Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Author ORCID Identifier(s)
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9564-0410
Keywords
Autoimmune, Homoeopathy, Melanocytes, Paediatrics, Tuberculinum, Vitiligo
Article Type
Case Report
Abstract
Introduction: Vitiligo is characterised by a patchy loss of skin pigmentation, which most commonly occurs due to the immune system targeting melanocytes in the epidermis. A few studies have shown the effectiveness of Homoeopathy in halting the progression and replacing the hypo-pigmented patches with normal-pigmented skin. Case Summary: A 15-year-old boy came to the clinic complaining of white patches that appeared suddenly on various parts of his body within one week. Tuberculinum proved to be the constitutional medicine in this case. The photographic evidence taken at regular intervals and a follow-up of over nine months showed the potential of constitutional homoeopathic prescription for treating and managing difficult-looking segmental vitiligo. The Vitiligo Symptom Scale was used to show the regression in the vitiligo patches with the help of individualised homoeopathic medicine. Modified Naranjo Criteria for Homeopathy (MONARCH) was used to assess the correlation between the treatment and outcome.
Digital Object Identifier
10.53945/2320-7094.2086
Publisher
Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy
Creative Commons License
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How to cite this article
Grover S, Nair A. Segmental vitiligo treated by homoeopathic constitutional medicine Tuberculinum: An evidence-based case report. Indian J Res Homoeopathy 2025;19:137-45. doi: 10.53945/2320-7094.2086
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Submitted
24-03-2024
Published
26-06-2025
