Chronic plaque psoriasis treated with topical Unani formulation Marham Ḥina – A series of case reports
Faiza Khatoon, Arzeena Jabeen, Qamar Uddin, Nazim Husain, Mohd Azahar, Md Sanaul Moin
Advances in Integrative Medicine
Published on:
20 June 2022
Volume:
9
Issue:
3
Page no.:
197
to
201
Abstract
Background
Although psoriasis treatment has advanced significantly in recent years, the disease remains incurable and relapsing. Alternatively, several potent systemic and topical formulations have been described in the Unani (Greco-Arab) system of medicine for conditions clinically similar to psoriasis, but there is a dearth of scientific evidence.
Aim
The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of the Unani formulation Marham Ḥina in chronic plaque psoriasis.
Methods
Seven patients with chronic plaque psoriasis, were treated with Marham Ḥina for 12 weeks.
Results
The mean ± SD of the psoriasis area and severity index (PASI) was significantly decreased from 24.00 ± 10.18 at baseline to 2.00 ± 1.29. One case attained PASI 100, two cases attained PASI 95, another two cases attained PASI 90, and the remaining two cases attained PASI 75.
Conclusion
The trial formulation appears to have a strong anti-psoriatic effect, while posing no adverse effects. However, more precise prospective clinical studies are recommended to confirm its scientific validity
Keywords
Taqashshur al-Jild; Chronic plaque psoriasis; Unani medicine; Marham Ḥina; PASI
