Balneotherapy and thermal resort in dermatology

Abstract

One of the oldest specialties in medicine is balneotherapy, which examines how to treat patients with mud and groundwater. Many nations use water therapy as a kind of treatment. The Blue Lagoon in Iceland, the Dead Sea in Israel, the Kangal hot springs in Turkey, several thermal pools in France, as well as Poland, are examples of natural balneotherapy locations. For the patient, this therapy is painless, and there are almost no adverse effects. Its positive effects have also been demonstrated in the management of lupus, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, rosacea and other inflammatory skin conditions. The primary components of the mechanism are the deep water and peat baths' chemical, mechanical, thermal, and immunomodulatory impacts. It is desirable to use balneotherapies both alone and as a supplement to systemic therapy. Based on the most recent studies and clinical data, this article seeks to assess the present scientific understanding of the role of balneotherapy in dermatological care.