Pierrefitte Nestalas

This research aims to evaluate the effect of a dermatology-focused spa therapy on the quality of life for patients with psoriasis. It is a prospective, before-and-after cohort study conducted at a single center, where patients receive a 3-week spa therapy. The study focuses on how this therapy may impact patients quality of life over 4.5 months. Participants receive a complete dermatology-oriented spa treatment including various thermal therapies such as filiform showers, simple baths, aerated baths, general showers, compresses, nebulization inhalations, multiple local mud applications, and a drinking cure. The main treatment period lasts 3 weeks, and outcomes are assessed at 4.5 months. During the study, patients will be followed for 9 months with repeated assessments of quality of life using specific questionnaires like the Dermatology Life Quality Index DLQI and EQ-5D-5L. Researchers will also evaluate clinical improvements in psoriasis, pain, itchiness, medication use, and general health measures such as body mass index and blood pressure. Compliance with the spa therapy will be monitored during the 3-week treatment period.