Improvement of atopic dermatitis by seawater components

The magazine of skin science, research that showed an improvement effect of atopic dermatitis by components derived from seawater had been reported. (Int J Dermatol 2005; 44:. 151-7.) Generally, the magnesium salts which are abundant in water, is known to exhibit a favorable effect on inflammatory diseases. In this study, using a rich salt of magnesium chloride, which is taken from the Dead Sea of ​​the deep, the effect on atopic dermatitis has been studied. Subjects, have exhibited the symptoms of atopic by dry skin. Way of experiment, to the solution (bath solution) containing a salt derived from the Dead Sea 5%, dipped one arm for 15 minutes, as a control, is that immerse the other end of the arm to tap water. As an indicator of dry skin and barrier function, before and after the experiment (after the experiment before and 1-6 weeks), transdermal water loss (TEWL), moisture content and skin type of skin, such as the degree of redness was measured . Consequently, in the subgroup TEWL was higher before testing, as compared to tap water, is that a significant improvement of skin barrier function due to seawater-derived component of the Dead Sea was observed. Further, in any of the subgroups, the water content of the skin, as compared to tap water and is increased in the group soaked in water, moisturizing effect is suggested. In addition, we also observed improvement in skin quality and redness caused by seawater. These data, when compared to the tap water, the components of the sea water is considered to have a moisturizing effect and anti-inflammatory effects on the skin. Paper authors, we consider the work by the magnesium salt as the mechanism of action. Note that, in general of swimming, so is considered a failure to skin caused by ultraviolet light, it does not necessarily preferable. On the other hand, in this paper, because it has been shown effect on the skin due to seawater components, for example, it can be expected effect of the seawater pool and the like used in thalassotherapy. posted at 23:53 | URL of this article Thalassotherapy program [July 29, 2008 (Tuesday) Program of thalassotherapy (marine therapy) are localized by utilizing the characteristics of each region. And the contents of the general Thalasso, program of "Akazawa spa" corresponding to it is as follows. General Thalasso menu of → Akazawa spa program ① movement in seawater pool (exercise therapy in seawater): → aqua exercise, such as "reverse water flow walking" in the "100% deep sea water raw water pool" ② Water therapy (massage using seawater): Massage → by "jet bubble" (Lower limbs jet, Koshise jet, Sekata jet, Koshise jet, Sekata jet, leg jet, such as floating jet) ③ bathing therapy (hyperthermia by seawater bath): → "Neyu" (bathing in shallow tub), "Song to hot water" (a massage in the warm seawater) ④ air bath therapy (aerosol inhalation in the air): → "Salt Pit" (aerosol containing negative ions of salt) "Healing Dome" (aroma and oxygen) "Tarasohamamu" (steam room & body pack) ⑤ seaweed, sea mud therapy (seaweed, sea mud for treatment): → "seaweed pack," "sea mud pack" (seaweed, sea mud for treatment) ⑥ Thalasso diet (diet): → "spa cuisine", "Izu Akazawa deep sea water." During the coming summer vacation period, when you come to Izu direction is, when there is a chance, I hope if you can stop by also purchased the "Akazawa spa".