Email this article TREATMENT OF PSORIASIS WITH HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES
- Authors: Molochkov V.A.1,2
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Affiliations:
- Moscow Regional Research and Clinical Institute (MONIKI)
- 61/2 Shchepkina ul., Moscow, 129110, Russian Federation
- Issue: No 34 (2014)
- Pages: 20-25
- Section: DERMATOLOGY
- URL: https://almclinmed.ru/jour/article/view/160
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18786/2072-0505-2014-34-20-25
- ID: 160
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Background: Psoriasis is a disease with growing incidence predominantly affecting young and middle-aged patients. It is characterized by frequent exacerbations, insufficient efficacy of the routine therapy and common adverse effects. Thus, use of alternative therapies is of great importance. Aim: To assess efficacy and safety of homeopathic medicine Loma Lux Psoriasis in patients with different forms of psoriasis. Materials and methods: 45 patients with progressive (n=17) and stable (n=28) psoriasis and mean PASI (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index) value 17.3 (5–30) were treated with homeopathic medicine Loma Lux Psoriasis in combination with topical medicines: salicylic Vaseline 2%, tar and naphthalane preparations, ointments with fluocinolone acetonide and mometasone, betametasone/salicylic acid combinations. Diet was also recommended. Results: After 12 weeks, significant improvement (PASI decrease 75–100%) was demonstrated in 40% of the patients including completely absent skin desquamation, resorption of psoriatic papules and patches with residual hyper- or depigmentation. 57.8% of the patient had moderate improvement (PASI decrease 25–75%). In one patient with only slight improvement (PASI decrease less than 25%) treatment was prolonged for 4 weeks and significant improvement was achieved. Therapy was well tolerated in all patients. No side effects or treatment-related complications were reported. Clinical recover was associated with marked tendency to improvement of blood biochemistry and immunology: elevation of immunoregulatory index up to 1.6 and T-helpers content up to 44.3%. Conclusion: Homeopathic medicine Loma Lux Psoriasis is characterized by good efficacy and safety profile and may be recommended as addon to comprehensive treatment of stable and progressing psoriasis.
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V. A. Molochkov
Moscow Regional Research and Clinical Institute (MONIKI); 61/2 Shchepkina ul., Moscow, 129110, Russian Federation
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Email: derma@monikiweb.ru
MD, PhD, Professor, Head of the Dermatovenereology and Dermato-Oncology Department Russian Federation
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