Health Condition 1: B354- Tinea corporis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Leech therapy (Irsal-e-Alaq): Medicinal leeches will be applied to the affected area, with the number depending on the surface area involved. Each session will last 30 60 minutes until
Sponsors
State Unani Medical College and Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 18-60 years of both genders with mild to moderate cases of Tinea corporis. Clinically diagnosed patients of Tinea corporis on the basis of signs & symptoms and positive KOH examination. Patients must not have used any topical antifungal treatments in the past 3 days or systemic antifungal treatments in the past 7 days prior to the baseline evaluation. Patient willing to give written informed consent and compliance with the protocol.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnant and lactating women. Known case of bleeding disorder and anemia. Known case of acute infection and septicemia. Known cases of severe systemic diseases. Patients diagnosed with other skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in KOH examination Change in Visual Analogue ScaleTimepoint: Change in KOH examination assessed at baseline and 4th week. Change in Visual Analogue Scale assessed at baseline, 2nd week and 4th week. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in Dermatology Life Quality Index. Change in clinical photograph.Timepoint: Patients will be assessed DLQI at baseline & 4th week. Patients will be assessed clinical photograph at baseline & 4th week. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactJahangeer Alam
State Unani Medical College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed