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Iontophoresis for palmoplantar hyperhidrosis.

Oliver P Kreyden¹

¹praxis@kreyden.ch

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

|December 15, 2006

Summary

Tap water iontophoresis (TWI) is a safe, effective, and affordable home treatment for palmoplantar hyperhidrosis (HH). This review details TWI

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Medical Technology

Background:

Palmoplantar hyperhidrosis (HH) pathogenesis is unknown, preventing causative therapies.
Current HH treatments include topical agents, iontophoresis, botulinum toxin, and surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the literature on tap water iontophoresis (TWI) for palmoplantar HH.
To discuss TWI's historical development, mechanism, indications, and administration.

Main Methods:

Literature review of TWI for palmoplantar hyperhidrosis.

Main Results:

TWI is a non-invasive, safe, well-tolerated, efficient, and inexpensive treatment.
Patients can self-administer TWI at home.
TWI is considered the optimal treatment for palmoplantar HH resistant to aluminum salts.

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Conclusions:

TWI is a valuable therapeutic option for palmoplantar hyperhidrosis.
Understanding TWI's mechanism, involving anodal current and potential acrosyringium effects, is ongoing.
TWI offers a practical and effective solution for managing this condition.