Recurrent Fungal Skin Infection (Tinea Corporis)
Dermatology Devika Kurup•Gender: Female•Age: 35 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 1 year
Presenting Complaints & History
- Itchy, red, ring-shaped skin lesions with raised edges on the torso
- Intense itching that worsens with sweating or humidity
- Lesions spreading to skin folds and limbs
- Recurrence within 2-3 weeks of stopping antifungal creams
Clinical Assessment
Had used multiple over-the-counter steroid-antifungal combinations, which temporarily suppressed the ringworm but led to local skin thinning and resistant fungal strains.
Diagnostic Investigations: Skin scraping test positive for fungal hyphae (dermatophytes).
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Constitutional therapy to build local skin immunity, restore normal skin pH, and eliminate the susceptibility to fungal colonization.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Sepia and Tellurium
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Keeping skin folds dry, wearing loose cotton clothes, washing sheets in hot water, and avoiding sharing towels.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 5 months- Complete healing of all active ring-shaped skin lesions
- No recurrences of fungal infections during the 5-month follow-up
- Resolved itching and restored normal skin texture
- Fungal scraping test confirmed negative results
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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