Integrating homeopathy with psychodermatology: A case based evidence study

Abstract

Psychodermatology is an interdisciplinary field that explores the intricate relationship between psychological factors and skin disorders. Synonyms for this field include Psychocutaneous medicine; Mind and skin (or skin and mind) medicine; Sensoryneuronal dermatology; Psycho-somatic dermatology (or medicine) and Cutaneo-somatic dermatology (or medicine) [1]. According to the Global burden of disease project studied in 2010 and 2013 states that skin diseases are the fourth leading cause of non-fatal disease burden worldwide. Out of which, fungal diseases, other subcutaneous diseases and acne were amongst the top10 most prevalent diseases in the world.[2] The study suggests that 30 to 40% of patients with skin disorders have an underlying psychiatric or psychological problem that either causesor worsens the complaint [3]. This paper presents two clinical cases successfully treated with individualized homeopathy, indicating significant improvement in both dermatological and psychological symptoms.