Skin & Hair Disorders in Homeopathy

 

 

 

Department: Fellowship

Level: CME Level

You need:  15 Points

Head Master: Hony. Prof. R. K. Manchanda MD (Hom.)

Accredited CPD Points: 12

 

Objectives by head of programme:

It has been observed that about 25% patients having skin or hair related problems consult Homeopaths worldwide. Homeopaths are always facing the challenge of proper diagnosis and treatment of these patients.  There is wide variation in the education system of Homeopathy. Most of these are concentrating on the different prescribing methods. The teachings of treatment of diseases of skin and hair are universally deficient in Homeopathic Medical colleges.  There are also myths about the concepts of Homeopathic aggravation, suppression and miasms. As a result of this many Homeopaths attempt to treat their patients without considering the diagnosis, etiology, pathology, natural history and prognosis of the diseases, and meet frequent failure, at times causing unnecessary and avoidable suffering to the patients. Although it is possible to prescribe homeopathic medicines without considering diagnosis, the knowledge of disease diagnosis is essential for the proper management of patients and to publish cases in a scientific way.

Bio-data of the head:

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Entry Requirements

General Criteria of Fellowship department apply. Other healthcare professional without previous regular Homeopathic educations are also eligible to apply

 

Course content

The Student needs to fulfil 15 points to complete the course:

 

Theoretical Lessons: (You need 10 points)

The present course has been designed to equip homeopaths with the adequate knowledge of diagnostic features of different diseases and their possible Homeopathic treatment. The motto shall be that after the course student shall be able to diagnose accurately and prescribe independently.

 

Details of the Lessons - 10 points

 

 

Course contents

 

Hours

1.

Principles of Homeopathic treatment: Introduction, aims, objectives, different ways of prescribing- their applicability and limitations

1 hour

2.

Concept of Homeopathic aggravation in skin diseases: Origin, its applicability in today’s scenario

2 hours

3.

Miasmatic perspective of skin diseases: Relevance, how to classify different diseases and drugs

1 hour

4.

Case taking and clinical examination : How to diagnose, analyze and differentiate different skin diseases 

2 hour

5.

Structure, functions and histopathology of skin

1 hour

6.

Hereditary disorders & naevi: Ichthyosis, Neurofibromatosis, Tuberous sclerosis, Xeroderma pigmentosum, freckles, Palmo-planter Keratoderma, Epidermal naevi, Melanocytic naevi, Halo naevus, Vascular naevus, other naevi

1 hour

7.

Nutritional and metabolic disorders: Phrynoderma, Pellagra, Deficiency of Vitamin B2, Scurvy, Xanthelasma palpebrum, Cutaneous amyloidosis

1 hour

8.

Bacterial infections: Impetigo, Ecthyma, Cellulitis, Erysipelas, Furuncles, carbuncles, Folliculitis, Paronychia

1 hour

9.

Tuberculosis & Leprosy: Lupus vulgaris, Scrofuloderma, Tuberculoid, Indeterminate, Maculo-anaesthetic, Neurotic, Lepromatous leprosy, Reactions in Leprosy

1 hour

10.

Fungal infections: Dermatophytosis or ring worm, Pityriasis versicolor, Candidiasis

1 hour

11.

Viral infections: Warts, Molluscum Contagiosum, Herpes zoster, Herpes simplex,

1 hour

12.

Diseases due to arthropods: Lichen urticatus, scabies, Pediculosis

1 hour

13.

Diseases of hair: Telogen effluvium, Male pattern baldness, Alopecia areata, Trichotillomania, Follicutis decalvans, Pseudopelade, Hypertrichosis, Hirsutism, Pre-mature graying.

2 hours

14.

Diseases of Sebaceous and sweat glands: Seborrhoea, Acne vulgaris, Miliaria, Hyperhidrosis, Ahidrosis,

1 hour

 

15.

Diseases of nails: How to examine nails, Ingrowing of nails, Beau’s lines, Ptyrygium unguis, Koilonychia

1 hour

16.

Disorders of pigmentation: Chloasma, Melanoderma toxica, Phyto-photodermatitis, Vitiligo, Leucoderma

1 hour

17.

Allergic disorders: Urticaria, Contact dermatitis, Drug reactions, Atopic dermatitis,

2 hour

 

18.

Auto-immune disorders: Pemphigus, Lupus erythematosis, Scleroderma

1 hour

 

19

Skin Tumors: Seborroeic keratosis, Dermatosis papulosa nigra, Skin tags, Milia, Syringoma, Basal cell carcinoma,  Squamaous cell carcinoma

1 hour

20.

Diseases due to physical agents: Callosities, corns, Burns, Frost bite, Chilblains, Photo-dermatitis, Sunburn

1 hour

21.

Other skin diseases: Pityriasis alba, Pityriasis rosea, Psoriasis, Lichen Planus, Pompholyx, Nummular eczema, Lichen simplex chronicus, Rosacea, Scars & keloids, Exfoliative dermatitis

2 hour

22.

Evidence based Homeopathy, commonly used Homeopathic drugs along with their indications, case reports and different types of studies.

4 hour

 

Methodology: All the candidates shall be provided with the reference book of the course. The students are required to study the book, which contain the information about most of the above stated diseases and their treatment.

 

The type of teaching shall be online wherein students shall be provided with the background material in the beginning of the course, thereafter customized training shall be provided to each students according to his requirement. The head master shall be interacting with the students through the internet according to his convenience. Minimum four to five hours shall be spent on each student to sort out their difficulties. The knowledge about the skin and hair diseases of each student shall be assessed before and after the course.

The students of both the courses shall be encouraged to discuss their cases online with the Head Master for expert opinion.

 

Reference Book: Textbook of Dermatology for Homeopaths, Ramji Gupta and R. K. Manchanda published by B. Jain Publishers, New Delhi.

 

The final Project: (You need 5 points)

should be written in chosen branch and not less than 1,000 words - 5 points

 

Duration of course

Theoretical Lesson: 3 months

Final project:3 months

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Assessment

Through final online exam taken every 3 months. more information is available here.

And final project. More information about writing an Academic report is available here.

 

Award:

On successful completion the student is awarded the certificate of online participation in Fellowship of "Homeopathic Dermatology" from Pioneer University signed by the head of programme. Duly registered practitioners by recognised registration bodies are entitled to use the letters FHom (Fellowship in Homeopathy) upon this certification.

 

fees:

Registration fee: £50.00

Course fee: £200.00

Scholarship is available on merits

Fees are exclusive of VAT

 

Regulations

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