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 Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 3:13 pm Post subject: Cases when Direct Current is more effective than Pulsed |
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This post explains the rare cases when we recommend using an iontophoresis machine with a strong direct current instead of a smooth pulsed current machine. Direct current in comparison to pulsed current is much more uncomfortable for iontophoresis. There are much more benefits that comes from using a pulsed current machine when you are able to achieve effectiveness with it.
To jump to our main post, where we explain in detail about the benefits and the main idea behind a pulsed current machine, click here Why iontophoresis is better with Pulsed Current
Here are some possible exceptions of when to use direct current (or simply for those who think they can stand a direct current with 60V @ 30mA @ 2 kOhm in case of the Hidrex machines, or 72V @ 25mA @ 2 kOhm in case of the Idromed):
Hidrex:
- First of all, at a pulse width of 90%, the Hidrex PSP1000 can only go up to a maximum current level of 54 Volt. At a pulse width of 100% (= direct current) it can go up to the full 60 Volt.
- Should you belong to the group of the very few who still does not have success when using 54 V @ 90% pulse width, you can consider treating your hyperhidrosis with direct current to be able to reach the full 60 V. If you have to treat only your feet, then you can exchange your Hidrex PSP1000 for a Hidrex GS400. If you have to treat your feet and other areas, then it is better stick with the Hidrex PSP1000 and use the direct current for your feet and the pulsed current for the other areas.
- If you´re treating successfully with 54 Volt @ 90% pulse width, then there is no need to switch to direct current. What you can do to compensate for the 6 Volts (6 V missing from 60 V equal 10%), is to increase your treatment time or the frequency by 10%. For example: If you treat twice a week for 20 minutes each session, you can increase that time by 10%. Then you would be treating twice a week for 22 minutes each session.
Idromed:
- Although the Idromed 5 PC shows 25 mA on its screen, it is not completely 25mA you are receiving. Only with the Idromed 5 DC, the 25 mA reading is actually 25 mA.
- So, if you´re not having any success with the Idromed 5 PC @ 25 mA, you can think about treating your hyperhidrosis with direct current. If you only have to treat your feet, you can exchange your Idromed 5 PC for an Idromed 5 DC. But, if you have to treat your feet and other areas, then we would recommend that you change to the Hidrex PSP1000.
- If you´re treating successfully with the Idromed 5 PC @ 25 mA, then there is no need to switch to direct current. What you can do, to compensate the minimal difference that you´re missing from the direct current (this should be also around 10%), is to increase your treatment time or the frequency by that 10%. For example: If you treat twice a week for 20 minutes each session, you can increase that time by 10%. Then you would be treating twice a week for 22 minutes each session.
Not many people are able to stand a direct current when treating hands, let alone on their underarms.
So, if you consider using direct current, if at all, then we recommend to do this only for your feet. Direct current on the feet would only be suitable for those who are very insensible to the current feeling (there are not many who are) or for those who have an extremely thick callus layer on their soles. Nevertheless, it would be better to, i.e. remove the callus and treat with pulsed current, than to treat with the callus with direct current.
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| Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 12:07 am Post subject: Idromed Vs Hidrex DC |
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| I have treated my hyperhydrosis with iontophoresis in Melbourne, Australia for the last 31 years. Have had years of DC at 12-15mA for about 10-15 minutes per hand or foot. I am termed as excessive on the scale of hands and feet sweating. I have quite a tolerance to the current and believe I could tolerate the DC. Which should I choose Idromed 5 or the Hidrex DC 400? |
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