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Old 5th July 2008, 02:16 PM
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Default Is it Lichen Planus?

Hello, I am currently being treated by a homeopath for one of many auto immumune type issues including, what he believes to be Lichen Planus.

However, my spots are NOT purple in any way. Initially, I thought it was eczema or psoriasis. I have small round, irregular shaped red patches. The largest was about dime sized. They flake and "build up white skin". Sometimes they do itch. When I scratch them the top dry skin comes off. They are red underneath. Some have left scars, looking like red spots from acne. I have them on the back of my arms, my cheek, the side of my hair line and back of my head. (The head ones itch the worse and and are constantly peeling, some bleed). I have them on my legs. None in my mouth. All in all, as some get better, new ones appear. It is not very attractive and I am very self conscious.
My first remedy given was china sulph 200c, one dose. Waited two weeks and nothing happened. Just took one dose 200 c Staphysagaria. (Sorry about bad spellings!)
How long can i expect results? I begin accupuncture today, which I have had great success with regarding the other symptoms (chronic exhaustion, anger/moodiness, memory issues, strong aversion to heat, chronic constipation). Any other thoughts? Does this in fact sound like LP?
thanks for your time!
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