Psoriasis
Thermal 
Treatment

Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition. It is generally characterised by the appearance of thick patches of skin that peel off in white 'scales'. The patches appear on different parts of the body, most commonly the elbows, knees and scalp.
Psoriasis usually appears in patches, but it can also appear in drops. In some cases, psoriasis is accompanied by joint pain.
There are many triggers: anxiety, medication, food intolerances, etc. In some people, the plaques may disappear after a few months, only to return with new flare-ups. 

The dermatological cure at Thermes de Saint-Gervais is open from February to November.

It is open from the age of 3 months, whether you are experiencing a crisis or not.

Treatments are given every morning for 18 consecutive days, Monday to Saturday, and last approximately 1.5 hours each day. Sunday is a day of rest. During your first consultation, your doctor will draw up a treatment plan, which will include the treatments to be carried out during your 18-day stay.

All treatments are carried out using 100% thermal spring water to ensure the highest quality.

Treatments prescribed by the doctor and carried out daily:

THERMAL WATER DRINK CURE: you will benefit from the anti-inflammatory properties of thermal water from the inside out, revitalising your body.

FILIFORM SHOWER 1 to 3 minutes: this high-pressure shower is performed by the thermal doctor. It deeply restructures, softens the skin and soothes itching.

GENERAL BATH 15 minutes: The bath has a soothing, drying and healing effect. The warmth of the water stimulates the skin's circulation. It has a relaxing effect, especially for people with stiff joints.

GENERAL SPRAY 15 minutes: Finely sprayed water drains the skin.

These four treatments are prescribed for each patient depending on the severity of the pathology and the patient's needs. The doctor may also prescribe a facial spray and local baths.

COMPLEMENTARY TREATMENTS

CEPHALIQUE SHOWER Thermal water trickles over the scalp. The effects of the water soothe and heal the skin.

LOCAL BATH 10 to 15 minutes: For hands and/or legs. This treatment enhances the decongestant, anti-itch and relaxing effects of the thermal water.

FACE SPRAY 10 to 15 minutes: A mist of thermal water is sprayed on the face.

SOFTENING & CALMING

Psoriasis, whether plaque or guttate, affects your quality of life on a daily basis. The Saint-Gervais Psoriasis Thermal Treatment helps to restructure the skin, soothe inflammation and slow down flare-ups.

A NATURAL SOLUTION TO PSORIASIS

For some, it's an alternative to drug treatment, for others it's a complement to help reduce the appearance of plaques. The cure, a natural solution to relieve psoriasis thanks to Mont Blanc thermal water. The Saint-Gervais psoriasis cure reduces the intensity and severity of psoriasis plaques. The treatment helps to relieve pain, accelerate skin restructuring and slow down psoriasis flares. The anti-inflammatory properties of the Saint-Gervais thermal water reduce itching. The treatments also support the action of conventional skin restructuring treatments.

EXCHANGE & SHARE

During your stay, you will be able to talk to qualified professionals and people from all walks of life. It's a great way to break the isolation caused by your illness and share your experiences and the difficulties of everyday life.  
 

WATER QUALITY
The quality of the water at the Saint-Gervais thermal baths, which have treated more than 200,000 people for more than 200 years, is of paramount importance. 

A CURE ON A HUMAN SCALE
At Saint-Gervais, the people who take the waters are not numbers - they say so themselves! This means that you can spend 3 weeks in an environment where you feel at home, where special attention is paid to each person. It's a bit like a cocoon where you come to take care of yourself! Once a week you'll have the opportunity to share a meal together.

A MAGICAL SETTING
In the heart of a magnificent 10-hectare thermal park, Les Thermes de Saint-Gervais is a unique destination! Surrounded by lush vegetation, the thermal centre is deeply rooted in the Alpine landscape.