Climatotherapy at the dead sea for pediatric-onset psoriasis vulgaris.

Abstract

Climatotherapy at the Dead Sea is highly effective and safe for the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris in adults. We examine the efficacy and safety of climatotherapy at the Dead Sea in children with psoriasis vulgaris. More than 75% improvement in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index was noted in 35.3% of the patients. None of the patients had side effects.

• Authors: Dan Ben-Amitai, Michael David
• Journal: Pediatric dermatology (Pediatr Dermatol) 2009 Jan-Feb Vol. 26 Issue 1 Pg. 103-4 ISSN: 1525-1470 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 19250425 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Age of Onset
• Child
• Climatotherapy
• Desert Climate
• Female
• Heliotherapy
• Humans
• Male
• Oceans and Seas
• Prospective Studies
• Psoriasis (therapy)
• Recurrence
• Sunlight
• Treatment Outcome
• Ultraviolet Rays