Tinea capitis treated with homoeopathic medicine Pulsatilla nigricans Case Summary: A girl, aged 12, visited an outpatient clinic, exhibiting symptoms of erythematous, circular skin lesions accompanied by itching, a burning sensation, and hair loss. Initially, Pulsatilla nigricans 200 was administered, followed by an upgrade to Pulsatilla 1M, in line with homeopathic guidelines. Over a six-month period with bi-weekly check-ups, she showed significant improvement in her symptoms, notably during the rainy season, which typically exacerbates tinea infections. There were no instances of symptom aggravation or adverse effects. The improvement was attributed to the homeopathic treatment based on the Modified Naranjo Criteria Score, which amounted to 9. This case highlights the efficacy of tailored homeopathic treatments in managing tinea capitis.
About: Tinea infection is a common complaint encountered in day-to-day practice with increasing incidence, especially in countries such as India over the past decade. Tinea capitis is predominantly a disease of prepubertal children characterised by lesions of variable morphology on the scalp associated with itching, erythema, signs of inflammation and hair loss. Prompt recognition and treatment are necessary to prevent its spread due to its contagious nature, associated hair loss and the resultant psychological impact on social life. Individualised homoeopathic treatment has a significant scope in treating and combating such conditions cost-effectively through the totality of symptoms.
