A 15-year-old boy, Mast. Z.K. (PIN: 43496) visited Life Force’s clinic with his mother for the treatment of his complaints of Eczema. He had been suffering from eczema since 7-8 years. He had eruptions on his gluteal region, hands, legs, and neck. The patient was suffering from severe itching that would lead to bleeding on scratching. Also, thin watery discharge from the patches was present. 

Family’s Medical History:

As per his family’s medical history, his mother and his maternal grandmother had diabetes. His paternal grandfather also had diabetes and cardiomyopathy.

Physical Generals:

The patient was a non-vegetarian. His appetite was average. He was having a craving for spicy food. The patient could tolerate the winters better than summer, and he was thermally hot.

Nature & Mental Sphere:

His disease i.e. eczema made him a very irritable person. The itching constantly disturbed his studies, thereby making him a lot angry.

He had become short-tempered.

After studying the case in detail, Dr. Shah prescribed research-based medicines for eczema to the patient.

Follow-Ups:
 

During his first follow-up on the 20^th of September 2020, the patient had experienced a 25% improvement in relief in all his symptoms. The itching had reduced, and the eruptions looked better. The further spread of the disease had been controlled effectively.

During his second follow-up on 3^rd November 2020, the patient experienced a 75% improvement in relief in all his symptoms. The itching had reduced considerably. He no more experienced bleeding on scratching. The burning sensation had reduced. All his skin eruptions had reduced gradually.

On 3^rd March 2021, the patient had experienced a considerable improvement in recovery from all his complaints. Also, he was a lot less irritable as the itching had reduced to a great extent which enabled the patient to concentrate on his studies.

Conclusion:

This case illustrates that homeopathy works incredibly in controlling eczema in kids successfully and safely without any side effects.

• Written by Dr. Shifa, Assistant doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah