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Chapter 8 Flashcards

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Alternating current

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Abbreviated AC: rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction; produced by mechanical means and changes directions 60 times per second

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Active electrode

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Electrode of an electrotherapy device that is used on the area to be treated

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Ampere

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Abbreviated A and also know as amp. Unit that measures the amount of an electric current (Quantity)

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Anaphoresis

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Process of infusing an alkaline product into tissue from the negative pole towards the positive pole

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Anode

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Positive electrode; the anode is usually red and marked withN or a minus sign

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Blue light

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A light emitting diode for use on the clients acne

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Cataphoresis

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Process of forcing an acid product into deeper tissues using galvanic current from the positive pole toward the negative pole; tightens and calms skin

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Cathode

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Negative electrode; the cathode is usually black and marked N or with minus sign

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Chromophore

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A color component of the skin found at different depths, such as blood or melanin.

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Circuit breaker

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Switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric circuit at the first sign of overload

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Complete electric circuit

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The path of electric currents moving from the generating source through conductors and back to the generating source

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Conductor

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Any substance, material, or medium that easily transmits electricity

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Converter

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Apparatus that changes direct current to alternating current

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Desincrustation

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Process used to soften and emulsify sebum and blackheads in the follicles

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Direct current

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Abbreviated DC: constant even flowing current that travels in one direction only and is produced by chemical means

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Electric current

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The flow of electricity along a conductor

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Electricity

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Movement of particles around an atom. Creating pure energy

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Electrode

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AKA probe. Applicator for directing the electric current from an electrotherapy device to clients skin

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Electromagnetic spectrum

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AKA electromagnetic spectrum of radiation. Made up of all forms of energy whose spectrum ranges from the longest waves to the shortest

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Electrotherapy

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The use of electrical devices to treat the skin and for therapeutic benefits

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Fuse

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A special device that prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit

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Galvanic current

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A constant and direct current. Uses a positive and negative pole to produce the chemical reactions and ionic reactions

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Green light

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A light emitting diode for the use on clients with hyperpigmentation or for detoxifying the skin.

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Grounding

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The ground connection completes the circuit and carries the current safely away to the ground

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Inactive electrode

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Opposite pole from the active electrode

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Infrared light

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Has longer wavelengths, penetrates deeply, has less energy, and produces more heat than visible light. Makes up 60% of natural sunlight

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Insulator

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Non conductor. Doesn’t conduct electricity

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Intense pulse light

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Light device that uses multiple colors and wavelengths of focused light to treat spider veins, hyperpigmentation, redness, wrinkles, pores, and excessive hair

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Invisible light

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Light at either end of the visible spectrum of light that is invisible to the naked eye

30
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Iontophoresis

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AKA ionization. Process of infusing water-soluble products into the skin with the use of an electric current

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Kilowatt

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1000 watts. Abbreviated K

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Laser

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Light Amplification Stimulation Emission of Radiation. Used for hair removal and skin treatments

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LED

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Light-Emitting Diode. A device used to reduce acne. And improve collagen in skin

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Light therapy

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The application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of acne, wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or hair removal

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Microcurrent

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And extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body’s natural electrical impulses

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Milliampere

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One-thousandth of an amp

37
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Modalities

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Currents used in electrical facial and scalp treatments.

38
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Ohm

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Abbreviated O. Unit that measures the resistance of electric current

39
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Photo thermostats

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Process of light from a laser turning into heat

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Plug

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Two or three pronged connector at the end of an electrical current

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Polarity

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Negative and positive pole of an electric current

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Rectifier

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Apparatus that changes alternating current to direct current

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Red light

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A light emitting diode for the use on clients in the stimulation of circulation and collagen and elastin production.

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Tesla high frequency current

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Also know as violet ray. Heat producing current with a high rate of vibration. For scalp and facial treatments

45
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Ultraviolet radiation

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Invisible rays that have short wavelengths, least penetrating, produce chemical effect, kills germs

46
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Visible light

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The primary source of light used in facial and scalp treatments

47
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Volt

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Unit that measures the pressure of the flow of electrons through a conductor

48
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Watt

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Measures how much energy is being used in one second

49
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Wavelength

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Distance from peak to peak between electromagnetic waves

50
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White light

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Combination of all visible rays of the spectrum

51
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Yellow light

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A light emitting diode which aids in reducing inflammation and swelling

Esthiology Freshman Block (12 decks)

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