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Long-form writing on the science, the sanatoriums and the people of Naftalan.

Naftalan therapy vs. conventional physiotherapy for knee osteoarthritis

Featured · Clinical Research

Naftalan vs. conventional physiotherapy for knee osteoarthritis: what the research shows

A close reading of three comparative studies from Croatian and Azerbaijani centres — what they prove, what they only suggest, and what the gaps in the evidence still are.

May 18, 2026 · 14 min

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Condition Focus

Gout and Naftalan oil therapy: why patients with chronic gout are discovering Azerbaijan's unique treatment

Chronic gout, joint stiffness and limited mobility — how Naftalan oil therapy complements modern rheumatology with patient case studies and FAQs.

June 2, 202612 min →

Condition Focus

Atopic dermatitis, chronic eczema & neurodermatitis: why more patients are turning to Naftalan oil therapy

Three interconnected inflammatory skin conditions — what a Naftalan cure delivers for patients who have struggled with conventional treatments.

June 2, 202612 min →

Condition Focus

Psoriasis and Naftalan oil therapy: why patients from across the world travel to Azerbaijan

Plaque, vulgaris, guttate and palmo-plantar psoriasis — what a Naftalan cure actually delivers, with patient case studies and scientific references.

June 2, 202612 min →

Sanatorium Review

My honest review of Park Naftalan Health Hotel after three visits

Three stays, three years, three different impressions — what's improved, what hasn't.

May 4, 20269 min →

Patient Story

How a 58-year-old German patient reduced her psoriasis 80% after two weeks

Brigitte's case file: baseline, protocol, daily observations, and the six-month follow-up.

April 22, 202611 min →

Travel Guide

Complete visa guide for EU citizens visiting Azerbaijan for medical treatment

The e-visa process, demystified — including the surprisingly important question of single vs. multiple entry.

April 9, 20266 min →

Condition Focus

Ankylosing spondylitis and naftalan: the most promising application you've never heard of

Why this indication is gaining attention in rheumatology circles, and what to ask before booking.

March 28, 202612 min →

Patient Story

An Israeli engineer's two-week notes from Chinar Hotel & Spa

Day-by-day journal of the balneological reaction, the recovery, and the unexpected social dimension.

March 12, 202610 min →