Management of Pityriasis Lichenoid Chronica with Individualized Homoeopathic Medicine: A Case Report

Dr. Sajitha R. B., Dr. Binaya B V

Abstract: Pityriasis lichenoides is a rare, acquired, inflammatory skin disorder. It includes: PLC (Pityriasis Lichenoid chronica, PLEVA (Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta) FUMAD (Febrile ulceronecrotic mucha habermann disease). All three represent a clinical spectrum of single disease. A 11 year old male child presented with a history of itching all over the body and papular eruption with hypopigmented spots present all over the body especially over the face, hands, legs and back. itching causes reddish eruptions with warmth present for the past 5 months was treated with the homoeopathic medicine Sulphur 200 selected on the basis of Homoeopathic case taking and symptoms totality. Modern medical approaches with conventional treatment methods involves topical corticosteroids, phototherapy and systemic medications such as antibiotics and immunosuppressants. However, Homoeopathy medicine Sulphur was treated successfully without topicals, complications, or adverse effects.

Keywords: Pityriasis Lichenoid Chronica, Homoeopathy, Sulphur