Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Marham Kharish Jadeed in Chronic Eczema: A Case Report
Abstract
Eczema, known as Nar-e-Farsi in Unani medicine, is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder characterized by itching, erythema, vesiculation, and lichenification. It significantly affects quality of life and often shows recurrent episodes despite conventional treatment. Unani medicine emphasizes the role of humoral imbalance (Akhlat) in its pathogenesis and offers topical formulations aimed at restoring this balance. This case study explores the therapeutic efficacy of Marham Kharish Jadeed, a Unani formulation, in the management of chronic eczema A 55 year-old male patient presented with persistent pruritic rash on left foot was treated with Marham Kharish Jadeed, applied topically (8–10 gm) twice daily for 90 days. Clinical improvement was evaluated using EASI (Eczema Area and Severity Index), POEM (Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure), and VAS (Visual Analogue Scale for itching) at baseline and monthly follow-ups. Significant improvement was observed in both objective and subjective parameters. EASI score reduced from 18 to 2, POEM score from 22 to 3, and VAS score from 9 to 1 over 90 days. There was marked reduction in itching, oozing, and lesion size, with noticeable improvement in skin texture and color. No adverse effects or recurrence were reported during the study period. This case suggests that Marham Kharish Jadeed is a safe and effective Unani topical formulation for the management of chronic eczema. Further large-scale clinical studies are warranted to validate these findings.
Keywords: Eczema, Nar-e-Farsi, Unani medicine, Marham Kharish Jadeed, Case report, Chronic skin disease
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Eczema, Nar-e-Farsi, Unani medicine, Marham Kharish Jadeed, Case report, Chronic skin diseaseDOI
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