ACNE VULGARIS IN PERSPECTIVE OF UNANI LITERATURE: A REVIEW
Journal Title: Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Acne vulgaris is a chronic condition affecting more than 85% of adolescents and young adults. It is one of the most common diseases affecting humanity and its impact on quality of life (QoL) is important. The interaction of acne and psychosocial issues is complex and, in adolescence, can be associated with developmental issues of body image, socialization and sexuality. A discussion about acne is mentioned in ancient Chinese, Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Arabic and ancient Indian medical and surgical treatises. In Unani literature acne is termed as Basoor. Basoor which are on face and nose and are non-itching, they are known as labaniyya or samdiyya. Many renowned Unani physicians have too mentioned about acne and its variants in their respective books. They have clearly mentioned causes, various types and treatment options in their respective rich Unani texts. Present review paper is an attempt to throw some light over acne vulgaris in perspective of rich Unani literature. This paper also attempts to highlight the possible management and preventive measures of acne vulgaris through Unani medicine.
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Rashid Basharat
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