Ausleitungsseiten
Ausleitungsseiten, a term primarily used in German-speaking regions, refers to areas of skin that are intentionally irritated or stimulated as part of a traditional or complementary healing practice known as Ausleitung, or "derivation therapy." The concept behind Ausleitung is to redirect or "draw out" unwanted substances or morbid humors from the body, often from internal organs, to the periphery, such as the skin. Ausleitungsseiten are the specific locations where this process is encouraged to occur.
Common methods for creating Ausleitungsseiten involve applying local irritants to the skin. This can include the
The practice of Ausleitung and the use of Ausleitungsseiten are not part of mainstream, evidence-based medicine.