One embodiment disclosed herein is a method of treating skin with an electrical current. The method includes applying a substance to the skin and applying an electrical current to the skin for a predetermined amount of time. In this method, the transport or absorption of the substance into the skin is enhanced for a period of time after terminating the electrical current. In one embodiment, the method can also include allowing the substance to remain in contact with the skin for a predetermined period of time after terminating the electrical current.
[0008]
Another embodiment is a method of treating a biological surface with an electrical current. The method includes applying a substance to the surface, applying an electrical current to the surface for a predetermined amount of time, and allowing the substance to remain in contact with the surface for a predetermined period of time after terminating the electrical current. In this method, transport or absorption of the substance into the surface is enhanced for a period of time after terminating the electrical current.
[0009]
A further implementation relates to a device for testing application of electrical current to a cellular membrane. The device includes a Franz cell, positive and negative electrodes operably coupled to the Franz cell, and an electrical current application device operably coupled to the positive and negative electrodes.
[0010]
While multiple embodiments are disclosed, still other embodiments of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which shows and describes illustrative embodiments of the invention. As will be realized, the invention is capable of modifications in various obvious aspects, all without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the drawings and detailed description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive.