A 16-Year-Old Boy Got Remarkable Recovery From Lichen Planus With Homeopathy At Life Force
A 16-year-old boy, Mr. D.R.V. (PIN: 26801) came to Life Force on 18th September 2015 along with his parents for the treatment of his Lichen Planus. He was suffering from this skin condition for 1 year. The disease was progressing from the last two months, as the patient was on steroidal treatment for almost six months and the aggravation was occurring due to the withdrawal effects of steroids. He was having multiple irregularly shaped hyperpigmented, raised inflammatory lesions on his elbows, wrists, abdomen, and both the legs and feet. The patient was experiencing severe itching in the lesions, and they used to bleed after scratching.
The patient had a history of Chickenpox. His grandmother had a history of breast cancer.
He had associated complaints of Abscess and Boils.
The patient was non-vegetarian. He had the craving for spicy and junk food and had an average appetite. He had aversion to sweets. His thirst had decreased as he used to have less than 1-liter water/day. The patient was sensitive to the cold temperature. His bowels were satisfactory, and his sleep was sound.
He was the student studying in 7th Std. His father was a businessman, and his mother was a homemaker. He was average in studies with an average I.Q.
Dr. Rajesh Shah studied the case in detail and prescribed homeopathic medicines to the patient. Excellent results were seen in the follow-ups of the patient and they are mentioned below.
Follow-Ups:
In the first follow-up in November 2015, the patient was better by 25%-30%. His itching was reduced to 50%. But, bleeding was as it is. A few new small lesions had appeared on his legs and hands.
In May 2016, the patient was overall better by 50% as far as his relief in the lesions was concerned. Also, his symptoms, such as itching and bleeding, had reduced to 50%. Small scattered lesions that had appeared during the treatment were gone completely.
In May 2017, his relief in the lesions was 70% better. No itching or bleeding was present. Only a few new lesions on the legs had appeared. The recovery from the old lesions was much better, and just pigmentation was left.
In May 2018, his relief in Lichen Planus was better by more than 80%. All the lesions on his abdomen, wrist, legs, and feet had vanished.
In May 2019, he was better by more than 80% with no active lesions. Just hyperpigmentation was left.
In March 2020, the patient was better by almost 90%. No active lesions were there. Only mild hyperpigmentation on the legs was left.
The patient and his parents were very happy with the treatment. The patient is on maintenance dose and doing fine.
Conclusion:
This case highlights that homeopathy heals the Lichen Planus from within and provides relief to the patient effectively and safely without any side-effects.
- Written by Dr. Garima Pancholi, Associate doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah (MD)Hom