Halotherapy for psoriasis
Psoriasis can have a considerable impact on daily life. Red patches, flakes, itching, dry skin and constant irritation can persist and keep coming back. Many people with psoriasis have tried creams, ointments and treatments for years without lasting results.
At HaloClinic Nederland many visitors experience that halotherapy helps the skin feel calmer, cleaner and more comfortable.
What is psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition in which skin cells renew themselves too quickly. This often causes:
- Red patches
- White skin flakes
- Dry skin
- Itching
- Irritated skin
- Sensitive areas on elbows, knees, scalp or hands
The severity of psoriasis differs from person to person. Symptoms may worsen due to:
- Stress
- Colds or viruses
- Dry air
- Weather changes
- Weakened resistance
How can halotherapy help with psoriasis?
Halotherapy is a natural therapy in which microscopically fine, dry salt particles are dispersed throughout the room by a professional halogenerator.
In the professional salt rooms of HaloClinic Nederland a controlled microclimate is created that helps support and care for the skin.
Many visitors experience that halotherapy can help to:
- Make the skin feel calmer
- Reduce dry flakes
- Cleanse the skin more thoroughly
- Reduce itching and irritation
- Support skin condition
- Promote relaxation
During a halotherapy session you simply sit in the salt room fully dressed. The action of the salt does not depend solely on direct skin contact. The microscopically fine dry salt particles are inhaled and can support the body from within through the airways. This means halotherapy for psoriasis can contribute to less itching, less redness, less flaking, calmer skin and natural recovery from within.
Salt also has a naturally cleansing and hydrating effect. It helps to calm the skin while the body is supported through the breath. This makes halotherapy for psoriasis a natural approach that reaches beyond the surface of the skin.
The first improvement our clients notice is that the itching disappears. Only then does the skin's recovery process really get under way.
Many visitors find the dry salt microclimate pleasant for both the skin and the airways.
Halotherapie en het immuunsysteem
Veel klachten waarbij halotherapie ondersteuning kan bieden — van astma, hooikoorts en COPD tot eczeem en psoriasis — hebben één gemeenschappelijke noemer: een overactief of ontregeld immuunsysteem. Het lichaam reageert dan te heftig op prikkels zoals pollen, huisstofmijt, virussen of stressfactoren, met ontstekingen in de luchtwegen of de huid tot gevolg.
Halotherapie helpt het immuunsysteem om rustiger en beter gereguleerd te reageren. De ingeademde droge zoutdeeltjes reinigen de luchtwegen, verminderen prikkels, helpen slijm af te voeren en helpen overmatige immuunreacties tot rust te brengen. Daardoor draagt halotherapie bij aan herstel bij luchtwegklachten én huidklachten zoals eczeem en psoriasis.
Lees meer over de werking op de pagina de wetenschap achter halotherapie of bekijk de uitkomsten van het onderzoek van de Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Visitor experiences with psoriasis
We have been welcoming visitors with skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema for many years. Many report improvement in:
- Itching
- Dry skin
- Flaking
- Red patches
- Irritated skin
In addition, many visitors value the relaxing effect of a session in the salt room.
Greet's experience with halotherapy for psoriasis
“In 2014 I developed severe psoriasis. My GP, dermatologist, hormone creams and light therapy did not bring lasting relief. The psoriasis kept coming back and I was at my wits' end.
Through a newspaper article I discovered HaloClinic Nederland and decided to try halotherapy. After just a few weeks I saw a clear difference. I have been coming to the salt room weekly for years now and my skin has stayed clear.”
— Greet
Research into halotherapy
Research has been carried out at HaloClinic Nederland in cooperation with Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam into visitors' experiences with halotherapy.
During these observations many participants with airway and skin conditions reported positive changes while using halotherapy.
Why choose HaloClinic Nederland?
Specialised in halotherapy since 2011
HaloClinic Nederland is among the first professional salt rooms in the Netherlands and has been welcoming visitors from all over the Netherlands and Belgium for more than 15 years.
Professional salt rooms
Our salt rooms are specially designed for the optimal dispersion of dry salt aerosol.
A relaxing environment
During a session of around 60 minutes you relax in comfortable chairs while the dry salt microclimate does its work.
Also suitable for children
Children are welcome from six months of age. In Zaandam we have a dedicated children's salt room.
First session FREE
Would you like to discover what halotherapy can do for psoriasis and your skin?
At HaloClinic Nederland the first session is free and non-binding.
Locations
View the rates and treatment packages for psoriasis
Questions about psoriasis and halotherapy
Is halotherapy suitable for psoriasis?
Many visitors with psoriasis use halotherapy as natural support for the skin.
How quickly do people notice a difference?
This differs per person. Many visitors opt for several sessions spread out over a few weeks.
Is halotherapy relaxing?
Yes, many visitors find a session in the salt room calming and relaxing.
What are the outcomes of the VU research into halotherapy?
Halotherapy research: 9 out of 10 clients fully stopped their medication. An independent study by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, carried out at HaloClinic Nederland, shows striking results for people with airway and skin conditions.