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Safe control of palmoplantar hyperhidrosis with direct electrical current
Yunus Karakoç1, Ertuğrul H Aydemir, M Tunaya Kalkan
1Department of Biophysics, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. ykarakoc@inonu.edu.tr
International Journal of Dermatology
|October 3, 2002
Summary
Direct current (d.c.) administration effectively treats primary hyperhidrosis, significantly reducing palmar sweating. Regular treatments are key for sustained control of this condition.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Primary (idiopathic) hyperhidrosis is a common condition causing significant personal and social disruption.
- Current treatments for hyperhidrosis vary, with ongoing research into effective and accessible methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of direct current (d.c.) administration via tap water iontophoresis for treating idiopathic hyperhidrosis.
Main Methods:
- 112 patients with idiopathic hyperhidrosis underwent eight sessions of d.c. administration using a tap water iontophoresis unit.
- Palmar sweat intensity was measured pre- and post-treatment using the pad glove method.
- Plantar hyperhidrosis was also treated in a subset of responders.
Main Results:
- Direct current (d.c.) administration controlled palmar hyperhidrosis in 81.2% of patients.
- A statistically significant reduction in palmar sweat intensity was observed post-treatment (P < 0.001).
- The average initial remission period lasted 35 days with minimal side effects.
Conclusions:
- Tap water iontophoresis with direct current (d.c.) is an effective treatment for palmar hyperhidrosis.
- Regular treatments are necessary for sustained control of hyperhidrosis.
- Simultaneous resolution of plantar hyperhidrosis was observed in patients treated for palmar hyperhidrosis.