Journal of Case Studies in Homeopathy

Cite it as: A. K. Gupta. A Case of Atopic Dermatitis

Cured with Sepia, 2014; 2(1):6 7
Available online at www.jcshom.com
Clinical Roundup Snapshot Case

A Case of Atopic Dermatitis Cured with Sepia

A. K. Gupta, MD (Hom.)
Sr. Homoeopathic Consultant, Gold Medalist
Advisor Media, Delhi Homoeopathic Board, Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Founder Director - A. K. Gs Om Vidya Institute of Homoeopathy & Allied Medical Sciences (OVIHAMS)
Web: www.ovihams.com
2nd April 2010 - IgE 1373.4; Itching
further reduced; placebo for one month.
A child K Luthra aged 11 months reported with
reddish eruptions all over the body with severe
4th May 2010 - found to be allergic to milk
th
itching, on 9 March 2010. The initial eruptions
in allergy test for food panel; 0.44 kua/l;
were reported on head and cheeks at the age of 04
offensive stool; though has started taking
months with fever, for which she was advised
solid food; Natrum Carb. 30CH/OD/01
allopathic medication. The eruptions were
week, followed by placebo.
accompanied with scratching and gradually spread
14th June 2010 Status quo; parents
all over the body involving face, limbs, ears, trunk
reported that child has started behaving
and back. There was occasional discharge of blood
very differently off late. Appetite has gone
from the eruptions. Itching was more severe at
down. Became very irritable at times:
night.
wants to stay alone; Sepia 30CH/01 dose,
The mother had gestational diabetes detected
followed by placebo.
during seventh month of pregnancy. Mother had
28th June 2010 Irritability slight better;
low BP during almost the whole of her pregnancy;
appetite still the same; slight itching in the
There is a family history of Leucoderma (Paternal
lesions; Sepia 30CH/01 dose followed by
Grand Mother) and Diabetes Mellitus (Maternal
placebo.
Grand Mother).
27th Sept. 2010 better in general; no
Physical Generals: Reduced appetite; constipated
more itching and lesion are almost healed
stools, passes in small balls; disturbed sleep due to
up; much more happy and joyful now;
itching.
appetite also better; Sepia 30CH/01 dose
followed by placebo.
Mental generals: cries while bathing; playful; soils
her clothes a lot.
8th Nov. 2010 Hb: 11.8gm%; IgE 87; the
First Prescription: Sulphur 6CH/04 pills (01 dose)

child doing much better in all aspects; no

more lesions seen.

Follow Up:

24th March 2010 Itching reduced;

severity of the lesions also reduced;
Sulphur 6CH/04 pills (01 dose).

 Journal of Case Studies in Homeopathy

Cite it as: A. K. Gupta. A Case of Atopic Dermatitis
Cured with Sepia, 2014; 2(1):6 7
Available online at www.jcshom.com
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