Infantile haemangioma treated with Homoeopathy

Abstract

Introduction: Infantile haemangiomas (IH) are common benign tumours of infancy. Approximately, one in ten infants gets affected. The male-to female ratio is variable, with some reports suggesting that females are more prone than males. In India, the prevalence of IH in various studies has been reported as varying from 0.1% to 0.28%. The head and neck are the regions where most of the haemangiomas are located. The lesions are apparent soon after birth and are followed by rapid proliferation during the first year of life and a gradual involution occurs over the next five to ten years. Case Summary: This is a case of a six months old female child with IH on the scalp which was completely resolved within two years with homoeopathic treatment. The improvement was assessed using the Vancouver Scar Scale. The photographs of the lesion were taken during treatment to keep track of the progress. The follow-ups were recorded at regular intervals to look for any recurrences and complications. This case clearly exhibits that IHs undergo early resolution under homoeopathic treatment without any adverse effects of the medications. More such case reports and clinical trials are required to illuminate the effectiveness of homoeopathic treatment for the regression of IHs.