International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

Lichenoid eruptions is a skin condition characterized by damage and infilteration between the epidermis and dermis. Examples of lichenoid eruptions include lichen planus, lichen sclerosus and lichen nitidus. Homoeopathic management is well known in skin conditions especially because it treats the patient as a whole and not just the isolated skin disease. This case report deals with one such case, where lichenoid eruptions are effectively managed in a 43 years old male, C. D’Costa, who presented with small painful eruptions on both extremeties since the past 4 months, which would leave a black discolouration on the skin after healing. These eruptions kept recurring and it caused discomfort to him along with difficulty in walking. Sulphur, a homoeopathic remedy with its sphere of action on the skin was prescribed based on detailed individualized analysis, resulting in significant improvement.