Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part B (2024)

Busoor-e-labaniyah (Acne Vulgaris) is a chronic and most common skin disorder of pilosebaceous unit that affects almost all adolescent age groups. Its etiopathogenesis, preventive measures and effective treatment are comprehensively elaborated in classical Unani literature along with its detailed remedial measures and effective treatment. According to the Unani Humoural pathophysiology, the condition caused due to Madda-e-Sadidiyah (Suppurative material), which may be due to indigestion, menstrual abnormalities, spicy food, and excess of morbid matters in body. In the Unani system of medicine many drugs having properties like jali (Antiseptic), daf-e-taffunn (Antibacterial), muhallil (Resolvent) and musaffi- e- dam (blood purifier) found to be quite safe, effective and being successfully used by unani physician in the treatment of Busoor-e-labaniyah. As we aware of the prolonged use of comedolytic agents, systemic antibiotic and steroids cannot administered more often as the problem is mostly recurring due to their adverse effect. As the world turnings towards globalization, there is a need of the hour to explore these traditional drugs, formulations and topical regimens from the treatise of Unani Medicine to provide the proper cure & combat the challenge.