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Salt and skin.

Prarthana Manoharan¹, Karthikeyan Kaliaperumal¹

¹Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry, India.

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|April 23, 2021

Summary

Salt, a common seasoning, has ancient therapeutic uses in dermatology but is undervalued in modern medicine. This review explores salt

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Integrative Medicine
Occupational Health

Background:

Salt has been historically utilized as a therapeutic agent in various medical practices, including dermatology.
Modern medicine has largely overlooked the therapeutic and detrimental effects of salt on skin health.
The economic and availability factors influenced the historical integration of salt into traditional and local medical practices.

Purpose of the Study:

To comprehensively review the known and lesser-known therapeutic and detrimental effects of salt on the skin.
To elucidate the relationship between salt exposure and dermatological disorders, including occupational dermatoses.
To highlight the underappreciated role of salt in dermatological treatments and its historical context.

Main Methods:

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Literature review synthesizing historical and contemporary scientific data on salt and skin interactions.

Analysis of traditional medicine practices and modern medical literature concerning salt's dermatological applications.

Examination of studies related to occupational salt exposure and its impact on skin conditions.

Main Results:

Salt possesses both therapeutic benefits and detrimental effects on skin health, often depending on the context and exposure.
Inadequate knowledge exists regarding the chronic effects of salt exposure, particularly in occupational settings leading to dermatoses.
Historical medical practices demonstrate a long-standing, albeit often unacknowledged, use of salt in treating skin ailments.

Conclusions:

Salt remains an underutilized and understudied agent in dermatology, with a complex profile of effects on the skin.
Further research is warranted to fully understand and harness the therapeutic potential of salt while mitigating its harmful effects.
Recognizing salt's dual role is crucial for comprehensive dermatological care and understanding occupational skin diseases.