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| Also referred to as a modality |
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| The process of forcing a water-based solution into the skin by applying Galvanic Current to the solution |
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| A treatment in which blockages in the skin, such as clogged pores or blackheads, are broken down |
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| A treatment in which the deeper layers of the epidermis are built up or nourished. Water-soluble solutions used are acidic and have positive charge; most often performed following extraction and prior to massage. |
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| Softens skin tissue, expands pores, increases blood flow and sensitivity |
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| Allows an acidic solution to enter the skin when assisted by Galvanic Current and the positive pole of an electrode. |
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| Means having opposite poles in an electric current. |
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| Negatively charged electrode |
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| Positively charged electrodes |
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| Switches current from negative to positive or positive to negative |
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| The reaction on the skin will be acidic |
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| What kind of reaction will occur when the esthetician is holding the electrode is in a positive mode? |
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| Tesla current is also known as: |
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| Produces a rich purple color; known as "violet-ray"; used on acne-type skin |
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| Used on normal to oily skin to create warmth in a localized area for improved product penetration, or to increase circulation |
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| This gas generated close to skin surface and has a germicidal effect |
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| How far should the electrode be away from the skin? |
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| Is it true or false that you can put the electrode be directly on the skin? |
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| Client holds the indirect electrode & the esthetician gently massages the clients skin while electrical current passes through the esthetician's hands. |
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Direct High Frequency - germicidal; for oily skin
Indirect High Frequency - aids in penetration of product |
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| What is the difference between Direct and Indirect High Frequency? |
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| A narrow space between the electrode and the skin used to provide germicidal? |
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| Current; uses alternating current with a mechanical effect |
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| Is the existence of a certain condition that suggests it is inadvisable to perform a procedure. |
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| Invisible rays slightly shorter than wavelengths that produce the visible light rays seen as the color violet. |
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| Increased Circulation; increases skin gland secretions, relaxes muscles, stimulates cell & tissue activity |
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| Four benefits of an infrared light: |
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| Are ultraviolet rays that are beyond the ozone and have little effect on the exposure that the skin receives. Shortest length and range from 200nm to 280nm |
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| Are the ultraviolet rays we are exposed to most frequently from the sun. Range from 280nm - 320nm; penetrate the lower layers of the epidermis and stimulate melanin production; thousand times powerful and causes sunburns; referred to as "the burning rays" |
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| the longest of the ultraviolet rays and are most frequently used in tanning booths; take a longer period of time and require a much larger dose to burn the skin. Have ability to penetrate beyond the epidermis to the dermis and destroy valuable protein substances, collagen & elastin fibers. Also necessary for the synthesis of Vitamin D |
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| Conduction; Convection; Radiation |
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| Name three ways heat is transferred through Thermal Energy? |
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| Thermal or heating effect; mechanical or magnetic effects; electrochemical effects |
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| Used in upward strokes on neck |
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| Where is the horseshoe electrode used when using high frequency? |
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| Provides light and magnification? |
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| Highlights various facial skin conditions and it also has a black light and magnification tool? |
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| What are 2 other names for skin scope? |
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| Electric Pulverizer Spray (Lucas Spray) |
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| Its a unique atomizer that allows the application of various herbs, extracts, or astringents to be applied to skin? |
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| Draws out impurities, dirt and sebum; aids in deep poor cleansing? |
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| Sensitive Skin, Rosacea, Thin Skin, Infected Acne Condition, Couperose |
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| Name contraindications of vacuum suction |
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| Microdermabrasion Machine; Rotating Brush Machine |
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| Name two types of exfoliating equipment |
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| Electric pulverizer spray |
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| Dr. Lucas aka Lucas Spray |
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| Produces warm , moist heat at a comfortable temperature and is used to help soften the skin to aid in deep product penetration. |
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| Sensitive Skin, Acne, Rosacea, Couperose |
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| What are contraindications of the electric mask? |
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| Containers that melt the wax for hair removal procedure? |
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| A form of energy that produces light, heat, magnetic and chemical changes. |
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| A material that allows electricity to flow through it. EX: Silver & Copper & Aluminum |
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| Unit of electric strength |
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| Unit of electric pressure |
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| Unit of electric resistance |
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| Measure of how much electrical energy being used |
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| The rate at which a repeating event occurs, such as the full cycle of a wave. Measured in hertz. |
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| safety device that prevents electrical wires from overheating |
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| Breaks the flow of current when and over load occurs |
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1. Electrodes should never touch each other
2. remove electrode before turning current down and off
3. Do not touch metal - esthetician or client
4. Do not wear jewelry - esthetician or client |
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| Four things that you do not due when an electrical current occurs |
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1. Electrodes should never touch each other
2. remove electrode before turning current down and off
3. Do not touch metal - esthetician or client
4. Do not wear jewelry - esthetician or client |
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| Four things that you do not due when an electrical current occurs |
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| Indicates the amount of current flowing through the equipment and regulates the amount with a dial or knob? |
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| General Shock aka Electrocution |
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| Shock passes through the nervous system. Causes the heart to stop, breathing to cease and muscles to convulse. Dial 911 and continue CPR until emergency arrives |
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| Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter |
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| Can sense current leakage in an electrical circuit and will interrupt power if there is contact w/ water, preventing electrical shock |
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| 3 wire system; designed to protect the user during the operation of appliances, especially those in metal cases. |
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| 1/1000th of an amp - this lower amperage delivers the beneficial effects of electrical current with no risk to the human body. |
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| Is the instrument used to measure the electrical current used in skin care equipment |
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| Indicates the number of cycles per second that a generator alternates current. One hertz indicates a frequency equal to one cycle per second. |
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1. Knock the person away with a non conductive material
2. Turn off circuit breaker
3. Unplug appliance |
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| Three things that you do when an electrical current occurs |
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