Iris versicolor in herpes zoster: A case study
Herpes zoster is also known as Shingles. It is the result of varicella zoster virus that has lain dormant in a nerve root ganglion following chickenpox earlier in life. Reactivation may be spontaneous or due to immunosuppression. Homeopathy is renowned for its effectiveness in treating chronic conditions. However, this article showcases a remarkable evidence-based outcome, demonstrating the significant impact of a single homeopathic remedy in rapidly resolving an acute case of Herpes Zoster (HZ) within a remarkably short timeframe. Iris versicolor a homeopathic medicine exhibits irritating, excoriating, and inflammatory properties, particularly in skin-related conditions.
Authors
- Aqsa Shaikh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1236-1458)
- Swati Patil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9278-5786)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.33545/26164485.2025.v9.i1.n.1462
- Primary Topic
- melanin and skin pigmentation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00