EC Electrolysis Principles and Techniques 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When performing blend electrolysis, what two currents are combined?
- Thermolysis and pulsed DC
- Galvanic DC and high-frequency AC (Correct answer)
- Low-frequency AC and pulsed galvanic
- Microwave and infrared current
Correct answer: Galvanic DC and high-frequency AC
Blend combines galvanic direct current with high-frequency alternating current (thermolysis), using heat to accelerate lye formation and spread.
Question 2: What is the correct angle for probe insertion in a curved follicle on the upper lip?
- 90 degrees (perpendicular to skin)
- Parallel to the skin surface
- Following the natural curvature of the follicle (Correct answer)
- At a 45-degree fixed angle regardless of hair direction
Correct answer: Following the natural curvature of the follicle
The probe must follow the follicle's natural curve to reach the bulb without piercing the follicle wall, preventing skin damage.
Question 3: Which condition is an absolute contraindication for electrolysis treatment?
- Mild eczema away from the treatment site
- Presence of a pacemaker (Correct answer)
- Dry skin requiring daily moisturizer
- Recently waxed area regrowing hairs
Correct answer: Presence of a pacemaker
A pacemaker is an absolute contraindication because electrical current from electrolysis can interfere with the device's function, risking cardiac events.
Question 4: After proper probe insertion in thermolysis, a hair releases with a gentle tug. This indicates:
- Insufficient energy was applied
- The follicle was treated at the wrong angle
- Adequate tissue coagulation occurred (Correct answer)
- The hair was only in the telogen phase
Correct answer: Adequate tissue coagulation occurred
A hair sliding out without resistance or traction confirms the follicle tissue was adequately coagulated, releasing the hair's attachment.
Question 5: What term describes the regrowth of a hair after electrolysis due to incomplete follicle destruction?
- Vellus conversion
- Distortion
- Regrowth (treated hair) (Correct answer)
- Regeneration
Correct answer: Regrowth (treated hair)
A 'treated hair regrowth' is a hair that returns after treatment because not enough energy reached all the germinative cells to prevent regrowth.
Question 6: Which phase of the hair growth cycle is MOST responsive to permanent electrolysis treatment?
- Telogen (resting)
- Catagen (transitional)
- Anagen (active growth) (Correct answer)
- Exogen (shedding)
Correct answer: Anagen (active growth)
Anagen hairs have their dermal papilla closest to and most connected with the follicle bulb, making them most vulnerable to destruction.
Question 7: What is the purpose of using a magnification lamp during electrolysis?
- To sterilize the treatment area
- To warm the skin for easier insertion
- To accurately visualize follicle openings for precise probe placement (Correct answer)
- To measure the depth of follicle penetration
Correct answer: To accurately visualize follicle openings for precise probe placement
Magnification allows the electrologist to clearly see follicle openings, enabling accurate probe insertion and reducing the risk of skin damage.
EC Electrolysis Principles and Techniques 3
When performing blend electrolysis, what two currents are combined?