Effectiveness of Unani Formulation in Managing of Buthūr Labaniyya (Acne Vulgaris): A Case Study

Buthūr Labaniyya (acne vulgaris) is one of the oldest and most common dermatological disorders, primarily affecting adolescents. It involves the pilosebaceous unit and manifests as comedones (open/closed), papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts, often leaving scars. In Unani medicine, it is termed Muḥāsā or Kīl , characterized by small white eruptions resembling condensed milk drops, mainly on the nose and cheeks. A 16-year-old female with painful facial eruptions was treated with Unani medicines during an outpatient department consultation at Unani Hospital Baggikhana Tonk Rajasthan. Diagnosis was purely based on clinical examination severity assessed using the Global Acne Grading System (GAGS) Scale. Unani formulations Majoon Musaffi Khoon 5 g, Sharbat Unnab 20 g, Habb Musaffi Khoon, 2 tab Qurs Mulayyin 2 tab were given orally with water after meal and Marham Kafoor + Gandhak (Sulfur) applied locally. After 45 days of treatment, the study revealed that the Unani formulation is effective in reducing and alleviating the symptoms of Buthūr Labaniyya (acne vulgaris), as observed by a decrease in GAGS Scale and improvement in other symptoms such as papule, pain, itching, burning sensation, and pus formation. She exhibited significant improvement in her acne symptoms, highlighting the effectiveness of Unani formulation in managing Buthūr Labaniyya (Acne vulgaris).