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Successful Management of Vitiligo Vulgaris with Unani Medicated Oil and Narrowband UV-B Phototherapy: A Case Report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Vitiligo vulgaris is a chronic depigmenting disorder that poses therapeutic challenges and psychosocial distress. Conventional therapies often yield inconsistent outcomes, necessitating alternative or integrative approaches. Case Presentation: A 40-year-old male with multiple depigmented patches on the infraclavicular area, upper back, and lower back, with remarkable clinical improvement following combined therapy with Unani medicated oil and narrowband UV-B (NB-UVB) phototherapy. Outcome: After three months of treatment, significant and stable repigmentation was achieved without adverse effects. Conclusion: This case highlights the potential of integrating Unani topical medication with NB-UVB phototherapy as a safe and effective therapeutic strategy for vitiligo vulgaris unresponsive to prior treatments. Keywords: Vitiligo vulgaris; Narrowband UV-B; Unani medicine; Babchi oil; Integrative dermatology; Case report

Source: International Journal of Unani and Traditional Medicine

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22051918

Authors: Shaikh Mohammad Aatif Afzal, Khizar, Niyazi Abdullah, MOHD ARSHAD JAMAL, Shaikh, Mohd Razik

Institution: National Institute of Unani Medicine

Language: English

Topic: melanin and skin pigmentation

Subfield: Cell Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7204275403

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