Idiopathic (primary) hyperhidrosis is defined as an excessive
sweating with no clear cause and usually results in social, psychological, and
professional disturbances.
In this study, tap water and normal saline iontophoresis were
used in a 21-year-old female suffering from severe idiopathic palmoplantar
hyperhidrosis.The result of 8 sessions iontophoresis showed that tap water and
normal saline iontophoresis are effective in treatment of idiopathic
hyperhidrosis. However, in contrast with other studies, normal saline
iontophoresis was twice more effective than tap water iontophores. Quality of
life of the patient was improved.
