Patient interview –  Stjepan Markušić

Patient interview – Stjepan Markušić

When did you hear about SB Naftalan? Was it recommended to you?„A former pastor named Ćorić told me about Naftalan. The rest I’ve found on the internet. Although, the first time I have heard of it happened to be seven or eight years ago.“2. Have you been treated...
Patient interview – Laurits Peter Johansen

Patient interview – Laurits Peter Johansen

When and where you did hear about SB Naftalan? „My mom found it on the Internet. In June 2019.“     Have you been treated in SB Naftalan or you are here first time? „This is my first time at Naftalan and also my first time in Croatia.“     Are you...
Naphthalan oil in the treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic Arthritis

Naphthalan oil in the treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic Arthritis

ABSTRACT Background: Naftalan is a specific form of medicinal earth oil, and a number of subtypes are used in topical therapy for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. In the present study, yellow naphthalan oil that is enriched with steranes but that has a reduced...
Psoriasis and stress: does stress trigger flare ups?

Psoriasis and stress: does stress trigger flare ups?

Stress is one of the most commonly reported psoriasis triggers. While stress does not directly cause psoriasis, it can activate immune and inflammatory pathways that worsen symptoms and increase flare frequency. Many patients notice their skin worsening during periods...
Food and Psoriasis: What We Learned So You Don’t Have to Guess

Food and Psoriasis: What We Learned So You Don’t Have to Guess

Food is one of the most confusing topics for people living with psoriasis. Some sources promise miracle diet cures, while others say diet makes no difference at all. In reality, the truth sits somewhere in between. While food does not cause psoriasis or cure it, diet...
Naftalan – Your ally in fighting psoriasis

Naftalan – Your ally in fighting psoriasis

It is well known that our skin is constantly regenerated, and skin cells take about 28 days to reach the surface from the depth. In people who suffer from psoriasis, a chronic skin disease, the skin growth process is sped up by 7 times, that is, it lasts four days...