A 25-years-old male patient, Mr. A. P. (PIN: 4096) consulted at Chembur branch of Life Force on 13th July 2017 for his complaints of vitiligo. He had developed hypopigmented patches from the last one week. The patches were present over his left ankle. He had vitiligo in 2003, and he was recovered from it with Life Force treatment. He started treatment for the same now, as vitiligo got relapsed due to the stress and weather change. 

Besides vitiligo, he was suffering from allergic rhinitis and an underactive thyroid. He preferred to eat both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. He liked spicy food and sweets. His bowel and urine were normal. His sleep was sound. He was sensitive to the extremes of the cold and hot weather. He had done his Masters in economics and was looking for a job. His father was a businessman, and his mother was a homemaker. His sister was working in an event management company. 

He had chicken pox in his childhood. He had H. pylori infection in the past. His father was suffering from hypertension, Parkinson’s disease, allergic rhinitis, and hypercholesterolemia. His mother had hypercholesterolemia. And, his sister had asthma. He was short-tempered by nature. He was very irritable. He used to think a lot. After studying and analyzing his case in detail, Dr. Shah prescribed Phosphorous 30 along with research-based molecules for vitiligo to the patient. 
 
When the patient visited us on 5th October 2017 for a follow-up, his vitiligo patches had spread. A new patch was also observed over his scalp after trauma. Dr. Shah reviewed his case and prescribed the necessary medications. When he reported on 20th December 2017, his vitiligo patches had reduced up to 25%. The spots over his abdomen and scalp had also reduced. But, one new spot seen was visible on the left side of his abdomen. 

Later, when he visited the clinic for a follow-up on 24th March 2018, there was 75% improvement in his recovery from vitiligo patches. No new spots had appeared, and there was no spread of the old spots. His old spots were better. When he gave a feedback on 7th July 2018, there was 75% improvement in his recovery from the old spots. But, new spots were present over his scalp. Dr. Shah gave him revised medicine.

The patient is still continuing the treatment for further recovery.

Conclusion:
This case highlights that autoimmune disease like vitiligo can be treated with homeopathy successfully and safely without any side-effects.

Written by Dr. Ishwari, Associate doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah