EVALUATING THE EFFICACY OF MARHAM QUBA AND HABB-I-RAAL IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DĀKHIS (PARONYCHIA): A CASE REPORT

Paronychia is an inflammatory condition of the nail folds that can be acute or chronic. Acute cases are typically caused by infections, while chronic paronychia is often linked to irritants. In Unani medicine, the condition is referred to as “Dākhis” characterized by warm swelling due to the accumulation of morbid matter around the nail. Treatment involves a combination of regimenal, dietary, and pharmacological therapies aimed at reducing inflammation and promoting healing.This case study presents a 30-year-old female with a 4-week history of swelling, tenderness, and discomfort around the nail bed of her middle finger, worsened by frequent exposure to water and detergents. She was treated with Unani formulations, MarhamQuba and Habb-i-Raal, along with lifestyle modifications to avoid irritants. Pain and swelling were monitored using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). At baseline, the pain VAS was 8 and the swelling VAS was 7. After 1 week, pain VAS decreased to 5 (37.5% reduction) and swelling to 4 (42.86% reduction). By the end of 2 weeks, pain VAS reduced to 3 (62.5%) and swelling to 2 (71.43%).The results demonstrate significant improvement, highlighting the efficacy of Unani therapies in managing paronychia through natural remedies. Further studies are recommended.