Abstract

EFFECTIVE RESOLUTION OF RESISTANT TINEA CORPORIS USING CONSTITUTIONAL HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE: A CASE REPORT

Navroop Bhatia*, Arun Nishad Arya, Vanija Sharma, Shivani Mishra and Shreya

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Abstract

Introduction: Tinea corporis typically presents as a well-demarcated, sharply circumscribed, oval or circular, mildly erythematous, scaly patch or plaque with a raised leading edge. Mild pruritus is common. Trichophyton tonsurans and T. rubrum are the most commonly isolated pathogens, each accounting for approximately 40% of cases. Microsporum canis is the third most common causative agent, contributing to around 14% of reported infections. Case Summary: A case of tinea corporis in a 23-year-old male patient is reported, which was effectively treated with individualised homoeopathic medicine. Based on the totality of symptoms, the homoeopathic medicine Calcarea Carbonica in 200C potency was prescribed as the first dose and improvement was observed in subsequent follow-ups. The outcome was assessed through before-and-after-treatment photographs. The case has been reported as per HOM-CASE guidelines. This evidenced-based case suggests that tinea corporis can be successfully managed with individualised homoeopathic treatment.

Keywords: Individualised Homoeopathy, Calcarea carbonica, Tinea corporis, Ringworm.