Scholarity articles about the efficiency of Iontophoresis by different published researches.
Iontophoresis for Palmar and Plantar Hyperhidrosis
Iontophoresis is a safe, efficacious, and cost-effective primary treatment of palmar and plantar hyperhidrosis. Decades of clinical experience and research show significant reduction in palmoplantar excessive sweating with minimal side effects. View More
Safe control of palmoplantar hyperhidrosis with direct electrical current
Primary (idiopathic) hyperhidrosis is a benign disease of unknown etiology, leading to the disruption of professional and social life and emotional problems. A variety of treatment methods have been used to control or reduce the profuse sweating. In this study, we report the efficacy of direct current (d.c.) administration in the treatment of idiopathic hyperhidrosis.
This technique appears to control hyperhidrosis on the palms and soles only if regular treatment is applied. Plantar hyperhidrosis appeared to resolve simultaneously when palmar hyperhidrosis was successfully treated.
Mechanism of action of iontophoresis in the treatment of palmar hyperhidrosis
Sweat glands from the palm of a patient with hyperhidrosis were examined by light and electron microscopy before and after treatment with tap water iontophoresis. No changes in structure were noted after treatment, disclaiming the currently accepted theory that mechanical ductal obstruction is the mechanism of action of this method. Furthermore, we believe the safety and effectiveness of this treatment are supported by our experience.
Iontophoresis for palmoplantar hyperhidrosis
The pathogenesis of palmoplantar hyperhidrosis (HH) remains unknown. A causative therapy is therefore not possible yet. Step by step treatment for palmoplantar HH is advised. This includes: topical aluminium salts, tap water iontophoresis (TWI), botulinum toxin (BTX) injections and endoscopic thoracoscopic sympathectomy (ETS). View More
Treatment of hyperhidrosis manuum by tap water iontophoresis
In a randomised, double-blind, controlled clinical trial of the effect of treatment with tap water iontophoresis, 11 patients with palmar hyperhidrosis were treated actively on one hand and with placebo on the other. The patients’ sweat production was 100% higher (median) than measured in control subjects of the same age and sex. Prior to iontophoresis, the patient’s sweat production was the same on both hands but after treatment it was reduced significantly on the treated hand (p less than 0.01) compared with the sweat production prior to treatment as well as with that of the untreated side. An 81% reduction (median) in sweating was found in 6 patients receiving maintenance treatment every second week.