Vitiligo Climatotherapy Dead Sea Jordan
Climatotherapy and its effects
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Climatotherapy at the Dead Sea in Jordan has gained international recognition for its remarkable therapeutic effects, particularly for skin conditions such as vitiligo, psoriasis. neurodermatitis.
Nestled at the lowest point on Earth, the Dead Sea boasts unique atmospheric and geological conditions that contribute to its healing properties.
The Dead Sea's climate offers several therapeutic elements that can alleviate symptoms and improve the overall condition of individuals specifically with vitiligo. The region's low altitude, dry air, and high oxygen levels create an environment that is conducive to skin healing. Additionally, the Dead Sea's water is renowned for its high salinity and mineral content, including magnesium, calcium, potassium, and bromine, which have been shown to have beneficial effects on various skin disorders.
One of the primary treatments offered at the Dead Sea for vitiligo is the Climatotherapy.
Climatotherapy is a therapeutic approach that utilizes the natural elements of a specific climate to treat various skin disorders including vitiligo. Climatotherapy at the Dead sea in Jordan tipically involves exposure to natural sunlight, particularly the ultraviolet (UV) radiation present in sunlight, can help stimulate melanocytes in the skin, which are responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color.
This stimulation can encourage repigmentation in areas affected by vitiligo. Next to this, bathing in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea is another integral aspect of climatotherapy. The high concentration of minerals in the water, combined with the buoyancy provided by the salt, can help soften and exfoliate the skin, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. Many individuals with vitiligo experience significant improvements in their symptoms after regular bathing in the Dead Sea.
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Click on the button below to view the results of the individual undergoing climatotherapy at the Dead Sea in Jordan.
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Climatotherapy combined with Pc-Kus cream (Professor Karin Schallreuter method)- Treatment for Vitiligo
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The most effective treatment for people affected by vitiligo is climatotherapy combined with PC-Kus cream produced by Professor Schallreuter.
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Karin Uta Schallreuter is a German-born medical scientist, and emerita professor for Clinical and Experimental Dermatology at the University of Bradford, England.
She has researched the fields of vitiligo and eczema.
She has a medical degree from the University of Hamburg and did post-doctoral research at the University of Minnesota, before being appointed Professor for Clinical and Experimental Dermatology at the University of Bradford in 1995.[1]
Her research led to the development of pseudocatalase cream for the treatment of vitiligo.[She led the Institute for Pigmentary Disorders in Greifswald, Germany, associated with the University of Greifswald, which offered treatments for vitiligo including trips to Jordan for a three-week treatment, from 1999 until 2019 combining use of this cream with climatotherapy in the UVB-rich climate of Jordan. Professor Schallreuter no longer practices due to her retirement.
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Different studies have been conducted by Professor Schallreuter.
One of the study investigates the efficacy of a combination therapy involving Dead Sea climatotherapy and pseudocatalase cream (PC-KUS) in treating vitiligo, a condition characterized by low catalase levels and oxidative stress in the epidermis. Using noninvasive Fourier-Transform Raman spectroscopy, the study assesses epidermal hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) levels before and after 21 days of treatment at the Dead Sea.
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The study demonstrated a pseudocatalase activity after 15 min of Dead Sea bathing, but the decrease of epidermal H2O2 levels was significantly less compared to narrowband UVB activated pseudocatalase cream (PC-KUS). Initiation of repigmentation was already observed between day 10 and day 16 after a combination of Dead Sea climatotherapy/pseudocatalase cream compared to conventional pseudocatalase monotherapy (8–14 weeks) and Dead Sea climatotherapy alone (5–6 weeks).
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Results show significant reduction in H2O2 levels after Dead Sea bathing, albeit less than that achieved with PC-KUS cream. The combination therapy demonstrates faster initiation of repigmentation compared to conventional climatotherapy or pseudocatalase monotherapy, suggesting its potential as a more effective treatment option. The study underscores the importance of epidermal H2O2 removal and solar UV-light in vitiligo treatment.
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Schallreuter, K.U., Moore, J., Behrens-Williams, S., Panske, A. and Harari, M. (2002), Rapid initiation of repigmentation in vitiligo with Dead Sea climatotherapy in combination with pseudocatalase (PC-KUS). International Journal of Dermatology, 41: 482-487. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-4362.2002.01463.x