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Iontophoresis In Canterbury & Kent
Iontophoresis treatment positively treats patients with palmar, plantar and axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating, particularly in the hands, feet and armpits. Those people with hyperhidrosis produce sweat in amounts far greater than needed to control their temperature and this can have a major impact on the quality of life. This can be embarrassing, lead to anxiety and stress and damage self confidence. Iontophoresis is an effective treatment to help stop excessive sweating.
HOW IS EXCESSIVE SWEATING TREATED?
There are a number of different treatment options available that can help to reduce or eliminate excessive sweating. These treatments generally fall into three main categories: medical interventions, such as antiperspirants containing aluminium chloride; surgical procedures, such as endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy; and behavioural therapies, including lifestyle changes, relaxation techniques, and Botox injections.
IONTOPHORESIS
A simple 20-minute session twice a week is often all it takes to achieve a comfortable perspiration level.
During iontophoresis, a medical device delivers mild electrical currents while your affected body part, usually the hands, feet or armpits, is submerged in water. You’ll place the affected body part in a basin of water. Our healthcare provider will then turn on the machine and increase the current until you feel a slight tingling sensation on your skin. This shouldn’t cause any pain. Iontophoresis treatment works by interfering with the sweat glands just below the outer layer of the skin.
OTHER TREATMENT OPTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF IONTOPHORESIS?
Iontophoresis causes no known side effects and its efficiency does not decrease over time. Only slight skin irritation or sensations of discomfort can occur during treatment. The most common side effect is dryness of the skin. Blistering, peeling, and irritation might also occur on the skin.
However, these side effects can usually be treated by applying moisturiser to the skin after each session. Electric burns and shocks can be avoided by following routine precautions.
WHO IS IONTOPHORESIS NOT SUITABLE FOR?
Iontophoresis is not suitable in the following situations:
- If you have metallic implants, such as cardiac pacemakers, or orthopaedic joint or bone implants, if they are within the electric circuit.
- Defects in the skin barrier, which cannot be protected by petroleum jelly or insulating tape, also represent a temporary contraindication.
- Pregnancy
- Epilepsy
HOW EFFECTIVE IS IONTOPHORESIS TREATMENT?
Iontophoresis treatment has been shown to dramatically reduce sweating. One study found that the treatment helped 91% of patients with excessive sweating in the hands and feet.
DOES IONTOPHORESIS HURT?
Iontophoresis treatment is not painful. You may feel a slight tingling during treatment but this shouldn’t be painful.
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WHY TREAT YOUR EXCESSIVE SWEATING AT CANTERBURY SKIN AND LASER CLINIC?
Here at Kent’s leading private skin and laser clinic, our experts are specialists in all aspects of dermatology, skin cancer, anti-ageing and beauty treatments. We are one of the few skin clinics in the UK where all medical consultations and treatments are provided by specialist doctors with Dermatology experience and laser training.
Canterbury Skin and Laser Clinic is regulated by the Care Quality Commission, ensuring the best level of treatment is provided to you in a safe environment. Our Clinical Lead Dr Mark Hudson-Peacock is a member of the British Association of Dermatologists, the British Laser Medical Association, the British Hair and Nail Society, the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and is certified by the Consulting Room. We have won many awards including the WhatClinic Patient Service Award in 2019 and the ghp Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Awards 2019.
Iontophoresis Treatment Process:
Book Assessment
Contact us to arrange a no-obligation consultation with our experienced specialist who will examine and discuss your stage of acne.
Appropriate Treatment Identified
There are a wide range of treatment options available depending on the severity and location of your acne. Our experienced dermatologist will explain all of your treatment options and help you to decide the best programme for you.
Treatment Begins
Once an appropriate treatment has been agreed upon, the treatment programme begins, and you’ll be well on your way to a healthier, happier skin. Results will likely appear within the timeframe suggested by your acne specialist.
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