Molluscum Contagiosum: An Evidence-Based Case Report Successfully Treated with Individualised Homeopathic Medicine Phosphorus

Abstract

Molluscum Contagiosum (MC) is a viral cutaneous disorder that is more prevalent in children. Usually treatment is desired by patients owing to the associated social and cosmetic reasonsand anxiety regarding the contagious nature of the disease. Homeopathy through its individualistic approach can provide a safe and alternative treatment option in contrast to the conventional mode of treatment having a varied side effect profile. In this case report, an 11-year-old diagnosed female child of MC presented with the complaints of multiple papular itching eruptions on the face and neck for the last 01 month. Phosphorus was prescribed on the basis of the totality of symptoms after a detailed homeopathic case taking and analysis, and evaluation of symptoms on repertorisation. The case was repertorised by synthesis repertory using RADAR software, within one month of the administration of medicine, the presenting multiple papular eruptions on the face and neck gradually disappeared. No relapse of lesions was observed during the subsequent follow-ups for the next 03 months. The improvement of the case was assessed by photographic evidences at baseline, during, and after treatment; the Children’s Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI) score during follow-ups, and possible causal attribution of the changes in the case using ‘Modified Naranjo Criteria for Homeopathy Inventory’. The present case report shows the possible effectiveness of Individualised Homeopathy in the management of MC.