Purification of Conch Shell by Two Different Media and Its Effect in Pimples

Phase 2

Recruiting

Conditions: Acne vulgaris. Ayurveda Condition: YUVANAPIDAKAÂ (MUKHADUSHIKA),

Brief Summary: This Study is a randomized, parallel group study trial comparing the efficacy of Shankha Bhasma shodhita by two different media. Patients were randomly be selected from OPD of Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana and Kayachikitsa, Government PG Ayurveda College and Hospital, Varanasi. 60 Patients were studied under 2 groups having 30 patients in each group:

Group 1: 30 Patients were treated with oral administration of Shankha Bhasma Shodhita by Chaulayi Swarasa along with Shalmali Kantaka Lepa over affected part of the face.

Group 2: 30 Patients were treated with oral administration of Shankha Bhasma Shodhita by Nimbu Swarasa along with Shalmali Kantaka Lepa over affected part of the face.

Follow up was done after every 15 days of treatment in each group

Statistical method of Analysis: The parameters of baseline data was compared with the follow up status for assessment of results. All result analysis will be done by using SPSS latest version, and obtained result was analysed clinically & scientifically by employing some statically test between the group & also within the groups such as paired t-test.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

Individuals of acne vulgaris having Pidika with clinical symptoms.
Patients having history of yuvanpidika within 6 months.
Uncomplicated cases with classical symptoms of Yuvanpidika were selected irrespective of cast, religion and profession.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients having Pidika other than face and other Kshudraroga and Kustharoga.
Pidika produced due to side effect of any drug applied earlier.
Patients below 16 yrs and above 45 yrs of age.
Individuals suffering from systemic pathologies like SLE, cancer, severe hormonal imbalance etc.
Patients on medication of hormonal therapy.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Reduction In Growth of New Acne Vulgaris	4 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Complete Relief from Acne Vulgaris	12 weeks

Locations (1): Government P.G. Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Varanasi
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Varanasi, UTTAR PRADESH, India
Government P.G. Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Varanasi
🇮🇳Varanasi, UTTAR PRADESH, India
DR ANKIT KUMAR GUPTA
Principal investigator
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drankitg01@gmail.com