Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Herpes zoster is also known as Shingles. It is the result of varicella zoster virus that has lain dormant in a nerve root ganglion following chickenpox earlier in life. Reactivation may be spontaneous or due to immunosuppression. Homeopathy is renowned for its effectiveness in treating chronic conditions. However, this article showcases a remarkable evidence-based outcome, demonstrating the significant impact of a single homeopathic remedy in rapidly resolving an acute case of Herpes Zoster (HZ) within a remarkably short timeframe. Iris versicolor a homeopathic medicine exhibits irritating, excoriating, and inflammatory properties, particularly in skin-related conditions.
Authors: Swati Patil, Aqsa Shaikh
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409191133