Individualised Homoeopathy in the Management of Steroid-Induced Tinea Incognito: A Case Report.
Background: Tinea incognito is a fungal infection modified by corticosteroids, leading to diagnostic confusion, atypical presentation, and recalcitrant symptoms. The over-the-counter availability of potent topical steroids in India has contributed to an epidemic of such "spoiled" cases. Case Summary...
| Publicado en: | Homoeopathic Heritage Vol. 52; no. 4; pp. 121 - 126 |
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| Formato: | case study pictorial tables/charts Journal Article |
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B. Jain Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
Jul2026
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