INDIVIDUALIZED HOMOEOPATHIC APPROACH IN THE TREATMENT OF VITILIGO: A CLINICAL CASE REPORT

Vitiligo is an acquired, chronic condition that causes depigmentation of the skin or destruction/loss of melanin. Skin cells (melanocytes) are responsible for producing melanin, which gives pigmentation to the skin. In this condition skin loses its pigment, leading to the development of white patches on various parts of the body.[1] Although there is no specific ethnic group, gender, or skin type that is more prone to vitiligo than others, it can affect anyone and can lead to emotional and psychological conditions for many, as it can affect a person’s appearance and self-esteem. Standard treatments for vitiligo include phototherapy, skin camouflage creams, sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher, and steroid creams. Each of these treatments can cause side effects. A personalized homeopathic approach has shown good results in treating vitiligo.[2] It offers the best traditional and non-conventional therapy. Several case reports and case series have been documented which showed the effectiveness of homoeopathic medicines in the successful treatment of vitiligo. This case report also demonstrated the positive role of individualized homoeopathic medicine in the successful treatment of vitiligo. A 8 year lean thin boy came to the OPD presented with white patches on left eye lid. After complete case taking, constitutional homoeopathic medicine silicea 200/2 Doses in aqua dist. was prescribed. Individualized homoeopathic medicine silicea showed a positive role in the treatment of vitiligo.