Authors

• Author Name : Raghavi Rajendran Affiliation : PG Scholar, Department of Paediatrics, White Memorial Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, (Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University) Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu – 629177 Author
• Author Name : Abhijith Ranjan S Affiliation : Assistant professor, Department of Paediatrics, White Memorial Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, (Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University) Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu – 629177 Author

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Abstract

Wart (verruca) is a benign lesion that occurs in the mucosa and skin caused by Human papillomavirus (HPV). It is prevalent worldwide affecting approximately 10% of the population of both sexes. Any age group can be affected but children, teens, people who bite their nails or pick at hangnails and people with an enervated immune system are more susceptible. Warts are easily transmitted by direct or indirect contact, especially if there is a disruption of the normal epithelial barrier. Here is a case of Filiform warts, treated for two months with individualized homoeopathic medicines. After detailed case taking, physical examination and analysis, THUJA OCCIDENTALIS was prescribed in 200th potency based on the totality of symptoms. There was noticeably, a gradual improvement in the signs and symptoms and the general well-being. Patient had shown marked improvement in the case which is used to measure the disease activity in the past 2 months. Individualised homoeopathic medicines prescribed based on homoeopathic principles had reduced the severity of the disease significantly. The treatment outcome measure provides documentary evidence that homoeopathic medicines are effective in managing Filiform Warts  by reducing the severity of the suffering and improving the quality of life of the patient over 2 months.