Homoeopathic aggravation in chronic diseases: A case report on eczema

Abstract

Introduction: Homoeopathic aggravation is a slight exacerbation of symptoms that occurs after the administration of a similar remedy. In chronic cases and with long acting remedies such aggravation can arise even after ten days, several hours or at the end of the treatment. Eczema is a common skin condition characterized by dry, itchy skin, scaly patches, inflammation with oozing and swelling. The case presented here is a chronic case of eczema with the patient coming with the complaints of eruptions with oozing and severe itching. Thus, individualized homoeopathic medicine Graphites in 30C was prescribed and Homoeopathic aggravation occurred two weeks after taking the medicine. This case symbolizes that Homoeopathic aggravation is a valuable factor in understanding and treating the chronic diseases.