Skin and psoriasis treatment with naftalan

Skin conditions are the second large field naftalan is used in. The programme begins with a dermatologist's examination: the stage of the process, the area involved and the medicines you take are all weighed.

What the programme can include

• A full-body naftalan bath — for widespread involvement, on the doctor's prescription.
• Applications — for limited patches, acting locally.
• Physiotherapy — where indicated, at the dermatologist's choice.
• The salt room — in skin and respiratory programmes.
• A dietary table — drawn up with the doctors.

The complaints it is used for

Psoriasis, eczema, neurodermatitis, atopic and other dermatitis, and chronic conditions with dry skin. The aim is to reduce inflammation and itching, improve the state of the skin and lengthen remission.

What not to expect

This is not a treatment that clears the disease. Psoriasis is chronic and runs in waves; resort treatment helps to manage it, not to end it. A source that guarantees a cure has told you something about itself with that promise.

When it is not prescribed

Naftalan is not given in an acute, widespread or exudative phase — the process has to settle first. If you are on phototherapy or systemic treatment, say so in advance: the schedule is built around it.

Which procedure suits you is for the doctor to decide — see the contraindications and the other options under Naftalan baths.