Lucoderma

[03/05, 10:21 am] : Today’s topic is LEUCODERMA which also means VIRTILIGO .

It is a skin disorder in which patches of skin tend to lose its natural color. Leucoderma is regarded as the de-pigmentation of the skin .The characteristic formation of white patches on the skin remains closely bound to each other unlike the patches formed in Vitiligo.

SOME IMPORTANT HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR LEUCODERMA ARE -

*There are over 25-30 Medicine for treating leucoderma . Medicine proper can be only selected through proper case taking on the basis of Similia similibus curantur . 

So please do not try self medication without consultation . It may not work . *

1. PHOSPHORUS - Phosphorus predominantly acts on the skin, gastrointestinal tract, hepatobiliary system, blood, kidneys, bones, lungs, nervous tissue, etc. It is frequently used in the homeopathic treatment of vitiligo (Leucoderma) also . With Loss of pigmentation in spots, white discoloration of the skin. It is also used for skin disorders where the patient has much itching and burning of the skin; in urticaria, psoriasis. It is also a good drug for hemorrhagic spots occurring on the skin at various places.

2. SILICEA - Constitutional Medicine for Vitiligo . Silica is in a true sense called as polychrest remedy as it has a broad spectrum of action, useful for a wide range of disease processes. In fact, this remedy has helped Homeopaths world over to treat so-called surgical conditions gently without requiring a knife. It is a popular remedy for those vitiligo patients who are sensitive to cold wind (breeze, air-conditioners, winter); who tend to sweat on palms and soles; have typically offensive foot-sweat; have lean-thin physical body structure, and may additionally have a tendency to have easy pus formation after injury.

3. NITRIC ACID - Nitricum acidum is a deep acting, constitutional remedy which positively influences the gastrointestinal tract, nerves, glands, skin, bones, etc. Its one of the commonly used drugs for vitiligo, warts, ulcers, fissures, gastritis, hemorrhoids, bony and rheumatic affections, malignancy, cachexia, etc.

4. KALI CARB - Kali Carb. Kali carb is a polychrest drug i.e. having effects on multiple organs and systems in the body. It has a broad sphere of action and is useful for a wide range of diseases. Kali Carbonicum positively influences lungs, digestive system, heart, liver, kidney, female reproductive system, skin, etc. Kali Carbonicum does wonders in cases of asthma, bronchitis, tuberculosis, pneumonia, hydrothorax, etc. It is one of the commonly used remedies for vitiligo, warts, eczema, urticaria, hair loss, trigeminal neuralgia.

5. SYPHILLINUM - This belongs to a group of homeopathic drugs called as Nosodes which are prepared from disease products or diseased tissues. It is a deep acting, polychrest remedy affecting multiple systems of the body. It is a very helpful remedy to combat hereditary syphilitic tendencies in patients. Syphillinum is frequently used in the homeopathic treatment of vitiligo, recurrent abscesses, osteomyelitis, trigeminal neuralgia, alcohol dependence, rheumatic complaints, etc. It's a useful drug to combat diseases that are destructive in nature and are deep-seated.

6. CARSINOSIN - It is also a nosode , Carcinosin is a deep acting constitutional drug having many indications and a very broad spectrum of action. It is useful for a wide range of disease processes . It positively influences mind, lungs, heart, eyes, skin, bones and joints, nerves, etc. It is one of the commonly used remedies for diseases like vitiligo (Leucoderma), urticaria, lichen planus, styes and chalazion, hair loss, asthma, insomnia, trigeminal neuralgia, etc. It is a medicine where leucoderma can come through genetics .

 7. HYDROCOTYLE ASIATICA - This is a remedy that is prepared from the plant called Indian Pennywort. It is a deep acting medicine where this is one of the very good remedies for vitiligo. It is supposed to stimulate the process of pigmentation. It is also beneficial for other skin problems such as psoriasis, lupus, leprosy, acne and other disorders of the skin in which there is much exfoliation of the skin.

8. NATRUM MURIATICUM - Natrum muriaticum is frequently prescribed in cases of vitiligo and is one of the very good remedies prepared from common salt and has deeper constitutional effects .

9. CALCAREA CARB - Calcarea Carb is a top grade constitutional medicine for Vitiligo. It is prescribed to patients of Vitiligo with milky white spots on skin. These white spots can appear anywhere on the body.These ar unique constitutional symptoms that guide in the selection of Calcarea Carb . The first among these is tendency to free perspiration over the head, neck and chest. Next is intolerance to cold weather. Certain peculiar cravings may be present are – eggs, lime, pencils. Person needing Calcarea Carb may show tendency to catch cold easily. Weakness of bone may also be found.

10. SULPHUR - One of the best Medicines for Vitiligo though it is not in the list . Sulphur is a deep acting medicine used frequently in treatment of varying skin diseases including vitiligo.

11.Ars.Sulf.flev.-It is also a one of the best medicine for vitiligo.use in minimum dose like 3x potency.