scholarly journals Tinea Corporis Resolution by Homoeopathy: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 135-139
Author(s):  
Zeba Waheed ◽  
Ram Krishna Ghosh ◽  
Aniruddha Banerjee
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Alternative Therapy ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Tinea Corporis ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Therapy ◽  
Tinea Cruris ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
Cost Effective Treatment ◽  
Causative Agents ◽  
Line Of Therapy

Dermatophytes, the most common causative agents, are assuming high significance in developing countries like India. These organisms metabolise keratin and cause a range of pathologic clinical presentations, including tinea pedis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, etc. Although usually painless and superficial, these fungi can behave in an invasive manner, causing deeper and disseminated infection and should not be neglected. The lesions may become widespread and may have significant negative social, psychological, and occupational health effects, and can compromise the quality of life significantly. The recent prevalence of dermatophytosis in India ranges from 36.6-78.4%. Currently, dermatologists across India are inundated with cases of dermatophytosis presenting with unusual large lesions, ring within ring lesions, multiple site lesions (tinea cruris et corporis), and corticosteroid modified lesions, making diagnosis a difficult bet. 1 First line of therapy has always been a topical agent; while in resistance of the topical agents next preferred treatment are the oral therapies of antifungal agents (Ketoconazole, Terbinafine, Fluconazole and Itraconazole). However complementary and alternative therapy has also shown the significant results in control of growth of these dermatophytes. Homoeopathy has always been a safe and cost effective treatment in cases of dermatophyte infections.2 The present case report of a 31 years old Muslim female, Sepia officinalis 1M and Sulphur (30C and 200C) have shown marked improvement in the reduction of the lesion. Key words: Tinea corporis, homoeopathy, totality of symptoms, repertorisation.

Management of dental fluorosis by amodified treatment strategy amidst a global pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-49
Author(s):  
Dr Nileena Mary Cherian ◽  
Dr K. C Ponnappa ◽  
Dr SalinNanjappa ◽  
Dr K. K Nanjamma
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Treatment Strategy ◽  
Treatment Modality ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Dental Fluorosis ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Treatment Scenario ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Effective Treatment Modality ◽  
Cost Effective Treatment

In recent months, the dental treatment scenario has changed due to the outbreak of the Covid 19 pandemic. Most of the aerosol generating procedures have been avoided. This case report, describes a conservative, less aerosol generating and cost-effective treatment modality, for the immediate aesthetic management of moderate fluorosis using enamel microabrasion technique.

An Early Loaded Implant-Supported Mandibular Complete Arch Fixed Prosthesis in a Young Completely Edentulous Patient: A Case Report

2013 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 487-495
Author(s):  
Miriam Mathew ◽  
Bobby John ◽  
Arun George
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Bone Volume ◽  
Edentulous Patient ◽  
Mandibular Arch ◽  
Early Loading ◽  
Cost Effective Treatment ◽  
Fixed Prosthesis ◽  
Provisional Restoration

The restoration of the mandibular arch up to the first molars with 5 one-piece implants presents a viable and cost-effective treatment plan in patients with adequate bone volume and favorable ridge relationships. The early loading of the implants with a provisional restoration reduces the period of edentulousness and restores the patient's ability to eat, talk, and smile effectively. Implants in younger patients prevent resorption of the residual alveolar ridge. This article presents a case report of the restoration of an edentulous mandibular arch with an early loaded implant-supported fixed restoration in a young patient.

scholarly journals A Customized Semi- Precision Bar Attachment for Tooth Supported Overdenture: A Case Report

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 89-91
Author(s):  
Mohsin Khan ◽  
Kush Sahu ◽  
Kesari Singh ◽  
Shyam Jadhav
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Effective Treatment ◽  
Treatment Modality ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Anterior Region ◽  
Clinical Report ◽  
Mandibular Tooth ◽  
Cost Effective Treatment ◽  
Implant Overdenture ◽  
Natural Tooth

Various precision attachment systems are available for tooth supported overdenture treatment modality. The objective of all the systems is to provide retention and support for the overdenture. Retention of a mandibular denture can be achieved by natural tooth-retained with bar and stud attachment in anterior region. A simple and cost effective treatment for a more complex implant overdenture is the concept of conventional tooth-retained overdentures. The present clinical report describes a patient treated with customized hader bar with coffee straw in mandibular tooth-borne overdenture.

Treatment of Psoriasis: A Comprehensive Review of Entire Therapies

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harman Bakshi ◽  
Manju Nagpal ◽  
Manjinder Singh ◽  
Gitika Arora Dhingra ◽  
Geeta Aggarwal
Keyword(s):  
Biological Therapy ◽  
Topical Therapy ◽  
Alternative Therapy ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Patient Acceptance ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Therapy ◽  
Psoriasis Treatment ◽  
Daunting Task ◽  
Patient Profiles

Background: Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that ingeminates itself with the repeated proliferation of keratinocytes. It globally strikes a 2-5 % population on an average. Management of psoriasis remains a daunting task with various challenges influencing treatment, such as patient conformity and adherence to therapy, delicate patient profiles, psychological aspects, and skin as a barrier to topical delivery. The first part reviewed pathophysiology, triggering factors, and clinical classification. The second part reviewed all the therapies, such as topical, oral, biological, parenteral therapy, phototherapy, and the phyto-pharmaceuticals. Methods: The research data related to the existing and upcoming therapies for psoriasis treatment, several nanocarriers, existing marketed formulations, and detailed description of phytopharmaceuticals with their mechanism. Results: Topical therapy is the mainstay treatment option with limited adverse effects. Biological therapy has reformed conventional psoriasis treatment by being more efficacious and has increased patient acceptance due to decreased adverse events. Nanoformulations present an edge over conventional therapy due to improved anti-psoriatic effect and decreased side effects. Phyto-pharmaceuticals act as a complementary and alternative therapy for diminishing psoriasis symptoms. Conclusion: A rationalized cost-effective patient compliant therapy is required for effective management and complete cure of psoriasis.

Hydroxyurea- a cost effective treatment in developing countries for Atypical Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (aCML): Case Report of Two Patients

2022 ◽  
pp. 107815522110735
Author(s):  
Zair Hassan ◽  
Ayesha Iqbal ◽  
Saiqa Zahoor ◽  
Iftikhar Ali ◽  
Muhammad Mamoon Iqbal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Myeloid Leukaemia ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
World Health ◽  
Economic Evaluations ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Rapid Weight Loss ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem ◽  
Cost Effective Treatment

Introduction Atypical chronic myeloid leukaemia (aCML) is a rare chronic myeloproliferative disorder with a poor prognosis. Case report This case report presents two cases of male geriatric patients, both referred from primary care in rural areas and received at an urban clinic in a tertiary care hospital on separate instances. The first patient complained of low-grade fever (on/off), generalized body aches, rapid weight loss and shortness of breath for the last 2 months. The second patient arrived pale looking with symptoms of generalized body aches, dizziness and anorexia. Both patients were diagnosed to have aCML according to the World Health organization criteria. Management & outcome Both the patients were from a low economic bracket and were treated with Hydroxyurea a relatively economic medicine successfully. The follow-up lasted for 12 months in both cases. No progression to acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) or relapse was observed. Discussion This case report shows the promising results of Hydroxyurea in treating aCML and can be a cost effective alternate to other expensive treatments (allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation) and expensive medicines in lower and middle-income countries especially for resource-limited patients. These two cases show promising evidence for further studies to evaluate and conduct pharmaco-economic evaluations as well as clinical trials to compare hydroxyurea with other available alternative treatments for an affordable therapeutic option towards prevention of relapse and disease free survival after aCML.

scholarly journals Management of Melasma through Panchakama- A case study

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 135-138
Author(s):  
Poonam Verma ◽  
◽  
Latika ◽  
D Prasanth ◽  
Santoshkumar Bhatted ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Medical Treatments ◽  
Cost Effective Treatment ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
New Treatments

Introduction. Skin reflects our physiology and emotions too. In present era each and every one desire to have healthy and beautiful skin. Any changes or disease of skin creates apart from physical and psychological and social negative impacts. Hyperpigmentation or melasma is one of the such raised problem in our country as it has significant impact on beauty and appearance. It is more prevalent in women, in an estimated 9:1 ratio compared to men. In addition, there are high expenditures related to medical treatments and procedures whose results do not always meet the expectations of patients. hence it is need of an hour to provide safe and cost effective treatment for the skin disease like melasma. In addition to traditional treatments for melasma, there are also promising new treatments, including topical, oral, and procedural therapies Materials & Methods: It is a Case report on 28 year old female patient diagnosed as a case of Melasama (Vyanga) managed through Ayurveda treatment like Vaman Karma and Ayurveda medication Assessment was made on the basis of significant change in MASI score and quality of life (melas Qol) Observation & Results: Observation was done before treatment after treatment and during follow up The changes computed in Masi score in which degree of pigmentation decline to 10 to 6, quality of life improve 60 to 48. Conclusion: The computed data from the present study shows that Vamana Karma along with Ayurvedic oral Ayurveda medication is effective in the treatment of melasma (Vyanga).

scholarly journals Survey on common causative agents of dermatophytosis in El-Beida Libya

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 137-145
Author(s):  
Khawila S. O. Bubaker
Keyword(s):  
Tinea Capitis ◽  
Positive Culture ◽  
Tinea Corporis ◽  
Microsporum Canis ◽  
Trichophyton Tonsurans ◽  
Epidermophyton Floccosum ◽  
Tinea Cruris ◽  
Superficial Mycosis ◽  
Causative Agents ◽  
Common Clinical Finding

The aim of this study was to isolate and identify dermatomycosis causing dermatophysis in EL- Beida, Libya. In this study  253 cases of skin infection were collected from the dermatology unit at  EL- Thoura hospital in EL- Beida, Libya. These cases clinically diagnosed as superficial mycosis ,130 ( 51.4%) were isolated from males and  123 ( 48.6% )  were females. These cases were classified into 5 groups according to age (1-10, 11-20, 21-31, 31-40 and above 40 year). Our results showed that young ages were more liable to infection than adult. The cases  involved in this investigation represented different occupations. The highest incidence was recorded between school children 40.3 %, followed by workers, farmers and others  29.2%, house wives  17.8%  while it was 12.6% among children less than 5 years. Concerning the clinical and mycological finding, it was noticed that 74 (63.8%) cases gave positive culture while the remaining cases were negative. Scalp infection was the most common clinical finding, in this study Tinea capitis was the most frequent  42.8%  cases,  Microsporum canis and Trich ophyton violaceum were the most common fungi isolated. Tinea corporis and Tinea cruris were diagnosed clinically in 68 (26.8%) cases,  24.4% were from  Tinea corporis while the fungus isolated were   Microsporum canis 41% , Epidermophyton floccosum  14% and Tinea cruris with incidence of  0.8% in which Trichophyton  tonsurans was the only fungus isolated . Onychomycosis and Tinea pedis were seen in  3.4% and the most important isolated agents were  Epidermophyton floccosum 50%, followed by  Microsporum canis and Trichophyton rubrum  25% for each.  This study demonstrates that the prevalence of dermatophytoses in EL- Beida cit, was high (47%), and was more common in males than females. The present study has also indicated that tinea capitis was the dominant (43%).

Physical and Psychological Benefits of Written Emotional Expression

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 242-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Éva Kállay
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Expressive Writing ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Psychological Benefits ◽  
Cost Effective Treatment ◽  
Meta Analyses

Abstract. The last several decades have witnessed a substantial increase in the number of individuals suffering from both diagnosable and subsyndromal mental health problems. Consequently, the development of cost-effective treatment methods, accessible to large populations suffering from different forms of mental health problems, became imperative. A very promising intervention is the method of expressive writing (EW), which may be used in both clinically diagnosable cases and subthreshold symptomatology. This method, in which people express their feelings and thoughts related to stressful situations in writing, has been found to improve participants’ long-term psychological, physiological, behavioral, and social functioning. Based on a thorough analysis and synthesis of the published literature (also including most recent meta-analyses), the present paper presents the expressive writing method, its short- and long-term, intra-and interpersonal effects, different situations and conditions in which it has been proven to be effective, the most important mechanisms implied in the process of recovery, advantages, disadvantages, and possible pitfalls of the method, as well as variants of the original technique and future research directions.

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