How does Iontophoresis work?Updated 6 months ago

It is known the current flow passes through the sweat channels. This selectively reduces the sweat glands. The direct mechanism of action is not yet fully known. However, most importantly it is known it works well.

Medical literature reports various findings and theories regarding how it may work. That coagulation of proteins in the channels or their thermal deactivation is responsible. The electrical current temporarily blocks the nerve impulses from the central nervous system that tells sweat glands to secrete sweat. It lowers the pH of the sweat gland making it more acidic which reduces the amount of sweat secreted. The current and mineral particles in the water thicken the outer layer of the skin and restrict the flow of sweat.