How to Build Your Own Homemade Iontophoresis Device

[outs1d3rs]

When I did the reverse polarity charge, one of my hands started to twitch? Is this suppose to happen?

[vikruspidy]

what should be the current rating of the battery?

[raidencakes]

Bought the supplies going to give it a try. I've suffered from palmar, plantar, and axillary hyperhidrosis my entire life...hands, feet and underarms will literally drip with sweat. I've recently been using Drysol..it has helped a lil...but it irritates my skin so much. I also can't wrap my hands like the directions instruct you to because they start to drip with sweat. So wish me luck!!!

[upender1239]

Thanks for providing this amazing video...

I have a doubt about "Is there any chance to use other battery rather than Lantern battery which is of same 12 volts". Because i was searched about 12v lantern battery but i did't get it.

any way i want to use this procedure to cure my sweaty hands so plz help me......

[khure420]

well i just bought the stuff to do this. i have been living with sweaty palms my whole life. i am 25 and hopefully this will work.

[raidencakes]

@khure420 bought my stuff today..has it helped at all?

[khure420]

@raidencakes i ordered the parts. and i am stationed in korea. so i still havent gotten the package yet. let me know how it works for you and i will do the same.

[raidencakes]

@khure420 Done 3 nights in a row...nothing yet. I'm going for 7 straight nights. If nothing happens I'm going to add the salt. Just so you know when you put your 2nd hand in the tray you get a little shock..it's not to bad but it always seems to make me pull my hand back a lil..which causes another shock. Once the hands are in the trays it's really not that bad.

[khure420]

@raidencakes since i am in korea i have gotten the gator clips so far. hopefully this week i will be able to start. how long are you soaking your hands? and are you switching sides?

[raidencakes]

@khure420 Soaked for 15 min w/ 1 hand in neg and other in + then switched and did another 15 min. I can't really tell if it has made a difference. You said you are stationed in Korea...what branch of military?

[khure420]

@raidencakes got the pie pans today. still waiting for the battery. i am in the air force. stationed at osan ab. my job is explosive ordnance disposal.

[raidencakes]

@raidencakes tonight will be my 6th time...still nothing. Last night I started adding salt. Starting to lose hope. I have a Dermatologist appt in a few week...gonna see if he can help. Oh my wife is in the Navy...Psych Tech

[agustin280fer]

is it normal water from the kitchen or water that comes from a bottle ?

[firenzegt]

Day 8

Definitely notice some difference after 20 years of palmar hyperhidrosis! Palms used to drip before, but now at most they become moist with sweat, and don't sweat nearly at all when I don't trigger it by thinking about it. Usually at night when I practice the guitar I end up drenching the guitar neck, but not anymore. Sometimes when I'm indoors my hands are unusually dry now, but a little moisture returns when I go out or trigger it, but not as profusely as before! Took 8 days to get here!

[aadi123456]

Are there any side effects of this treatment?

[kushankrypto]

Third consecutive day and still no difference.. It slightly shocks me when I make initial contact with the water with both hands, but once the hands are in it just stings my cuticles.. And its always the hand in the pan connected to the negative end that stings more.. I'm gonna try this for five days straight, and if I don't see a significant difference I'm gonna try another five days with salt.

[tfrbloodbath]

can we use an ac/dc converter 12 volts 6 amp on this? thanks

[chocolately36]

So, did anyone try this ? did it work ? Like, any response video ?

[xxSLACK3Rxx]

What's the difference between salt and baking soda?

[Vark5]

thanks for the info on how to properly do the treatments. my question is how long have you been doing this treatment and does it still work after let say a couple of years or maybe even 10 years? wouldnt your skin get use to the voltage after many treatments and as a result less effective?

thanks

[umbalaNX]

@Vark5 This can vary from person to person, but from what I've read, most people can use this method for several years without losing effectiveness.

[umbalaNX]

It is more efficient and more effective to let the electricity flow in only one direction per treatment. So you want to do 20 minutes one way, then next time do 20 minutes with the wires reversed.

Some people won't experience a gradual reduction in sweating. It will be a more sudden switch from really sweaty to almost no sweating at all. It can take as many as 10 treatments (5 per hand) or more before you start seeing results.

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[bwoodsfinest]

@umbalaNX What do you mean by letting the electricity flow in one direction???

[umbalaNX]

@bwoodsfinest I mean you connect the wires one way (positive to your right hand, negative to the left for example) for the entire 20 minutes. Then the next time you reverse the polarity.

[umbalaNX]

Dissolve the baking soda into the water BEFORE you put it into the pans. You could use salt too if you want, which makes the water even more conductive, but that will definitely increase your chances of skin irritation.

In the video it looks like too much water is being used. Your fingers should not be completely submerged in the water. The water should not be reaching your cuticles. You want just enough water to submerge your hands/fingers half way.

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[umbalaNX]

Using salt to increase the electric conductivity of the water is not the best choice. If your area has hard water (if your tap water smells like chloride/flouride, then you have hard water) you do not need to add anything at all. Hard tap water is already conductive enough. If you have soft water, then you can add a small amount of baking soda to the water. About a half teaspoon to all the water you're going to use should be enough.

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[umbalaNX]

Also, trying to "hover" your palms in the pans for 20 minutes is hard. You can put a bounty sheet (or some other paper towel) on the bottom of the pans and then you can rest your palms comfortably in the pans. I actually use a couple of handkerchiefs for this purpose and then wring them out when I'm done and reuse them each time.

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[umbalaNX]

You do not want your wrists touching the edges of the pans, because this will reduce the effectiveness of the treatments. You can put a piece of electrical tape on the edge or maybe paint it with nail polish, just to make sure it doesn't conduct electricity when your wrists touch it.

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[umbalaNX]

I noticed you mention using aluminum pans, but your pans in the video look like stainless steel pans, which is what I use myself. Stainless steel pans are a better choice compared to aluminum. You should also try to find the shallowest pans possible, because it's easier to rest your hands in them without touching the edges with your wrists.

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[umbalaNX]

Good video, but I want to point out a few inaccuracies.

First, let me say that I'm not a doctor or an expert on the subject. I did spend quite a lot of time researching iontophoresis on the internet and the information I'm presenting comes from various medical journals and medical trials. I've been using this method for a few years now and have had good results.

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[rundmc525]

it only took me 6 days for my hands to get completely dry. should i start doing it once every two weeks now or should i keep going for another week? You're awesome btw

[poshetop]

cool video . . . thanks for sharing : )

[inZaNeSc2]

should the water be warm or cool?

[umbalaNX]

@inZaNeSc2 Water temperature doesn't make a big difference, but warm water is a bit more conductive and will make your skin a bit more conductive as well.

[xXxKieRawrxXx]

Know any tips for forehead or back of neck sweating?

[preventsweating]

@xXxKieRawrxXx I have tons of facial sweating tips at my website with an entire category dedicated to head, face and neck sweating.

[Kyargh]

you have the metal plates touching. is that not a problem?

[preventsweating]

@Kyargh The metal plates are just very close together. They're not actually touching.  And yes, that is a problem. The metal plates should NOT touch. Thanks for the question.