Homoeopathic Simillimum in Treatment of Verruca Plana (Flat Wart): A Case Report

Abstract

Verruca plana are also known as flat warts present as small slightly raised papule often a few millimetres wide in diameter with smooth surface, reddish-brown or flesh-coloured, appearing on the dorsum of hands, shins and face. They are caused by human papillomavirus type 3 and less often type 10, 27 and 41. Conventional treatment methods include applying salicylic acid, liquid nitrogen and podophyllin, 5% fluorouracil ointment, carbon dioxide cryotherapy, interferon injections and loop electrosurgical excision procedure. A 26-year-old female teacher presented with small numerous flat brown-coloured papules over the whole face for 1 year. She was successfully treated by individualised homoeopathic single medicine Calcarea phosphorica (200C) selected on a holistic approach. This case report suggests that homoeopathic intervention may be useful in the treatment of Verucca plana.

Keywords

verruca plana - wart - homoeopathy - simillimum

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The author declares that he has obtained all appropriate patient consent forms. In the form, the patient has given written consent for her images and other clinical information to be reported in the journal. The patient understands that her name will not be published and will due to efforts be made to conceal her identity.

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Publikationsverlauf

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
30. September 2022

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