Efficacy of Zingiber Officinalis (Homoeopathic Medicine) in Treatment of Acne Vulgaris

Efficacy of Lesser Known Homoeopathic Medicines in Acne Vulgaris - Zingiber Officinalis

Acne is one of the most common skin problems in teenagers and adolescents. There are many lesser known homoeopathic medicines which have been mentioned in the literature for treatment of acne but their potential has not been properly assessed /documented and therefore these medicines don't form a part of many prescriptions. As a part of this study, efficacy of Zingiber officinalis will be studied in the treatment of Acne vulgaris

Inclusion Criteria:

• Males and females between 12 to 25 years of age
• Presence of inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions
• Able to follow-up according to protocol
• Patients not taking any medication for treatment of Acne in preceding one month.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Acne Conglobata
• Pregnant or Breast feeding females or females having intention of becoming pregnant
• Significant systemic disease
• Any drug/ alcohol addiction
• History of chronic diseases treated with medications in the preceding month which might affect acne condition and treatment outcome