Clinical Study of Hirsutism & its Management with Unani Drugs in Comparison with Standard Control Drug-A Research Study

Abstract

Hirsutism is a condition that can have medical, social, and psychological implications, affecting 5% to 10% of women worldwide. Management options include cosmetic procedures and pharmacological interventions. However, medications used to treat hirsutism can have side effects, ranging from mild symptoms like nausea and headaches to more serious complications such as vascular clots, heart attacks, hepatotoxicity, osteoporosis, and effeminization of a male fetus. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the potential benefits of medicinal plants on hirsutism as a complementary approach, specifically whether they can be used as adjuvants to cosmetic procedures. In total, ten trials were identified in the search. The results suggested that various herbs, including Shahitra, Chiraita, Majeetah, Dalchini, Aftimoon, Afsanteen etc. have the potential as herbal remedies for hirsutism. However, further extensive well-designed studies involving a large sample size on the most promising herbs are necessary to determine their efficacy.