Assistant Director Finds relief in Polymorphous Light Eruptions
A 41-year-old male, assistant director of Information Technology, visited Thane Life Force branch (Patient ID: 53455) to treat Polymorphic light eruptions (PLE). Polymorphic light eruption is a fairly common skin rash triggered by exposure to sunlight or artificial ultraviolet light. It is generally uncomplicated but severe disease can lead to emotional distress, anxiety, and depression.
He suffered from polymorphic light eruptions for three years before seeking homeopathic care. The small macular eruptions with redness and itching predominantly occurred during weekend cricket games under the sun within 30 minutes of sun exposure. The blackish hyperpigmentation remained on the exposed areas once the lesions healed. Initially, the eruptions appeared once every six months, but slowly they became progressive and started to come monthly over the past two months when he visited us. His complaints would get worse in the summer months. Applying moisturizer helped alleviate symptoms. He also complained of occasional burning sensation and mild scaling in the eruptions. He was using Desoadd cream (Desonide, a corticosteroid) for symptomatic relief. He stopped using Desoadd 20 days before starting homeopathy.
Since Cricket, his main physical activity became restricted due to fear of the recurrence of the eruptions and sun avoidance led to reduced outdoor activity and emotional withdrawal. The patient approached homeopathy for a holistic, steroid-free solution.
Associated complaints:
He was suffering from acidity for 5 years; he noticed mild retrosternal burning with spicy food and was taking Eno which helped him temporarily.
Mental generals:
He was reserved by nature, and non-communicative.
Family history:
Father had diabetes, hypertension, and osteoarthritis; he was also a heart patient and was suffering from cardiomyopathy. His mother suffered from lung tuberculosis and sister had Lichen Planus.
At Life Force Homeopathy:
A detailed case history was taken at Life Force Homeopathy, and the case was studied in-depth by Dr. Rajesh Shah. Based on his case history it was suspected to have heightened immune reaction to UV rays and APIS MELLIFICA 30 was prescribed to him.
The blood investigations were carried out, and some deficiency was found so supplements were suggested and dietary recommendations were provided.
Follow-Up Summary:
20.02.24: In his first follow up he was 60% better, with no itching or burning, the eruptions were reduced to a greater extent, and no new eruption formed, but the skin color was still persistent.
30.3.2024: He was 70% better at his second follow-up, with no new eruptions or itching, but wrinkles, mild red spots, and mild dryness were still visible, and his skin color was still uneven.
12.05.24: The skin color remained uneven, the right eyelid was slightly swollen when he came for follow-up, and there was no itching or new eruptions, although the eruptions had decreased to a greater extent.
23.06.24: The treatment was effective; there was an improvement of over 80%, there was no itching, the eruptions were less frequent, and no new eruptions developed.
11.08.24: A progress report that the patient has completed: The disease has stopped spreading, there is no itching, the eruptions have decreased more, and no new eruptions have appeared; however, the skin color is still uneven. I am extremely satisfied with the treatment, and the current medication also lessens the frequency of recurrent colds. Although my face still needs some work and my skin tone is darker than the rest of my body, the treatment was very successful in resolving my dry skin issue and preventing facial eruptions.
24.09.24: The course of treatment was going well because there were no more eruptions, the disease had ceased spreading, and the frequency of eruptions had decreased significantly. However, the uneven skin tone needs to be improved on so it was advised to continue with treatment.
Conclusion:
After receiving Life Force homeopathy for Polymorphous Light Eruptions, the patient's reliance on steroids was eliminated, the frequency of getting eruptions was addressed, his dry skin issue was resolved, and there were no facial eruptions. The patient was quite pleased with the outcome.
Case written by Dr. Deepa Chandroth, an Associate Doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah, MD (Hom)