Benefits of Avène thermal hydrotherapy in chronic skin diseases and dermatological conditions: an overview.

The beneficial effects of Avene Thermal Spring Water (TSW), a low mineral content spring water, on chronic skin diseases have been recognized for more than two centuries. This article provides a brief overview of efficacy and tolerance data for Avene TSW from clinical studies conducted at the Avene Hydrotherapy Center in patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases or temporary skin injuries. Avene TSW hydrotherapy is effective as adjuvant management for chronic skin diseases and dermatological conditions, relieving subjective and physical symptoms with excellent tolerance.