Title of article
The historical panorama of acne vulgaris
Author/Authors
Tabasum, Humyra Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences - National Institute of Unani Medicine - Department of Moalajat (Medicine), India , Ahmad, Tanzeel Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences - National Institute of Unani Medicine - Department of Moalajat (Medicine), India , Anjum, Farzana Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences - National Institute of Unani Medicine - Department of OBG, India , Rehman, Hina Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences - National Institute of Unani Medicine - Department of OBG, India
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315
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319
Abstract
Although acne is described in very ancient writings dating back to Ebers papyrus, its clear description is found after Fuchs coined the term ‘Acne vulgaris’ and Erasmus Wilson separated it from acne rosacea. The early treatment of acne was based upon the witchcraft. Later new therapies evolved with the discoveries in the field of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry. The following review focuses on the historical overview of acne vulgaris, highlighting persons and discoveries in medieval and modern period.
Keywords
Acne vulgaris , Busoore labaniya , Greco , Arabic medicine.
Journal title
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Journal title
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Record number
2590595
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