Abstract
Breast and nipple–areolar complex has its own functional, sexual and cosmetic values.
The skin around nipple and areola is prone to develop several kinds of infections
during different stages of life ranging from mild-to-moderate dermatitis to neoplastic
growths. Lack of knowledge of the patients about breast hygiene and the spectrum of
the breast diseases among medical practitioners renders prompt diagnosis; hence, it
develops several complications from its own array. Apparently, an uncommon presentation
of dermatitis sometimes causes several complications at different stages of life and
mostly during the period of lactation where the newborn suffers as a consequence of
mother's illness. In this case, a female patient approached our outpatient department
with complaints of itching and burning of nipple and areola with occasional discharge,
which was diagnosed as eczema of nipple and areola after clinical examination. Initially,
we started our treatment with Sulphur 30 and from then patient showed gradual improvement. Within a period of 1 month,
patient showed promising improvement and it took 2 more months to subside other residual
complaints. This case report not only portrays effectiveness of individualised homeopathy
but also focuses on the cost-effectiveness of homeopathic treatments.
Keywords atopic dermatitis - nipple and areola - eczema of breast - individualisation - homoeopathy
