ISSN 2326-7267
International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology ISSN: 2326-7267 Vol. 4 (5), pp. 001-006, May, 2015. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Preparation of new formulations of anti-acne creams and their efficacy
Muhammad Athar Abbasi1*, Ayesha Kausar 1, Aziz-ur-Rehman1, Hina Saleem1, Sadia Muhammad Jahangir1, Sabahat Zahra Siddiqui1 and Viqar Uddin Ahmad2
1Department of Chemistry, Center for Natural Product Drug Development, Government College University, Lahore-54000, Pakistan.
2HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi-75270, Pakistan.
Accepted 26 January, 2015
Abstract
Acne vulgaris (commonly called acne) is a common skin condition, caused by changes in the pilosebaceous units, skin structures consisting of a hair follicle and its associated sebaceous gland via androgen stimulation. In the present study six new anti-acne compositions were made for the treatment of acne and their efficacy was studied on the volunteers of age group of 20 - 28 years via topical applications. Particular emphasis was placed on treating acne conditions without drying and irritating the skin.
Key words: Acne vulgaris, pilosebaceous units, Aloe vera, bismuth subnitrate, stearic acid.