SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OF AN ATYPICAL VERRUCA VULGARIS (COMMON WARTS) THROUGH UNANI MEDICINE: A CASE REPORT

Qutubuddin Khan*

ABSTRACT

Verruca (Warts) is an infection of the epidermis with human papilloma viruses. A number of clinical variants depend on the type of virus, mode of entry and immune status of host. Verruca vulgaris manifest mostly single or multiple, circumscribed, firm, spiny papules or nodules with verrucous dry surface on hands and feet. In Unani System of Medicine (USM) many types of Busoorat, described with their pathology, clinical presentation and treatment are almost related to warts. Various therapies like Moaddilate Dam (Blood purifier), given orally and Jali (Cleanser) are used topically in the treatment. In this case apple cider vinegar was used as topical application as a cleanser, have antiviral and cytotoxic properties. Here, a case study of 32 years male, with the complaints of multiple papules, hyperpigmented, coarsy, firm eruption on both lower legs (Left>right) for about one year, diagnosed as Verruca vulgaris was treated with oral & topical Unani drugs. After 100 days of treatment a significant improvement was observed and depicted here in photograph of the skin lesions.

Keywords: Verruca vulgaris, Moaddilate Dam (Blood purifier), Jali (Cleanser), antiviral, cytotoxic.