Adult Onset Acne in Elderly Woman Treated with Homeopathy
Mrs. S, a 67-year-old woman, started online treatment for acne on 14 Dec 2024. She was already an existing patient of Dr. Rajesh Shah, undergoing treatment for renal calculus (Patient ID: 52530). Acne is a prevalent condition in teenagers, but sometimes acne troubles elderly people, too. Her face bore the traces of a year-long struggle with acne—small macular eruptions scattered across her cheeks, forehead, shoulders, and back. What troubled her even more were the dark, blackish marks the pimples left behind. She also complained of severe itching on her scalp, worsened by occasional bouts of dandruff. Despite these issues, she hadn’t taken medication, neither allopathic nor alternative.
She was also a known case of renal calculus, though it wasn’t giving her much trouble at the time. (10/9/2024) USG Abdomen:The right kidney measures 68 mm x 30 mm and reveals multiple calculi in the pelvis and lower calyx, the largest being 15 mm in the pelvis, with no evidence of scarring or hydronephrosis. Left kidney: 91 mm x 41 mm, revealing multiple cysts with calcification, with the largest measuring 12 mm x 10 mm in the mid-region. A 2 mm polyp in the gall bladder. Divarication of recti.
Associated disease: Hypertension for 20 years, stable with conventional medication tablet Eritel LNV (cilnidipine, telmisartan) 1 tablet TDS. Diabetes for 15 years – stable with conventional medication tab Ziten M 1 tab (metformin, teneligliptin) OD, tab Glycomet (metformin) 1 tab OD. Hypercholesterolemia for 3 years, stable with conventional medication tab Storivas (atorvastatin, ezetimibe) 1 tab OD.
At Life Force Homeopathy, her case was carefully studied by Dr. Rajesh Shah, and after a detailed understanding of her symptoms, personality, and overall constitution, a homeopathic constitutional remedy, Sepia 30, was prescribed. At regular intervals, follow-ups were taken, and disease photos were compared to observe changes. Blood investigations were advised; certain parameters were low, so supplements were suggested. Diet and lifestyle changes were guided.
Follow-ups:
By March 9, 2025, just over a month into treatment, she was 50% better. The old scars had started to lighten, and no new eruptions had appeared. Her general well-being had improved noticeably.
By April 19, 2025, her skin had continued to improve—60% better, with no new pimples and fading pigmentation. Her energy and mood were lighter, too.
By June 1, 2025, Mrs. S reported a 90% improvement. Her face was clear of new eruptions, and only faint traces of scars remained. The old scars had turned lighter and lighter.
By July 13, 2025, the once dark pigmentation had become much fainter. She hadn’t had a single acne eruption in months. Her scalp remained healthy, with no itching or dandruff. Her kidneys gave her no trouble, and her overall health was steady and strong.
Her acne is now a thing of the past, her scars are nearly gone, and more importantly, she regained her confidence and comfort in her skin.
Conclusion:
This is a successfully cured case of adult-onset acne in an elderly woman with a background of renal calculus, treated by Life Force Homeopathy without any conventional medications. Life Force Homeopathy treatment proved effective in not just eliminating acne but also in managing post-acne hyperpigmentation and improving the patient’s overall well-being.
- Case study written by Dr. Deepa Chandroth, an associate of Dr. Rajesh Shah (MD Hom).