Thermotherapy in dermatologic infections

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2010 Jun;62(6):909-27; quiz 928. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2009.09.055.

Abstract

The use of local induced hyperthermia or thermotherapy for dermatologic infections has not been fully explored in the more recent medical literature. Herein, we discuss the rationale behind the use of thermotherapy and review reported clinical experience with its use in the management of cutaneous infections.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cryotherapy
  • Dermatomycoses / therapy
  • Hot Temperature / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Hyperthermia, Induced
  • Skin Diseases, Bacterial / therapy
  • Skin Diseases, Infectious / therapy*
  • Skin Diseases, Parasitic / therapy
  • Skin Diseases, Viral / therapy