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Effect of topical Unani drug in acne vulgaris

Comparative Clinical Study of topical Unani Formulation Salikha & Honey with Benzoyl Peroxide in Acne vulgaris A Randomized Open Label Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/12/098376
Enrollment
64
Registered
2025-12-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: L700- Acne vulgaris

Interventions

Intervention1: Slikha with honey: Salikha powder 3 grams mixed with honey 12 gram to be applied on lesions twice a day for 45 days Control Intervention1: Benzyl peroxide: 5 percent benzyl peroxide to

Sponsors

State Unani Medical College and Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Mild to moderate acne vulagaris on the basis of gaggs scale Willing to give written informed consent and comply the study protocol

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: PREGNANT AND LACTATING WOMEN HISTORY OF ALLERGY TO SALIKHA AND HONEY COMORBID CONDITIONS LIKE ACNE ROSEA NODULOCYSTIC ACNE ACNE FULMINANT PSORIAISIS ECZEMA ERYSEPELAS ETC PATIENTS ON ANTIANDROGENIC DRUGS CORTICOSTEROIDS ANTI CONVY=ULSANT THERAPY OCPs within past two weeks Patients taken Anti acne treatment in past two eeks and laser therapy Patient having any other skin disease in the lesional area

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in global acne grading systemTimepoint: Every 7th day of follow up

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in Cardiff Acne Disability Index Change in Physician s Global Assessment Adverse eventsTimepoint: Change in Cardiff Acne Disability Index Change in Physician s Global Assessment at baseline and at end of trial at baseline and at end of trial Adverse events at baseline 15th 30th and end of trial

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Mohd Khalid

State Unani Medical College and Hospital

khalidhameedkhan@gmail.com9916261251

Outcome results

None listed

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