title: [Thermo-sodium phototherapy of psoriasis vulgaris].
abstract: Report on the treatment of psoriasis in saturated sodium chloride water from a natural source followed by irradiation with ultraviolet UV-A- and UV-B-lights, similar to the treatment at the Dead Sea. Approximately 5335 patients were treated in this manner since 1977. Over 80% of all cases were cleared within 4-6 weeks, whereas 72% of cases with psoriasis-arthritis were improved. This treatment does not influence the rate of relapses. The possible effects on the skin of 27% saturated sodium chloride water is described in detail.
mesh_terms: D001452:Balneology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005860:Germany, West; D006801:Humans; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000628:therapy*; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D014467:Ultraviolet Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D012965:Sodium Chloride
vernacular_title: Die Thermalsole-Phototherapie bei Psoriasis vulgaris.