A CASE STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE IN CASE OF MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM

Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a common viral infectious dermatosis that primarily affects children and people with weakened immune systems. Firm, dome-shaped papules with glossy, umbilicated surfaces are clinically indicative of MC. MC is a self-limiting condition. Case Summary: 57-year-old female complaints of multiple firm rounds, shiny pinkish papular skin lesions on bilateral medial aspect of things which is aggravated by bathing and washing for 1 month. SULPHUR 1M CH Potency, 1 dose was prescribed on the basis of totality of symptoms. The case was followed for two months, which showed complete resolution of MC lesion. This case suggests the effectiveness of individualized homoeopathic medicine in cases of MC.