Homoeopathic Treatment of Lichen Simplex Chronicus: A Case Report

Authors

  • Prastuti Jaiswal Assistant Professor, Department of Materia Medica, Dr. M.P.K. Homoeopathic Medical College, a constituent college of homoeopathy University, Jaipur.
  • Komal Yadav MD Scholar, Department of Materia Medica, Dr. M.P.K. Homoeopathic Medical College, a constituent college of homoeopathy University, Jaipur.
  • Aditi Bhinda MD Scholar, Department of Materia Medica, Dr. M.P.K. Homoeopathic Medical College, a constituent college of homoeopathy University, Jaipur.
  • Isha Thakur MD Scholar, Department of Materia Medica, Dr. M.P.K. Homoeopathic Medical College, a constituent college of homoeopathy University, Jaipur.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ahr.2023.8.1.6

Keywords:

Lichen Simplex Chronicus, Homoeopa thy, Sepia succus, case report, MONARCH

Abstract

Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) or neurodermatitis  is a chronic type of skin disease which features itself  as chronic localized and lichenified form of atopic  dermatitis. Conventional treatment only keeps the  symptoms in abeyance and eruptions reappear again  and again. Here a case of LSC, of 60 year old male with  a history of one and half year old dry, papular lesions  presented. On the basis of the totality of symptoms,  Homoeopathic medicine Sepia succus 200C was  prescribed and gradually the patient showed stable  improvement in signs and symptoms and reached  remission by the end of 4 months. There was no  recurrence over the next 8 months. Causal attribution  of changes in his condition to the Homoeopathic  treatment was depicted by modified Naranjo criteria  (MONARCH). This case report evidently suggests  that Homoeopathy can serve as a possible treatment  option for the management of neurodermatitis cases.  

References

Lynch PJ. Lichen simplex chronicus (atopic/ neurodermatitis) of the anogenital region. Dermatologic Therapy., 2004; Vol. 17: 8-19

Sanjana V D, Fernandez R J. Lichen simplex chronicus - A psychocutaneous disorder. Indian J DermatolVenereolLeprol 1995; 61:336-338

Lotti T,Buggiani G,Prignano F. Prurigonodularis and lichen simplex chronicus. Dermatologic Therapy.2008; Vol. 21: 42–46

Charifa A, Badri T, Harris BW. Lichen Simplex Chronicus. [Updated 2021 Aug 11]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls

Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499991/

Dudgeon R.E., William B.Organon of Medicine.5th& 6th edition. New Delhi:B. Jain Publishers(P)Ltd; 2010

Lamba CD, Gupta VK, Haselen RV, Rutten L, Mahajan N, Molla AM. Evaluation of the modified Naranjo Criteria for assessing causal attribution of clinical outcome to Homeopathic intervention as presented in case reports.Homoeopathy.2020 Nov;109(4):191-197.doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1701251

Hahnemann S. The chronic diseases their peculiar nature and their Homoeopathic cure. Reprint 2nd edition. New Delhi. B. Jain publishers pvt. ltd. 1994.

Banerjea SK. Miasmatic diagnosis practical tips with clinical comparisons. Reprint edition. New Delhi: B. Jain Publishers (P) Ltd; 1996.

Speight P. A comparison of the chronic miasms. Reprint edition. New Delhi:B. Jain Publishers(P) Ltd;1996.

Patel RP. Chronic miasms in Homoeopathy and their cure with classification of their rubrics/symptoms in Dr. Kent’s repertory.New Delhi. IBPP.

Roberts HA. The principles and art of cure by Homoeopathy. Third edition. New Delhi:B. Jain Publishers(P)Ltd; 2005.

Allen HC. Allen’s keynotes and characteristics with comparisons. New Delhi, India: B Jain; 2008.

Kent JT. Lectures on Homoeopathic Philosophy. Reprint ed. 8th impression.New Delhi: B Jain Publishers (P) Ltd. 2010; p.17-25.

Gupta R, Manchanda RK and Arya BS. Homoeopathy for the treatment of lichen simplex chronicus: A case series.Homeopathy.2006; 95: 245-247.

Published

2023-02-27

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2023): Advancements in Homeopathic Research (Feb-Apr) 2023

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Homoeopathic Treatment of Lichen Simplex Chronicus: A Case Report. (2023). Advancements in Homeopathic Research, 8(1), 51–57. https://doi.org/10.48165/ahr.2023.8.1.6
Crossref
Scopus
Google Scholar
Europe PMC