Idrostar NT Hands and Feet

Research suggests that treatment using tap water alone yields a success rate of 85% for the hands and feet and 70% for the underarms. Iontophoresis treatment is more successful using hard water. Bottled water with a high mineral content is also a good option to use, instead of tap water from soft water areas.

Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating) is a medical condition characterised by excessive sweating beyond what is necessary to regulate body temperature. People with hyperhidrosis may sweat profusely even when the body doesn't need cooling. This condition can affect various parts of the body, including the palms, feet, underarms, and face.

There are two main types of hyperhidrosis these are:

Primary focal hyperhidrosis

This type typically affects specific areas of the body, such as the palms, soles of the feet, underarms, and face. It usually begins during childhood or adolescence and may have a genetic component.

Secondary generalized hyperhidrosis

This type is less common and usually involves excessive sweating throughout the entire body. It can be caused by underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, menopause, thyroid problems, or certain medications.

Hyperhidrosis can be socially and emotionally distressing, impacting a person's quality of life and self-esteem. Treatment options include prescription antiperspirants, medications, iontophoresis (a procedure that uses electrical currents to block sweat glands temporarily), botulinum toxin injections (Botox), and in severe cases, surgery to remove sweat glands.

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This technology works by directing a small current through the skin, effectively neutralizing the connection between the nerves and the sweat glands. In nearly all cases, this effectively treats excessive sweating!

Studies have shown that iontophoresis machines are very effective in the treatment of excessive sweating.

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The Iontophoresis machines can all be used for the hands, feet, and the underarms area, however the main differences between them are:  

• The DE20 comes with carbon electrodes and sponge covers to treat the hands and feet. 
• The Idrostar NT comes with two stainless steel electrodes and two plastic grills to treat the hands or feet. 
• The Idrostar NT also has an option for a range of pulse types from 50% to 90% pulses. 

The choice on these units is preference, all models are excellent for hyperhidrosis. 

A 2-year warranty is available on all iontophoresis machines. Please note that this warranty does not extend to the following: 

• Battery  
• Any Accessories  
• Charger 

You should follow the instructions with your machine but the usual treatment schedule is to have seven sessions of treatment on days 1, 2, 4, 7 , 10, 15 and 22.

The treatment takes 20 minutes for the hands and 30 minutes for the feet.

That should bring the sweating under control. Maintenance treatments are then required as soon as you start to feel the sweating return which can be anything from a few days to a few weeks.

If the metal implant is not in the path of the current or in the immediate treatment area then there is no problem having iontophoresis treatment. For example, if the implant was in your leg and you were treating your hands, the current is not going to pass through your legs, so there is no problem. You would not however be able to treat your feet, as this would be a contra-indication. We do advise removing all jewellery around the areas of treatment.

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