Homeopathic approaches for the management of Psoriasis: A Review

  • Yogendra Bhadoriya

Abstract

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease which not only affects physical but also disturbs psychological and social life of patient. The exact cause of Psoriasis is unknown but it is believed that stress plays a major role in disease pathogenesis. Environmental and genetic factors also contribute towards disease pathogenesis along with disturbed pattern of life style. Psoriasis not only affects health of an individual but also imparts economic burden. It may increase the risk of developing other pathological conditions like heart diseases and diabetes. The science of homeopathy offers various approaches for the management of Psoriasis without any side effect.


Present article explored role of homeopathy in the treatment of Psoriasis as a safer therapeutic option.

Keywords: Psoriasis, Homeopathy, Autoimmune, Lesion, Plaque

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Bhadoriya, Y. “Homeopathic Approaches for the Management of Psoriasis: A Review”. Himalayan Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 5, no. 2, May 2020, pp. 5-8, doi:10.22270/hjhs.v5i2.54.
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