Health Condition 1: L700- Acne vulgaris Health Condition 2: L989- Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Topical Unani Formulation: Alsi (Linum usitatissimum) will be powdered and mixed with Sirka (Vinegar) to make a paste for topical application in sufficient quantity on the affected site
Sponsors
National Research Institute of Unani Medicine For Skin Disorders
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The following patients will be included in the study: 1. Participants of either gender in the age group between 15 to 35 years 2. Participants having any of the following symptoms of Buthur Labaniyya like Comedones, Papules, Pustules ,Nodules, Itching, Erythema 3. Participants willing to give consent or assent and attend follow-up visits regularly 4.Clinically stable patients
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The following patients will be excluded: 1. Patients aged less than 15 years or more than 35 years 2. Participants with other variants of acne like acne fulminans, acne rosacea, acne necrotica. 3. Patients on corticosteroid or anticonvulsant therapy or taking oral contraceptives 4. Pregnant or Lactating Women 5. Significant Pulmonary/ Cardiovascular/ Hepato-renal Dysfunction and other Disorders requiring long-term treatment 6. Known cases of Immunocompromised states (HIV/ AIDS, etc.)/ Malignancies ? Patient not willing to attend treatment schedule regularly.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in Global Acne Grading System (GAGS)Timepoint: 0,2 and 4 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Patient’s Global Assessment (PGA) on VAS 2. Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) ScoresTimepoint: 0 and 4 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDR NAILA NAAZ
National Research Institute of Unani Medicine For Skin Disorders
Outcome results
None listed