Treatment of Tinea cruris with individualized Homoeopathic medicine by using Synthesis repertory: A case study

Abstract

Tinea, also known as dermatophytosis or ringworm is fungal infection of the skin. Tinea cruris, also known as Jock itch or Dhobi’s itch, is an infection involving the genital, pubic, perineal, and perianal skin caused by pathogenic fungi known as dermatophytes. Tinea infection can affect all age group and both sexes. In tropical countries like India dermatophyte infections like Tinea cruris is common irrespective of rural or urban population. The present study was undertaken to understand the utility of synthesis repertory in case of Tinea cruris. Homeopathic system of medicine is more effective in treating this type of case and also helps to prevent the recurrence. This study was conducted to assess the tinea infection and the therapeutic effect of our homoeopathic medicine by using synthesis repertory. This is a case of a 28-year-old male patient presented with Tinea Cruris for 1 year. A complete case history was taken. On the basis of totality, NATRUM MUR 200 was selected by using synthesis repertory. Case was closely followed for three to four months, which shows the effectiveness of homoeopathic medicine in the treatment of Tinea Cruris by using synthesis repertory.