Age: 37 years
Gender: Male
Condition: Palmoplantar Psoriasis
Addiction: Long-term tobacco use
Family History: Brother with Psoriasis
Diet: Vegetarian
Timing of Symptoms: Afternoon itching (3 pm to 5 pm)
Skin Characteristics: Oily, with sweetish and oily sweat
Occupation: High-stress private job
Psychological Traits: Dominant personality, keeps stressors to himself, strong beliefs
Thermal Sensation: Chilly
Homeopathic Remedy: Thuja 200 (infrequent repetition)
Follow-Up Period: 1.5 years
Response to Treatment: Gradual improvement with noticeable results after 3 months
A 37-year-old male sought treatment for a persistent case of palmoplantar psoriasis that had troubled him for 2.5 years. He had a lengthy history of tobacco addiction and a family connection to psoriasis through his brother. His psoriasis presented with itchiness, hypertrophy, and blackish discoloration primarily affecting his palms, feet, knees, and elbows. His diet was vegetarian, and he had no specific food preferences.
Itchiness intensified between 3 pm and 5 pm, and he had oily skin with sweetish, oily sweat. His high-stress job was a source of tension, yet he kept his work-related stress to himself. He exhibited a dominant personality, strongly believing in the correctness of his opinions, and had a chilly disposition.
The chosen homeopathic remedy was Thuja 200, prescribed based on a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s symptoms, both physical and psychological. Thuja is frequently employed in homeopathy for skin conditions, particularly when there’s a family history of psoriasis and a chilly constitution.
Over 1.5 years of diligent follow-up, the patient experienced gradual improvement. Notably, signs of improvement began to surface after just 3 months. The psoriatic eruptions on his palms, feet, knees, and elbows showed reduced itchiness, hypertrophy, and blackish discoloration.
Thuja 200 was the remedy of choice, considering the totality of symptoms, including skin characteristics, symptom timing, mental traits, and physical constitution. This holistic approach is a hallmark of homeopathic treatment.
Homeopathy is distinctive in that it addresses not only physical symptoms but also the patient’s mental and emotional state. In this case, the treatment plan took into account the patient’s dominant nature, tendency to internalize stress, and strong convictions.
The success of this case underscores the importance of patient commitment to follow-up visits and adherence to the prescribed treatment plan over time.
This case study highlights the successful palmoplantar psoriasis treatment in a 37-year-old male patient with a history of tobacco addiction, familial psoriasis, and specific psychological and physical traits. Thuja 200, chosen based on a comprehensive assessment, resulted in gradual yet consistent improvement in psoriatic symptoms, enhancing the patient’s overall well-being. Homeopathy, with its holistic approach, considers both physical and psychological aspects when addressing chronic conditions like palmoplantar psoriasis.
