A SUCCESSFUL CASE STUDY OF GUTTATE PSORIASIS BY UNANI MEDICINE

Firoz Khan, Nazia Shamshad, Sumbul* and Aimen Siddiqui

ABSTRACT

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune skin disorder with worldwide distribution. The word psoriasis is derived from the Greek word psora which means itch and iasis mean action Da-us-sadaf is derived from two words da means disease and sadaf means oyster shell. In the unani system of medicine, psoriasis is described in various headings such as taqashshur jild, al sadafiya, da-us-sadaf. A renowned Unani physician Ibn-e- zuhr uses the term taqashshur jild when abnormal [Sauda Ghaleez] humour is responsible for this disorder. The management is based on blood purification, and elimination of morbidity either by direct [leeching and cupping therapy] or concoctive and purgative principles. In the present case study, a 19-year-old female patient has come to the outpatient department with complaints of itchy lesions on her leg and back from a few months ago the case was diagnosed as Guttate psoriasis. Based on signs and symptoms Unani treatment was given to the patient for a period of 6 to 8 weeks. Unani formulations were found safe and effective in the management of psoriasis.

Keywords: Da-us-sadaf, Taqashshur jild, Guttate Psoriasis, Sauda Ghaleez, Unani medicine.