Fighting Inflammation
Fighting Inflammation
July 2005
By Michelle H. Cameron, MD, PT, OCS
REHAB
Iontophoresis has been shown to alleviate painful conditions such as arthritis
Iontophoresis is a way to deliver a medication to a patient through the skin using an electrical current. It is based on the principle that like charges repel. With a direct current, an electrical charge can be applied to an ion of a drug with the same charge and the drug ion will be pushed away through the skin. This approach to drug delivery dates back to the 19th century, marked by ongoing technical improvements and research clarifying its treatment outcomes.
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