Iontophoresis - Treatment of Skin by Iontophoresis

Iontophoresis term implies induction or introduction of charged medicinal ions into the tissues of electrical current having like charges. To produce this ion transference effect, direct (Galvanic) current generators are used having positive and negative poles.

Depending upon the different medicaments used iontophoresis can be helpful in a number of dermatological conditions as shown below:

Indication Media Electrode Time (min.) Current (mA)
Hyperhidrosis
Odema
Vasodilatation
Varicose ulcer
Tap water
Hyaluronidase
Histamine
Methacholine
Anode (+)
Anode (+)
Anode (+)
Anode (+)
15
20
3-5
20
15-20
20
2-10
5-30

Skin Surgery
CO2 Laser
Epilation
Liquid Nitrogen
Liposuction surgery
Diathermy
Iontophoresis
Radiotherapy
Radiation therapy
Skin grafting
Ultra violet
Laser surgery
Hair transplantation
Dermabrasion
Laser system
Skin Biopsy
Curettage & cautery
Blepharoplasty
Botulinum toxin
Tattoo Removal
Tissue Tightening Treatments
sclerotherapy
ambulatory phlebectomy
Retinoids
Microlipoinjection (Fat Transfer)
Injectable Fillers
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
Mesotherapy
Laser Resurfacing
Mohs Surgery
Lipoatrophy
Maggot therapy
Nail Surgery
 
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