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Thermolysis Flashcards

1
Q

Thermolysis is also known as

A

Electrocoagulation (HEAT)

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2
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What does FCC stand for

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Federal Communication Commission

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3
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Known as high frequency , alternating current , produces therapeutic effect

A

Thermolysis

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4
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Amount of electrons flowing from a conductor or probe

A

Current DENSITY

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5
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The amount of electricity (ma) flowing through the probe

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Current INTENSITY

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6
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When the current returns to the machine by means of radiation through air

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Capacitive return

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7
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This pre cursor to blow our requires you to decrease the temp

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Debris sticking to the needle

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8
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This pre cursor blow out requires you to decrease your intensity

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clicking / popping sound

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9
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How to avoid a blow out

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Increase depth of insertion
Decrease energy (ma intensity)
Increase diameter of needle (avoid shallow insertions)

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10
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Separation of the epidermis from the dermis is known as

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Nikolsky Sign

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11
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How many seconds is manual thermolysis applied for?

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3-20 seconds

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12
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How many seconds is flash thermolysis applied for?

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3-4 seconds

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13
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What is the ideal heating pattern?

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Pear/Drop shaped that develops at the TIP of the HF needle and builds up slowly at a UNIFORM rate (heat should NOT reach the surface

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14
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Thermolysis is not as effective on what type of hair?

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Coarse hair , distorted hair

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15
Q

It is not possible to deliver cataphoresis in which method?

A

Thermolysis

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16
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When the current is on the closer to the probe tip (the hotter the tissue is)

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Point effect

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17
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The area outside is not hot enough to destroy the tissue is known as

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Critical Zone

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18
Q

Which probe is the BEST to use in thermolysis

A

Tapered probes

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19
Q

Thermolysis probes in order of best to worst

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Tapered
Cylinderical
Bulbous

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20
Q

Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) + Hydrogen gas (Hz) produce what?

A

Lye

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21
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This method can be applied either simultaneously or sequentially

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Blend

22
Q

Blend method that is one current by one current (galvanic to HF and MOST PAINFUL)

A

Sequentially

23
Q

Blend method where all currents applied at the same time (mostly used by electrolygists)?

A

Simultaneously

24
Q

Theory that nerve endings are damaged by whichever current is applied first , decreasing the level of discomfort experienced by the following current

A

Neuronial Blockade

25
Q

How many units of lye is needed for VERY DEEP terminal hair

A

80 UL

26
Q

How many units of lye is needed for vellus hair

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15 UL

27
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How many units of lye is needed for DEEP TERMINAL hair

A

60 UL

28
Q

How many units of lye is needed for access vellus hair ?

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45 UL

29
Q

Characteristics of progressive epilation

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Used for treating coarse hair in soft moist skin
Working point
Blend

30
Q

This is located near the middle of the anlagen follicle (intersection of nerves)

A

Nerve Plexus

31
Q

Which nervous system is involuntary? (somatic/autonomic)

A

Autonomic

32
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Which nervous system is associated with unexpected stress (flight/fight)

A

Sympathetic

33
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Which nervous system is associated with rest or repose, control me unconscious things like breathing and heart rate

A

Parasympathetic

34
Q

Structure that helps to maintain the balance of the body , provides the brain with the information about the condition of the body and the outside world

A

Neuron

35
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What receives information from other cells ?

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Dendrites

36
Q

What is known as the pathway for information in the nervous system?

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Axon

37
Q

What exists between branches, dendrites, and axons (gap or space) and contains near transmitters

A

Synapse

38
Q

What are the two main electrolytes of Acetylcholine?

A

Sodium and potassium

39
Q

What are covered with a fatty substance called myelin sheath ? (good insulator)

A

Axons

40
Q

Which nerves are known as SENSORY nerves (afferent/efferent)

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After end

41
Q

Which nerves are known as MOTOR nerves (afferent/efferent)

A

Efferent

42
Q

Which nerves send impulses TO the nerve centers ?

A

Afferent

43
Q

Which nerves send impulses FROM nerve center to muscles

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Efferent

44
Q

What is continuous stimulation known as ?

A

Synapse fatigue

45
Q

What is known as temporary inability to fire as fast

A

Continuous stimulation / Synapse fatigue

46
Q

When doing electrolysis , it’s advised to work the area the side of a _____ to obtain continuous stimulation

A

Quarter

47
Q

Longest nerve in the body

A

Sciatic

48
Q

What 3 things generate an impulse and increase pain? The face, chest, and back are most sensitive due to overlapping nerves

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Caffeine , Benzedrine, and Nicotine

49
Q

Which sensory organ senses the COLD

A

End bulbs of KRAUSE

50
Q

Which sensory organ senses HEAT

A

Ruffinis end organ

51
Q

Which sensory organ senses DEEP PRESSURE

A

Pacinian Corpuscles

52
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Which sensory organ senses light touch and is the only one in the epidermis?

A

Meissner Corpuscles

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