Babchi unani marketed formulation effective in treatment of vitiligo: A case study

Abstract

Bars (vitiligo) are defined in ancient unani classic as an idiopathic achromia in which skin looses its color. Due to melanocytes deficiency, white spots appeared on body. It may be localized or may spread and become generalized. The disease condition may be stable or some time spread over the body. leucotricha is also sometimes associated with Bars. The achievement of treating this condition in conventional medicines is limited and sometimes, treatment follows with side effects. Though a few case records are documented in the past about the success of various unani medicines. Numerous Unani drugs are well known for the regeneration of melanocytes. The current study was planned to highlight the use of Unani formulation to fight Vitiligo. A 11 year old male have chalky white patches with hypopigmentation without itching over hand, legs, stomach or on back for 1 year, gradually spreading over the chest. The patient was treated with unani oral medication (nobar tablet) and applied ointment, babchi oil locally. After treatment there was repigmentation of skin without any side effect. The treatment modility showed color changes of patches from chalky white to brown and it conclude that unani formulation effective in treatment of vitiligo.