An Evidence-Based Case Report on Homoeopathic Management of Vitiligo by Pulsatilla nigricans.

Introduction: Vitiligo is an acquired skin depigmentation disorder which manifests as asymptomatic depigmented macules anywhere on the body including mucous membranes of lips and genitalia. It is very difficult to treat and mostly associated with psychological distress. Objective: The objective of t...

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Publicado en:Homoeopathic Heritage Vol. 51; no. 11; pp. 131 - 139
Autores principales: Biswas, Subhash, Pal, Shankhadeep
Formato: case study pictorial tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: B. Jain Publishers Pvt. Ltd. Feb2026
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          Biswas, Subhash
          Pal, Shankhadeep
        affil: P.G Scholar, Department of Homoeopathic Materia Medica, Mahesh Bhattacharyya Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal, India
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          Vitiligo Therapy
          Homeopathy
          Autoimmune Diseases
          Treatment Outcomes Evaluation
          Adult
          Female
          Patient-Reported Outcomes
          Dysmenorrhea Therapy
          Anxiety Therapy
          Patient Safety
          Quality of Life
          Adult: 19-44 years
          Female
      ab: Introduction: Vitiligo is an acquired skin depigmentation disorder which manifests as asymptomatic depigmented macules anywhere on the body including mucous membranes of lips and genitalia. It is very difficult to treat and mostly associated with psychological distress. Objective: The objective of the study is to demonstrate the therapeutic efficacy of individualised homoeopathic treatment in the management of vitiligo. Case summary: This is a case of vitiligo in a 20-year-old female, manifested as diffuse whitish patchy discoloration on the back of neck and behind the right ear for the last 4 years. After taking conventional mode of treatment, patient got temporary improvement but the condition recurred after discontinuing the conventional treatment. Following homoeopathic principles, Pulsatilla nigricans was prescribed. Vitiligo impact scale - 22 (VIS-22) was used to assess the patient-reported outcome, and the Modified Naranjo Criteria for Homeopathy (MONARCH) was used to assess potential causal attribution. The overall score (+9) of MONARCH substantiated the possible causal attribution to homoeopathic treatment. In this instance, the case was successfully resolved with Pulsatilla nigricans in just 10 months, with no further recurrence. Conclusion: More research with controlled trials is warranted in the future to validate the role of Homoeopathy.
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