FROM STEROID DEPENDENCE TO SUSTAINED REMISSION: HOMEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT OF INFANTILE ATOPIC DERMATITIS AT DR BATRA’S HOMEOPATHY CLINIC

Abstract

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder commonly presenting in infancy, characterized by dryness, erythema, intense itching, and recurrent relapses. Conventional management often provides temporary suppression, with frequent recurrences upon withdrawal of topical or systemic steroids. This case study documents the long-term homeopathic management of an infant diagnosed with atopic dermatitis, who had recurrent, steroid-dependent flare-ups involving the face and body, associated with gastrointestinal disturbances and strong familial predisposition. Despite repeated conventional interventions, the condition showed frequent relapses. Individualized classical homeopathic treatment was instituted following a detailed assessment of physical generals, mental characteristics, family history, totality of symptoms, and miasmatic background. Over a sustained follow-up period, there was a gradual reduction in severity, frequency, and extent of skin lesions, improved sleep, better gastrointestinal stability, and overall constitutional strengthening. This case highlights the role of individualized homeopathy in chronic pediatric dermatological conditions and demonstrates a sustained transformation achieved at Dr Batra’s Homeopathy Clinic.