CHAPTER FIVE
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
6.1 Conclusion:
This study has proved that homoeopathically prepared Testis compositum definitely has a positive and inhibitory effect in the treatment of acne vulgaris. All the participants benefited greatly from the treatment they received during the course of the study. The number of acne lesions decreased substantially or cleared up completely. Although the quality of the photographs was not consistent throughout the study period, they provide ample evidence that the appearance of the skin of the participants has generally improved. Participants themselves also reported enhanced self-confidence which led to better social interaction.
None of the participants reported any side effects, discomfort or irritation during the treatment period. This study has clearly established that Testis compositum is a safe, effective treatment for acne vulgaris. Testis compositum gives practitioners a new way to threat acne vulgaris, making it unnecessary to constantly revert to allopathic drugs and their associated side effects.
Testis compositum can therefore be recommended without hesitation as a gentle, yet very effective,
treatment for acne vulgaris.
6.2 Recommendations:
This study proved that Testis compositum has a positive effect in the treatment of acne vulgaris. At the end of this study, the following recommendations have to be made:
• Testis compositum has not been tested for use in the treatment of acne vulgaris before. Attention should be given to promoting this additional application.
• Many potential participants did not take part in the study because of an aversion to injections. • Participants also found it difficult to comply with the required frequency of injections for the full
• Further studies could be conducted to determine the effect of Testis compositum when administered orally by the participants themselves. The frequency of the dosage may have to be increased for oral administration.
• The use of photographs provides an efficient and easy way to determine the rate of improvement over the course of the trial. Although the participants showed marked improvement, it is not clear enough on the photographs. In any follow-up or similar studies, more attention should be given to adequate and consistent lighting and other aspects of taking high quality photographs, and thus also the accuracy of photographs as an assessment tool.
• The treatment period of six weeks was too short to see the full effect of Testis compositum. When looking at other clinical trials for the treatment of acne vulgaris, the treatment period is seldom shorter than twelve weeks.
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