IONTOPHORESIS SIDE-EFFECTS

Ionophoresis is a well-established treatment for idiopathic hyperhidrosis. Modern apparatuses are reliable as long as the electrical equipment is used correctly.The authors present five cases of cutaneous incidents resulting in burns and secondary necrosis.Two of the cases could be explained by defective protection and the other three were apparently of the same type although non confirmation could be established. In comparison with uneventful incidences (pruritis, erythematous reactions, dysaesthesia) these spectacular burns should not exist. Machines must be regularly check and only electrodes with optimal protection should be used.