International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

The word ‘psoriasis’ is a Greek word, where “psoria” means (itch) and “iasis” means (action). Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition with limited treatment options, characterized by red, scaly patches and significant quality of life impairment - a curative method of psoriasis in patients, with homoeopathy being one of the most common. Homoeopathy is a therapeutic system of medicine developed by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann (1755 – 1843) based on the law of similarity. Homoeopathy has a huge record in treating many skin diseases like eczema, psoriasis, and acne etc., Here homoeopathy offers a holistic approach to treat psoriasis with Lachesis mutus, a remedy derived from the venoms of the bushmaster snake, which is a promising option.