Psoriasis and Homoeopathy – A Case Report

Psoriasis is a chronic (long-lasting) disease in which the immune system becomes overactive, causing skin cells to multiply too quickly. Patches of skin become scaly (silvery white) and inflamed, most often on the scalp, elbows, or knees, but other parts of the body can be affected as well. Curing a disease by means of Homoeopathy will mean to find out a similimum for every particular individual case. There is most dependable treatment for Psoriasis in Homoeopathy without any side effect. A case report was a 49 year old male suffering from Psoriasis, on basis on totality of symptoms and repertorisation, prescribe Homoeopathic medicine Acid Sulph and case was improved and quality of life better.


Introduction:
Psoriasis is a chronic (long-lasting) disease in which the immune system becomes overactive, causing skin cells to multiply too quickly.Patches of skin become scaly (silvery white) and inflamed, most often on the scalp, elbows, or knees, but other parts of the body can be affected as well.Curing a disease by means of Homoeopathy will mean to find out a similimum for every particular individual case.There is most dependable treatment for Psoriasis in Homoeopathy without any side effect.A case report was a 49 year old male suffering from Psoriasis, on basis on totality of symptoms and repertorisation, prescribe Homoeopathic medicine Acid Sulph and case was improved and quality of life better.Causes: • Unknown.-Drugs like Steroids, Brufen, Lithium, Anti-malarials and Beta -adrenergic blockers.

Sign and Symptoms:
-Usually affects both sides of body symmetrically.
-Well circumscribed red, dry plaques (flat areas on the skin) of various sizes, covered with scales.
-Removal of scales gives rise to pin-point bleeding points.
-Sites can be anywhere on the body especially on e.g.elbow, knees, sacrum and occiput.
-Lesions are coin shaped or circular with central clearing.
-Joints can get affected especially finger joints.
-Nails frequently become pitted and thick with brownish black discoloration.

Analysis and Evaluation of the Symptoms:
-Always in hurry even in silly matter wants to complete task as soon as possible.
-Feel embarrass due to psoriasis, didn't prefer to go parties/function etc -Scaly eruption -Craving for alcohol Conversion of the Symptom into Rubrics: 1) Always in hurry even in silly matter want to complete task as soon as possible -Hurrytrifles, about 2) Feel embarrass due to psoriasis, didn't prefer to go parties/function etc -Ailments fromembarrassment 3) Scaly eruption -Eruption psoriasis 4) Craving for alcohol -Food and drinks-alcoholic drinks, desire Analysis of Resultas seen in repertorial result Sulph was the medicine which covers all evaluating symptoms but I prescribed acid sulph.-Avoid precipitating or trigger factors.

Reason behind prescription
-Avoid food you are allergic to.
-Avoid smoking and alcohol.
-Avoid foods high in fat or sugar.

Do:
-Warmth may help to control relapses.
-Do regular exercise helps by improving blood circulation.
-Practicing yoga will help in reducing stress.

Consume:
-Drink plenty of water.
-Eat fresh and raw fruits and vegetables as they provide antioxidants and flavanoids which help in reducing inflammation and boosting up immunity.-Increase intake of omega 3 fatty acids and reduce intake of omega 6 fatty acids (ratio of 2:1), omega 3 fatty acid has anti-inflammatory properties.-Food rich in omega 3:-Canola oil, flaxseed, flax seed oil, walnuts and green leafy vegetables.-Reduce (do not completely avoid) intake of food rich in omega 6:-Cereals, vegetable oils, wholegrain breads, baked goods and margarines, eggs and poultry.-Consume diet rich in vitamin A and zinc, helps in regeneration of the skin.
-Increase intake of vitamin C, it helps maintain healthy skin.
-Have coriander leaves frequently, its high in vitamin C and helps to maintain healthy skin.
-You can have 3-4 strands of saffron in milk, it is beneficial for skin.

Result -Improved
Conclusion -This case show that Homoeopathy is effective in case of Psoriasis.If we prescribe medicines on base of totality of symptoms.
male d) Address -Solan H.P. e) Married status -Married f) Religion -Hindu g) Occupation -Govt.Job Date -10-10-2020 Presenting complaints -Patient came with complaints of scaly eruption on palmer surface of B/L hand, scalp, back and B/L legs.History of present complaint -Scaly eruption since 7 years, hypertension 3-4 year Personal history: Marital status -Married and healthy status.Past History -No such history except hypertension pills once a day since years Family History: Motherjoint pain Father -DM, Joint pain, skin Sister -Psoriasis Brother -HTN Physical history: a) Appetite-Normal b) Thirst-thirsty c) Desirefruit d) Aversion -Meat e) Stool-Normal f) Urine-Nothing abnormal detected g) Sleep-Normal h) Thermal Reaction -Chilly Mental history--Always in hurry even in silly matter wants to complete task as soon as possible -Feel embarrass due to psoriasis, didn't prefer to go parties/function etc General Physical Examination: a) Body weight -77 Kg b) Built -Normal c) Nutritional status -Healthy d) Pallor -Present e) Cyanosis -Absent f) Clubbing -Absent g) Lymphadenopathy -Absent h) Edema -Absent i) Thyroid enlargement -Absent j) Tonguewhite coated k) Skin -Fair l) Nails -Pale m) Blood Pressure -132/80 mm of Hg n) Pulse -80/min o) Respiratory rate -25/ minute p) Temperature -98.6°FSystemic Examination: A. Cardiovascular System -NAD B. Gastrointestinal System -NAD C. Respiratory System -NAD D. Central Nervous System -NAD E. Locomotor System -NAD Laboratory investigation -Blood -CBC, Lipid Profile,

Repertory- 1 )
MIND -HURRY -trifles; about 2) MIND -AILMENTS FROMembarrassment 3) SKIN -ERUPTIONSpsoriasis 4) GENERALS -FOOD and DRINKS -alcoholic drinks -desire Repertorial Result -Sulph 4 9 , Sep 3 6 , Puls 3 5 , Nat mur3 4 , Staph 3 4 , Kali Br 3 3 , Ars I 2 5 , Ars 2 5 -Consume figs and fish oil might help you feel better.-Eat a well-balanced diet -Proper nutrition will improve general health and reduce the severity of the disease.Do not over eat even healthy foods.-Limit intake of red meat and dairy products.-Eat foods that contain psoralen before you walk out in sun -Celery, carrots, citrus, figs, fennel, and parsnips.It makes the skin more sun-sensitive to the positive effects of UV light.But do not over expose to sun.-Consume oily fish, may help reduce the inflammation associated with psoriasis -mackerel, salmon, black cod, albacore tuna, herring and sardines.-Have a low-calorie diet if you are overweight -about 1,200 calories per day.Some researchers have shown relations between psoriasis and obesity.-Consume gluten free diet, it benefits individuals with psoriasis (Gluten is a mixture of proteins found in some cereals, particularly wheat)avoid wheat, rye, barley and oats they contain gluten.-Increase intake of vitamin D.
-Acid sulph prescribe to patient because Sulphur patient is Hot patient, patient who came for treatment was chilly.According to book of 'Frequent Encounter' Bt Dr. Prafull Vijayakar page number 22 mentioned that if sulphur element is confirmed but patient is chilly than he/she could be Acid sulph.