Tinea Corporis Treated with Homoeopathy

A 13-year-old female patient presented with complaints of erythematous, scaly, circumscribed lesions with elevated borders on forearm and groins for the last 1 year. The lesions were itchy and there was aggravation from cold and at night. Past history of worm infestation was reported.

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

• After 15 days, Tellurium 30C was stopped and followed by placebo.

• After 1 month: disappearance of all lesions.

[Figs. 1] [] [] [] [5].

Fig. 1 Erythematous circumscribed lesions before treatment.

Fig. 2 After 1 week of homoeopathic treatment.

Fig. 3 After 2 weeks of homoeopathic treatment.

Fig. 4 Tellurium 30 C stopped after 2 weeks followed by placebo.

Fig. 5 After 4 weeks.

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Publication History

Article published online:
15 December 2020