A case of eczema treated with homoeopathic medicine

Abstract

Eczema is a superficial inflammation of the skin. In conventional medicine, it is treated with emollients and topical steroids. We present the case of a 44-year-old male patient with eczema over the face, neck, chest and hands, who was treated with the homoeopathic medicines sulphur and graphites without the aid of emollients and steroids. It is clearly apparent from this evidence-based case report that homoeopathy has a positive role in the treatment of eczema. This finding can provide the basis for conducting large-scale studies with different study designs regarding the treatment of eczema with homoeopathy.

Chronic Hand Eczema Treated with an Individualised Homoeopathic Ultradilution—A Case Report

“…Thus, homoeopathic medicines can be adopted as an effective and safe treatment mode for reducing the burden of illness without reporting the adverse effects during the intervention. Results of many studies [8][9][10][11][12][13][14] support the effectiveness of homoeopathy in treating eczematous disorders, but rigorous clinical trials, especially randomised controlled trials, are needed for further validation.…”

“…8 9 10 11 However, an individualised approach and administration of oral medication that is palatable to even children without any topical application yield better results in eczema. 12 13 14…”

“…[8][9][10][11] However, an individualised approach and administration of oral medication that is palatable to even children without any topical application yield better results in eczema. [12][13][14] Kass et al confirmed the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of treatment in atopic dermatitis and other chronic disorders with additional enrolment to homoeopathic-integrated care in Germany. 15…”

Successful treatment of Eczema by individualistic homoeopathic treatment: a case report

“…One case report of 44 year old male suffering from eczema at face, neck, chest & hands published in JISH, by Meena et al which is successfully treated by Individualistic homoeopathic treatment with medicine Sulphur & Graphites. [14] Das M. presented 3 cases of atopic dermatitis from NIH OPD showing evidence based positive results through individualistic homoeopathic treatment. [15] In modern medicine treatment of eczema includes topical hydrating agents & sometimes topical corticosteroids; steroidal medicines are sometimes given internally.…”