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@article{190105,
        author = {Dr. Dawood Nisha. S},
        title = {Individualized Homoeopathic Management of Scabies in a Paediatric Patient: A Case Report},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {3434-3440},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190105},
        abstract = {Background & Objectives: Scabies is a common contagious dermatosis in children, often presenting with intense nocturnal pruritus, disturbed sleep, and excoriations. Although conventional topical applications are effective in many cases, symptoms may persist or recur, particularly in young children. This case report aims to demonstrate the role of individualized constitutional homoeopathic treatment in the management of paediatric scabies.
Methods: A 3½-year-old male child presented with severe itching aggravated at night, disturbed sleep, and persistent eruptions despite prior conventional treatment. Detailed case taking revealed profuse perspiration of the scalp, dry skin, white spots on the nails, and a calm, obedient temperament with fear of noise. Repertorisation was performed using the Synthesis Repertory, and the remedy was selected based on the totality of mental, general, and physical symptoms.
Results: Silicea was prescribed in 30C potency, followed by placebo. Significant reduction in itching and improvement in sleep were noted from the first follow-up. Subsequent visits showed progressive resolution of eruptions and complete relief from pruritus, with no adverse effects or recurrence.
Conclusion: This case highlights the potential role of individualized homoeopathic management in paediatric scabies. Constitutional prescribing based on symptom totality was associated with favourable clinical outcomes. Further systematic and controlled studies are warranted to evaluate the effectiveness and reproducibility of homoeopathic interventions in scabies.},
        keywords = {Case report, Constitutional treatment, Homoeopathy, Nocturnal pruritus, Paediatric scabies, Silicea},
        month = {January},
        }