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Cases of Lichen
Planus
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Case 1: |
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Mrs. R.A., age 45 years, reported to us on 1st
March, 1994 with the complaint of Lichen Planus almost all
over her body, except on the face and head, for one year.
She had had oral Lichen Planus six months prior to it for
which she was treated with steroids and she had put on 10
kg. of weight, with several other side effects as well. Her
case was evaluated in the light of the following background:
She lives in England with her husband (who works with the
Ministry), sons (14 and 8 years), daughter (6 years). She
was working with a government organization as a secretary,
where she was abruptly given a lay off, probably due to
racial discrimination. She was compelled to fight in the law
of court for over one year and eventually won the case. The
entire situation induced the following emotions in her:
• Anger, which was expressed
• Sense of injustice
• Felt cheated
• Fear
• Sense of insult
During the stressful period she developed oral Lichen Planus
which was treated by cortisone and spread to other parts of
the body.
Case analysis and evaluation:
It was appreciated that the patient was exposed to injustice
and cheating. Her personality was understood to be one of
self-esteem, with sensitivity to injustice. Her system
reacted to the stress and the inner vital disturbance was
manifested in the form of skin eruptions in the mouth
(Lichen Planus).
This was a typical case of socialization of the
psychological reaction where certain strong negative
emotions precipitated the physical disorder of Lichen
Planus. As understood in homeopathy, the treatment with
cortisone was 'suppressive', which eventually led to spread
of disease on other parts of the body.
Other important aspects of her as a person were also
incorporated, such as: She is a kind hearted, sympathetic
and cheerful person. She loves wine and coffee. Her thirst
is excessive and perspiration is less. Obese and flabby.
During the phase of acute emotional stress she also had
Irritable Bowel syndrome. Her sleep is disturbed and fearful
dreams. She has undergone hysterectomy.
Treatment:
A homeopathic remedy called Causticum (a specially
preparation medicine form of potassium hydrate or caustic
potash in a very minute dose) was selected on the basis of
the patient's constitution.
Causticum is a homoeopathic remedy that is meant for
individual sensitive to injustice and has a great fighting
spirit. This remedy has action on the skin where it can
check eruptions like Lichen Planus.
The patient was treated for over seven months with complete
recovery of the Lichen Planus and no remission till the
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Case 2: |
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A young man of 29, presented with Lichen Planus on the legs,
on both sides. The eruptions were thick, raised, dark brown
with profound itching, worse at night. He had Lichen Planus
as adolescence and which was treated with some creams
containing steroids. He has been developing it over and
again almost every two years. He was having it for five
years now without any remission.
Case analysis and
evaluation:
The following aspects were considered significant his case:
He did not have any emotional stress connected with the
development of Lichen Planus. His personality type was
studied in depth. He claimed to be an aggressive kind of a
person with a great deal of irritability. He would shout and
scream at those who contradict him.
He is a dominating person, and his wife labels him as a
'Hitler at home'! On detail study it was revealed that he
would express his anger and would like to dominate only on
his subordinates and his wife. He was not equally aggressive
with strangers and superiors.
He was understood to be a weak minded and timid person. He
had fear of darkness and high places. He had dreams of
terrible car accidents. He has great craving for sweets and
warm drinks and strong dislike for onions, which gave him
gastritis. He had a family history of Lichen Planus and
cancer.
Treatment:
After thorough case study, a remedy was given called
Lycopodium Clavatum, also called Club Moss, which is a kind
of fungus inhabiting moist places, especially in tropical
and subtropical forests. Homeopathic medicine prepared from
Club Moss, with a special technique called Potentization,
was administered to him in various potencies (strengths)
over the period of 18 months, which cured him completely of
Lichen Planus.
He has not had remission till date. It is also interesting
to note that the constitutional medication in his case also
made him a cool headed person with healthier emotions. |
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