Dermatophytoses refers to superficial fungal infection of keratinized tissues caused by keratinophilic dermatophytes. According to observations worldwide, dermatophytoses are the most common of the superficial fungal infections. It is common in tropics and may present in epidemic proportions in areas with high rates of humidity. This prospective, longitudinal, observational study was conducted at SKHMC, Jaipur for a period of 1 year (April 2018 to March 2019), aiming to ascertain the effectiveness of homoeopathic medicines in the treatment of Tinea corporis and Tinea cruris. In this study, 65 cases of Tinea Infection (33 cases of Tinea cruris & 32 cases of Tinea corporis) were treated with homoeopathic medicines prescribed on the basis of totality of the symptoms. Treatment outcomes were assessed using Clinical Symptom Score, designed for this study & approved by Institutional Ethical Committee. Out of 65 patients, 41 patients (63.1%) got improved; 19 patients (29.2%) were at status quo and 05 patients (07.7%) became worse. Maximum patients were found to be in the age group of 11-40 years (n=50; 76.9%). Males were observed to be affected more as compared to females. Paired t-test was conducted on the Clinical Symptom Scores obtained before and after treatment and the result showed that p value is < 0.05 & value of t (11.623) is greater than the tabulated value in t-table at df = 64 (1.997), which was statistically significant and which also concluded that homoeopathic medicines were effective in treating Tinea corporis and Tinea cruris. Keywords Homeopathy; Dermatophytoses; Fungal infection; Observational study

Obesity is a condition where a person has accumulated so much body fat it might have a negative effect on their health. If a person body weight is at least 20% higher than it should be he/she is considered obese. Excess of weight increases the mortality due to the complications arising out of it. Obesity also acts like a precursor of many dangerous systemic illnesses like Diabetes Mellitus, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, etc. and thus knowing its cause and treatment is of prime importance. 5% to 10% weight loss can significantly improve health, quality of life, and economic burden of an individual and a country as a whole. Homoeopathic medicines don't have any side effect on the body unlike conventional treatments. Homoeopathic medicines are extremely effective in reducing weight by speeding up the metabolic rate. This article emphasis on incidence, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features and management of Obesity with discussion on homeopathic medicines indicated in this clinical condition.

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In homoeopathy there are many medicines for asthma but Sambucus nigra is one of the most neglected medicines in asthma. The patient approached with symptoms of difficulty in breathing when exposed to dust and he was pre-diagnosed case of asthma taking inhaler for breathlessness since six months. Sambucus 200 was given to patient on the basis of P.Q.R.S symptoms with complete relief. It can be concluded that sometimes P.Q.R.S symptom approach in selecting the homoeopathic medicine gives wonderful results in chronic diseases.