Unani prospective of “Busoor Labaniya (Acne Vulgaris)”and its management

Abstract

Nearly all of us have acne at some time or another. Acne affects both sexes and all races. Although acne mainly affects adolescents, it can affect a wide age range. Acne most often affects the face, but it may spread to involve the neck, chest and back and sometimes even more extensively over the body. It is not only causes symptomatic discomfort, but it affects the patient both emotionally and psychosocially that may often lead to depression and other concerns that may have serious impact on their livelihood. In conventional medicine topical applications though which are effective, but that has resulted in many adverse effects like irritation, bleaching of the hair, dryness, sunburn and some systemic medications cause gastrointestinal manifestations. In Unani system of medicine, acne vulgaris is effectively managed with natural medicines as well as therapeutic regimens with minimal side effects even after long-term usage. Acne vulgaris is usually treated with systemic blood purifiers along with topical Unani drugs. Numerous single and compound drugs have been used to treat Busoor Labaniya. These drugs are considered harmless and do not have any major side effects. In this review paper described about the etiopathogenesis, symptoms and unani herbal management in detail.