HOMOEOPATHY AS AN ADJUNCTIVE APPROACH FOR OCCUPATIONAL CONTACT DERMATITIS: A PILOT STUDY WITH OCDDI EVALUATION

Abstract

 Occupational Contact dermatitis is common and prevalent occupational health conditions affecting a wide range of industries and countries as a result of exposure to certain substances in the workplace due to when skin inflammation or irritation happens on healthy skin.Aim:  To explore the reduction in occupational contact dermatitis using occupational contact dermatitis severity index (OCDDI).  Materials and Methods:  A Prospective Case series study. 5 patients of occupation contact dermatitis, were selected from Homeopathic OPD, where Homoeopathic medicine prescribed for minimum 3 months. The change in occupational contact dermatitis disease severity index (OCDDI), employed before and after the Homoeopathic treatment considered as outcome measure.  Result: The p-value: 0.00013 (p < 0.001), confirming a significant effect. The results suggest a substantial reduction in OCD severity based on the OCDDI.  Conclusion: This study demonstrates that homoeopathic treatment is effective in managing Occupational Contact Dermatitis, leading to significant symptom relief and improved work quality. Further research with larger sample sizes is recommended to validate and expand upon these results.