Sweating is one of the most basic of human bodily functions. Whenever the outside temperature rises and we begin to experience heat, the brain’s thermoregulation center sends signals to the millions of sweat glands located all over our bodies to stimulate perspiration. Then when we stop sweating and the sweat evaporates, our bodies begin to cool and balance is restored to our bodies. Generally speaking, all humans sweat, and to a greater or lesser extent, we all begin to do...
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Underarm sweating is common and widespread in people who practice sports, but it can be an annoying symptom showing up in the most uncomfortable situations. There’s a social and psychological impact in people with excessive underarm sweating, and it reaches a point where this apparently simple condition starts affecting their quality of life. Excessive sweating is prevalent in 3% of the general population, and according to data in the United States, 2.8% of their people had hyperhidrosis. Half the cases...
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Iontophoresis is becoming a revolutionary way to treat hyperhidrosis. This condition consists of sweating heavily, and it is a bothering symptom in various parts of the body, including hands and feet. Iontophoresis is a technique designed to create ions out of water molecules and other soluble substances. After the target substance is converted into polarized particles with an electrical charge, a mild electrical current creates an electromagnetic gradient in the skin that allows molecules to migrate to deeper layers. This...
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Several musculoskeletal conditions still remain without a definite treatment in modern medicine, but there are always advances in science trying to find the best alternatives to improve the symptoms of these patients with a lower incidence of side effects. Phonophoresis and iontophoresis are both therapeutic tools thought to alleviate pain in musculoskeletal conditions by delivering drugs into the organism faster than topical absorption by the skin and safer than intraarticular injections. Phonophoresis and iontophoresis are used in debilitating and recurring...
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Sweaty feet are a terrible problem for many people. Not only does it give you smelly feet but it can be embarrassing making it difficult to not be noticed. While sweaty feet are a natural problem, they don’t have to remain a problem. There are socks that are great for both comfort and sweaty feet. Choosing the ideal sock will help to reduce the effect of sweaty feet and often to help your feet breathe. In fact, your stinky feet...
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Hyperhidrosis can be treated either surgically or clinically. Surgical treatments include microwave therapy, sweat gland removal and nerve surgery. In microwave surgery, the sweat glands are destroyed using microwave energy every 3 months and the sessions last up to 30 minutes. Clinical treatment of the condition involves using medication such as Antiperspirant prescription (for example Drysol) Creams containing glycopyrrolate Antidepressants Medication that block the nerves Iontophoresis (with iontophoretic drug delivery devices) Botulinum toxin injections Some of these medications have side...
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Robinul, also known as glycopyrollate is an anticholinergic drug. Robinul blocks the action of the chemical messenger: Acetylcholine. Acetylcholine stimulates a host of biological reactions: It stimulates the production of sweat and saliva, it slows down the heart, it stimulates the intestines, and is responsible for neuromuscular transmission. Blocking the action of Acetylcholine by administrating Robinul will certainly inhibit the production of sweat, thus managing the hyperhidrosis, but it will also cause various side effects such as a dry mouth,...
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The thing about iontophoresis treatment for sweating issues is that it is an ongoing process since the effects typically wear off every now and then. As a result, having an iontophoresis unit at home can prove to be convenient, practical, and a lot more economical. Required materials for building your own iontophoresis machine: • A 12-volt lantern battery; this usually costs around $10, will serve as the power source of your DIY iontophoresis machine, and be responsible for supplying...
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There is probably nothing as messy and embarrassing as that moment when your sweat glands decide to go rogue and work overtime. There are many common and a few uncommon causes of excessive sweating. Below are 10 daily life situations when excessive sweating becomes a problem. 1. Too much body coverage at night Everyone loves to sleep cozy. But that extra blanket and unnecessary pair of socks just might be the reason why your pillow and sheets are soaked pretty...
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Iontophoresis treatment is a medical procedure that uses mild electrolyte currents that pass through tapwater to the skin. This medical remedy is for treating hyperhidrosis as well as sports injuries. When treating hyperhidrosis, also known as excessive sweating, the electric current blocks the sweat glands hence prevent the sweating. The current is safe to your health and does not shock you. When used for treating sports injuries, it heals any inflammation caused by the injury. How MiraDry Works? MiraDry treatment...
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