Treatment Protocols & Procedures Flashcards
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When treating a client with a history of keloid scarring, which electrolysis modality is generally considered least likely to cause excessive scar formation?
Answer: Thermolysis (high-frequency AC)
Thermolysis causes more localized, superficial heat damage and is generally preferred for keloid-prone clients because it produces less chemical tissue reaction than galvanic current.
During a galvanic electrolysis treatment, the electrologist observes excessive bubbling at the insertion site. This most likely indicates:
Answer: Overtreatment with too much current or time
Excessive bubbling (hydrogen gas at the cathode) during galvanic treatment indicates overtreatment, which can cause tissue damage beyond the follicle.
A client presents for electrolysis on the upper lip but has a cardiac pacemaker. The safest course of action is to:
Answer: Obtain medical clearance before any treatment
Pacemaker patients require medical clearance before electrolysis because electrical currents, even small ones, can potentially interfere with pacemaker function.
What is the primary purpose of stretching the skin taut during needle insertion in electrolysis?
Answer: To straighten the follicle canal for accurate probe insertion
Stretching the skin taut straightens the curved follicle canal, allowing the probe to follow the hair shaft more accurately to the papilla.
Which probe/needle gauge is most appropriate for treating very fine vellus hairs on the face?
Answer: Size 8 (ultra-fine gauge)
Ultra-fine gauge probes (size 8 or F-shank) are appropriate for fine vellus hairs to avoid over-treating delicate follicles and minimize tissue damage.
A client reports increased hair growth after starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT). How should the electrologist adjust the treatment plan?
Answer: Anticipate longer treatment duration and counsel the client accordingly
HRT-stimulated hair growth may require longer overall treatment because new follicles may continue to be activated; the client should be counseled about realistic timelines.
In the blend method, what is the correct sequence of current application?
Answer: Both currents are always applied simultaneously from the start
In the blend method, galvanic and high-frequency currents are applied simultaneously; the thermolysis heat activates and spreads the galvanic lye more effectively.