Introduction: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory dermatological condition characterized by well-demarcated erythematous scaly plaques. It affects the immune system of the body causing inflammation and hyper-proliferation of the skin, where a key role is played by immune dysfunction and psychological stress. Psoriasis is a relapsing and remitting disease which shows its affections primarily for skin. This makes it more difficult to treat as there often is a mental maintaining cause associated in the background. Homoeopathy is an ideal system of medicine for the treatment of such diseases which show affections for both physical and mental sphere. Whilst treating such diseases, the homoeopathic physician often faces challenges when the most indicated remedy stops acting after an initial amelioration. This demands the usage of an intercurrent remedy which removes the obstacles in the path of cure and brings about recovery in the patient.
Case summary: A 28-year-old female presented with thick, coppery red eruptions on ear pinnae, scalp, extensor surface of left hand, back and ankles laterally. Based on the totality of symptoms, she was prescribed Staphysagria 1M which initially provided relief to the patient. The case was stood still for several months during which both placebo and Staphysagria 10M were prescribed. Still there was no progress whatsoever, the case was retaken, but the totality and the remedy were same. This was a clear call for prescribing an anti-miasmatic remedy to remove the miasmatic block. The patient was prescribed Psorinum 1M as an intercurrent anti-miasmatic remedy with remarkable physically and mental recovery. Staphysagria 10 M was repeated which later removed all the lesions and restored the patient mentally too.