Health Condition 1: null- Mukhdushika (Acne Vulgaris)
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Leech Application: Leeches were applied over acne lesions 4 times with a 7 days gap in between in group A. In group B herbal face pack was applied daily for 30 minutes along with leech
Sponsors
Uttrakhand Ayurved University
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patient fit for leech application as according to classical texts. Patients having acne lesions over face.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Age 35 years Patient unfit for leech application as according to ayurvedic text Patient having acne lesions over chest trunk or any region other than face. Patient with known diabetes or bleeding disorder.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Effect of both the intervention in grading of acne (global index), no. of comedones, papules, pustules and cysts.Timepoint: 7/14/21/28 days Follow up- 1month | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Effect on associated symptoms i.e. Pain, itching, Burning sensation, Swelling, Discharge, inflammation, Discolouration and on scars.Timepoint: 7/14/21/28 days Follow up-1 month | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactKrishna Kant Pandey
Rishikul Campus, Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Haridwar
Outcome results
None listed