CPE Electricity & Modalities in Electrolysis 3

Question 1

When treating distorted or curved hair follicles, which modality is generally considered most effective and why?

Accepted Answer

Galvanic, because sodium hydroxide diffuses through tissue to reach the entire follicle

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Thermolysis, because heat follows the exact shape of the probe

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Flash thermolysis, because the brief duration prevents channel tracking

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Blend, because both heat and chemistry cancel each other's limitations

Question 2

The term 'impedance' in electrolysis refers to:

Accepted Answer

The opposition that skin and tissue present to electrical current flow

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The maximum current output rated for an epilator model

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The frequency modulation used in blend modality equipment

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The rate of sodium hydroxide production per milliampere

Question 3

A higher ohm reading in the tissue during galvanic treatment most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Greater tissue resistance that may require current or technique adjustment

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The follicle has been fully destroyed and treatment is complete

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Lower resistance allowing more efficient current flow

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Increased sodium hydroxide concentration in the follicle

Question 4

What is an 'epilator' in the context of professional electrolysis?

Accepted Answer

The electrical device that generates and delivers treatment current

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The fine probe inserted into the hair follicle during treatment

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The chemical solution used to soften the follicle before insertion

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The magnifying lamp used to visualize follicle openings

Question 5

Compared to galvanic electrolysis alone, the blend method is advantageous because it:

Accepted Answer

Is faster than galvanic while being more thorough than thermolysis alone

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Eliminates the need for a return electrode, simplifying setup

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Converts DC to AC, making the treatment painless

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Requires lower total energy, reducing the risk of skin damage

Question 6

The primary safety mechanism in modern epilators that protects clients from electrical injury is:

Accepted Answer

Isolated output circuits that cap the maximum deliverable current

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Using only AC current, which is inherently safer than DC

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Automatic shutoff when tissue resistance drops below a threshold

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Non-conductive probe handles that prevent current leakage

Question 7

Which statement best describes the relationship between treatment time and current intensity in thermolysis?

Accepted Answer

Shorter treatment time can be compensated by higher intensity to achieve similar tissue destruction

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Longer treatment time always requires higher mA settings for effective results

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mA settings have no relationship to treatment duration in thermolysis

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Lower mA with longer time is always preferred over higher mA with shorter time