Cold plasma – innovation for healthy feet and beautiful skin

Cold plasma – innovation for healthy feet and beautiful skin

One device, two applications – medical and cosmetic

Cold plasma is high-tech that works – noticeably and visibly. The technology offers an innovative solution for nail fungus and has a nourishing and regenerating effect on the skin. With our Dr.plajin device, we make this technology practical: contactless, skin-friendly, intuitive to use – and completely free of consumables. One application – double the benefits for professional foot care. An innovation that benefits professionals and customers alike.

What exactly is cold plasma?

Cold plasma is a so-called plasma state – the fourth state of matter alongside solid, liquid, and gas. It is created by introducing energy into air, causing oxygen and nitrogen molecules to transform into highly reactive components (ROS/RNS). Unlike hot plasma, cold plasma remains at around 38 °C and is therefore completely skin-friendly.

Its special feature: It has both a disinfecting and regenerating effect, depending on the target structure. While pathogens such as fungi and bacteria are destroyed, vital skin processes are stimulated:

• Stimulation of cell regeneration
• Activation of growth factors (e.g., FGF-2, VEGF-A)
• Promotion of collagen and elastin formation
• Improvement of microcirculation
• Strengthening of the skin barrier

The result: visibly more vital, smoother, and more resilient skin.

How does cold plasma work?

Cold plasma works through a physical field—without any active ingredients or medications. The “plasma cocktail” of reactive molecules interacts directly with the skin's surface. This triggers a context-selective effect:

1. Destructive towards pathogenic cells (fungi, bacteria, viruses)
2. Stabilizing and stimulating towards healthy cells

Benefits in podiatry

Benefits in cosmetics

This means that the same stimulus triggers different effects depending on the biological context. This does not make cold plasma “witchcraft,” but rather a targeted technology with a dual effect.

Podiatric foot care: targeted help for nail fungus

In podiatry, cold plasma offers an effective supplement for treating fungal infections (foot/nail fungus), for example. The therapy is contactless and painless – ideal for sensitive or damaged skin.

Advantages at a glance:

• Fungicidal effect by damaging the spore DNA
• No systemic exposure
• Suitable for vulnerable groups (e.g., diabetes, neurodermatitis)
• Can be supplemented with conventional antifungal agents

Treatment:

2–3 times per week for the first two weeks, then once per week for approx. 10 minutes per foot, approx. 10 cm away from the nail. From the second month onwards, the maintenance phase follows with weekly application – in the case of nail mycosis, continue until the healthy nail has grown back.

Other possible indications in podiatry:

• Ingrown, inflamed nails
• Diabetic foot syndrome (non-ulcerated)
• Rhagades/fissures
• Wart treatment
• Pressure points / irritation / blisters
• Nail correction with braces
• Small ulcers (with appropriate qualification, e.g., sectoral alternative practitioner)
• Prophylaxis for sensitive skin

Cosmetic foot care: care that gets under the skin

Cold plasma also impresses in cosmetic applications thanks to its skin-strengthening properties – especially for sensitive or mature skin.

Effects of treatment:

• Activates cell regeneration
• Improves oxygen and nutrient supply
• Reduces redness, irritation, and inflammation
• Ideal after callus removal or as an anti-aging treatment

Result: Visibly refined, smoother, and more balanced skin—without creams, active ingredients, or needles.

Cold plasma in cosmetic foot care (examples):

• Classic cosmetic foot care
• Treatment of dry, cracked skin
• Care for fissures/small cracks
• Foot bath + cold plasma treatment
• Foot peeling + plasma
• Anti-aging foot care
• Spa/wellness treatment “smooth feet”
• Aromatic foot care with essential oils
• Care for sensitive skin/redness
• Restorative treatment for summer/winter feet

Cold plasma at the beauty salon (examples):

• Cleansing & cold plasma for blemished skin
• Anti-acne treatment
• Sensitive/couperose treatment
• Anti-aging therapy
• Fruit acid treatment + plasma
• Apparatus-based cosmetics + plasma
• Moisture booster
• Scar treatment/acne scars
• Glow/regeneration treatment
• Prophylaxis for stressed skin

Neurodermatitis with plantar warts (before/after) | Images: Dr.plajin

Acne (before/after) | Images: Dr.plajin

The device: Dr.plajin from GEHWOL TECH

Our Dr.plajin device from GEHWOL TECH brings cold plasma safely and effectively into practice – whether for medical or cosmetic purposes.

Specific product advantages:

• Low stress and pain-free:
  contactless application at a distance of approx. 10 cm
• No additional effort – fair pricing for patients and customers:
  thanks to intuitive operation and fully autonomous integration into existing treatment processes
• No consumables required:
  Environmentally friendly, low maintenance, hygienic, economical

Highlight:

The large plasma field (approx. 400 cm²) also covers surrounding skin areas – ideal for combined treatment of nails and skin or for prophylactic treatment of healthy skin during therapeutic applications.

Conclusion

Cold plasma combines two worlds: medical effectiveness and cosmetic care – gentle on the skin, contact-free, and versatile. Whether for nail fungus or sensitive skin, the treatment is effective and well tolerated – and particularly easy to use with Dr.plajin from GEHWOL TECH. At the same time, cold plasma also offers an economic opportunity: the treatment requires no consumables, can be clearly calculated in terms of time and can be easily integrated into existing processes. This creates new, efficient treatment options for patients and customers without additional effort.

One device – two powerful effects.

For healthy, beautiful feet and noticeable added value in your practice.