An Effectiveness of Sulphur Homeopathic Remedy in Treatment of Tinea Corporis

Abstract 

Tinea Corporis Is A Contagious Disease Of The Skin. Which Is Most Commonly Formed By The Anti-Hygienic Condition. It’s A Fungal Infection Which Causes The Itchy, Circular Rash On The Skin.

Type of Fungal Infection 

1. Tinea Capitis 
2. Tinea Cruris 
3. Tinea Barbae 
4. Tinea Pedis 
5. Tinea  Manuum 

6.Tinea Corporis 

Sources of Tinea Corporis Infection 

1. Direct Contact –

Skin to skin transmission is a very common cause of tinea corporis infection.

2. Animal -Transmission –

Contact with animal Pets(cats, dogs, etc) causes itchy, circular rashes on the skin.

3. Soil-

SOIL is a good source of infection, which causes the fungal infection. Contaminated soil causes an easy fungal infection.

4. Indirect -Contact –

(A)Fomites –

Fungi Easily Live In Objects, Such As A Towel, Clothing, A Comb, And Furniture.

Touching these items after an infected person or animal causes the infection.

(B)Public -Places –

Locker rooms, public showers, and swimming pool areas are good sources of infection to transmit the fungal infection.

Risk Factor –

1. Close -Contact 
2. Warm Humid Environment 
3. Compromised Immune System 
4. Poor -Hygiene 

Laboratory Investigation –

1. Potassium -Hydro-Oxide(Koh -Preparation )-

KOH -it’s a good source for the treatment of fungal infections. .it helps to visualize the Fungal Element and (hyphae )

2. Fungal -Culture –

IF KOH Preparation is inconclusive, or if a more definitive Diagnosis is made, fungal cultures are performed in a Special medium (SABOURAUD -DEXTROSE AGAR )TO Allow the fungal growth.

3. Dermoscopy –

This is a manual technique that helps to promote the proper growth of fungi.

Differential Diagnosis –

1eczema 

2. Psoriasis 
3. Pityriasis 
4. Dermatitis 
5. Lichen Planus 

Treatment 

Topical Anti-Fungal infection is usually sufficient for localized medication 

Homeopathic Remedy For Tinea Corporis –

1. Sulphur 
2. Arsenic -Album
3. Rhus -Tox 
4. Phosphorus 
5. Calendula 
6. Causticum
7. Kali- Sulphuricum 

Role  of Sulphur In The Treatment of Tinea Corporis –

Sulphur plays a great role in the treatment of Anti-Fungal Infection –

1. Burning, Redness present in various parts of the body, it has to be treated with this remedy.
2. Dryness may be aggravated by this remedy.
3. Scratching gives temporary relief, but is followed by Burning.
4. Dry, scaly, or moist eruption gives temporary relief.
5. Aversion to Bathing or Skin that seems Dirty even after washing.
6. Hair, dirty, unhealthy, falls out easily.
7. Feeling of Heat or Burning at the Top of the Head, especially at night.

SULPHUR RED LINE SYMPTOMS –

1. MENTAL SYMPTOMS –

Sulphur is Mentally –”Loves to Analyze “; PHILOSOPHER In Nature.

For creative But Scattered thinkers.

Pride and Self-care seen it.

Sulphur is “Ragged philosopher “

A”Brilliant Thinker “; Yet   Untidy, irritable, and  eccentric 

Easily offended by Minor things.

CAN be Moody, Cranky, Especially When Questioned or  Corrected.

Strong sense of self-importance.

Focus more on ideas and external appearance.

Enjoy reading, universal ideas.

MODALITIES OF SULPHUR –

AGGRAVATION –

(A)HEAT –

SULPHUR Aggravates both external and internal heat.

Worse form -warm room, Weather, warm bath.

(B) BATHING –

Worsening of skin symptoms in bathing causes a relapse of symptoms.

Especially, itching, Burning, and Restlessness.

(C) Standing –

Prolonged standing aggravates many of the  Symptoms.

Many symptoms, especially back and General weakness.

(D) MILK AND SWEET –

Can cause Digestive upsets or Diarrhea.

(E) LEFT -SIDE –

Some complaints, like throat pain and joint pain, are Worse from the Left side.

(8)AFTER -SLEEP –

SULPHUR Patient aggravates after Sleep.