Altern Ther Health Med
August 2024
Altern Ther Health Med
July 2024
Context: Psoriasis is a chronic, proliferative, and inflammatory skin disease related to the systemic manifestation of numerous organs. The typical lesion comprises red, scaly, sharply demarcated, indurated plaques, especially over the extensor surfaces and scalp. The degree and severity vary after some time and between people.
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April 2024
Context: Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic lichenoid inflammatory disease of the skin, mucosa and appendages. The classic LP symptom is a dense infiltration of inflammatory T cells moving in the upper dermis and arranged in a band-like pattern. Lichen planus has an undetermined aetiology; however, it is known to have immune-mediated pathogenesis.
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November 2023
Introduction: Hair is regarded as an essential part of human identity, and losing it has a negative effect on many facets of one's quality of life. Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic, non-scarring hair loss of the scalp or body hair. It is believed to be an autoimmune disorder where the body cannot recognize its own cells, resulting in the subsequent destruction of the hair follicles.
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November 2023
Background: Mineral buildups called kidney stones can be free-floating or affixed to the renal papillae and occur in the renal calyces and pelvis. A major morbidity is associated with the widespread problem of renal stone disease. Open surgical lithotomy and minimally invasive endourological procedures are now the standard for the management of kidney stone symptoms.
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April 2023
Introduction: Tonsillolith, also known as tonsil stones or tonsil calculi, are the mineralization of the debris or bacteria within the crevices of the palatine tonsils. It is a rare condition with prominent symptoms of halitosis (bad breath), foreign body sensation, sore throat, painful swallowing, and cough. So far, Individualized Homoeopathy for tonsillolith has been rarely recorded in peer-reviewed journals.
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April 2023
Introduction: Alopecia areata is a dermatological disorder characterized by hair loss. The exact cause is still unknown but is linked with an autoimmune disease. No efficient treatment is known though many studies have been conducted, yet the optimal treatment is not known.
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September 2022
Introduction: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a polygenic, multifactorial, syndromic disorder with reproductive, endocrine, and metabolic dysfunction seen in reproductive aged women (12-45 years). The exact cause is not known may involve increased luteinizing hormone, increased insulin levels, and a defect in androgen synthesis. The symptoms include anovulation, irregular menses, and hyperandrogenism.
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