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St. Alexius Medical Center Doctor's Building 2 1585 N. Barrington Road, Suite 603 Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 Tel: 847-310-1600 |
1089 N. Salem Drive Schaumburg, IL 60194 Tel: 847-310-1600 |
IONTOPHORESIS
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Iontophoresis is a procedure used to treat excessive sweating in the hands or feet. The procedure involves one or a series of short, 10- to 20-minute sessions in the doctor's office during which a light electrical current is passed through water into the feet. The current is gradually increased until the patient experiences a slight tingling sensation. It is believed, although not clinically proven, that this process plugs up the sweat glands.