Dermatol. praxi. 2014;8(2):46-48

Therapeutic use of mineral water in dermatology

MUDr.Kateřina Macháčková;

MEDICA-Macháček s. r. o., Uherské Hradiště

Treatment of natural healing resources (balneotherapy) is a centuries-proven, effective and safe treatment method. From a historical

perspective, it is considered as the building blocks of clinical medicine. Mineral water is defined by mineralization, chemical composition,

pH, temperature at seepage, isotonic and bacteriological purity which determine their use in specific clinical units. In dermatology,

we use mainly anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-parasitic, antipruritic, keratolytic, moisturizing and vasodilatory effects of mineral

water. It is necessary to follow the minimum of applications to persuasive effect of spa treatment. With the right frequency and duration

of each application of mineral water can induce effective repair of epidermal skin barrier, promote differentiation of keratinocytes

and significantly accelerate the treatment of certain skin diseases. Subsequent application of dermo-cosmetic products containing

mineral water leads to a prolongation of the treatment effect and the stabilization of epidermal homeostasis.

Keywords: mineral water, balneotherapy, natural healing source, dermatosis, treatment

Published: June 1, 2014  Show citation