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7.2 Dermatological indications
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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.
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In dermatology, the use of coil (induction-field) electrodes rather than capacitor
(dielectric-field) electrodes is recommended for treatment.
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As the condition improves, continue the treatment until the wound is fully
closed.
7.2.1 Furuncle, carbuncle
Definition:
Goal of treatment:
Favourable
combinations:
PHYSIOTHERM-S
Inflammation of the hair follicle [carbuncle: dense group of furuncles]
Quick healing (i.e. acceleration of colliquation)
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
Applicator
Location of treatment
Electrode-skin distance
Duration of treatment
Treatment dosage
Treatment interval
Notes
Important!
Pulsed mode
Plate electrodes / diode
Above inflammation
Active: 1 cm (small
electrode plate above the
inflammation focus)
1 min – 2 min
Dosage: 1
Daily
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
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!
Indications
Passive: 4 cm with larger
electrode
1 – 2 treatments
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