Impetigo contagiosa: an interesting and a very rare finding in a newborn

Sharma, Deepak; Murki, Srinivas; Pratap, Tejo

doi:10.1136/bcr-2014-204639

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“…The prevalence of impetigo is worldwide. Over 140 million people are suffering from impetigo and approximately 100 millions are children [3,4] . There are two major types of impetigo-Impetigo contagiosa which is also known as nonbullous impetigo and bullous impetigo [2] .…”

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A case of impetigo cured with Homoeopathic similimum

Deep¹,

Shalini²

2020

Int. J. Homoeopathic Sci.

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Impetigo is a highly contagious infection of the epidermis, seen especially among children, and transmitted through direct contact. Over 140 million people are suffering from impetigo at each time point and approximately 100 million are children. It is type of bacterial diseases which is highly contagious and spread from close contacts. Most common bacteria are staphylococcus aureus and Group A streptococcus. Impetigo exits in two forms of, namely impetigo contagiosa which is also known as the non-bullous form and the second one being bullous impetigo which presents with large and fragile bullae. Modern system or allopathic system of medicines uses antibiotics and topical corticosteroids for these problems which may have some side effects. Homoeopathic medicines are safer to children because it has no side effects if selected on the basis of Homoeopathic principles. These medicines are easy to take and cost effective as well. This article is about a female child three years of age suffered from impetigo contagiosa and responded well to homoeopathic medicine. Homoeopathic medicine, Hepar sulphuricum in 200 potency, was prescribed on the basis of totality of symptom, and child completely cured within two weeks of homoeopathic treatment.

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“…Usually it appears as small blisters or scabs, which changes into yellow or honey colored crests. Mostly it is seen over face and around mouth [4,5] . Bullous impetigo is caused by staphylococcus bacteria exclusively.…”

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A case of impetigo cured with Homoeopathic similimum

Deep¹,

Shalini²

2020

Int. J. Homoeopathic Sci.

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Homeopathic Treatment of Nonbullous Impetigo

Dastagiri,

Krishnan

2022

Ayuhom

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Impetigo is the most contagious skin infection affecting school-going children and is more prevalent during summer. Impetigo has two types, nonbullous Impetigo (NBI) and bullous Impetigo, of which NBI is the most typical variety caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Group A beta-haemolytic Streptococci or both. The diagnosis is mainly based on the clinical examination and the characteristic appearance of the honey crust formation. In addition, the culture of the pus or bullous fluid may be helpful for the identification of the pathogens. A 14-year-old girl presented with NBI even after taking 1-week conventional treatment for 1 week in vain. However, Mezereum was treated successfully without topicals, complications, or adverse effects. Further, changes in the Dermatology Life Quality of Life questionnaire score from 20 (at the beginning) to zero have been observed: the Modified Naranjo Criteria for Homoeopathy score was +9 out of +13, providing evidence attributed to the intervention. This case report reinforced that homeopathic intervention is beneficial in treating bacterial infections such as NBI, and future pragmatic research needs to strengthen the results.

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Impetigo contagiosa: an interesting and a very rare finding in a newborn

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A case of impetigo cured with Homoeopathic similimum

A case of impetigo cured with Homoeopathic similimum

Homeopathic Treatment of Nonbullous Impetigo

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