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• Evaluation of a multicentre study of synchronous application of narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy (TL-01) and bathing in Dead Sea salt solution for psoriasis vulgaris.

  Authors: Schiffner R, Schiffner-Rohe J, Wölfl G, Landthaler M, Glässl A, Walther T, Hofstädter F, Stolz W Source: Br J Dermatol. 2000 Apr;142(4):740-7. DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2133.2000.03420.x Language: English Availability: abstract

• Synchronous balneophototherapy is effective for the different clinical types of psoriasis.

  Authors: Holló P, Gonzalez R, Kása M, Horváth A Source: J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2005 Sep;19(5):578-81. DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2005.01257.x Language: English Availability: abstract

• A pragmatic randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of highly concentrated saline spa water baths followed by UVB compared to UVB only in moderate to severe psoriasis.

  Authors: Brockow T, Schiener R, Franke A, Resch KL, Peter RU Source: J Altern Complement Med. 2007 Sep;13(7):725-32. DOI: 10.1089/acm.2007.7099. Language: English Availability: abstract

• Psoriasis. Natural versus artificial balneophototherapy

  Authors: Roos S, Hammes S, Ockenfels HM Source: Hautarzt. 2010 Aug;61(8):683-90 DOI: 10.1007/s00105-010-1971-2. Language: German Availability: abstract

• Bathing in a magnesium-rich Dead Sea salt solution improves skin barrier function, enhances skin hydration, and reduces inflammation in atopic dry skin.

  Authors: Proksch E, Nissen HP, Bremgartner M, Urquhart C Source: Int J Dermatol. 2005 Feb;44(2):151-7. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2005.02079.x Language: English Availability: abstract

• Comparison of balneophototherapy and UVA/B mono-phototherapy in patients with subacute atopic dermatitis

  Authors: Dittmar HC, Pflieger D, Schempp CM, Schöpf E, Simon JC Source: Hautarzt. 1999 Sep;50(9):649-53. DOI: 10.1007/s001050050975 Language: German Availability: abstract

• Dead Sea treatment - principle for outpatient use in atopic dermatitis: safety and efficacy of synchronous balneophototherapy using narrowband UVB and bathing in Dead Sea salt solution.

  Authors: Schiffner R, Schiffner-Rohe J, Gerstenhauer M, Landthaler M, Hofstädter F, Stolz W Source: Eur J Dermatol. 2002 Nov-Dec;12(6):543-8. DOI: Not specified Language: English Availability: abstract

• Climatotherapy at the Dead Sea: an effective treatment modality for atopic dermatitis with significant positive impact on quality of life.

  Authors: Adler-Cohen C, Czarnowicki T, Dreiher J, Ruzicka T, Ingber A, Harari M Source: Dermatitis. 2012 Mar-Apr;23(2):75-80 DOI: 10.1097/DER.0b013e31824a6141. Language: English Availability: abstract

• Climatotherapy of atopic dermatitis at the Dead Sea: demographic evaluation and cost-effectiveness.

  Authors: Harari M, Shani J, Seidl V, Hristakieva E Source: Int J Dermatol. 2000 Jan;39(1):59-69. DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-4362.2000.00840.x Language: English Availability: abstract

• Effect of repeated sauna treatment on exercise tolerance and endothelial function in patients with chronic heart failure.

  Authors: Ohori T, Nozawa T, Ihori H, Shida T, Sobajima M, Matsuki A, Yasumura S, Inoue H Source: Am J Cardiol. 2012 Jan 1;109(1):100-4 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2011.08.014 Language: English Availability: abstract