Antibiotics have been used to treat acne vulgaris. However, antibiotic resistance has been increasing in prevalence within the dermatologic setting. The development of antibiotic resistance includes the specific nature of the relationship of bacteria to antibiotics, how the antibacterial is used, host characteristics, and environmental factors. Natural remedies are more acceptable in the belief that they are safer with fewer side effects than the synthetic ones. Herbal formulations have growing demand in the world market. It is a very good attempt to establish the herbal gel containing hydroalcoholic extract of Rhizome of Curcuma longa, Curcuma Caesia and Curcuma Amada. This study revealed that the developed single herbal formulation F3 was comparatively better than other formulation.

Herbal, Anti-Acne, Curcuma longa, Curcuma Caesia, Curcuma Amada

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