Project Description
Iontophoresis
Hyperhidrosis is a pathological condition characterized by excessive secretion of sweat by the sweat glands, above the normal amount required for the thermoregulation of the body.
The apocrine glands are located in body parts with great concentration of hair follicles like the armpits and the genitals.
The classification of hyperhidrosis is done in different ways, but the most common is the distinction between idiopathic and pathological Hyperhidrosis.
Idiopathic is defined as excessive sweating, which is symmetrical and is found on the hands, feet or armpits and happens regardless of the thermoregulation of the body. Also hyperhidrosis due to emotional factors has mainly negative social impact . It affects sweating on the hands, feet , armpits and the face.
Iontophoresis is used to treat hyperhidrosis on the hands, feet , armpits and the face. During Iontophoresis the patient sit with both hands or both feet, or one hand and one foot, immersed in shallow trays filled with tap water ( without any pharmaceutical substance ) for a short period of time (15 to 40 minutes depending on the device) while the device sends a small electrical current through the water. After a few sessions hyperhidrosis is significantly reduced and after 10-12 stops totally .
The procedure causes disruption of the operation of the sweat glands, without destroying them as it causes temporary deterioration of some proteins necessary for their function. It causes no permanent damage and after a while the function continues normally. The treatment must be repeated once weekly until complete elimination of hyperhidrosis . The number of sessions varies between 4-8 sessions.
Normally the patient only feels a slight tingling.
Iontophoresis should not be used or used only under medical consultation in following cases :
- Cardiac disorder
- Implanted electronic devices (pace maker)
- Metallic Implanted devices in areas where the current flows
- Pregnancy
- extended skin disease
- decreased pain sensation
MESOPEN
Mesopen is an alternative form of mesotherapy. It helps the penetration of active substances, creating portals of entry into the skin barrier with the creation of controlled micronulls, thanks to its specially designed head (pen with 12 tiny titanium pins), without obvious skin injury. Through this mechanism of action, the penetration capacity of the active substances increases.
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