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Rehabilitation Methods for the Management of Skin Diseases
Maryam Aghaei1, Sarah Seyedyousefi1, Parisa Faridfar2
1Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Advanced Biomedical Research
|February 11, 2026
Summary
Rehabilitation therapy, including physical and occupational therapy, effectively treats skin diseases by shortening treatment duration and minimizing side effects. Expanding these methods offers new therapeutic strategies.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Background:
- Early diagnosis and effective treatment of skin diseases are crucial for preventing disease progression and relapse.
- Rehabilitation therapy provides opportunities to assess skin lesions, aiding in timely referrals for further evaluation and treatment.
- Understanding skin lesion characteristics is vital for appropriate patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate various rehabilitation methods for enhancing the treatment of skin diseases.
- To review the efficacy and safety of physical therapy and occupational therapy in managing dermatological conditions.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted using data from 65 articles.
- Databases searched included PubMed, SciELO, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science.
- Search terms focused on "Rehabilitation Therapy," "Physical Therapy," "Occupational therapy," and "Skin Diseases" from 1937 to 2024.
Main Results:
- Rehabilitation therapy demonstrated synergistic efficacy in shortening the treatment course for skin diseases.
- The integration of rehabilitation methods resulted in minimal adverse effects.
- Evidence suggests a positive impact of physical and occupational therapy on treatment outcomes for various skin conditions.
Conclusions:
- Rehabilitation therapy is a valuable adjunct in managing skin diseases, improving treatment efficiency and safety.
- Further clinical trials expanding rehabilitation methods could uncover novel strategies for skin disease inhibition and treatment.
- Integrating physical and occupational therapy into dermatological care pathways is recommended.
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