[Effect of thermal mud baths on normal, dry and seborrheic skin]. / Effetti dell'uso di un fango termale su cute normale, secca e seborroica.

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To investigate the curative effects of thermal water and thermal muds in various cutaneous pathologies. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Modifications of phmetry and sebometry using sulphur thermal muds in normal, dry and seborrheic skin have been studied. The three groups of patients have been submitted to a 14 day treatment with thermal muds. RESULT: The application of thermal mud normalized the value of cutaneous pH and sebometry. CONCLUSIONS: These beneficial effects are long-lasting in individuals who have a prolonged treatment with thermal muds.