UTILITY OF HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINE THYROIDINUM IN MANAGEMENT OF PSORIASIS: A CASE REPORT

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Dr. Prem Sagar
Dr. (Prof.) Abhijit Chattopadhyay
Dr. Anand Krishna Srivastava
Dr. Pawan Kumar Shahi
Dr. Anurag Yadav

Keywords

psoriasis, Thyroidinum, homoeopathic medicine, similimum, DLQI

Abstract

Psoriasis is a chronic, non-infectious, disease of skin characterized by well-defined erythematous plaques, silvery scales mainly present on extensor surface of body. Along with skin it also affects nails and joints. It is a relapsing autoimmune disease which is triggered by many factors.  Psoriasis had not only physical effect but it also affects the quality of life of the patients. A case of 45 years’ male come to opd with complaint of psoriasis since 3 years. Thyroidinum had a significant importance in the management of chronic psoriasis on the basis of similimum. As per response of medicine on patient for recurring follow up of 5-6 months, he was showing remarkable relief in his condition, he started improving on his next Follow-up visits and now he is free from his disease. This article manifests the utility of homoeopathic medicine Thyroidinum in management of cases of proriasis.

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