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What should you know about the Dermadry Total iontophoresis machine?

Equipment and setting used in Iontophoresis
Illustration: Equipment and setting used in Iontophoresis

Short answer

The Dermadry Total iontophoresis machine is a home device that passes a controlled current through water to manage localised sweating.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

Device principle
Controlled current passes through water
Typical areas
Palms, soles, and underarms
Treatment reality
Maintenance is usually needed to preserve improvement

What the machine does

The system is designed for areas such as the palms, soles, and underarms. Water completes the circuit while the device supplies a low current; the sensation may be a gentle prickling or warmth. It is not a cure for every cause of sweating, and it does not replace evaluation when sweating is new, widespread, or associated with other symptoms. Results vary between people and usually depend on following a repeat-treatment schedule.

Preparing for a session

Check the trays, cables, and skin before starting. Keep the skin clean and free of metal jewellery and irritating products. Follow the supplied instructions for water level, polarity, session length, and intensity; use a comfortable setting rather than increasing power quickly. Do not operate the machine with wet hands around a power connection, and do not share accessories without cleaning them properly. Record discomfort, redness, and changes in sweating so a clinician can review the pattern.

Safety boundaries

Pause treatment for blistering, a burn-like mark, severe stinging, lasting altered sensation, or swelling. Avoid use over open wounds or active infection. Medical guidance is needed before electrical treatment with an implanted electronic device, during pregnancy, or when circulation and sensation are reduced. Sudden whole-body sweating with dizziness, breathing trouble, chest discomfort, fever, or confusion needs urgent medical attention rather than home treatment.

Useful questions

Ask whether your symptoms fit excessive sweating, whether each intended body site is suitable, and how to adjust the routine if your skin reacts. Discuss medicines and health conditions that may affect electrical treatment, and ask whether clinic-based Iontophoresis or another option would suit you better.

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General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

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Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.

A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

What should the session feel like?

A mild tingling or warmth can occur; painful or burning sensations are a reason to stop and seek advice.

Can the machine treat unexplained sweating everywhere?

It is intended for selected local areas, while new or widespread sweating needs medical assessment.

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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.