Electrology Techniques & Methods Flashcards
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What is 'disinsertion technique' in advanced electrology practice?
Answer: Withdrawing the probe immediately after current application to test for hair release
After current application, gently testing the hair for release (disinsertion) without forcible pulling confirms the treatment was effective and the follicle was adequately destroyed.
In which scenario should an electrologist STOP treatment immediately and refer the client for medical evaluation?
Answer: Client develops rapidly spreading urticaria and difficulty breathing during treatment
Rapidly spreading hives and difficulty breathing indicate anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate emergency medical response.
How does hair density in the treatment area affect electrolysis session planning?
Answer: High density areas need lower current intensity to avoid skin damage from overlapping thermal fields
In areas with dense hair growth, adjacent follicles can overlap thermally, so reducing intensity or spacing treatments prevents cumulative overheating and skin damage.
What is the significance of 'catagen' hairs in planning an electrolysis treatment schedule?
Answer: Catagen hairs are separating from the papilla, making follicle destruction less effective
During catagen, the hair detaches from the papilla and the follicle begins to regress, so probe contact with the germinal matrix is less certain and permanent destruction is less reliable.
When performing electrolysis on darker skin types (Fitzpatrick IV–VI), which modality modification is most important?
Answer: Use lower thermolysis intensity and consider longer galvanic or blend treatment times to reduce heat diffusion into melanin-rich tissue
Melanin-rich skin absorbs more thermal energy, so reducing thermolysis intensity and using blend or galvanic with longer exposure reduces risk of hyperpigmentation and skin damage.
Which condition describes incorrect blend timing when thermolysis is applied too early before adequate lye production?
Answer: Insufficient chemical destruction because lye hasn't formed yet, reducing overall efficacy
If thermolysis is delivered before galvanic current has produced sufficient lye, the heat cannot enhance a chemical reaction that hasn't fully developed, reducing the blend's synergistic effectiveness.
What does 'undertreatment' in electrology typically produce on follow-up visits?
Answer: Regrowth of finer, distorted hairs that are harder to treat
Undertreatment fails to destroy all germinative cells, resulting in regrowth of distorted or finer hairs that are challenging to visualize and insert the probe into on subsequent visits.