Figure 1. How the wearable iontophoresis patch works. (IMAGE)

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Figure 1. How the wearable iontophoresis patch works.

Caption

The patch uses a mild electric current to help compounds move through the skin. Dopamine helps protect the polymer electrode from electrical degradation and keeps it stable in wet conditions.

Credit

Yixin Qi.

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