A CASE OF PITYRIASIS ALBA TREATED WITH LACHESIS MUTUS

Authors

  • Dr. Yogeshwari Gupta
  • Dr. Parul Singh
  • Shweta Sharma Dr. s. r. rajasthan ayurved university, Jodhpur

Abstract

Pityriasis Alba is a common benign skin disorder consisting of characteristic round or oval hypopigmented lesions with fine scales and occurring predominantly in children and adolescents. The lesions may initially be mildly erythematous and over time become hypopigmented. They are most commonly located on the face, arms & upper trunk and are more noticeable in people with darker skin types. Sun exposure accentuates the lesion. Besides conventional dermatologic treatment, many patient choose Homoeopathic treatment for this condition due to their efficacy & lack of side effects. In this article we report a case of Pityriasis Alba treated till recovery with Lachesis Mutus which was prescribed according to individualization of patient.

 

KEYWORDS- Hypo-pigmented, Individualisation, Pityriasis Alba.

Author Biography

  • Shweta Sharma, Dr. s. r. rajasthan ayurved university, Jodhpur

    swasthya kalyan homoeopathic medical college &research centre,sitapura jaipur

    PGR, Department of materia medica.

References

Givler D, Basit H, Givler A. Pityriasis Alba [Internet]. Available from: Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2019

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Published

2021-12-18

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 6 (2021): International Journal of AYUSH

Section

Original Research Article