Abstract:Introduction: Calcinosis cutis [ICD-10-CM L94.2]
is the condition where calcium salt deposits in the skin and subcutaneous tissue. There are five major types based on etiology: dystrophic, metastatic, iatrogenic, idiopathic, and calciphylaxis. Dystrophic calcinosis is linked to trauma, infection, or inflammation. Conventional treatment typically includes surgical excision, but this approach is ineffective for recurrent cases. This case underscores the effectiveness of individualized homeopathic treatment in successfully curing traumatic calcinosis cutis, particularly after the patient experienced a recurrence of lesions following surgical excision.
Case summary: A 12-year-old girl previously diagnosed with calcinosis cutis presented with firm, painless nodules on her right foot since eight months, beginning after a fall two years ago. Although she had undergone surgical excision a year ago, nine lesions reappeared within three months, with the largest measuring 1.5 cm by 1.5 cm. She sought homoeopathic treatment due to the recurrence of these lesions. The causal attribution of homoeopathic intervention was assessed by MONARCH inventory. The photographs of the lesion were taken during treatment to keep track of the progress. The patient was successfully treated for these lesions with no recurrence, demonstrating the enduring effectiveness of homoeopathic principles.