Evidence Based Homeopathic Management of Psoriasis: A Case Report

Abstract

Psoriasis is a long-lasting immune-mediated inflammatory skin condition, presenting with red well-defined papules and circular plaques, covered by a silvery white scale that can be itchy and painful, mostly affecting extensor surfaces of body. Affection of psoriasis is usually binomial in nature between the ages of 20 to 30 and 50 to 60 but it can affect any gender at any age. Though a skin disease, it can impact person's physical as well as mental wellbeing, making it hard to live quality of life. A 58-year-old female came to Dr. B. R. Sur homeopathic medical college hospital and research Centre, New Delhi, with complaint of multiple circumscribed skin lesions over the scalp, back, abdomen and extremities. After analysis of symptoms and repertorization based on homeopathic principles, an individualized homeopathic remedy Sulphur was prescribed. The treatment showed impressive results within 9 months, completely clearing the symptoms. No relapse was seen during a 2-year follow-up, with monthly PASI score assessments confirming progress from 22.9 to 0.6. Pictures were taken before and after treatment as an objective evidence. Modified Naranjo score of +10 providing evidence that the clinical outcome was due to homeopathic intervention. This case highlights the evidence-based effectiveness of individualized homeopathic treatment for psoriasis.