Homoeopathic treatment of irritant contact dermatitis: Case series

Abstract

Contact dermatitis, an inflammatory skin disorder brought on by external agents, which can be broadly divided into two types: irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) and allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). A case series of four ICD instances were presented here, each of which was effectively treated with individualised homoeopathic medicines, and the outcomes were evident within 1-2 months. In each case, clinical presentation or physical findings (pre & post treatment) were utilised to assess the individual therapeutic response of a homoeopathic medicine, which further clarified the importance of constitutional treatment in homoeopathy.