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Basoor Labaniya (Acne vulgaris) is one of the oldest and commonest dermatological problem, which are known since antiquity and it has been called by different names in different parts of the world. It is a disorder of pilosebaceous unit which mainly affects the peripubertal population and clinically manifests as comedones (open/closed), papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts and heals with scars. As per Unani classics, Basoor Labaniya (Acne vulgaris) is termed as Muh?s? or K?l characterised by small, white eruptions on the nose and cheeks, which resemble a condensed milk drop. Renowned Unani physicians Zakariyya R?z?, Ibn Hubal, Ibn s?n?, D?'?d Ant?ki and Hak?m Akbar Arz?n? have stated that, it is a dermatological disorder of adolescents that present as whitish eruptions over the face caused by M'?dda Sad?diya (Suppurative material) or preponderance of Ghal?z (filthy) M'?dda Balghamiyya. In Unani Medicine, Basoor Labaniya (Acne vulgaris) is a well recognize disease entity and has been treated successfully since antiquity with various single and compound drugs having J?li (Detergent), Muhalil (Resolvent) and Mujaffif (Desiccative), Musaffi-i Kh?n advia properties. In this review, we tried to compile all the available information till date from both unani and other published scientific papers and textbooks which will fruitful for further research.