A comparative clinical study to assess the effectiveness of homoeopathic constitutional medicine and selenium in the management of tinea corporis
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: Background: Tinea corporis is a superficial dermatophyte infection of the skin characterized clinically by annular, erythematous, scaly lesions, often accompanied by pruritus. Although conventional antifungal therapy is commonly used, comparative research evaluating different homoeopathic treatment approaches for tinea corporis remains limited. The present study was undertaken to compare the effectiveness of individualized homoeopathic constitutional medicine with Selenium in patients diagnosed with tinea corporis. Objective: To comparatively assess the effectiveness of individualized homoeopathic constitutional medicine and Selenium in the management of tinea corporis using a standardized Tinea Corporis Score. Methods: A comparative clinical study was conducted at Bhargavi Homoeo Clinic over a period of 18 months. A total of 100 patients between 15 - 80 years of age, of either sex, were included. Participants were divided into two groups of 50 each. Group A received individualized homoeopathic constitutional treatment according to homoeopathic principles. Group B received Selenium 200 potency administered as three doses. Patients were assessed using a Tinea Corporis Score. KOH examination was performed where indicated. Clinical response was assessed during the treatment and follow-up period. Results: The study findings indicated greater clinical improvement in the constitutional-medicine group compared with the Selenium group. The numerical pre-treatment and post-treatment scores and corresponding statistical analysis have been incorporated from the original patient records. Out of 50 patients from constitutional medicine graphitise indicated in 28 (56.6%), tellurium in 16 (32%) & ars alb, sulphur and sepia each 2 (4%). Conclusion: Within the limitations of the present study, individualized homoeopathic constitutional treatment showed greater observed clinical improvement than Selenium in the management of tinea corporis. Further well-designed, adequately powered, randomized controlled studies using objective mycological outcomes are required to confirm this observation.
Author: Bharathkumar .
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7204123388