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Naftalan5 min read Naftalan ointment and cream from the pharmacy and how to use them safely Pharmacy Naftalan products are ointments, creams and liniments made with refined Naftalan for local use on the skin or over painful joints. They come with a package leaflet, and the leaflet together with your doctor decides how and for how long to use them. Crude oil sold online is a different product and is not meant for home use. Naftalan5 min read Naftalan reviews and how to read them critically Reviews of Naftalan resorts can be useful, but they mix very different things, from rooms and food to the effect of the procedures. The medical result depends on the diagnosis, the stage of the disease and the programme itself, so the story of one person says little about yours. Here we explain how to read reviews critically and which questions give a clearer picture. Naftalan5 min read Best time to visit Naftalan for a treatment course Naftalan procedures take place indoors, so the resort works all year and there is no strict season. Spring and autumn are usually the most comfortable months for travel, while July and August can be hot. In the end, the best time for you depends more on your condition, the advice of your doctor and your own plans than on the calendar. Naftalan5 min read How to get from Baku to Naftalan by car, train or plane Naftalan lies in western Azerbaijan, about 330 km from Baku and about 50 km from Ganja. Most patients fly into Baku and continue by car, which takes 4 to 5 hours, or take the evening train to Goran station. Flying to Ganja shortens the road to about 45 minutes. Below we explain how to choose the route that suits your health and your plans. Naftalan5 min read Naftalan for psoriasis, what to know before you travel Naftalan is traditionally used for chronic plaque psoriasis outside an acute flare. Some patients notice less scaling and itching after a course, but results vary, may not last and the scientific evidence is limited. Here we explain how a course is organised, who it may suit, who should wait and which questions are worth asking the resort physician. Naftalan4 min read Naftalan ointment vs baths and why they are not the same Naftalan ointments and Naftalan baths are two different things. Pharmacy ointments, creams and liniments contain refined Naftalan and are used on small areas on the advice of a doctor. Baths and applications with crude Naftalan are given at the resort for a limited time under medical supervision. One does not replace the other, and crude oil should never be used at home. Naftalan5 min read Naftalan therapy contraindications, indications and possible risks Naftalan therapy is not suitable for everyone. Cancer, severe heart disease, pregnancy, acute infections and several other conditions are commonly listed as contraindications. The final decision is always made by the resort physician after reviewing your documents and examining you on arrival, so it is worth checking your situation before you book the trip. Naftalan5 min read What is Naftalan oil and what is it used for Naftalan is a rare heavy oil from the town of the same name in western Azerbaijan. Unlike ordinary crude oil, it burns poorly and has been used for medical purposes for more than a century. Today it is applied in warm baths, local applications and refined ointments, traditionally for chronic skin, joint and back conditions, always under medical supervision. Below we explain the basics in plain words.