A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Topical Unani Formulation Compared to Luliconazole 1 Percent Ointment in Treating Bahaq (Pityriasis Versicolor)
- Conditions
- Pityriasis versicolor,
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2025/05/087906
- Lead Sponsor
- Government Nizamia Tibbi College and General Hospital
- Brief Summary
Bahaq (Pityriasis versicolor) is a superficial fungal infection caused by Malassezia furfur, commonly affecting young adults. Though effective treatments exist in conventional medicine, challenges persist due to frequent recurrences, pigmentary changes, and potential side effects of oral antifungals, including hepatotoxicity and rare cardiac complications. The condition often leads to cosmetic concerns and emotional distress. Unani medicine has long used herbomineral remedies for Bahaq, but lacks scientific validation. This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a topical Unani formulation in managing Bahaq Aswad using modern clinical tools.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Not Yet Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 64
- Age group above 16 to 45 years Sex: Both males & females Patient with any of the sign and symptoms of Bahaq (Pityriasis Versicolor) Hyper pigmented macule, Erythema, Pruritus on the lesion, Scaling / Desquamation.
- Presence of Malassezia furfur in the scrapings of the lesion.
Patient with serious co-morbid medical condition and other fungal infection Participant who had received any systemic or topical antimycotic therapy within month of start of study Significant Pulmonary/Cardiovascular/ Hepato-renal Dysfunction Known cases of Immunocompromised states (HIV, AIDS, etc.) Malignancies Patient not willing to attend treatment schedule regularly Person, Individual with any active Psychiatric illness KoH mount test negative.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Mycological cure rate of KOH examination of skin scrap (Direct Microscopy) at the end of 45 days. 45 Days
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Improvement in subjective parameters (Hypopigmentation, Scaling & Itching) of skin lesions evaluated by an arbitrary grading scale, Total Sign & Symptom Score (TSSS) assessed on four point scale (0 absent, 1 mild, 2 moderate, 3 severe)
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Government Nizamia Tibbi College and General Hospital, Charminar
🇮🇳Hyderabad, TELANGANA, India
Government Nizamia Tibbi College and General Hospital, Charminar🇮🇳Hyderabad, TELANGANA, IndiaDr Mehsan BarawazPrincipal investigator9346061003mehsanbarawaz@gmail.com