A case of suppressed psoriasis to schizophrenia treated with homoeopathic antidote prescription: An evidence based case report

Abstract

Psoriasis represents a chronic inflammatory dermatological disorder, distinguished by the presence of itching, scaly lesions that commonly manifest on the skin, nails, and articulations. This condition imposes a significant burden, impacting approximately 2% of the global population. Schizophrenia is a profound psychiatric disorder that influences around 1% of the populace and is characterized by variety of symptoms, including delusions, hallucinations, mental confusion, and social withdrawal. The co-occurrence of psoriasis and schizophrenia has been linked to substantial comorbidity, contributing to a decline in quality of life and an uptick in healthcare consumption. The homoeopathic system of medicine provides a broad spectrum of possibilities for the management of cases wherein psoriasis is associated with schizophrenia, as illustrated in this case report with the help of Repertory clinically. Case summary: A distinct case of 59-years male with suppressed psoriasis leads to schizophrenia, a mental disease treated with homoeopathic medicine Sulphur 1M reported here. The evidence-based documentation, (photographically) was conducted prior to and following the treatment. A significant enhancement in the psoriatic lesions was observed by antidotal prescription. This case study highlights the essential importance of a thorough case-taking, and which consider past history, to identify any physical symptoms that may have existed before the current condition, and attempt to obtain a complete picture of the disease that includes mental as well as physical symptoms on the whole. Through the above guidelines the approach to the case has been determined. This evidence-based case report supports the positive integration of the homeopathic repertory in clinical practice.