RESUMO
Skin diseases have high prevalence throughout the world which accounts for 10% of the workload of the family doctors. One of such disease is dermatophytosis [ringworm] which is caused by dermatophytes. They are more prevalent in economically under developed and developing countries where they contribute as a major health problem. The prevalence of superficial mycotic infections had risen to such a level that skin mycoses now affects more than 20-25% of the world population, making them one of the most frequent form of infections. In spite of the advances in antifungal and corticosteroid therapy which have completely altered the nature of skin clinics, there is no diminution in the number of patients with dermatophytosis attending for assistance. Subsequently the adverse effect of drugs has also worsened the condition. As per the literature of Unani System, two compound drugs viz. [Majoon Ushba] and [Marham Gulabi] which are supposed to be novel combination were chosen for this study as test group. The result was compared with Allopathic drugs viz. Griseofulvin and Sulphur Ointment as standard. Our study includes 30 .cases in each group. After completion of the study it was found that the test group was clinically as well as statistically significant at the same level as that of standard group