1. a medical technique in which electric current is used to drive ions of a drug or other substance through the skin into the body for therapeutic purposes
Usage: medical/technical term; also called ion transfer or electrokinetic therapy

Examples

• The dermatologist recommended iontophoresis to deliver medication directly to the affected area.
• Iontophoresis is sometimes used to treat hyperhidrosis, a condition characterized by excessive sweating.
• The patient underwent iontophoresis to reduce pain and inflammation in the joint.
• Iontophoresis allows drugs to penetrate the skin barrier more effectively than topical application alone.
• The clinic offers iontophoresis as a non-invasive alternative to injections for certain treatments.