Homoeopathic Management of Ingrown Toenail in a 12-Year-Old Child Using Magnetis Polus Australis -- An Evidence Based Case Report.

This case report discusses the management of a 12-year-old child with pain, swelling, and redness at the lateral margin of the great toe nail, which caused difficulty in walking and wearing shoes. Examination revealed a brownish-black crust at the nail fold, suggesting inflammation and possible infe...

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Publicado en:Homoeopathic Heritage Vol. 51; no. 11; pp. 162 - 167
Autores principales: Savaliy, Dharmi, Patel, Hetal, Jani, Pooja
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Publicado: B. Jain Publishers Pvt. Ltd. Feb2026
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          Savaliy, Dharmi
          Patel, Hetal
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          Nails, Ingrown Drug Therapy
          Homeopathic Agents Therapeutic Use
          Homeopathic Agents Administration and Dosage
          Homeopathy
          Adolescence
          Male
          Physical Examination
          Pain
          Inflammation
          Infection
          Nail Care Methods
          Hygiene Methods
          Treatment Duration
          Upper Extremity Physiopathology
          Lower Extremity Physiopathology
          Sleep Disorders
          Fever
          Treatment Outcomes
          Adolescent: 13-18 years
          Male
      ab: This case report discusses the management of a 12-year-old child with pain, swelling, and redness at the lateral margin of the great toe nail, which caused difficulty in walking and wearing shoes. Examination revealed a brownish-black crust at the nail fold, suggesting inflammation and possible infection, with a history of improper nail trimming. Magnetis Polus Australis 200C, a rare homeopathic remedy derived from the South Pole magnet, was prescribed based on the totality of symptoms and constitutional features, administered in three doses on the first day, followed by placebo for seven days. Local care with warm saline soaks was also recommended. After seven days, significant reduction in pain and swelling was noted, and by the fifteenth day, the nail fold appeared normal, with no signs of infection or discomfort. The use of this rare remedy in this case highlights its potential effectiveness in treating localized, acute conditions like ingrown toenails, especially in paediatric patients. It underscores the importance of individualized homeopathic prescribing, which can offer a non-invasive, effective alternative to surgery. The case also emphasizes the value of rare remedies in Homeopathy. Proper foot hygiene and nail care were reinforced as part of the holistic treatment approach.
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