Homeopathy as Therapy for Mycosis Fungoides: Case Reports of Three Patients

Abstract

Background Mycosis fungoides (MF) is an uncommon, indolent, form of cutaneous T cell lymphoma, of which there are various types according to international classification. Various treatment modalities are available; however, these are fraught with potentially severe adverse effects.

Methods Three cases of immunohistochemically confirmed MF were treated with classical individualized homeopathy. Each case was followed up with photographic documentation and was reported according to the criteria set out in the HOM-CASE guidelines. Based on the WHO-EORTC (World Health Organization–European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer) criteria, the patients were classified as T1b, T1a/T1b and T2b respectively.

Results All cases remitted following homeopathic treatment and remained in remission. Side effects were not reported in these cases.

Conclusions MF may respond to individualized homeopathic medicine. Although the case number here is small, MF is not a common disorder, spontaneous remission is not usually expected, and the disease may progress to a more severe form. Hence, these findings could serve as a basis for further research into the role of individualized homeopathic medicine in the treatment of MF.

Keywords

mycosis fungoides - cutaneous T cell lymphoma - homeopathy - Sulphur - Lycopodium - treatment of cancer

Note

This work was presented as an oral poster at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) meeting, 2017, held in Orlando (Nwabudike LC. Cutaneous T cell lymphoma (Mycosis fungoides) treated by homeopathy: A 3-case report. JAAD 2017;76:AB92. doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2017.04.371).

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