Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
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Item Homoeopathy in the treatment of tinea cruris and tinea corporis(Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, 2024) Mittal, Renu; Prusty, Akshaya Kumar; Shivadikar, Ashish; Taneja, Divya; Kumari, Noopur; Kaushik, SubhashBackground: Dermatophytosis is a fungal infection affecting keratinised tissues such as the epidermis, hairs and nails. It is particularly prevalent in tropical regions due to favourable conditions for fungal growth, such as warmth and humidity. Dermatophytes metabolise keratin leading to various pathological clinical presentations, such as tinea pedis, tinea corporis and tinea cruris. Case reports, case series and studies published on treatment of tinea corporis add to the evidence-based effectiveness of Homoeopathy in treatment of the condition. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the therapeutic efficacy of individualised homoeopathic medicines in the clinical management of cases presented with tinea cruris and tinea corporis. Methods: The present case series includes 26 cases of dermatophytosis. KOH mount test was used as the diagnostic tool for confirming tinea infection. Clinical Cure, Skindex-16 and Global Evaluation Response were the main outcome assessment tools. The causal relationship between intervention and outcome was assessed through MONARCH criteria. Results: Out of 26 cases, nine cases (34%) experienced complete disappearance of lesions, 14 cases (53.8%) showed symptomatic improvement and progression of lesions was seen in three cases (11.5%). The collated data of these 26 cases showed a significant reduction in mean Clinical Cure Composite Score (pruritus, erythema and scaling) (p = 0.000) and Skindex-16 composite scores (p = 0.00) were observed. Conclusion: This series provides evidence supporting the usefulness of Homoeopathy treatments for dermatophytosis, particularly tinea cruris and tinea corporis. Employing clinical assessments, standardised evaluation metrics and photographic documentation ensures a thorough and objective evaluation of treatment usefulness and patients’ quality of life.Item Doctors’ day celebration and integration of Homoeopathy with mainstream healthcare(Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, 2024) Kaushik, SubhashNational Doctors' Day is observed in India on July 1st to commemorate the birth and death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Awardee, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a distinguished physician, freedom fighter, and former Chief Minister of West Bengal, India . This year’s theme for National Doctors' Day was, "Healing Hands, Caring Hearts," highlights the commitment, compassion, and empathy that doctors bring to their practice, underscoring their vital role in saving and enhancing lives. Practised for over a century in India, Homoeopathy has long been known for its role in enhancing the lives of people, in terms of gentle, holistic healing and long-lasting relief of long-term illnesses. It has, therefore, seamlessly integrated into the country’s traditional and cultural fabric, apart from the health scenario of the nation. Currently, there are approximately 3,00,000 registered homoeopathic doctors in India, with around 12,000 new practitioners joining the field annually. To a country that is seen as a hub of Homoeopathy affairs and infrastructure, it is both humbling and gratifying for every Indian homoeopath to receive plentiful wishes on the occasion of National Doctors’ Day from their patients. The all-inclusive approach of the nation on this day, where doctors of various medical streams are greeted and honoured by the people of India also throws light on how India endorses and celebrates its unique medical diversity