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@article{193653,
        author = {Dr. Kalika Adhikrao Devakate},
        title = {Effectiveness Of Individualized Homoeopathic Medicine in Management of Cutaneous Lichen Planus – A Non-Controlled Experimental Study},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {996-1000},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=193653},
        abstract = {Background:  Cutaneous Lichen Planus (CLP) is a chronic inflammatory papulosquamous disorder affecting skin and mucous membranes. It is characterized by pruritic, polygonal, violaceous papules and plaques. Conventional treatment mainly includes corticosteroids, which may provide temporary relief but are associated with recurrence and adverse effects. Homoeopathy offers individualized constitutional treatment based on totality of symptoms.  Objective:  To evaluate the effectiveness of individualized homoeopathic medicine in the management of Cutaneous Lichen Planus.  Methods:  A prospective, non-controlled experimental study was conducted on 30 patients clinically diagnosed with Cutaneous Lichen Planus. Patients received individualized homoeopathic treatment based on totality of symptoms. Outcome assessment was done using Lichen Planus Severity Index (LPSI) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pruritus at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks. Statistical analysis was performed using paired t-test.  Results:  Out of 30 cases, 19 (63.3%) showed marked improvement (>75% reduction in severity score), 7 (23.3%) moderate improvement (50–75%), and 4 (13.3%) mild improvement (<50%). Mean LPSI score reduced from 8.6 ± 1.9 at baseline to 2.9 ± 1.4 at 12 weeks (p < 0.001).  Conclusion:  Individualized homoeopathic treatment showed statistically significant improvement in Cutaneous Lichen Planus. Further controlled trials with larger sample size are recommended.},
        keywords = {Homoeopathy, Cutaneous Lichen Planus, Individualization, Chronic Dermatosis, Experimental Study},
        month = {March},
        }