How does it work?
Like charges repel each other.
A positively charged medication (ion) will be forced into the skin under a positive electrode (anode).
A negatively charged medication (ion) will be forced into the skin under a negative electrode (cathode).
What type of current?
Continuous
Unidirectional/Monophasic
Cathode
Negative
(cat bearing its claws=bad!)
Anode
Positive
(getting an A=good!)
I SAD
I SAD=Negative
Iodine
Salicylate
Acetate
Dexamethasone
All other ions used are positive.
Iodine
Negative ion
Cathode = active
Softens scars
Salicylate
Negative ion
Cathode = active
Pain relief
Acetate
Negative ion
Cathode = active
Ca deposits
Dexamethasone
Negative ion
Cathode = active
Anti-inflammation
Lidocaine
Positive ion
Anode = active
Pain relief
Xylocaine
Positive ion
Anode = active
Pain relief
Procaine
Positive ion
Anode = active
Zinc
Positive ion
Anode = active
Dermal ulcers
Hyaluronidase
Positive ion
Anode = active
Edema reduction
Copper
Positive ion
Anode = active
Fungal infections
Water
Positive/Negative ion
Anode = active
Hyperhidrosis
Calcium
Positive ion
Anode = active
Muscle spasm
Magnesium
Positive ion
Anode = active
Muscle spasm
Hydrocortisone
Positive ion
Anode = active
Anti-inflammation
Lithium
Positive ion
Anode = active
Gout