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Researchers at Daejeon University Discuss Findings in Health and Medicine (Effects of repeated balneotherapy on skin hydration and psychophysiological stress: findings from a 16-week korean spa trial).

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2025. P. 1902 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a study evaluating the effects of repeated balneotherapy on skin barrier function and psychological stress regulation in middle-aged women. Conducted over 16 weeks in Asan, South Korea, the quasi-experimental trial involved 58 women aged 40-64, with half receiving biweekly immersion sessions in mineralized hot spring water and the other half serving as a control group. Results indicated significant improvements in skin hydration, transepidermal water loss, and psychological stress measures in the intervention group. The research suggests that thermal bathing may serve as a viable non-pharmacologic intervention for preventive wellness, warranting further investigation through larger randomized trials. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2025/11, p1902
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:188834019
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