Homoeopathic intervention in dual autoimmune disorders: A case report on management of vitiligo and hashimoto thyroiditis

Authors

Nitin Kumar Saklani, Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy- Regional Research Institute (H), Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaFollow

Author ORCID Identifier(s)

https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3353-4362

Corresponding Author

Nitin Kumar Saklani

Keywords

Autoimmune disorders, Case study, Evidence-based, Homoeopathy, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Vitiligo.

Article Type

Case Report

Abstract

Background: Vitiligo and Hashimoto Thyroiditis often occur as chronic autoimmune disorders that require careful evaluation and individualised management. This case study examines the usefulness of homoeopathic interventions in addressing the complexities of Vitiligo and Hashimoto Thyroiditis through evidence-based methodologies. Case Summary: A 57-year-old woman initially sought medical attention for a noticeable whitish discolouration on the left side of her lips. Subsequent evaluations unveiled the presence of hypothyroidism, marked by elevated Anti-TPO levels, exposing the dual autoimmune nature of her condition. The patient’s concerns centered on the aesthetic impact of vitiligo on her lips and the broader health implications of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. The coexistence of vitiligo and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis required simultaneous evaluation of both dermatological and thyroid-related findings. The patient underwent homoeopathic treatment at the outpatient department of the Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy, Shimla. Following the intervention, recovery from the signs and symptoms of both vitiligo and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis was observed. Photographic evidence and serological investigations, including Serum TSH and anti-TPO, demonstrated significant improvement in the conditions. This evidence-based case report highlights the potential positive role of Homoeopathy in the management of complex dual autoimmune conditions, providing insights into the successful recovery of the patient both clinically and serologically.

Digital Object Identifier

10.53945/2320-7094.2024

Publisher

Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy

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How to cite this article

Saklani NK. Homoeopathic intervention in dual autoimmune disorders: A case report on management of vitiligo and hashimoto thyroiditis. Indian J Res Homoeopathy. 2025;19(4):451–60.