A Case of Tinea Capitis Cured by Individualized Homoeopathic Medicine

Abstract

Tineacapitis,orscalpringworm,isafungalinfectionprimarily caused by dermatophytes of the Trichophyton and Micro-sporum genera. 1,2 It predominantly affects prepubertal children,with a prevalence in tropicaland subtropical regionslike India ranging from 6.09 to 61.5%. 2 The infection spreads through contact with infected individuals, animals, or contaminated objects such as combs and hats. Clinically, it man-ifestsasscaly,itchypatchonthescalpwithhairloss,andsevere cases may lead to in fl amed kerions and permanent scarring. 3 Diagnosis combines clinical evaluation with mycological tests and, occasionally, Wood ’ s lamp examination. Conventional antifungal treatments like griseofulvin and terbina fi ne are effective but may have limitations such as side effects and recurrence. 4 Individualized homoeopathic remedies offer a holistic alternative for managing such cases. 2 A