[LyanaS]

LyanaS on August 1, 2014 at 3:30 pm #2216

Hello,

I have a question about iontophoresis. I have mild excessive sweat problem and use Idromed 5PC iontophoresis for sweaty hands and feet. And it works, so my question is not really about that.

Here's the question: I noticed – well, the entire family did! – that my youngest daughter unfortunately also suffers from hyperhidrosis. Her excessive sweat is also happening on her hands, and sometimes on her feet. She is 9 years old. I would like to treat her with my iontophoresis machine. It seems like a good idea to get her used to it while she is still young. Maybe this way it will be easier for her to keep up a good hyperhidrosis treatment schedule when she is older.

However, can I use my iontophoresis device on her? She is only 9 years old so I'm thinking that this might be too young for iontophoresis treatments. Or am I wrong? It makes me sad to watch her struggle with homework with her sweaty hands, if she could easily be sweat-free!

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[Elena V.]

Elena V. on August 1, 2014 at 4:19 pm #2217

LyanaS, I'm sorry to hear that about your daughter. 🙁 I hope that she is able to cope with excessive sweat.

I do not see why your daughter couldn't use iontophoresis, of course under strict supervision. However, it is recommended that children under 11 – 12 years old should not use iontophoresis without prior consultation with a physician.

Take your daughter to a specialist first, to determine that her sweaty hands and feet are truly caused by hyperhidrosis. Then, ask the specialist if she can use an iontophoresis device, and how.

And of course, talk to your daughter. Make sure that she is ready to go through the treatment, and that she is not scared of iontophoresis.

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