Effectiveness of Homeopathy in Treatment of Psoriasis: A Case Report

Dr. Poloju Sravan Kumar

Abstract: Psoriasis is a non-contagious, chronic Auto immune skin condition that produces plaques of thickened, scaling skin. The dry flakes of skin scales result from the excessively rapid proliferation of skin cells. Psoriasis is generally thought to be a genetic disease which is triggered by environmental factors. It can occur at any age, although it most commonly appears for the first time between the ages of 15 and 25 years. Approximately one third of people with psoriasis reports being diagnosed before age 20. In India the prevalence of psoriasis varies from 0.44 to 2.8%, it is twice more common in males compared to females, and most of the patients are in their third or fourth decade at the time of presentation. In addition to the appearance and distribution of the rash, specific medical signs may be used by medical practitioners to assist with diagnosis. These may include Auspitz's sign (pinpoint bleeding when scale is removed), Koebner phenomenon (psoriatic skin lesions induced by trauma to the skin). Case summary: We present here a case report of a 38-year-old male with psoriatic lesions on the hands for 10 years with intolerable itching. The present case was completely cured after 1 year of regular treatment with individualised homoeopathic medicine without any adverse effects. After detailed case taking, Merc sol 200C was administered. The Modified Naranjo criteria for Homoeopathy (MONARCH) was used for assessing causal attribution, where the score was +8, suggesting that the clinical improvement was the result of the homoeopathic treatment. Before and after treatment photographs were taken to assess the improvement. This evidence-based case could pave way for further research into using individualised homoeopathy for psoriasis.

Keywords: Merc. Sol, Auspitz's sign, Koebner phenomenon, Homoeopathy, Psoriasis

How to Cite?: Dr. Poloju Sravan Kumar, "Effectiveness of Homeopathy in Treatment of Psoriasis: A Case Report", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 20-25, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25614094004, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25614094004