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Treatment of Ringworm Skin Infection using a Traditional Unani Topical Remedy in patients

Efficacy of topical Samagh-e-Arabi (Acacia Arabica Willd) with Sirka (Vinegar) in Quba Mutaqashshir (Tinea Corporis)A Non-Randomized Clinical Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/07/090353
Enrollment
30
Registered
2025-07-07
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: L088- Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Interventions

Intervention1: Topical Samagh-e-Arabi (Acacia Arabica Willd) with Sirka (Vinegar): Samagh-e-Arabi (Acacia arabica Willd) will be powdered and soaked in required amount of sirka (vinegar) for topical

Sponsors

Government Of Tamilnadu
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Circumscribed lesions on trunk and limbs with itching, erythema, scales, central clearing with peripheral raised margins. Participants diagnosed with Positive Mycology (KOH positive).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients below the Age of 18 Years and above the age of 60 Years. Participants suffering from severe systemic or metabolic diseases. Participants suffering from concomitant conditions, or diseases like Psoriasis, Eczema Pregnant Or Lactating Women. Known Cases of Immuno-Compromised States (HIV/ AIDS, Etc.)/ Malignancies. Participants not willing to follow the protocol

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in Total Sign and Symptom Score (TSSS). KOH Examination: Complete Elimination of fungal elements in KOH examination at the 28th day of treatment in comparison to baseline Timepoint: Total Sign and Symptom Score (TSSS):7th day,14th day,21st day,28th day KOH examination: Baseline,28th day—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Mushtaq Ahmed MD

Government Unani Medical College, Chennai

drcmushtaq65@gmail.com9884156051

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026