Halevy S, Sukenik S
Department of Dermatology, Soroka University Medical Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel.
Arch Dermatol. 1998 Nov;134(11):1416-20. doi: 10.1001/archderm.134.11.1416.
Balneology and spa therapy, although not accepted as well-established treatment modalities in dermatology, are used throughout the world. The therapeutic properties for skin and rheumatic diseases of the Dead Sea area may be attributed to unique climatic characteristics and unique natural resources. The mechanisms by which a broad spectrum of diseases are alleviated by spa therapy may involve mechanical, thermal, and chemical effects.
To review and discuss various spa therapy modalities, used at the Dead Sea area for a wide spectrum of skin diseases.
Existing evidence indicates the therapeutic potential of Dead Sea spa therapy modalities for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. A beneficial effect is hinted at for other skin diseases, but the absence of relevant methodological and clinical information precludes the drawing of any scientific conclusions. It is essential to establish therapeutic guidelines to determine the optimal treatment modality for each disease, and the optimal protocol of each treatment component, adjusted individually for each patient, with respect to remission and long-term adverse effects.
尽管温泉疗法和水疗在皮肤科尚未被公认为成熟的治疗方式，但在全球范围内都有应用。死海地区对皮肤和风湿性疾病的治疗特性可能归因于其独特的气候特征和自然资源。水疗缓解多种疾病的机制可能涉及机械、热和化学效应。
回顾和讨论死海地区用于多种皮肤病的各种水疗方式。
现有证据表明死海地区的水疗方式对银屑病和银屑病关节炎具有治疗潜力。对于其他皮肤病也暗示有有益效果，但缺乏相关的方法学和临床信息，无法得出任何科学结论。必须制定治疗指南，以确定每种疾病的最佳治疗方式，以及每个治疗组成部分的最佳方案，并针对每位患者的缓解情况和长期不良反应进行个体化调整。
