From Psoriasis to Healthy Skin
A 44-year-old female visited Life Force Homeopathy with complaints of psoriasis on 13 Dec 2019. Her psoriasis was extensive, the lesions were present on the scalp, both ears; hands; forearms; arms; hips; thighs; legs; feet, back, and abdomen, and almost all over the body. She has been suffering from this complaint for the last 5-6 years.
The lesions were red, dry, moderate patches. The lesions had scaling as well as tenderness. The itching was moderate. The lesions used to bleed when the patient used to take out the scales forcibly.
The patient used to apply steroid-based ointment on the lesions with an antihistamine tablet orally. Allopathic treatment was taken, but it gave only momentary relief. Homeopathic treatment was also taken; it was better with it, but not recovered.
In case taking, the patient mentioned that she had a family history of cancer. Her father had hypertension.
She was a sailor by profession. The patient had grief, as she lost her younger brother a few months back.
Homeopathy is focused on the holistic healing of a person. By adhering to this law, Dr. Shah prescribed her medicines for psoriasis as well as for her general well-being. . The doctor also explained to the patient about diet and lifestyle changes that boost the recovery of the patient.
The patient was started on relatively feeling better as itching, scaling, and tenderness reduced within the first few months of treatment. On 9 April 2020, the patient said that she had been feeling 50% recovery since the time she started the treatment. In subsequent follow-ups, there was progressive betterment in her condition.
Follow-ups:
In the follow-up taken on 20 Jan 2021, the patient mentioned that she started feeling better up to 90%. The progress of the disease was arrested. The presenting symptoms, such as itching, tenderness, and scaling, were reduced drastically compared to the initial stage before the medicine was started. . In subsequent follow-ups, the patient showed continued progress.
In a recent follow-up, the patient mentioned total recovery from psoriasis. As there were no new lesions, the older one disappeared completely.
Conclusion:
Homeopathy offers a holistic approach to psoriasis recovery by addressing underlying triggers, strengthening immunity, and promoting long-term skin health. While individual responses vary, consistent treatment with personalized remedies can lead to significant relief and improved quality of life.