Only 30 kilometres away from Zagreb, in Ivanić-Grad, an oasis of health is located, where numerous patients and visitors from the entire world look for treatment for skin diseases and inflammatory rheumatic diseases, as well as for wellness programmes and rejuvenation treatments.

Special Hospital Naftalan is a modern health resort, unique in Europe and the world.

Since 1989, Special Hospital Naftalan successfully treat patients with thermal saltwater and healing naftalan oil – which makes the Hospital a global healthcare phenomenon. Apart from Croatia, naftalan can be found only in Azerbaijan.

UNIQUENESS OF NAFTALAN AND ITS MEDICAL APPLICATION

Naftalan oil was created from biological, organic material, through the process of sedimentation of the remains of dead microorganisms at the bottom of a sea or a lake, where they were covered with mineral particles. The naftalan oil well next to Ivanić-Grad was discovered in the 1960s. Research showed that this oil has almost the same chemical and biological properties as the one from Azerbaijan, and that it has no carcinogenic or toxic properties.

The other natural health factor – healing thermal water – is sourced from the depth of 1300 meters, and its temperature is 60 degrees Celsius. The water is rich in minerals, fluorine, bromine, iodine, and sodium chlorine. Organoleptically, it is clear, has a salty taste, and a characteristic smell of oil. It has anti-inflammatory effects, helps to relax muscles, and improves elasticity of connective tissue. It also improves microcirculation and thermoregulation and affects the sensitivity to UV beams.

WELLNESS PROGRAMMES AND REJUVENATION

Many people visit Special Hospital Naftalan for naftalan wellness programmes, which help to embellish skin and to improve life energy. Highly qualified personnel also offer innovative cosmetic treatments for skin, as well as rejuvenation treatments. Lately, a popular treatment is rejuvenating with stem cells from blood plasma – the so-called PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy. Apart from rejuvenating, this method is applied for hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) and for joint injuries or degenerative joint diseases.