Abstract
Herpes zoster (HZ), also known as shingles, occurs due to reactivation of varicella
zoster. It is manifested by unilateral, painful, vesicular rashes following a dermatome.
Homoeopathy is well known for its tremendous results in chronic cases. This article
presents the evidence-based significant result of single homoeopathic remedy in an
acute case of HZ within a short time period without any post-herpetic neuralgia which
usually follows the HZ for months. Three to four doses of Hypericum 30 CH provided significant relief within a day and complete recovery within 10 days. Modified
Naranjo score is 9, indicating definite causal attribution. This case proves that
by selecting appropriate similimum, promising and positive results are achieved by
homoeopathy, be it acute or chronic cases in a safe and gentle way. No such existing
homoeopathic literature provides any characteristic information particularly related
to HZ in Hypericum. So, future research and clinical trials could be beneficial for better validation
of Hypericum as a therapeutic for HZ.
Keywords
herpes zoster - homoeopathy - shingles
