iontophoresis
Traditional Chinese Medicine
estimated about CNY 65-135
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Description
A non-invasive medical technique that uses a low-level electrical current to deliver charged medication molecules, including certain herbal compounds, transdermally for localized therapeutic effect.
Main Uses
Primarily used in integrative and traditional Chinese medicine settings for localized delivery of herbal compounds via low-level direct current. Main clinical applications include: management of chronic musculoskeletal pain (e.g., osteoarthritis, cervical/lumbar spondylosis), acceleration of soft tissue injury recovery (e.g., tendonitis, sprains), reduction of localized inflammation and edema, adjunctive treatment of chronic skin conditions (e.g., psoriasis, eczema), and symptomatic relief in rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis — always as part of a multimodal treatment plan.
Normal Range
Not applicable — Chinese herbal iontophoresis (CHII) is a non-invasive physical therapy modality, not a diagnostic laboratory test. It does not produce quantitative biomarker values or reference ranges. Clinical assessment relies on subjective patient response (e.g., symptom relief, skin tolerance) and objective parameters set by the device (e.g., current intensity: 0.1–0.5 mA, treatment duration: 15–30 min, frequency: 1–3 sessions/week), which are protocol-dependent and not standardized across devices or indications.
Low Values - Possible Causes
N/A — 'Low values' do not apply, as CHII is not a quantitative assay. However, suboptimal therapeutic outcomes may result from: insufficient current intensity or treatment duration, poor electrode contact or skin preparation, inappropriate herb formulation for the condition, compromised skin barrier (e.g., thick stratum corneum, scaling), or patient non-adherence to prescribed regimen.
High Values - Possible Causes
N/A — 'High values' are not defined for this modality. Adverse reactions (e.g., skin erythema, burning sensation, blistering) may occur due to: excessive current density (>0.5 mA/cm²), prolonged treatment time (>40 min), use of highly irritating herbal extracts (e.g., high-concentration capsicum or camphor), inadequate skin hydration, or individual hypersensitivity to herbs or electrical stimulation.
estimated about CNY 65-135