THE REHABILITATIVE ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC DERMATOSES: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH

Abstract

Chronic dermatoses, such as psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo, impose a profound physical and psychological burden on patients, often requiring long-term pharmacological management. However, drug therapy alone is frequently insufficient for complete rehabilitation and sustaining remission. This article presents a clinical study conducted at the Department of Dermatovenereology and Medical Rehabilitation of Andijan State Medical Institute. Using the IMRAD framework, the research evaluates the efficacy of integrating physiotherapeutic modalities—specifically narrowband UVB phototherapy and low-level laser therapy—into the rehabilitation protocol for chronic skin conditions. The study compares clinical improvement indices and quality of life metrics (DLQI) between a control group receiving standard pharmacotherapy and an intervention group receiving combined physio-pharmacotherapy. The results demonstrate that the addition of physiotherapy significantly accelerates skin lesion clearance, extends the duration of remission, and improves the psychological well-being of patients. The study concludes that physiotherapy is an indispensable component of the holistic rehabilitation strategy for chronic dermatoses.