How quickly does iontophoresis relieve excessive sweating?

Treatment places hands or feet, or sometimes another treatment area, in water while a mild electrical current passes through it. The effect builds gradually rather than appearing immediately after one visit. Sweating may become less noticeable during the initial course, then return if sessions stop, so maintenance is commonly part of the plan.

Follow the device or clinic schedule and keep sessions consistent. Do not increase the current to chase faster results; discomfort, tingling, or skin irritation can increase without improving the outcome. Tell the clinician about cuts, eczema, metal implants, heart devices, pregnancy, medicines, or other conditions before treatment. Moisturise irritated skin as advised and record where sweating changes.

Contact a clinician if sweating begins suddenly, occurs throughout the body, wakes you repeatedly, or comes with fever, dizziness, chest symptoms, unexplained weight change, or a new medicine. During iontophoresis, stop and seek advice for a burn, blistering, marked pain, or persistent rash.

Ask which areas can be treated, when you should reassess progress, how maintenance will work, and what to do if the skin becomes dry or irritated.