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Jana Kazandjieva¹, Ivan Grozdev, Razvigor Darlenski

¹Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical Faculty, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1431 Sofia, Bulgaria.

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Climatotherapy, using natural resources, offers a safe and effective alternative for psoriasis treatment. This review explores various methods like thalassotherapy and balneotherapy, highlighting their mechanisms and clinical efficacy.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Environmental Medicine
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Background:

Biological treatments are popular for psoriasis, but climatotherapy offers a safe and efficient alternative.
Climatotherapy utilizes natural resources for therapeutic benefits.
Psoriasis treatment has historically included natural therapies.

Purpose of the Study:

To review various climatotherapeutic methods for psoriasis.
To explain the mechanisms of action for these therapies.
To present clinical experience and evidence for their efficacy.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on climatotherapy for psoriasis.
Discussion of specific natural resources and locations (e.g., Dead Sea, Black Sea, Blue Lagoon, Kangal).
Exploration of different modalities including thalassotherapy, balneotherapy, spa therapy, high mountain climatotherapy, and naphtalotherapy.

Main Results:

Thalassotherapy, particularly at the Dead Sea and Black Sea, shows proven efficacy for psoriasis.
Balneotherapy and spa therapy, originating from Europe, are increasingly recognized worldwide.
Specific sites like the Blue Lagoon (Iceland) and Kangal (Turkey) are highlighted for their unique therapeutic offerings.

Conclusions:

Climatotherapy presents a viable, nature-based approach to managing psoriasis.
Diverse climatotherapeutic methods, supported by clinical evidence, offer safe and effective treatment options.
Further exploration of high mountain climatotherapy and naphtalotherapy warrants attention.