Lichen Planus is an inflammatory condition of the skin and mucus membrane. It results when the immune system mistakenly attacks the skin or mucus membrane, causing red purplish, inflamed, and fluid-filled lesions on the skin and white lacy lesions or sometimes painful sores on the mucous membrane. There are Different Types of Lichen Planus Here is a case of an Oral Lichen Planus patient who found 70% incredible healing with Homeopathy. A 66-year-old male patient, Mr. R.A. (PIN: 44092) approached Life Force Homeopathy for the treatment […]
Elderly Oral Lichen Planus Patient Achieved 70% Relief with Homeopathy Treatment
Lichen Planus, an autoimmune condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, can cause painful lesions and discomfort while eating. A 66-year-old patient with oral lichen planus experienced progressive lesions and burning sensations. Under Dr. Shah’s homeopathic care at Life Force, the patient achieved 70% improvement in lesions and symptomatic relief, demonstrating homeopathy’s safe, effective, and holistic approach to managing chronic lichen planus.
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Lichen Planus is an inflammatory condition of the skin and mucus membrane. It results when the immune system mistakenly attacks the skin or mucus membrane, causing red purplish, inflamed, and fluid-filled lesions on the skin and white lacy lesions or sometimes painful sores on the mucous membrane.
There are Different Types of Lichen Planus
- Cutaneous Lichen Planus that affects the skin.
- Oral Lichen Planus affects the oral cavity.
- Vulval/Penile Lichen Planus that affects the genital area.
- Lichen Planopilaris affects the scalp.
- Nail Lichen Planus.
- Lichen Planus Pigmentosa affects the skin, but only pigmentation is there without inflammation.
Here is a case of an Oral Lichen Planus patient who found 70% incredible healing with Homeopathy.
A 66-year-old male patient, Mr. R.A. (PIN: 44092) approached Life Force Homeopathy for the treatment of oral Lichen Planus on 7th November 2020.
Chief Complaints
He had lesions in the oral cavity since July 2019 which were progressive. He had lesions on the insides of his cheeks and gums on both sides. He could not eat spicy food at all and had been eating bland food for the last 3 months.
Physical Generals
He was a non-vegetarian who desired spicy food and disliked sour foods. He could not tolerate the cold.
Emotional Sphere
The patient was talkative and expressive but very anxious. He had anxiety trifles, an anxiety disease of irritability, and would react fast. The patient used to get angry when contradicted.
At Life Force
After a detailed case analysis, Dr. Shah prescribed his research-based medicines for Lichen Planus to the patient.
Follow-Ups
At his first follow-up on 2nd January 2021, he said that his lesions had reduced by 20 %, but the burning discomfort when eating spicy food was the same.
During the follow-up on 18th March 2021, the patient experienced a further 25%-30 % improvement in relief but could not eat spicy food.On 11th June 2021, he said that his lesions were increasing on the gums, but he could eat a little spicy food now.
His condition slowly improved and, on 10th July 2022, he said that his lesions were reduced by 70%. The burning while eating spicy food had reduced but was still present.The patient is very happy with the treatment received at Life Force and is continuing the treatment for further recovery.
Conclusion
This case illustrates that homeopathy is very effective in treating lichen planus effectively and safely without any side effects.
