Iontophoresis for palmar and plantar hyperhidrosis

Abstract

Iontophoresis is a safe, efficacious, and cost-effective primary treatment of palmar and plantar hyperhidrosis. Decades of clinical experience and research show significant reduction in palmoplantar excessive sweating with minimal side effects. To get the best results from iontophoresis, health care professionals need to provide education on the mechanism of action and benefits, evidence of its use, and creation of a future patient-specific plan of care for continued treatments at home or in the physician's office. Iontophoresis may be combined with other hyperhidrosis treatments, such as topical antiperspirants and botulinum toxin injections.

Keywords: Excessive sweating; Hyperhidrosis; Hyperhidrosis treatments; Iontophoresis; Palmar hyperhidrosis; Palmoplantar hyperhidrosis; Plantar hyperhidrosis.