Efficacy of homoeopathic remedies in irritant contact dermatitis

Abstract

Background The skin is the organ that separates the human body from the external environment. This function exposes it to physical chemical and biological aggression that determines diseases such as eczema. Contact dermatitis can be caused by irritants irritant contact dermatitis or sensitizers allergic contact dermatitis. Objectives To evaluate usefulness of constitutional Homoeopathic remedies in Irritant contact dermatitis and to avoid the risk of sensitization to topical medications in patients suffering from ICD.Methods A prospective non comparable study was carried out from 01-01-2017 to 31-12-2018 at A.M. Shaikh Homoeopathic Medical College hospital and research center Belgaum Karnataka India. 30 Patients between the age group of 10 -16 years suffering from ICD were screened for the project. All 30 patients were given a constitutional remedy based on the totality of symptoms and results were analyzed.Results Result with the Homoeopathic treatment of ICD was quite satisfactory out of 30 patients 20 patients improved i.e. 66.66 3 patients partially improved i.e. 10 2 patients did not report after first prescription 6.66 5 patients did not show any change i.e. 16.6.Conclusion Majority of the patients were house wives or washer women probably they more exposed to detergents and soaps and cosmetics. Males have shown sensitivity to chemicals and paints. The common sites affected in many patients was palms of hands dorsum of hands Graphites has helped the patients to get their skin complaints completely recover.