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A self-contained iontophoretic treatment apparatus is provided which includes a support structure on which is mounted a pair of electrodes in generally close proximity to one another as well as a source of electrical power and appropriate controls for delivering electrical power to the electrodes. T

A self-contained iontophoretic treatment apparatus is provided which includes a support structure on which is mounted a pair of electrodes in generally close proximity to one another as well as a source of electrical power and appropriate controls for delivering electrical power to the electrodes. The electrodes are arranged so that, for example, the palm of a single human hand can be placed on the device and simultaneously contact both electrodes, thereby confining the iontophoretic treatment to the palm surface of the hand. Alternative embodiments of the invention specially adapted for treating the plantar surfaces of the feet and the axillae are also disclosed.

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A self-contained iontophoretic treatment apparatus comprising: a support structure; a source of electrical power and a control means therefor on said support structure; a pair of electrodes mounted on said support structure in generally close proximity to one another, said electrodes being connected

A self-contained iontophoretic treatment apparatus comprising: a support structure; a source of electrical power and a control means therefor on said support structure; a pair of electrodes mounted on said support structure in generally close proximity to one another, said electrodes being connected to said source of electrical power through said control means; porous pads on said electrodes, and an insulating member extending between said electrodes, a first of said electrodes being connected to said source of electrical power and arranged to act primarily as a cathode, and the other electrode being connected to said source of electrical power and arranged to act primarily as an anode, said first electrode being formed of stainless steel and said other electrode being formed of substantially pure aluminum, said support structure and said electrodes being sized and arranged so that a surface to be treated can extend across said insulating member and simultaneously contact both of said pads, whereby electric current from said electrodes for effecting iontophoretic treatment will pass only through the surface being treated.