[Are spring water thermal cures helpful for the treatment of atopic dermatitis?]

The prevalence of atopic dermatitis [AD] is usually high in western countries, varying from 18% to 20% that s why AD is considered as a public health problem. Although the prevalence of AD in Tunisia is not as high as in European countries, recent studies suggest an increasing of this frequency. Spring water thermal cures are considered as a helpful adjuvant measure in the treatment of AD. We present the clinic and therapeutic features of atopic dermatitis and discuss the indication of spring water thermal cures