So I searched this forum and it seems like there have been a few previous threads on this, but not much in the way of the answers I'm seeking.
Iontophoresis is a treatment in which current is passed through a body part (typically the hands) to either deliver a drug or push ions into the skin (to disrupt sweat glands and stop sweating [hyperhidrosis]).
These iontophoresis devices sell for ridiculous amounts of money, for what looks like a relatively simple device. I'm assuming the bulk of the money goes towards the R&D/compliance and regulation side of the businesses. Anyway, I would like to know if anyone here thinks that it would be possible to make one of these.
Here is some information from the website of Iontoderma, a company that makes one of the many devices on the market (the cheapest at the moment).
https://iontoderma.com/products/iontoderma-id-1000?variant=15322682564
"device is mains powered. It converts AC to DC." (note: most of the other devices on the market are battery powered, I'd prefer wall)
Universal wall power (100V-240V AC, 50-60Hz).
Variable tension, adjustable voltage: 12V, 15V, 16V, 18V, 19V, 20V, 24V.
Maximum output: 25mA at 1kΩ.
I'm in Australia, so mains voltage is 230V, 50Hz
EDIT: If you watch the video on their website, its clear that all of the 'technology' is in the power supply. It must be DC (according to many studies) and the rest of the device is just a glorified plastic document case, some metal plates and material... hence why the focus is on the power specs only.
Iontophoresis is a treatment in which current is passed through a body part (typically the hands) to either deliver a drug or push ions into the skin (to disrupt sweat glands and stop sweating [hyperhidrosis]).
These iontophoresis devices sell for ridiculous amounts of money, for what looks like a relatively simple device. I'm assuming the bulk of the money goes towards the R&D/compliance and regulation side of the businesses. Anyway, I would like to know if anyone here thinks that it would be possible to make one of these.
Here is some information from the website of Iontoderma, a company that makes one of the many devices on the market (the cheapest at the moment).
https://iontoderma.com/products/iontoderma-id-1000?variant=15322682564
"device is mains powered. It converts AC to DC." (note: most of the other devices on the market are battery powered, I'd prefer wall)
Universal wall power (100V-240V AC, 50-60Hz).
Variable tension, adjustable voltage: 12V, 15V, 16V, 18V, 19V, 20V, 24V.
Maximum output: 25mA at 1kΩ.
I'm in Australia, so mains voltage is 230V, 50Hz
EDIT: If you watch the video on their website, its clear that all of the 'technology' is in the power supply. It must be DC (according to many studies) and the rest of the device is just a glorified plastic document case, some metal plates and material... hence why the focus is on the power specs only.
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