Electricity 2 Flashcards
The use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefit is called?
Electrotherapy
What condition(s) should prevent you from using electrotherapy on a client?
Multiple medications, mental health disorder, diabetes, pacemaker, epilepsy, bleeding disorders, open cuts
White Fluorescence color on Wood’s Lamp
Thick Corneum Layer
White Spots on Wood’s Lamp
horney layer of dead skin
Blue White color on Wood’s Lamp
normal, healthy skin
Light Violet/Purple on Wood’s Lamp
Thin or dehydrated skin
Yellow or Orange color on Wood’s Lamp
acne or bacteria
Brown color on Wood’s Lamp
hyperpigmentation or sun damage
Blue-White or Yellow Green color on Wood’s Lamp
hyperpigmentation
True or False? Galvanic directly enhances penetration of products
True
An ionto mask works w/ galvanic treatment for?
Desincrustation or ionization
What is the greatest advantage of having an all-in-one facial machine?
Having multiple machine to work with
What is one major advantage of purchasing separate facial machines as opposed to an all-in-one unit?
If one breaks down, you only need to get one machine fixed
Ionic penetration takes 2 forms?
Cataphoresis and anaphoresis
What is iontophoresis?
process of using electric current to introduce electric current to introduce water-soluble solutions into the skin
When should you leave water in the steamer overnight?
Never
What will happen to your steamer if you apply tap water into it?
It will damage the steamer
True or false? A rotary brush should be dripping wet when applied to the face?
False
What are the contraindication for unsung a firm rotary brush?
acne, couperose skin— will inflame sensitive skin
What type of bulb is used in a magnifying lamp?
Cool fluorescent bulb
The power of lens used in magnifying lamps measured in?
Diopeters
How should you clean a magnifying lamp? Please list all steps:
- turn off lamp
- spray w/ disinfectant
- wipe with soft cloth
- clean and disinfect entire lamp
How often should a hot towel cabinet be cleaned disinfectant?
never
High frequency machines use what type of current?
Sinusoidal
What are benefits of high frequency?
Does high frequency allow penetration of products into the skin?
- -has antiseptic healing effects
- stimulates circulation
- helps oxygenate skin
- increase cell metabolism
- halos coagulate & heal open lesions - No
When performing anaphoresis, what is the most common desincrustation fluid used?
baking soda & water
Please explain proper procedure for cleaning the glass electrode of a high frequency machine
spray on paper towel, wipe well, & don’t touch metal end
The spray machine is AKA
lucas sprayer or nano
Who invented the Lucas Sprayer
Dr. Louis Championere
What is the sprayer machine used for?
to calm, hydrate, and tone skin
What is the primary benefit of paraffin masks?
Hydrating dry skin & penetration of product
