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Dexamethasone Iontophoresis Treatment for Morton’s Neuroma

In a health forum, a member with a username killneuroma posted a question about the dexamethasone iontophoresis treatment for Morton’s Neuroma. Below is the full posted question from the forum:

Hi,
I have a question for you who had treatment of dexamethasone iontophoresis for neuroma.
What is the side effects?
I believe that dexamethasone is also steroid med..
Does dexamethasone iontophoresis cause fat pad atrophy or thining skin?
Thanks for your help….

Read more at http://www.healthboards.com/boards/showthread.php?p=4693564&ktrack=kcplink

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To better understand the treatment. We will define Dexamethasone Iontophoresis.

Dexamethasone is a potent synthetic member of the glucocorticoid class of steroid drugs. It acts as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant. It is 20 to 30 times more potent than the naturally occurring hormone cortisol and 4 to 5 times more potent than prednisone. Therapeutic use Anti-inflammatory Dexamethasone is used to treat many inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Read more: http://www.righthealth.com/topic/dexamethasone#ixzz1FK54UyWp

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Iontophoresis (a.k.a. Electromotive Drug Administration (EMDA)) is a technique using a small electric charge to deliver a medicine or other chemical through the skin. It is basically an injection without the needle.                                         Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iontophoresis

Dexamethasone Iontophoresis are commonly introduced to the athletes or performers who need an immediate relief using electrical current to the foot’s tissue.

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  1. Jane says:
    April 28, 2011 at 2:04 am

    Please correct the spelling of “neuroma”

    Reply
  1. What Is Physiotherapy? says:
    June 13, 2011 at 10:22 am

    [...] Footwear is also a contributing factor to foot pain, and is another area physiotherapy focuses on. Painful arches, corns, and bunions are but some of the issues faced by individuals who loves wearing ill fiting or high heeled footwear. To alleviate the foot pain, physiotherapist will recommend the use of specific insoles as a solution. For removal of bunions and corns on the feet, one will have to visit a podiatrist, who specializes in foot problems. Another treatment you may want to consider to alleviate foot pain is called iontophoresis with dexamethasone. [...]

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