Lichen planus is an inflammatory condition of the skin and mucous membrane with characteristic symptoms such as swelling and irritation in the skin, hairs, nails, and mucous membranes. It is an autoimmune disease but may result due to other factors such as side effects of certain drugs or as an associated symptom of hepatitis C. Some of the other causative factors of lichen planus include: […]

Homeopathy Provides Safe and Effective Healing for Oral Lichen Planus Successfully

A 32-year-old female with oral lichen planus, featuring white lacy lesions and burning while eating spicy food, achieved almost complete recovery through Dr. Shah’s homeopathic treatment. Over multiple follow-ups, her lesions stopped spreading, symptoms reduced drastically, and overall skin and oral health improved. This case demonstrates how homeopathy treats autoimmune conditions safely, targets root causes, and promotes long-lasting immunity and healing.

Lichen planus is an inflammatory condition of the skin and mucous membrane with characteristic symptoms such as swelling and irritation in the skin, hairs, nails, and mucous membranes. It is an autoimmune disease but may result due to other factors such as side effects of certain drugs or as an associated symptom of hepatitis C. Some of the other causative factors of lichen planus include:

• Viral infections
• Allergens
• Stress
• Genetics

The following are the common symptoms of lichen planus.

• Purplish-colored lesions or bumps on the skin and mucous membrane
• Lesions that are spreading
• Itchy lesions
• Lacy white lesions in the mouth (gums, inner aspect of cheeks)
• Irregular longitudinal grooving and ridging of the nail plate, thinning of the nail plate, atrophy of nail bed, etc.

Homeopathy can offer an effective, gentle, and safe treatment for lichen planus. Let’s have a look at a lichen planus case treated at Life Force Homeopathy incredibly.

Case Study

A 32-year-old lady (PIN: 37341) approached Life Force on 8th July 2018 for the treatment of her complaints of oral lichen planus that she was suffering from for 2 months.

Her main presenting symptoms were white lacy lesions inside the cheeks. The patient also had white spots on her tongue. She had mild itching on the affected areas and a burning sensation while having spicy food.

Her history of aliments and treatment history was asked about in detail and updated. The patient was not under any allopathic treatment for her lichen planus. Her family history of aliments was asked and updated to rule out any autoimmune history from the family. The patient had no family history of an autoimmune disease.

A detailed case taking was done considering both her mental and physical generals.

Physical Generals

She had an average appetite, with no specific cravings as such. Her thirst was average; she drank 2-3 liters of water daily. She had average perspiration. She was not tolerant of the cold weather and often used to get cold and cough due to the weather changes. Her motion and urine were satisfactory. Her menstrual history was also asked about and updated.

Psychological Make-Up

Her mental generals were also asked and updated. Her only stress was regarding the disease that she was suffering from. Besides this, she had no other stress or tension.

Her physical and systemic examination was done and her weight and BP were checked and updated in the case file.

The entire case file was checked and after analyzing the case history medicines were prescribed by Dr. Shah.

Follow-Ups

At the first follow-up on 31st August 2018, the patient was better by 10%. The lesions had stopped spreading. However, the burning pain while eating spicy food persisted. In the further follow-ups, the patient was experiencing further improvement.

By 6th August 2019, the patient was better by almost 90%. The lesions had fully cleared. Also, the burning pain while eating spicy food had reduced drastically.

The patient was very happy and thankful to Dr. Shah and the entire Life Force team for the wonderful results that she received. The patient was happy that she didn’t have to go for any kind of harmful treatment and was fully better with the effective and safe homeopathic treatment.

Conclusion

This case illustrates that homeopathy offers excellent treatment for lichen planus. It promotes a deep level of healing by improving the body’s immunity. Since homeopathy works on removing the root cause of the disease, it ensures a permanent solution to autoimmune diseases such as lichen planus. Homeopathy is safe and effective and free from all toxic effects as well.