Homoeopathic Approach in the Management of Hidradenitis suppurativa: Evidence Based Case Report

Case Report

Abstract

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a disease of apocrine gland, which may be a part of follicular occlusion syndrome and caused by mainly staphylococcus aureus and streptococcus. Morphology may be nodular, pustular, cystic and sinuses with interconnecting bridges and affect daily life activity. Conventional medicine has a low success rate in treating this ailment, and sometimes the medication's use is accompanied by negative side effects. Though a few case studies illustrate the effectiveness of homoeopathic remedies, however they lack adequate quantitative evaluation. Here is a case of Hidradenitis suppurativa which could be effectively managed by using individualized homoeopathic medicine with proper assessment.

Keywords Hidradenitis suppurativa, Individualized Homoeopathic medicine, Belladonna

Abbreviation O.P.D. – Out Patient Department, PR –Pulse Rate, RR – Respiratory Rate, Temp.- Temperature, Ht. – Height, Wt. – Weight, B.P – Blood Pressure, CVS – Cardiovascular system, CNS – Central Nervous System, RESP. – Respiratory System, GIT – Gastro- Intestinal System