A study using Vrischikali cream to treat acne

Pharmacotherapeutic approach of Heliotropium indicum linn. (Vrischikali) in Yauvana pidaka (Acne vulgaris) - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/04/108477

Enrollment

Registered

2026-04-15

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: L988- Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients of either sex will be taken for study. Patients between the age group of 16-30 years of age. Patients who meets diagnostic criteria with presence of acne only on face.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients suffering from other systemic diseases which may interfere in course of study. Patients taking immunosuppressive medications. Lesions with secondary infections. Patients having other skin disorders or drug dependency. Pregnant and lactating women. Patients with major medical or surgical illness will be excluded from the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Efficacy of cream prepared out of leaves of Heliotropium indicum(Vrischikali) in Acne vulgaris will be assessed as primary outcome and is measured at baseline.Timepoint: Is measured at baseline (day 0) and during follow-up visits on Day 7 and Day 14.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction in following Pain Number of the pidaka Size of the pidaka Discharge from the pidaka Discoloration of the pidakaTimepoint: 42 days	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Lakshmi Pai

Alvas Ayurveda Medical College

lakshmiadithi288@gmail.com9379863642

Outcome results