Pityriasis versicolor also called Tinea versicolor (Bahaq) is a superficial fungal infection of the skin characterized by hypo or hyperpigmented macules or patches on upper trunk and neck. Most commonly affects adolescents and young adults.According to Unani system, it is humoral disease characterized by alteration in the quality or quantity of phlegm or black bile, resulting in hypo or hyperpigmentation. The treatment of bahaq has been extensively studied in Unani medicine by ancient scholars such as Rabban Tabarī, Zakariya Razi, Ibn Sina, Ajmal Khan and various others have described drugs single as well as compound formulations for its treatment. This review paper is intended to highlight the concept and various treatment methods of Unani in the management of Bahaq Keywords: Pityriasis versicolor, Tinea Versicolor, Bahaq, Unani medicine.
Psoriasis is a skin condition characterized by erythema, clearly delineated papules that are covered with silvery scales. It is a chronic and debilitating disease affecting the quality of life and involves 3% of world’s population. In Unani Classical literature, it is mentioned as Taqashshur-Jild. 28-year-old male was diagnosed with Psoriasis. Patient was treated with Unani drugs Majoon Mundi and Roghan-Gul. Patient was evaluated before and after treatment using PASI score and DLQI score. Significant improvement was seen in patient after treatment. No adverse effects were observed during and after the study. This case study was done to highlight the efficacy of Unani drugs so as to initiate a step to develop potential herbal-origin drugs for the treatment of Psoriasis. Keywords: Psoriasis, Erythema, Taqashshur-e-Jild, Unani drugs, PASI score, DLQI score.
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