Dermatology at the Dead Sea spas.
A background is given to the development of the Dead Sea spas. The treatment and results of the therapy for psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and vitiligo are outlined, especially for psoriasis. The different factors involved in this spa treatment are discussed, and the advantages and disadvantages presented.
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Department of Dermatology, Hadassah-University Hospital, Naveh Zohar, Israel.
D001452:Balneology / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000628:therapy; D003880:Dermatology; D006294:Health Resorts; D006801:Humans; D007557:Israel; D009792:Oceans and Seas; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014820:Vitiligo / Q000628:therapy