Exploring Sulphur’s Efficacy in Treating Lichen Planus: A Case Report

  • Sushanta Sasmal Assistant Professor, Dept. of Repertory, Pratap Chandra Memorial Homoeopathic Hospital and College, 14/1, Narkeldanga North Road. Kolkata, West Bengal, India http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9723-1184
  • Abhisek Hui Post Graduate Trainee, Dept. of Materia Medica, Mahesh Bhattacharyya Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital. Doomurjala, Howrah, West Bengal, India. http://orcid.org/0009-0002-0823-4322
  • Debojyoti Singha Post Graduate Trainee, Dept. of Case Taking and Repertory, Mahesh Bhattacharyya Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital. Doomurjala, Howrah, West Bengal, India. http://orcid.org/0009-0009-3769-7984
Keywords: Homoeopathy, Individualization, Lichen Planus, Sulphur

Abstract

Lichen planus is an inflammatory dermatosis characterized by violaceous, scaly, polygonal flat-topped papules involving the flexor aspects of the wrists, lower limbs and the genital and oral mucosa’s. Lesions generally clear up within a few months to years, leaving areas of hyperpigmentation. LP affects patients of all ages, but up to 95% of all cases occur in adults, with most patients presenting between the third and sixth decades of life. Clinical experience and studies identify a positive role of Homoeopathy in skin conditions Lichen planus. This case treated with individualized Homoeopathic medicine over a period of 6 month, shows significant improvement which is evident from the photographs. This case shows the usefulness of Homoeopathy in treating the Lichen planus.

Published
2024-03-21
How to Cite
Sasmal, S., Hui, A., & Singha, D. (2024, March 21). Exploring Sulphur’s Efficacy in Treating Lichen Planus: A Case Report. International Journal of AYUSH Case Reports, 8(1), 109-115. Retrieved from https://ijacare.in/index.php/ijacare/article/view/535
Section
Case Reports