A Case of Impetigo Cured with Homoeopathic Similimum

Kaushal Aman Deep 1, Tomar Shalini2

1PhD scholar, Asstt..Professor Deptt. of Community Medicine, Homoeopathy University, Jaipur, Rajasthan.

2P.G Scholar, Deptt.of pediatrics, Swasthya Kalyan Homoeopathic Medical College and research center, Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Address for correspondence –

Dr.  Kaushal Aman Deep

Homoeopathy University, Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Contact- 8263961373

Mail – dr.amankaushal90@gmail.com

Abstract

Background

Impetigo is a highly contagious infection of the epidermis, seen especially among children, and transmitted through direct contact. Over 140 million people are suffering from impetigo at each time point and approximately 100 million are children. It is type of bacterial diseases which is highly contagious and spread from close contacts. Most common bacteria are staphylococcus aureus and Group A streptococcus. Impetigo exits in two forms of, namely impetigo contagiosa which is also known as the non-bullous form and the second one being bullous impetigo which presents with large and fragile bullae.