International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

Vitiligo is a chronic acquired skin disorder characterised by depigmented patches due to the selective destruction of melanocytes. It affects approximately 0.5-2% of the global population, with no significant predilection for sex or race, though its psychological impact is often profound. The condition may remain stable, progress slowly, or show periods of activity and remission. Conventional medicine offers symptomatic relief through topical corticosteroids, phototherapy, and surgical interventions, but relapses are common.

The homeopathic approach to vitiligo emphasises an individualised prescription based on the patient’s totality of symptoms, miasmatic evaluation, and general constitution. Remedies are selected not merely for the skin manifestations but for the mental, emotional, and physical traits of the patient, aiming at long-term correction of the underlying imbalance.

This case study highlights the successful treatment of a patient with stable vitiligo of over one year’s duration. Detailed case taking revealed characteristic mental and physical generals, allowing for a constitutional prescription complemented with organ-specific and local application remedies. The treatment spanned sixteen months, during which gradual repigmentation occurred, beginning from the periphery and progressing centrally, ultimately resulting in complete restoration of skin colour without relapse.

The paper underscores the role of miasmatic understanding, constitutional prescribing, and consistent follow-up in managing chronic skin diseases. It also demonstrates that with the correct remedy, sustained improvement and cosmetic recovery are achievable even in cases where conventional treatment has had limited success.