Palmar and plantar psoriasis and homeopathy – Case reports

Lawrence Chukwudi Nwabudike

doi:10.7241/ourd.20171.18

Abstract

Palmar and plantar psoriasis and homeopathy – Case reports

Highlights

INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disorder with cutaneous and extracutaneous manifestations
CASE REPORTSPsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disorder with cutaneous and extracutaneous manifestations
Homeopathy is a form of treatment that has evidence of efficacy in the management of psoriasis and may not require maintenance treatment, following remission [2,3]

Summary

INTRODUCTION

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disorder with cutaneous and extracutaneous manifestations. A 55-year old female, with a 4-month history of rash on her left sole with nail lesions affecting her left large toe. She had received a topical steroid cream, followed by a herbal preparation, both of which failed to help She was prescribed the homeopathic medicine Staphysagria, at MK potency, weekly. She went into remission in 6 months, but relapsed. The patient received the homeopathic medicine Lycopodium, MK potency, weekly, with remission within 3 months and remains in remission 2 years later. The rash was present in the palmar and plantar areas, manifesting as hyperkeratosis and fissuring with erythema and mild swelling This was a source of distress for him both personally and professionally as the patient is a driver by profession. The palmar and plantar lesions were in full remission at 1 year, together with most body areas (Fig. 3a-d)

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