A simple user-made iontophoresis device for palmoplantar hyperhidrosis

Abstract

Iontophoresis is defined as passing of an ionized substance through intact skin by application of direct electric current. Tap water iontophoresis is reliable and effective method for treatment of palmar and plantar hyperhydrosis when practiced with appropriate technique and timing. One of the major setback for using iontophoresis is that the apparatus is expensive and is not readily available. A simple user-made Iontophoresis device have been described here, which could be easily constructed and used at home.

A pocket-friendly and sustainable iontophoresis apparatus for palmoplantar hyperhidrosis: Advancement over a previously described homemade design

“…Although very simple, we have not come across any published reports or any clinicians who suggested such devices to the needy patients. The device described by Nagar and Sengar[ 5 ] was also designed by a patient himself who came from an engineering background. Such devices will increase not only acceptance but also long-term compliance in the maintenance phase.…”

“…A simple user-made iontophoresis device was described in this journal last year, which runs on 12 V direct current battery. [ 5 ] Excellent reduction in PPH without any adverse effects was reported within 3 months of therapy in one patient with the same device [ Figure 1 ]. We made a small modification by using a 220–12 V alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) semiconductor diode–based transformer for the current supply [ Figure 2 ].…”

Zastosowanie wybranych bodźców fizykalnych podczas profesjonalnych zabiegów kosmetologicznych. Część I. Prąd galwaniczny jako czynnik wspomagający przezskórny transport substancji aktywnych zawartych w profesjonalnych preparatach kosmetycznych

“…Jonoforeza jest także skuteczną metodą leczenia nadmiernej potliwości [6,7,8]. Prowadzone są również badania nad możliwością wykorzystania jonoforezy podczas terapii fotodynamicznej raka kolczystokomórkowego do wprowadzania leków fotouczulających (pochodnych ftalocyjaniny) bezpośrednio do miejsca rozwoju guzów nowotworowych [9].…”

Innovations and simulations in dermatosurgery

“…Our section on innovation describes a simple assembly of an iontophoretic device, which the patient being an engineer devised to treat himself and save money as well. [ 3 ]…”

“…The section on practice points highlights some of the simulation models used in dermatosurgery and aesthetic surgery. [ 3 ]…”