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A new strategy of iontophoresis for hyperhidrosis. 1990

J L Shen, and G S Lin, and W M Li

Department of Dermatology, Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C.

We used a modified iontophoretic method with an anticholinergic agent and aluminum chloride to treat hyperhidrosis. The strategy behind this combination was to shift gradually from inhibition of sweat gland secretion to blockage of the sweat duct. In a double-blind study in which we compared our method with tap water iontophoresis, the results were comparable. A second study revealed an 87% response rate, with an average remission period of 32 days. Our data indicate that patients who were older at onset, had a family history negative for the disorder, had an early response, or underwent treatment in cool weather had the most favorable results.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007478	Iontophoresis	Therapeutic introduction of ions of soluble salts into tissues by means of electric current. In medical literature it is commonly used to indicate the process of increasing the penetration of drugs into surface tissues by the application of electric current. It has nothing to do with ION EXCHANGE; AIR IONIZATION nor PHONOPHORESIS, none of which requires current.	Iontophoreses
D008297	Male		Males
D002712	Chlorides	Inorganic compounds derived from hydrochloric acid that contain the Cl- ion.	Chloride,Chloride Ion Level,Ion Level, Chloride,Level, Chloride Ion
D004311	Double-Blind Method	A method of studying a drug or procedure in which both the subjects and investigators are kept unaware of who is actually getting which specific treatment.	Double-Masked Study,Double-Blind Study,Double-Masked Method,Double Blind Method,Double Blind Study,Double Masked Method,Double Masked Study,Double-Blind Methods,Double-Blind Studies,Double-Masked Methods,Double-Masked Studies,Method, Double-Blind,Method, Double-Masked,Methods, Double-Blind,Methods, Double-Masked,Studies, Double-Blind,Studies, Double-Masked,Study, Double-Blind,Study, Double-Masked
D005260	Female		Females
D006024	Glycopyrrolate	A muscarinic antagonist used as an antispasmodic, in some disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, and to reduce salivation with some anesthetics.	Glycopyrronium,Glycopyrronium Bromide,NVA 237,NVA-237,NVA237,Pyrrolidinium, 3-((cyclopentylhydroxyphenylacetyl)oxy)-1,1-dimethyl-, bromide,Bromide, Glycopyrronium
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D006945	Hyperhidrosis	Excessive sweating. In the localized type, the most frequent sites are the palms, soles, axillae, inguinal folds, and the perineal area. Its chief cause is thought to be emotional. Generalized hyperhidrosis may be induced by a hot, humid environment, by fever, or by vigorous exercise.	Hyperidrosis
D000077410	Aluminum Chloride	A compound with the chemical formula AlCl3; the anhydrous salt is used as a catalyst in organic chemical synthesis, and hydrated salts are used topically as antiperspirants, and for the management of HYPERHYDROSIS.	AlCl3,Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate,Aluminum Chloride, Anhydrous,Aluminum Trichloride,Drysol,Anhydrous Aluminum Chloride
D000535	Aluminum	A metallic element that has the atomic number 13, atomic symbol Al, and atomic weight 26.98.	Aluminium,Aluminium-27,Aluminum-27,Aluminium 27,Aluminum 27