International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

Background: Common Warts (ICD-11 CODE- 1E80), also known as Verruca vulgaris, are common benign cutaneous growths caused by Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Although often self-limiting, warts can persist, recur and cause significant cosmetic concern and psychosocial distress, especially when involving exposed areas such as face. Conventional treatments may be associated with discomfort, recurrence or variable outcomes, highlighting the need for individualized therapeutic approaches. Homoeopathy, through individualized prescription and the use of LM potency offers a safe, gentle and sustained therapeutic alternative particularly suitable for paediatric and sensitive patients.

Methods: A 13-year-old male presented with a solitary, large, pedunculated, cauliflower-like wart on the right temple of the forehead, persisting for 1 year. The lesion was stalk-like, painless, but cosmetically distressing. Causticum in LM potency was prescribed on 1^st visit and subsequent follow-ups. Children’s Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI) was employed as non-invasive method to assess prognosis. The Modified Naranjo Criteria for Homoeopathy (MONARCH) was applied to assess possible causal attribution of outcome to the intervention. Documentation adhered to HOM-CASE guidelines with photographs captured at baseline and follow-ups.

Outcome: A marked reduction in the size followed by complete resolution of the filiform wart was achieved by observed within 4 and 10 weeks respectively, documented via Pre and Post photographs, accompanied by improvement in associated complaints and overall wellbeing with no recurrence noted during further follow-ups. The CDLQI score demonstrated a steep and sustained decline indicating significant improvement in dermatology related quality of life. The MONARCH score at the end of the study was +9, indicating a definite causal relationship between homoeopathic intervention and observed clinical outcome.

Conclusion: This case study establishes the effectiveness of individualized homoeopathic prescription and demands further studies to confirm efficacy of Individualized Homoeopathic treatment in the management of Warts.