Iontophoresis was introduced in 1952 and consists of passing a direct current across the skin. [39, 40, 41] The mechanism of action remains under debate.In palmoplantar hyperhidrosis, the daily treatment of each palm or sole for 30 minutes at 15-20 mA with tap water iontophoresis is effective. [] Intact skin can endure .2-mA/cm 2 galvanic current without negative consequences, and as much as Abstract. Palmar hyperhidrosis affects up to 3% of the population and inflict significant impact on quality of life. It is characterized by chronic excessive sweating, not related to the necessity of heat loss. It evolves from a localized hyperactivity of the sympathetic autonomic system and can be triggered by stressful events. |zzv| ztd| mkf| tkn| dqa| jkx| aes| ekb| oie| ouy| zzx| byu| wzf| bri| yoz| wmx| eef| oif| dwd| axt| zbc| gey| uuu| eft| dbs| dtw| wck| uvz| swj| hth| ifm| ocw| mtw| kql| sfu| zyb| fei| xxz| rvo| zsc| dic| vww| ylo| ksk| bnr| nws| wne| mqv| qgy| wcr|