Efficacy of individualized homoeopathic medicine lycopodium clavatum in lm potency in treatment of alopecia areata-A case report

Background: Alopecia areata is a chronic, relapsing, non-scaring autoimmune disorder characterized by patchy hair loss with psychosocial impact in patients. The present conventional treatment available are limited due to its side effect or incomplete response, whereas individualized homoeopathic treatment offers holistic treatment in such patients. This case report helps to understand role of individualized homoeopathic remedy in treatment of alopecia areata. Case Presentation: A 25yr old male presented with alopecia patch over the parietal scalp region. The disease gradual progressed over 3 years, The case was managed with individualized homeopathic medicine considering constitutional symptoms mental generals, ailment from shock, feeling of failure, anxious family about, weeps easily, consolation amelioration, abusive, social anxiety, fear of darkness, ghost, wants company, loneliness, sexual abuse, anger on contradiction. Lycopodium clavatum selected as the constitutional remedy. Methods: Monthly follow-ups to objectively measure hair loss and regrowth patterns. Additional assessment included emotional and behavioural parameters relevant to the case totality. Results: Over a 6 month follow up period, a progressive and quantifiable reduction of Alopecia areata was observed. Concurrent improve in psychological symptoms, including somnambulism, fear of darkness, reduction in anger outburst, was noted. Conclusion: This case illustrates the potential role of individualized homeopathic therapy in the management of alopecia areata.