Talk:Iontophoresis

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[edit] Deletion discussion

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This page should not be deleted. People say that it should redirect to electrophoresis, but this is not a good idea I believe. The difference is that electrophoresis is a process where by a gel is used to evaluate the relative size of charged particles due to their attraction to the oppositely charged pole. Iontophoresis uses a similar principle, but is not a method of chromatographic evaluation as is electrophoresis. Instead it is a method used to deliver the charged particles into the gel (or tissue).

[edit] Cosmetic Use

There is also a cosmetic device that uses Iontophoresis to deliver nutrients to tissues. The small electric current is also said to break up fatty tissues and can also reduce acne and scars. I do not know of any non-commercial links that describe this technology, however. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 199.126.254.120 (talk) 06:40, 1 March 2007 (UTC).

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