The effect of Unani antiacne formulation (Zimade Muhasa) on acne vulgaris: A singleblind, randomized, controlled clinical trial. | [Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists • 2014]

Author(s):

1. Humyra Tabasum: Department of Moalajat (Medicine), National Institute of Unani Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

2. Tanzeel Ahmad: Department of Moalajat (Medicine), National Institute of Unani Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

3. Farzana Anjum: Department of Ilmul Qabalat wa Amraze Niswan (OBG), National Institute of Unani Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

4. Hina Rehman: Department of Ilmul Qabalat wa Amraze Niswan (OBG), National Institute of Unani Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Abstract:

Objective To evaluate clinically the efficacy of Zimade Muhasa, a Unani anti acne formulation, for Busoore labaniya (Acne vulgaris) against 5% benzoyl peroxide. Methods The randomized, single-blind, standard controlled trial of 6 weeks evaluated the efficacy and tolerability of Unani topical antiacne formulation against standard control i.e. 5% benzoyl peroxide in 48 patients of either sex on the basis of Global Evaluation of Acne Scale (GEA Scale) along with arbitrary scale for assessment of effect over postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, scarring and fairness. In addition quality of life was assessed according to Cardiff Acne Disability Index (CADI) questionnaire. The alterations in improvement and possible complications were regularly assessed. Results After 6 weeks of treatment, compared with baseline both the treatment preparations decreased the acne lesions (P

Page(s): 319-326

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Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists, Volume: 24, Issue: 4, Year: 2014

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