DEVELOPMENT AND CLINICAL APPLICATION OF AN IONTOPHORESIS DEVICE FOR HYPERHIDROSIS TREATMENT

Abstract

This paper presents the development and implementation of a Hyperhidrosis treatment device using the water Iontophoresis technique. Hyperhidrosis is a condition where the human body sweats more than required due to the malfunctioning of the glands. The device developed for the treatment targets Hyperhidrosis at the palms of the human body. The design is implemented using commonly available electronic devices such as Arduino Nano, H-bridge, OLED displays, and other electronic components. The device costs $100, which is significantly lower than the devices available for treatment in the biomedical market, either for sale or for rent. Trials involving 100 patients from different age groups and treatment histories were conducted. The data of all the patients, along with the HDSS treatment, was analysed, and it was found that the device is capable of reducing the HDSS scores from 4 to 2.39 with only two sessions. The analysis further revealed that the disease is common in both male and female genders, with most patients having not opted for any treatment in the past. The HDSS scores had an inverse relationship with age, indicating that the scores decreased for older patients.