Is Balneotherapy Protective Against Oxidative Stress? A Pilot Study.
Agnes Szenczi1, Ivan Peter2, Nora Nusser2
1Department of Public Health Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.
In Vivo (Athens, Greece)
|March 7, 2023
Summary
Harkány healing water may protect against oxidative stress in psoriasis patients. This randomized, double-blind study found lower oxidative stress markers in patients drinking healing water compared to placebo.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Balneotherapy
- Oxidative Stress Research
Background:
- Psoriasis is associated with elevated oxidative stress.
- Dithranol treatment for psoriasis involves reactive oxygen species formation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of Harkány healing water on oxidative stress in psoriasis patients.
- To evaluate the protective potential of healing water against oxidative stress.
Main Methods:
- Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study design.
- Twenty psoriasis patients underwent a 3-week balneotherapy rehabilitation.
- Assessed Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) and Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels.
Main Results:
- Significant reduction in PASI scores (8.17 to 3.51) after rehabilitation.
- Baseline MDA levels were higher in psoriasis patients than controls.
- MDA levels increased in the placebo group but not in the healing water group.
Conclusions:
- Harkány healing water appears to be protective against oxidative stress.
- Healing water may mitigate oxidative stress associated with psoriasis.
- Further research is recommended to validate these findings.
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