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CHRONIC POMPHOLYX (DYSHIDROTIC ECZEMA) TREATED WITH HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES: A CASE REPORT

Dr. Arun Nishad, Dr. Jyoti Sharma, Dr. Priyanka Kapoor, Dr. Pawan Choudhary, Dr. Sanskriti Mishra and Dr. Mayank Jethiwal

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Abstract

This case report discusses a chronic and relapsing case of dyshidrotic eczema (pompholyx) in a middle-aged male patient with a 10-year history of intensely itchy, vesicular eruptions on the hands and feet, accompanied by fissures, burning, and sticky discharge. The condition began following a significant emotional stressor and was aggravated by scratching, night-time, and environmental factors. Despite prior allopathic interventions, symptoms remained unresolved. A detailed homoeopathic assessment was conducted based on totality of symptoms—both physical and mental—including despair, suppressed anger, desire for warm food, and ailments from family discord. Remedies such as Graphites, Sulphur, Petroleum, Kali Sulph, and Mercurius Solubilis were prescribed in a phased manner. Over six follow-ups, significant improvements were observed: cessation of new vesicular eruptions, reduced itching and burning, healing of fissures, and better general well-being. This case highlights the individualized approach and efficacy of homoeopathic treatment in managing chronic dyshidrotic eczema holistically. Method – Graphites was prescribed based on individualization followed with clinical specified and anti-miasmatic remedies.

Keywords: Dyshidrosis, eczema, pompholyx, Individualized, Anti-miasmatic, Homoeopathy.