Siddha-Based Therapeutic Management of Bullous Tinea: A Clinical Case Report

Abstract

Siddha Medicine, an ancient system of Indian Medicine, which has Herbo-mineral formulations like Parpam, Pathangam, Karpam used for various skin diseases, which arise due to imbalance in three humors (Mukkutram) as per siddha literature. Tinea Bullosa is a rare, atypical presentation of dermatophytosis characterized by the presence of blisters (vesicles or bullae) like Ring shape, along with the typical scaly, red, and itchy rash of tinea. A 43-year-old male a Security by occupation non hypertensive, non-diabetic came to National Institute of Siddha (NIS) OPD who presented with Tinea corporis-like lesions with surrounding blisters and centralized ulceration involving both upper and lower extremities and chest, accompanied by Itching, pain and burning sensation in the past 2 months. After one month of treatment by three Combination of Siddha medicines with external application, patient showed complete resolution of lesions and symptoms. This case highlights the potential efficacy of traditional Siddha medicine in managing Tinea Bullosa caused by atypical dermatophyte infection and emphasizes the dermatological care through siddha system of medicines to overcome anti-microbial resistance.