Kantikara Lepa in Mukha Vaivarnya (Sun Tan)

Phase 3

Not yet recruiting

Conditions: Acute skin change due to ultraviolet radiation, unspecified,

Registration Number: CTRI/2020/05/025054

Lead Sponsor: Sri Sri College Of Ayurvedic Science And Research

Brief Summary: Skin is the largest organ in the body and the first medium of protection. Hyperpigmentation is a condition where there is increased pigmentation of the skin beyond its normal color causing uneven skin tone. Exposure to sun is the number one cause of hyperpigmentation and it is the one that triggers the production of melanin in the first place. Melanin acts as skinâ€™s natural sunscreen by protecting from harmful sun rays, which is why people tan in the sun. Sun tan begins within 5 minutes or even within 24-72 hours after exposure to sun and lasts for few days or weeks.

*Varna* is the natural color or complexion of the body which is from the birth and is influenced by various factors even after birth. *Prakrutha Varna* is one among the factors which indicates that the body is in a state of equilibrium and in turn any change can be considered as a *Vikriti* (imbalance). *Twak Vaivarnya* (skin discolouration) is the change in natural color or complexion of the skin due to various *Nija* and *Agantuja* (internal and external) factors. *Vata* (wind) and *Atapa* (sun) are considered as the causes for *Vaivarnya.*

People are more conscious about beauty and skin care, which is the reason why people approaching skin and cosmetic centers have increased drastically in the past years.

Any condition related to skin affects emotional and mental well-being of a person in turn affecting the

self-confidence causing social stigma and reducing his productivity to the society.Many of the skin lightening agents available will either inhibit or reduce melanin secretion which makes skin more sensitive to sunlight and skin loses its natural healing property. So there is a requirement for cost effective and easy preparations for hyperpigmentation.There are various formulations in *Samhita* to treat *Twak Vikara* and also to improve the attributes of skin. This is an effort made to evaluate and analyse the efficacy of *Kantikara lepa* and *Yashtimadhu choorna lepa* in *Mukha Vaivarnya* w.s.r to Sun tan.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Not Yet Recruiting

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

1.Subjects diagnosed with sun tan on face will be included.
2.Subjects of age group between 18 to 35 years will be included irrespective of their gender, religion and socio-economic status.
3.Subjects who are willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Vaivarnya due to any hormonal and Genetic causes.
2.Photosensitivity of skin due to systemic diseases, side effect of any cosmetic products.
3.Subjects taking photosensitizing drugs like NSAIDS, anti-histamines, oral contraceptives, sulphonamides etc 4.Chloasma / Melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation will be excluded.

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Kantikara Lepa is effective in Mukha Vaivarnya(Sun Tan)	% improvement will be assessed using Fairness Meter Scale and Statistical analysis will be done \| Assessment will be done on 0,5th, 8th day and follow up will be done on 15th and 21st day

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Kantikara Lepa and Yashtimadhu Choorna Lepa will be equally effective in Mukha Vaivarnya (Sun Tan)	% improvement will be assessed using Fairness Meter Scale and Statistical analysis will be done

Trial Locations

Locations (1): Sri Sri College Of Ayurvedic Science And Research
🇮🇳
Bangalore, KARNATAKA, India
Sri Sri College Of Ayurvedic Science And Research
🇮🇳Bangalore, KARNATAKA, India
Dr Ahana Balakrishnan
Principal investigator
7795364694
ahanabalakrishnan03@gmail.com