A system of method for treatment of hyperhidrosis by tap-water iontophoresis and electrotherapy using an improved electrode

Abstract

In one embodiment of the present invention, a method and system for the safe use of a tap-water iontophoresis machine is provided. The method is based on the specific treated zone by establishing several different treatment safety parameters according to which treated body zone is selected, such as the hands, feet, or armpits. The system includes a microcontroller, a voltage measuring module, current measuring module, polarity inversion module, and an optional resistance measuring module. The microcontroller adjusts the treatment based on the following: (a) the profile selected; (b) the values embedded in the microcontroller that is associated to the profile selected; and, (c) the values measured by the different modules and the time kept by the microcontroller. By simply choosing the treated zone, the device automatically adjusts these parameters to better reflect the specific particularities of that zone and establish often narrower ranges of values and increase safety and comfort for the patient.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to the treatment of hyperhidrosis, but more particularly to the treatment of hyperhidrosis by tap water iontophoresis and electrotherapy using improved electrodes. Background technique [0002] Hyperhidrosis is a condition defined by abnormal excessive sweating not necessarily related to heat or exercise. Those affected may sweat so much that it drenches their clothing, or sweat may drip from their hands. In addition to disrupting normal daily activities, this profuse sweating can cause social anxiety and embarrassment. Fortunately, treatment is available with an iontophoresis machine. Such instruments typically include a power supply, a controller, at least two electrodes, material for containing tap water, and occasionally cables for connecting components as described in US Pat. No. 5,246,417. Treatment is performed by bringing two body areas (usually but not limited to the hands, feet, or armpits) into cont...

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Therefore it does not show accurate values ​​and can be inaccurate by as much as 50%, which can mislead the operator into thinking the current is as high as 200% of the actual value, because it does not take into account where the current is off or differs from the peak value during the duty cycle

This provides unreliable dose values

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