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Cases of
Lichen Planus
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Mrs. R.A., age 45 years, reported to us on 1st March, 1994
with the complaint of Lichen Planus almost all over her
body, except on the face and head, for one year. She had
had oral Lichen Planus six months prior to it for which
she was treated with steroids and she had put on 10 kg. of
weight, with several other side effects as well. Her case
was evaluated in the light of the following background:
She lives in England with her husband (who works with the
Ministry), sons (14 and 8 years), daughter (6 years). She
was working with a government organization as a secretary,
where she was abruptly given a lay off, probably due to
racial discrimination. She was compelled to fight in the
law of court for over one year and eventually won the
case. The entire situation induced the following emotions
in her:
• Anger, which was expressed
• Sense of injustice
• Felt cheated
• Fear
• Sense of insult
During the stressful period she developed oral Lichen
Planus which was treated by cortisone and spread to other
parts of the body.
Case analysis and evaluation:
It was appreciated that the patient was exposed to
injustice and cheating. Her personality was understood to
be one of self-esteem, with sensitivity to injustice. Her
system reacted to the stress and the inner vital
disturbance was manifested in the form of skin eruptions
in the mouth (Lichen Planus).
This was a typical case of socialization of the
psychological reaction where certain strong negative
emotions precipitated the physical disorder of Lichen
Planus. As understood in homeopathy, the treatment with
cortisone was 'suppressive', which eventually led to
spread of disease on other parts of the body.
Other important aspects of her as a person were also
incorporated, such as: She is a kind hearted, sympathetic
and cheerful person. She loves wine and coffee. Her thirst
is excessive and perspiration is less. Obese and flabby.
During the phase of acute emotional stress she also had
Irritable Bowel syndrome. Her sleep is disturbed and
fearful dreams. She has undergone hysterectomy.
Treatment:
A homeopathic remedy called Causticum (a specially
preparation medicine form of potassium hydrate or caustic
potash in a very minute dose) was selected on the basis of
the patient's constitution.
Causticum is a homoeopathic remedy that is meant for
individual sensitive to injustice and has a great fighting
spirit. This remedy has action on the skin where it can
check eruptions like Lichen Planus.
The patient was treated for over seven months with
complete recovery of the Lichen Planus and no remission
till the date.
Remark:
The remedy prescribed in these cases is
patient-specific i.e. it has been prescribed based on the
symptoms specific to the patient at that point of time. It
is advisable that the patient does not indulge in any
self-medication.
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Case 2: |
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A young man of 29, presented with Lichen Planus on the
legs, on both sides. The eruptions were thick, raised,
dark brown with profound itching, worse at night. He had
Lichen Planus as adolescence and which was treated with
some creams containing steroids. He has been developing it
over and again almost every two years. He was having it
for five years now without any remission.
Case analysis and evaluation:
The following aspects were considered significant his
case:
He did not have any emotional stress connected with the
development of Lichen Planus. His personality type was
studied in depth. He claimed to be an aggressive kind of a
person with a great deal of irritability. He would shout
and scream at those who contradict him.
He is a dominating person, and his wife labels him as a
'Hitler at home'! On detail study it was revealed that he
would express his anger and would like to dominate only on
his subordinates and his wife. He was not equally
aggressive with strangers and superiors.
He was understood to be a weak minded and timid person. He
had fear of darkness and high places. He had dreams of
terrible car accidents. He has great craving for sweets
and warm drinks and strong dislike for onions, which gave
him gastritis. He had a family history of Lichen Planus
and cancer.
Treatment:
After thorough case study, a remedy was given called
Lycopodium Clavatum, also called Club Moss, which is a
kind of fungus inhabiting moist places, especially in
tropical and subtropical forests. Homeopathic medicine
prepared from Club Moss, with a special technique called
Potentization, was administered to him in various
potencies (strengths) over the period of 18 months, which
cured him completely of Lichen Planus.
He has not had remission till date. It is also interesting
to note that the constitutional medication in his case
also made him a cool headed person with healthier
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