lichen planus
Symptoms of Lichen planus:
Raised shiny itchy rash
Small pink bumps
Small purple bumps
Scaly patches
Mouth rash
Mouth ulcers
Blue areas inside cheeks
Blue areas on the tongue
rectum itching
Penile rash
Penile itching
Vaginal rash
Vaginal itch
Lichen Planus: Its homeopathy treatment :
It is important and interesting to appreciate the homeopathic outlook to Lichen Planus.
The science of homeopathy looks at any skin disorder as an external expression of the internal
disharmony. In other words, it is understood that due to certain internal system disorder,
the Lichen Planus is manifested as an outcome. With this appreciation, it is emphasized that
the treatment of Lichen Planus has to be essentially in order to normalize the internal disorder
instead of just suppressing the skin eruptions with any local application of creams.
As per the above logical theory, Lichen Planus is not a local disease but a local expression
of a systemic disease which should be treated at the system level in a planned manner. Hence,
any use of local suppressant is strictly prohibited in homeopathy. The homeopathy treatment is
determined after evaluation of the patients case in a great detail. The case-study is the most
vital part of the treatment, whereby various aspects of the patient's life-style, personality,
food-habits, emotional make-up, personal and the family history are evaluated appropriately to
decide on the correct medication to treat Lichen Planus.
As the entire constitution (physical and mental) of the patients is evaluated in a systematic
manner, the homeopathic treatment is called as the constitutional treatment.
Some useful Homeopathic remedy's for Lichen Planus:
Arsenicum album 30 twice daily when the following skin symptoms :
abdomen; skin; itching;
rectum; itching;
chest; skin; small, purplish spot;
skin; blisters;
skin; blisters; after scratching; ;
skin; swelling; shining;
Borax 4x twice daily when blisters mostly appear in mouth. With unhealthiness Of the skin.
Sulphur 30 twice daily for 15 days.
It is a true polychrest
remedy having influence on various systems of body like skin,
stomach, rectum, urinary system, respiratory system, etc.
This is very commonly indicated homoeopathy medicines for a range
of skin disorders including urticaria.
Skin is dry, scaly, and unhealthy; every little injury suppurates.
Skin ailments are associated with lot of itching and burning that becomes worse on
scratching and washing.
Itching more in the evening.
Skin excoriations especially in folds.
Skin becomes dry and hard.
Feeling of a band around bones.
Skin affections that develop after local medication.
This remedy is more suited to thin and weak individuals who are very sensitive to heat.
Mentally suited to people who are nearly always irritated and depressed. They are very forgetful.
They are either too busy or they dare lazy and do not feel like doing work. Some of them may have a feeling that they are immensely.
Apis. 3x, 2h.
Prickly heat; Lichen urticatus.
Rumex C. 3o, 4h.
Red pimples, itching coming on when undressing.
Carcino. 30, 4h.
This is a deep acting constitutional drug having many indications and a very broad spectrum
of action. Carci. positively influences mind, lungs, heart, eyes, skin, bones and joints,
nerves, etc. Carci. is one of the commonly used medicines for diseases like urticaria, lichen planus,
vitiligo, styes and chalazion, hairloss, asthma, insomnia, trigeminal neuralgia, etc.
Homeopathy believes that the genetic predisposition or inherent susceptibility is usually the
root cause of a wide range of diseases and Carci. in one such remedy which is used
to combat these genetic tendencies effectively.
Nat. Mur. 3x,6x,30, 4h.
Nat. Mur. in a wonderful example of a drug prepared from an inert substance like common salt.
After undergoing the process of Potentization, the inner healing powers of common salt are
brought to surface and thus is borne a deep-acting constitutional remedy. Nat. Mur. is one
of the most commonly used medicines in Homeopathy Nat. Mur. can be used for a wide range of disease
processes and has a very broad spectrum of action. Nat. Mur. can effectively tackle diseases
affecting the nose, lungs, kidney, metabolism, muscles, head, hormonal system, skin, gastrointestinal organs,etc.
Nat. Mur. is one of the commonly used remedies for lichen planus, migraine, urticaria,
eczema, vitiligo, asthma, etc.
Nat. Mur. is an excellent remedy for diseases affecting the general nutrition of the
body and for anemia, fevers, thyroid affections, etc. Not only the physical ailments but also
the psychic affections come under the domain of this wonderful drug. Depressive states, mood
swings, anxiety disorders, irritability, etc can be well tackled with this remedy.
All in all, this is a multi-faceted drug that can be used for many of the disorders affecting
mankind.
Thuja 30, 4h.
Thuja This is a drug prepared from a plant Thuja Occidentalis commonly known as Arbor
Vitae. Thuja is another deep acting remedy with a wide sphere of action. Thuja
a constitutional remedy, of great use in many disease processes. Thuja has profound
action on nervous system, skin, genito-urinary organs, joints, glands, kidneys, blood, etc.
Good for inveterate skin troubles and chronic stubborn skin conditions like lichen planus,
psoriasis, eczema, warts, pyoderma, etc. Tendency to have unhealthy skin in general.
Thuja is a good drug not only for physical complaints but also for affection of the mind.
For example it can be very useful in psychotic states, anxiety disorders, depression, etc.
In general good for chronic diseases which have been neglected for a long time and have
therefore grown deeper into the system. These patients are better in dry weather and worse
from humid climate and damp conditions.
Arsenicum iodatum 3x,30, immediately after meals.
Lichen scrofulorum
Ars Iod drug is prepared by the potentization of the iodide of arsenic.
It is a very good remedy for skin conditions like lichen planus, eczema and psoriasis
where there is marked itching and exfoliation of the skin. There is exfoliation of large
scales which leaves behind raw exuding surface. Also a good remedy for acne, pustular
and eczematous lesions anywhere but especially in the beard region.
Apart from skin affections, this drug positively affects the respiratory system, sinuses,
cardiovascular system and the general nutrition as well. One of the commonly used drugs
for tuberculosis, recurrent colds, chronic pneumonia, lung abscesses and affections of
the heart and blood vessels.
It is a deep acting drug which positively influences the body as a whole.
Inunction of cold-Liver oil; and cod-Liver oil internally.
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