An open label observational study to assess the role of homoeopathic similimum in the management of psoriasis

Followingprovision of patient information sheet and obtainment of writtenconsent , preliminary screening using inclusion criteria and exclusioncriteria, eligible patients will be recruited into the trial.

Step1- Selection of the samples (n=30), fulfilling the inclusion criteria, afterdetailed screening eligible participants will be recruited for the trial forthe period of 24 weeks.

 Step2- Proper case taking will be done, according to homoeopathic principle, in astandard case taking proforma.

 Step3- Collected symptoms are to be analyzed and evaluated according to Kent’sphilosophy of evaluation of symptoms. Miasmatic analysis will also be doneaccordingly. Following that Totality of the symptoms will be framed.

 Step4- Symptoms of totality will be converted into rubrics, and repertorization isto be done with the help of Synthesis 9.1 Repertory.

 Step5- Final selection of medicine to be done on the basis of individualization,after consultation with MateriaMedica, considering the miasmatic background ofthe patient.

 Step6- Potency and dose will be selected according to strict homoeopathicprinciple.

 Step7- Subsequent prescription will be generated according to Kent’s 12observations, second prescription and other relevant homoeopathic principles,details of follow up will be recorded carefully.

Step 8- Followup will be done at an interval of two week (15days) for a period of 24 weeks or6 months.