Indications
PHYSIOTHERM-S
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7.2
Dermatological indications
•
Inflammatory and purulent conditions such as furuncles, carbuncles, sweat
gland abscesses, paronychia and panaris can be favourably treated with
high-
frequency heat therapy
. In the acute stage the inflammation should be
stopped or suppressed. At a later stage, colliquation should be accelerated.
•
In dermatology, the use of coil (induction-field) electrodes rather than capacitor
(dielectric-field) electrodes is recommended for treatment.
•
As the condition improves, continue the treatment until the wound is fully
closed.
7.2.1
Furuncle, carbuncle
Definition:
Inflammation of the hair follicle [carbuncle: dense group of furuncles]
Goal of treatment:
Quick healing (i.e. acceleration of colliquation)
Favourable
combinations:
Short-wave or microwave therapy is the preferred method. UV-radiation, hot
immersion or partial baths with addition of chamomile or arnica
Heat therapy – short-wave
Mode Pulsed
mode
Applicator
Plate electrodes / diode
Location of treatment
Above inflammation
Electrode-skin distance
Active: 1 cm (small
electrode plate above the
inflammation focus)
Passive: 4 cm with larger
electrode
Duration of treatment
1 min – 2 min
Treatment dosage
Dosage: 1
Treatment interval
Daily
1 – 2 treatments
Notes
Can also be treated well with coil electrodes.
In the beginning stage (small boil) it is often possible to
achieve improvement with one treatment.
In the advanced stage, the colliquation takes place in the
direction chosen during the application. This can be used to
good advantage with nose furuncles. Deep furuncles that
are not open can be treated 2 minutes, ESD 2 cm.
Auditory canal furuncle:
ESD afflicted ear: 1.5 cm, press against auricle
ESD healthy ear: 3 cm with larger electrode
Important!
Higher and longer dosages involve the danger of
spreading! With open furuncles the wound must be dry;
otherwise there is danger of being burned. Manual
manipulations are contraindicated!
