Abstract
Acne is the most common skin condition with substantial cutaneous and psychological disease burden characterized by different areas of scaly red skin, papules, blackheads and whiteheads, nodules and pimples. The pathogenesis and existing treatments for acne is difficult. The severity of acne varies greatly among the individuals and genetic background plays a vital role in its development. Propionibacterium acnes (P. acne) have been recognized as pus-forming bacteria which triggers the inflammation in acne. The present study was conducted to evaluate antimicrobial activities of Indian medicinal plants against the etiologic agents of acne vulgaris. Pathogenic factors include increased sebum production, hyper cornification of pilosebaceous ducts, abnormal bacterial function, and production of inflammation. The therapy includes yearlong administration of synthetic medicines, which can cause severe side effects. Hence, the less toxic and safe substances are needed for the treatment. Herbal or herbal based medicines are safe alternatives in which extracts of natural origin are used as medicines. The aim of herbal therapy is to provide safe, efficient and economical medicines so that the people can utilize them. In present review input of herbs in the treatment of acne is summarized. Different databases were searched for retrieving all the medicinal plants with anti-acne activity.
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