three doses per day for 15 days.

• After 1 month: disappearance of all lesions ([Figs. 1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]).

Fig. 1 Hypopigmented, scaly, circumscribed lesions on right side of face before treatment.

Fig. 2 Hypopigmented, scaly, circumscribed lesions on left side of face before treatment.

Fig. 3 Hypopigmented, scaly, circumscribed lesions on abdomen before treatment.

Fig. 4 After 1 month of homoeopathic treatment.

Fig. 5 After 1 month of homoeopathic treatment.

Fig. 6 After 1 month of homoeopathic treatment.

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Publication History

Article published online:
19 July 2021