Efficacy of individualized homoeopathic treatment in psoriatic arthritis – A case report

Abstract

Introduction: Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder involving dermatological plaques of typically red, or purple hue, which are dry, itchy, and scaly. When associated with HLA B27, it causes an autoimmune systemic condition of Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA). While the conventional treatment such as NSAIDs, topical and systemic corticosteroids, methotrexate may have adverse systemic effects in long-term use. Alternative treatment through Homoeopathic medicines can provide a gentler treatment.Case summary: This is a case of 26 years old male who suffered with Psoriatic arthritis since last 2 years. He was greatly benefitted from Individualized Homoeopathic treatment with Lycopodium clavatum medicine within a period of 9 months. The assessment of the case was done through Psoriatic Arthritis Response Criteria (PsARC) Score for arthritis and Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) Score for the lesions. There was significant reduction in the scores after the treatment with the overall well-being of the patient The case was reported according to CARE Checklist guideline and the causal attribution of Homoeopathic treatment effect was assessed through Modified Naranjo Criteria (MONARCH Criteria) Thus, this case emphasizes the efficacy of Individualized Homoeopathic treatment in psoriatic arthritis.