Role of individualized homoeopathic medicine in the treatment of warts: A case report

Abstract

Background: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), a pathogen of the family Papillomaviridae. It is nonenveloped like other papillomaviruses. Epidemiology: Transmission of HPV infections primarily by direct contact of skin or mucous membranes with an infected lesion. But genital infection is typically contracted through sexual intercourse as well as nonpenetrative genital contact. Genital HPV infection can be transmitted from infected mothers to newborns to the mouth and upper respiratory tract perinatally. Both genital and non-genital infection can be transmitted to new sites by autoinoculation. Pathobiology: HPV infections cause disease by producing aberrant cell growth. Infection begins in the lowest and least well differentiated layer of the epithelium, the basal cells, where exposure is thought to be facilitated by microtrauma. Clinical manifestation: Commonest variety are flat warts (verruca plana) seen on face, hands and legs. Objective: The aim of this study was to enumerate the usefulness of homeopathic medicine in the treatment of various types of warts. Methodology: Medicine was selected after taking the detailed case history followed by analysis, evaluation, and repertorization using Kent’s Repertory. Materia medica consultation helps with differentiation. Result: The case was of common wart. It was treated with Causticum, single dose. Medicine response very well within a span of 40-45 days with no adverse effects. Conclusion: Well-chosen homoeopathic medicine with a proper tool like Kent’s repertory can remove deep seated diseases like warts.