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SweatStop® DE20 – Revison 002b – 2019-12-09
SweatStop® DE20
Application
Basics
Tap water iontophoresis is used for the temporary relief of the hyperhidrosis affecting the palms
of hands and feet and the underarms. The chances to reduce the perspiration to a normal level
without damaging the perspiratory glands are very high. This effect is achieved by running an
electric current (constant or pulsed) through the affected body parts to accustom the cells to
electric stimulation. As a result, the sweat glands will be slower to react to their own stimulation.
Since the glands are “only” familiarised with electric stimulation, their original condition will
return relatively fast once the treatment is discontinued!
As a rule of thumb, conduct a daily initial therapy until you observe a significant effect (without
skin irritations). Once positive results are registered, you can start to pause the daily treatment.
Since the causes of hyperhidrosis differ between patients, you will have to adjust the therapy to
your individual needs and lifestyle. These factors may vary according to yearly seasons and every-
day occurrences.
Before you commence the session, take off all metal accessories (e.g. jewellery). Clean the skin in
the treatment areas. Remove all ointments, lotions and cosmetics.
Exception:
All damages to the skin (minor injuries, scratches etc.) must be coated with vaseline
or a fatty lotion before the treatment to avoid further injuries. Damaged skin parts have an
especially high current permeability and offer a greater risk of injury. The “entirety” of the current
will run “only” through the damaged skin. Please only cover the spots affected by injury – caution
is advised, since vaseline and other fatty lotions block the current flow and impede the therapeutic
effect.
The device monitors the skin resistance and the electric conductivity of the water in order to
reduce the strain (anti-overtreatment protection).
If your tap water is very hard, an addition of cooking salt may help increase the conductivity.
