Year: 2026 | Month: April | Volume: 13 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 481-487
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20260449
Individualised Homoeopathic Management of Plaque Psoriasis: A Case Report
Dr. Kiran Anant Banage1, Dr. Jyothi Vijaykumar2
1Postgraduate MD Part-2, Department of Practice of Medicine, A.M. Shaikh Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital and Research Centre, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka, India-590010.
2PG Guide and Head of the Department of Practice of Medicine, A.M. Shaikh Homeopathic Medical College, Hospital and PG Research Centre, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka, India-590010
Corresponding Author: Dr. Kiran Anant Banage
ABSTRACT
Background: Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory skin disorder characterized by erythematous plaques covered with silvery-white scales. It is one of the most common dermatological conditions affecting individuals worldwide and is associated with significant physical and psychological distress. Plaque psoriasis is the most prevalent type and is marked by well-defined scaly plaques that frequently involve the scalp, elbows, knees, and back. Homoeopathy aims to treat disease by considering the totality of symptoms and selecting individualized remedies based on mental, physical, and characteristic symptoms of the patient.
Case Presentation: A 24-year-old male presented with complaints of multiple dry, scaly plaques over the back associated with itching and burning sensation for the past two years. The lesions initially appeared as small dry patches over the upper back and gradually spread downward over time. The itching and burning sensations were aggravated during evening and night, as well as after exposure to cold air and cold bathing. The symptoms were ameliorated by warm applications and physical activity.
Intervention: A detailed homoeopathic case-taking was carried out, considering the patient’s mental, physical, and particular symptoms. Repertorization was performed using the Complete Repertory, which indicated Sepia officinalis as the most appropriate remedy corresponding to the totality of symptoms.
Outcome: Following the administration of Sepia officinalis 200C, the patient showed gradual improvement in symptoms during subsequent follow-ups with complete resolution of lesions over time.
Conclusion: This case report demonstrates that individualized homoeopathic treatment may play a beneficial role in the management of plaque psoriasis
Keywords: Plaque psoriasis, Homoeopathy, Sepia officinalis.
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