One of the most popular physiotherapy procedures is ultrasound phonophoresis. It is widely used both in medicine and in hardware cosmetology.
The procedure involves applying to the skin an active substance, which, thanks to ultrasound emanated by a special device, penetrates deep into the skin, giving the corresponding effect. The most universal is phonophoresis with hydrocortisone - a hormone of the adrenal cortex, which is used in the treatment of skin diseases and all kinds of inflammation.
Features of drug phonophoresis
The phonophoresis device creates oscillations in the layers of the skin with a frequency of more than 16 kHz, thanks to which the cells are massaged, the depth of action of which reaches 4-6 cm. Ultrasound accelerates the regeneration processes and enhances the absorption properties of cells. Because hydrocortisone, like other drugs used in this procedure, quickly absorbed into the layers of the epidermis and the dermis, creating so-called. "Skin depot" - from it, active substances gradually enter the bloodstream, providing therapeutic effect.
Phonophoresis with hydrocortisone for osteochondrosis
With the disease of articular cartilage and spine, ultrasound with hydrocortisone helps to relieve pain and reduce the inflammatory process. In addition to the hormone, they also use analgin.
The procedure is indicated for arthritis and any other diseases of the joints, exacerbation of radiculitis, trigeminal neuralgia, scoliosis. Phonophoresis with hydrocortisone for arthrosis of the knee joint removes the pain syndrome, caused by the destruction of cartilage, and improves mobility.
Phonophoresis with hydrocortisone in gynecology
In the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the ovaries, appendages and the uterus, physiotherapy methods are also used. Phonophoresis allows you to accumulate a medicinal product in the immediate vicinity of the inflammatory focus, which increases the chances of a speedy recovery. In addition to hydrocortisone, Ichthyol, potassium iodide, and therapeutic mud are used. The procedure is prescribed after operations on the abdominal cavity and female genitalia, in particular - after an ectopic pregnancy.
Phonophoresis for ENT diseases
Ultrasound in combination with drugs is an effective way to treat nasal congestion with sinusitis. Phonophoresis with hydrocortisone applied to the nasal mucosa, eliminates inflammation in the sinuses, and also helps fight vasomotor rhinitis .
In chronic tonsillitis (tonsillitis), when tonsils are abundantly filled with pus, they are cleaned and massage again with ultrasound. Before the phonophoresis with hydrocortisone, a special spray is applied to the amygdala, which reduces sensitivity - it eliminates the gag reflex and performs the function of anesthetic.
Phonophoresis with hydrocortisone in cosmetology
The beauty industry is actively using the unique effect of ultrasound in order to rejuvenate the skin. Hydrocortisone gives a pronounced moisturizing effect, slightly tightens the skin, eliminating fine wrinkles. Under the influence of vibrations, tissues are saturated with oxygen, their elasticity improves, the processes of lymphatic drainage and circulation, and also the production of collagen are stimulated. The procedure helps to eliminate swelling and inflammation.
Contraindications to phonophoresis with hydrocortisone
It is absolutely unacceptable to use ultrasound exposure in combination with any drugs with:
- diabetes mellitus;
- hypertension;
- inflammation of the kidneys;
- tuberculosis;
- malignant neoplasms;
- hematopoiesis;
- pustular skin inflammation;
- viral and bacterial infections.
Contraindicated phonophoresis of pregnant women and people with a violation of the thyroid gland.