Management of Psoriasis through Unani Medicine: a Case Study

• 발행기관: 셀메드 세포교정의약학회
• 저자명: Faiza Khatoon Qamar Uddin Arzeena Jabeen Mohd Azahar Md Aftab Alam Abdul Munim
• 간행물 정보: 『셀메드』Volume 11 Issue 2, 1~7쪽, 전체 7쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 의학일반
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2021.05.30

영문 초록

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease clinically characterized by erythematous, sharply demarcated papules and rounded plaques covered by silvery white micaceous scales. It affects about 1-3% of the world’s population. Although considerable advances have been made in the management of psoriasis in recent years, the disease remains incurable. Current treatment does not affect disease activity, and relapse occurs quickly after cessation of treatment. Moreover, topical and systemic conventional therapies used in the management of psoriasis are associated with adverse effects. In Unani system of medicine, psoriasis is known as Taqashshur al-Jild, which is caused by predominance of black bile and characterised by scaling of skin. Various topical as well as systemic Unani formulations are effectively used in the management of psoriasis. This case study was aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Unani formulations, Itrīfal Shāhtra and Marham Ḥinā in the management of psoriasis. A 49-year-old male patient presenting with psoriasis came to the OPD of National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders, Hyderabad. Treatment was given to the patient for a period of 12 weeks. PASI score was significantly reduced from 40.5 at baseline to 2.2 after treatment. Unani formulations were found safe and effective in the management of Psoriasis as assessed by validated scales.

키워드

Psoriasis Taqashshur al-Jild Unani Itrīfal Shāhtra Marham Ḥinā PASI