IONTOPHORESIS:- A DETAILED REVIEW
Abstract
Iontophoresis is a safe and effective treatment used primarily to reduce excessive sweating of the hands and feet.
The procedure sends a mild electrical current through the surface of an individual’s skin. The current is conducted to skin through water, but is not strong enough to give you an electric shock.
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