💦 Iontophoresis for Palmar/Plantar Hyperhidrosis Simulator

Water Basin Electrode Setup

Hands or feet are placed in tap-water-filled basins wired to a power unit.

• Tap water: Basin fluid (placeholder detail)
• 2: Electrode pair (placeholder detail)
• Palms/soles: Body area (placeholder detail)
• ~5 min: Setup time (placeholder detail)

Basin and electrode placement

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Weak Electrical Current Application

A gentle direct current flows through the water into the skin surface.

• 5-20 mA: Current range (placeholder detail)
• 20-30 min: Session length (placeholder detail)
• Mild tingle: Sensation (placeholder detail)
• DC unit: Device type (placeholder detail)

Current delivery basics

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Temporary Duct Blockage Mechanism

Ion movement forms plugs within sweat duct openings, curbing output.

• Days: Effect onset (placeholder detail)
• Ion plug: Mechanism (placeholder detail)
• ~1-3 wks: Duration (placeholder detail)
• Fully reversible: Reversibility (placeholder detail)

How blockage forms

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Placeholder highlight: blockage is temporary and gland function returns.

Session Frequency and Duration Protocol

Initial course uses frequent short sessions to build up dryness.

• 3-5x/week: Frequency (placeholder detail)
• 6-10 sessions: Course length (placeholder detail)
• 20-30 min: Session time (placeholder detail)
• ~80-90%: Response rate (placeholder detail)

Typical induction schedule

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Maintenance Treatment Schedule

Once dry, spaced sessions every few weeks sustain the effect.

• 1-3 wks: Maintenance gap (placeholder detail)
• Ongoing: Long-term use (placeholder detail)
• Weeks: Relapse if stopped (placeholder detail)
• Common: Home use (placeholder detail)

Sustaining results

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Placeholder highlight: maintenance frequency depends on individual relapse rate.