Efficacy of indicated homeopathic medicine in cases of pityriasis capitis in age group of 15 – 60 years : A Case Series
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Ravind, D., & Suhail, D. & Iqra, D. & Shruti & Sakshi, D. (2026). Efficacy of indicated homeopathic medicine in cases of pityriasis capitis in age group of 15 – 60 years : A Case Series. Materia Novum: The Journal of Homoeopathy, 10(2), 1 - 8 Pages. DOI:https://doi.org/10.67286/mhmc.v10.i2.000002

