A case report of pityriasis alba treated with homoeopathy

Abstract

Introduction: Pityriasis alba is characterized by asymptomatic hypopigmented round to oval, ill-defined patches with loosely adherent scale over the face in children and adolescents. The lesions may also occur over the arms, neck or trunk in extensive and they tend to clear spontaneously. There is deficit literature regarding pityriasis alba and its management of Homoeopathy. This case report promotes the effectiveness of Homoeopathy in treating pityriasis alba. Case Summary: A 9-year- old Hindu male student reported with complaints of itching and paleness on bilateral forearm in the past 15 days. After analysing the case, it was diagnosed as pityriasis alba (L-305) as per ICD-10 criteria. Sulphur 200 was planned as the therapeutic intervention. There was a significant reduction in symptoms. Thus, individualised Homoeopathic treatment showed positive outcomes in managing pityriasis alba.