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Hahnemann’s ideas on chronic diseases were presented to the world in his work, The Chronic Diseases, Their Peculiar Nature, and Their Homeopathic Cure (1828-1838). It provoked a hurricane of opposition, both outside the ranks of homeopathy and within. Fewer books have stirred up more excitement in the medical world than this. His conception of these diseases, and in particular his miasmatic theory, aroused criticism of friend and foe to a tremendous extent from the very moment of its publication. At this point, many of his adherents and students refused to follow him any further.

Acne is a common inflammatory disorder affecting the pilosebaceous follicle (hair follicle and accompanying sebaceous gland). It significantly affects the quality of life of patients. It is associated with a number of comorbidities including anxiety and depression. Therapy of acne is important, because it may contribute to prevention of complications and improve the patient’s quality of life. I will share some of my experience treating patients with acne homeopathically using a case-based approach.

Hahnemann’s ideas on chronic diseases were presented to the world in his work, The Chronic Diseases, Their Peculiar Nature, and Their Homeopathic Cure (1828-1838). It provoked a hurricane of opposition, both outside the ranks of homeopathy and within. Fewer books have stirred up more excitement in the medical world than this. His conception of these diseases, and in particular his miasmatic theory, aroused criticism of friend and foe to a tremendous extent from the very moment of its publication. At this point, many of his adherents and students refused to follow him any further.

Hahnemann’s ideas on chronic diseases were presented to the world in his work, The Chronic Diseases, Their Peculiar Nature, and Their Homeopathic Cure (1828-1838). It provoked a hurricane of opposition, both outside the ranks of homeopathy and within. Fewer books have stirred up more excitement in the medical world than this. His conception of these diseases, and in particular his miasmatic theory, aroused criticism of friend and foe to a tremendous extent from the very moment of its publication. At this point, many of his adherents and students refused to follow him any further.

Hahnemann’s ideas on chronic diseases were presented to the world in his work, The Chronic Diseases, Their Peculiar Nature, and Their Homeopathic Cure (1828-1838). It provoked a hurricane of opposition, both outside the ranks of homeopathy and within. Fewer books have stirred up more excitement in the medical world than this. His conception of these diseases, and in particular his miasmatic theory, aroused criticism of friend and foe to a tremendous extent from the very moment of its publication. At this point, many of his adherents and students refused to follow him any further.

Practical insights into rare and forgotten American remedies, revived through real clinical experience by Dr. Shailendra Vaishampayan
 
Date: Feb 14, 2026

When Samuel Hahnemann laid the foundations of homoeopathy, the materia medica consisted of a relatively limited number of proved remedies. A remarkable expansion occurred when homoeopathy reached the New World. American physicians—drawing upon eclectic medicine, indigenous healing traditions, and folk practices—made profound contributions to the homoeopathic armamentarium. Through this synthesis emerged some of the most beautiful and powerful remedies, such as Lachesis and Apis, which continue to enrich our practice.