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The Goeckerman Regimen for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis
Published on: July 11, 2013
[Psoriasis. Natural versus artificial balneophototherapy]
S Roos1, S Hammes, H M Ockenfels
1Haut- und Allergieklinik Hanau, Klinikum Hanau GmbH, Leimenstr. 20, 63450, Hanau, Deutschland.
Summary
Artificial balneophototherapy and Dead Sea climatotherapy (DSC) offer comparable effectiveness for psoriasis. Patients with chronic, therapy-resistant psoriasis should consider DSC when other treatments fail.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Phototherapy
- Climatotherapy
Background:
- Artificial balneophototherapy, using salt solutions and UVB, is a recognized treatment for psoriasis.
- Natural Dead Sea climatotherapy (DSC) is considered off-label despite evidence of efficacy.
- A comparison between artificial and natural balneophototherapy is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effectiveness, remission duration, and practicability of artificial balneophototherapy and natural Dead Sea climatotherapy (DSC).
- To evaluate the clinical evidence for both balneophototherapy methods in treating psoriasis.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review and analysis of studies published over the past two decades.
- Comparison of evidence-based data on artificial balneophototherapy and natural DSC for psoriasis treatment.
Main Results:
- Both artificial balneophototherapy and natural DSC demonstrate good clinical results and long remission periods for psoriasis patients.
- The two balneophototherapy methods appear comparable in their effectiveness.
- Natural DSC shows significant benefits for psoriatic patients.
Conclusions:
- Artificial balneophototherapy and natural DSC are effective treatments for psoriasis.
- Patients with chronic, therapy-resistant psoriasis may benefit from access to DSC if standard treatments are unsuccessful.
