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Dermatophytosis and its Homoeopathic Management in Poor Socioeconomic Patients

Dr. Tarun Kumar Shankar

Abstract: Dermatophytosis infections are of fungi that invade and grow in dead keratin. This infection is caused by dermatophytes. The common site affected is skin, nails and hair. The tinea infection is classified into different types according to their site of affection. The factors responsible for occurrence of this condition commonly are bad hygienic conditions, improper clothing, and sharing objects with infected people. Homoeopathy being a holistic system of medicine not only aims in the treatment of dermatophytosis but will also check all other system associated with it, improving the overall quality of life of the patient. An exploratory study with simple random sampling technique was carried out at Sri Guru Nanak Dev Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana. Cases were followed up to six months and assessment was done once in a week. Objective: To study the efficacy of Homoeopathy in treatment of dermatophytosis and its Homoeopathic management in poor socioeconomic patients. Result: The use of constitutional homeopathic remedy has a beneficial effect in cases of dermatophytosis. Conclusion: The findings of the above study concluded that 67% of the cases responded well to the indicated homoeopathic similimum the study proved the efficacy of homeopathy in cases of dermatophytosis in the poor socioeconomic patients.

Keywords: Tinea corporis, ringworm, homoeopathy, dermatophytosis, treatment, hygiene, socioeconomic

Edition: Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024

Pages: 231 - 232

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR24304133836

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