HOMOEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT OF ACNE ROSACEA IN A YOUNG FEMALE: A CASE REPORT AT DR BATRA'S

Abstract

Acne rosacea is a chronic inflammatory facial dermatosis characterized by erythema, papular or pustular eruptions and, in some patients, recurrent flares associated with environmental, dietary, emotional and lifestyle factors. This case report describes a 19-year-old female student presenting with sudden-onset facial acne rosacea involving the forehead, maxillary region and chin. Clinical examination showed facial redness, pustular eruptions, tenderness and yellow fluorescence around follicles on Wood's lamp examination. The patient was notably conscious about her appearance, emotionally sensitive, frequently cried and reported persistent overthinking about her future.

During follow-up, the case evolved to reveal additional individualizing features including irregular dietary habits, preference for fast food and spicy food, emotional reactivity, violent anger with suppression of expression, nail biting, fear of lizards, hypersomnia and prolonged screen exposure. Menstrual cycles remained approximately regular, although lower abdominal pain and premenstrual leucorrhoea were reported.

The case was approached through individualization using the patient's mental generals, physical generals, local symptoms, modalities and associated complaints. Pulsatilla was considered on the constitutional plane based on the recorded changeability of mood and sensitivity, while Myristica was recorded as a skin-directed remedy for the itching component. Follow-up documentation showed progressive reduction in active acne, redness and recurrence, with subsequent persistence mainly of residual acne marks.