Homeopathy is very beneficial for the cases where relapse is seen. For example acne, psoriasis, asthma, etc. It helps in effectively controlling the relapse and hence, the disease slowly and steadily decreases in its intensity. Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy, noticed that fundamental cause of all natural diseases is miasms. The effects of these miasms were then passed from one generation to the next generation by inheritance and caused predispositions to certain disease syndromes. Homeopath treats chronic diseases through misamatic approach.
I am jotting down certain highly indicated remedies in cases of psoriasis . Lets start –
Arsenic Iodum–
- Dry, scaly, itchy skin. Marked exfoliation of skin in the form of large scales, leaving a raw exuding surface beneath
- Aggravation at night
- Great emaciation with a good appetite is seen in Arsenic iodum
- Profound prostration
- Tendency to diarrhea
- Discharges from skin are fetid and corrosive
Graphitis –
- Indicated for stout, fair complexion with tendency to skin affections and constipation
- Fat, chilly patient who takes cold easily
- Tendency to obesity
- Timid, indecision, apprehensive, despondency
- Unhealthy skin, every little injury suppurates
- Psoriasis of palms, nails, groin, skin folds
- In females, menstrual history is delayed
- Rough, hard, dry skin
- Anemia with redness of face
- Eruptions oozing out a sticky exudation
- Worse, at night and due to warmth
Lycopodium –
- Atony, malnutrition, thin, withered, intellectually keen with weak muscular power
- Lacks vital heat, poor circulation
- Aggravation on right side of body and worse at 4pm to 8pm.
- Melancholy, lack of self confidence, apprehensive, confused
- Intense itching worse warm applications
- Skin is thick and indurated which bleeds easily
- Gastric complaints with psoriasis
- Offensive secretions and offensive sweating
- Better, by motion, warm food and drink
Natrum mur –
- Anemia, Debility, weariness
- Ailments from excessive salt intake
- Greasy, oily skin especially on hairy parts
- Crusty eruptions on margin of scalp, bends of skin
- Itchy skin with raw, red, inflamed scales
- Worse, warm room, lying down, mental exertion, heat
- Better, by open air, cold bathing
Phytolacca –
- Aching, soreness, restlessness, prostration are general guiding symptoms
- Psoriasis with arthritis
- Itching, dry, shrunken, pale skin
- Pustular lesions with syphilitic nature
- Worse, by exposure to damp cold weather, night, motion, right side
- Better, by warmth, dry weather, rest
Sepia–
- Weakness, yellow complexion, lack of vital heat
- Indifference to loved ones is marked in sepia, miserly, anxious
- Itching, not relieved by scratching
- Fish like scales on skin with offensive odor
- Aggravation, forenoon, evening, dampness, cold air, after sweat
- Better, by hot applications, exercise, pressure, cold bathing
Staphysagria –
- Ill-effects of anger and insults
- Very sensitive to what others say
- Sexual sins and excesses
- Dry skin with violent itching
- Psoriasis with arthritis
- Aggravation, anger, indignation, grief, tobacco
- Better, after breakfast, warmth, rest at night
Thyroidinum –
- Anemia, emaciation, muscular weakness, tingling sensation
- Psoriasis associated with adiposity
- Skin dry, impoverished
- Cold hands and feet
- Itching worse at night
- Sluggish cases, difficult to treat are treated with this remedy