Composition of minerals and trace elements at Mamasani thermal source: A possible preventive treatment for some skin diseases

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:Some skin diseases are incurable and modern medicine can only control them. In addition, alternative treatment remedies including balneotherapy can be effective in improving skin conditions. However, there are only a limited number of studies on particular mineral or trace elements of mineral sources that have been identified in Iran. In this respect, the amount of minerals and trace elements in Mamasani thermal source, Fars Province, Iran, was measured using electrochemical, titration, and spectrophotometric methods and evaluated.MATERIALS AND METHODS:The amount of minerals and trace elements in Mamasani thermal source, Fars Province, Iran, was measured using electrochemical, titration, and spectrophotometric methods.RESULTS:The concentrations of natural gases such as H2S and NO3 in Mamasani thermal source were measured to be 22.10 mg/L and 42.79 mg/L, respectively. The source also contained major ions such as chloride, sulfate, sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and carbonate. Due to the high concentration of chloride, sulfate, and sodium ions in comparison with other major ions, the water source is also classified as sulfide water. The existing trace elements in this thermal water source are iron, zinc, copper, selenium, cobalt, chromium, boron, silisium, aluminum, magnesium, and molybdenum.CONCLUSION:We concluded that bathing in this source could be beneficial. As nitrate concentration is close to the highest standard concentration for drinking water, it can be used in chronic dermatitis, psoriasis, burns, and allergy. Furthermore, the antibacterial and antifungal effects of sulfur-containing water in this source can be helpful in the treatment of leg ulcers, tinea versicolor, tinea corporis, and tinea capitis.

Chemical Peeling as an Innovative Treatment Alternative to Oral Antifungals for Onychomycosis in Special Circumstances

“…The recent study on the beneficial impact of sulphur-rich thermal waters of Mamasani (South Iran) on many dermatoses including tinea versicolor and dermatophytic infections has reinforced its antifungal activity even in extreme dilutions [15]. The antibacterial and antifungal activities of sulphur are likely due to transformation of hydrogen sulfide (produced by sulphur-oxygen radicals interaction in deep epidermis) into pantothenic acid [15]. Topical potassium iodide exerts broad-spectrum antiseptic and disinfectant activity [16].…”

Use of mineral waters in the treatment of psoriasis: Perspectives of Persian and conventional medicine

“…T A B L E 2 Chemical analysis of mineral waters in comparison with Mamasani thermal source (Hamidizadeh et al, 2017)…”

“…Table shows that this source has acceptable physicochemical properties in comparison with other waters and it is safe for bathing. The study by Hamidizadeh et al suggested that Mamasani source can be effective in the treatment and alleviation of skin diseases and it is worthwhile to invest in this source for therapeutic purposes (Hamidizadeh et al, ). Another study found that Mamasani mineral water is similar to a Korean mineral water both of which have immunomodulatory effects because of suppressing most important cytokines in the pathogenesis of psoriasis such as lesional IL‐23 and IL‐17A (Lee et al, ).…”

“…Additionally, DS and mud are rich sources of 21 minerals 12 of found are found in no-other places (Riyaz & Arakkal, 2011). Many studies have indicated the DS minerals' pharmacological effects on psoriasis (Hamidizadeh et al, 2017). Traditional Chinese medical bath therapy combined with ultraviolet irradiation is one of the famous external therapies for psoriasis (Guan et al, 2017).…”

The Role of Thermal Water in Chronic Skin Diseases Management: A Review of the Literature

“…The presence of several predominant ions can define a classification of multi-ion waters. Classification of natural mineral waters based on temperature, fixed residue at 180 °C, and chemical composition have been reported in Table 1 [ 21 , 22 , 23 ].…”