Iontophoresis

Iontophoresis for Hyperhidrosis

Iontophoresis, Sweating

Iontophoresis uses a device that delivers low-level electrical currents while you’re submerged in water. The currents are often delivered to your hands, feet, or armpits to temporarily block your sweat glands. Iontophoresis is a process of transdermal drug delivery by the use of a voltage gradient on the skin. Molecules are transported across the stratum…

What Is Hyperhidrosis?

Hyperhidrosis, Sweating

Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a common disorder that produces a lot of unhappiness. An estimated 2%-3% of Americans suffer from excessive sweating of the underarms (axillary hyperhidrosis) or of the palms and soles of the feet (palmoplantar hyperhidrosis). Underarm problems tend to start in late adolescence, while palm and sole sweating often begins earlier,…