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Buthur Labaniyya (Acne vulgaris) is one of the oldest and commonest dermatological problem, which are known since antiquity and it has been called by different names in different parts of the world. It is a disorder of pilosebaceous unit which mainly affects the peripubertal population and clinically manifests as comedones (open/closed), papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts and heals with scars. As per Unani classics, Buthur Labaniyya (Acne vulgaris) is termed as Muhasa or Kil characterised by small, white eruptions on the nose and cheeks, which resemble a condensed milk drop. Renowned Unani physicians Zakariyya Razi, Ibn Hubal, Ibn sina, Da’ud Antaki and Hakim Akbar Arzani have stated that, it is a dermatological disorder of adolescents that present as whitish eruptions over the face caused by M’adda Sadidiya (Suppurative material) or preponderance of Ghaliz (filthy) M’adda Balghamiyya. Acne vulgaris affected 681.2 million people worldwide in 2016. This was a 10% rise from 612 million in 2006. Acne ranks eighth on the list of the world's most common diseases (9.4%) in 2010, with a worldwide prevalence of 645 million. In Unani Medicine, Buthur Labaniyya (Acne vulgaris) is a well recognize disease entity and has been treated successfully since antiquity with various single and compound drugs having Jali (Detergent), Muhalil (Resolvent) and Mujaffif (Desiccative), Musaffi-i Khun advia properties. In this review, we tried to compile all the available information till date from both unani and other published scientific papers and textbooks which will fruitful for further research. |
