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Chapter 7 - Standard Esthetics

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active   electrode used on the area to be treated  
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alternating current (AC)   rapid and interrupted current  
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amp (A)   also ampere, unit that measures the amount of an electric current  
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alternating current (AC)   current flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction  
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anaphoresis   process of forcing liquids into the tissues from the negative toward the positive pole  
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anode (+)   positive electrode  
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blue light   therapeutic light that should be used only on oily skin that is bare  
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blue light   light that contains few heat rays, is the least penetrating, and has some germicidal and chemical benefits  
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cataphoresis   process of forcing acidic substances into deeper tissues using galvanic current from the positive toward the negative pole  
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cathode (-)   negative electrode  
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circuit breaker   switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric circuit at the first indication of overload  
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complete circuit   the path of an electric current from the generation source through conductors and back to its original source  
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conductor   any substance, material, or medium that easily transmits electricity  
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converter   apparatus that changes direct current to alternating current  
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desincrustation   the use of galvanic current to create an alkaline chemical reaction that emulsifies or liquefies sebum and debris  
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direct current (DC)   constant, even-flowing current that travels in one direction only  
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electric current   flow of electricity along a conductor  
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electricity   form of energy that, when in motion, exhibits magnetic, chemical, or thermal effects  
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electricity   a flow of electrons  
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electrode   applicator for directing the electric current from the machine to the clients's skin  
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electromagnetic radiation   energy in the form of electromagnetic waves  
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electromagnetic radiation   also called radiant energy because it carries, or radiates energy through space on waves  
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radiant energy   also called electromagnetic radiation, energy in the form of electromagnetic waves; carries, or radiates energy through space on waves  
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electrotherapy   the use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits  
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faradic current   alternating and interrupted current that produces a mechanical reation without a chemical effect  
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faradic current generator   used for stimulation of muscles and nerves of a body  
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fuse   special device that prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit  
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galvanic current   a constant and direct current (DC)  
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galvanic current   uses a positive and negative pole to produce the chemical changes of desincrustation, an iontophoresis  
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inactive   opposite pole from the active electrode  
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infrared rays   invisible rays that have longer wavelengths, penetrate deeper, and produce more heat than visible light  
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insulator   substance that does not easily transmit electricity  
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nonconductor   also insulator,substance that does not easily transmit electricity  
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iontophoresis   also ionization, process of introducing water-soluable products into the skin by using electric current  
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ionization   also iontophoresis, process of introducing water-soluable products into the skin by using electric current such as that from the positive and negative poles of a galvanic machine  
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kilowatt (K)   1,000 watts  
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laser   acronym for LIGHT AMPLIFICATION STIMULATION EMISSION OF RADIATION  
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laser   a medical device used for hair removal and skin treatments  
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light therapy   the application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of acne, wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or hair removal  
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microcurrent   a device that mimics the body's natural electrical energy to reeducate and tone facial muscles  
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microcurrent   improves circulation and increases collagen and elastin production  
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milliampere   one-thousandth of an ampere  
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ampere (A)   also amp, it is the measurement of the number of electrons passing through a given point in one second intervals  
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ampere (A)   also amp, a unit of electric current, or amount of electric charge per unit time  
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modalities   currents used in electrical facial and scalp treatments  
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sensory modality   or stimulus modality, one aspect of a stimulus  
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modalities   temperature, taste, sound, pressure  
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sensory modality   the type of sensory receptor activated by a stimulus, plays the primary role in coding the stimulus modality  
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ohm (O)   unit that measures the resistance of an electric current  
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ohm (symbol: Ω)   unit of electrical impedance or, in the direct current case, electrical resistance, named after Georg Simon Ohm  
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electrical impedance   or simply impedance, describes a measure of opposition to a sinusoidal alternating current (AC)  
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phototherapy   also light therapy, a form of treatment used for various skin contitions using artificial light wavelengths from the ultraviolet (blue light); part of the sun's spectrum  
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ultraviolet light   causes progressive damage to human skin; is mediated by genetic damage, collagen damage, as well as destruction of vitamin A and vitamin C in the skin and free radical generation  
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photothermolysis   process by which light from a laser is turned into heat  
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plug   two- or three-pronged connector at the end of an electrical cord that connects an apparatus to an electrical outlet  
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polarity   negative or positive pole of an electric current  
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rectifier   apparatus that changes alternating current to direct current  
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red light   therapeutic light used on dry skin in combination with oils and creams  
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red light   light that penetrates the deepest and produces the most heat  
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sinusoidal current   alternating current similar to faradic current  
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sinusoidal current   current that produces mechanical contractions and is used during scalp and facial manipulations  
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Tesla high-frequency current   thermal or heat-producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration  
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Tesla high-frequency current   also called violet ray  
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ultraviolet (UV) rays   invisible rays that have short wavelengths, are the least penetrating rays; produce chemical effects, and kill germs  
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ultraviolet rays   also called cold rays or actinic rays  
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visible light   the primary source of light used in facial and scalp treatments  
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volt(V)   unit that measures the pressure of force that pushes the flow of electrons forward through a conductor  
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watt (W)   measurement of how much electric energy is being used in one second  
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wavelength   distance between two successive peaks of electromagnetic waves  
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white light   referred to as combination light because it is a combination of all the visible rays of the spectrum  
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Sinusoidal current is best suited for what type of client?   nervous  
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What are the benefits of sinusoidal current?   supplies greater stimulation,deeper penetration and is less irritating than faradic current; soothes nerves and penetrates into deeper muscle tissue  
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microcurrent   an extremely low level of electricity current that mirror's the body's own natural electrical impulses  
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microcurrent   current that mimicks the way the brain relays messages to the muscles  
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microcurrent   current that has no chemical effect, is exercise for the muscle  
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describe direct surface application   the esthetician holds the handpiece, where the glass electrode is inserted, and applies it directly to the client's skin, moving it slowly over the entire face for stimulation  
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describe indirect application   the client holds the tube electrode (with metal coil inside) while the esthetician massages the face with her hands.  
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indirect   at no time should the esthetician hold the electrode during this type of application  
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contraindications for electrotherapy   pacemaker/heart conditions; epilepsy; open cuts, sores, pustular acne, abrasions; diabetes; metal dental/facial implants, braces, pins, plates; prenancy; dilated capillaries;recent laser resurfacing or chemical peel; client uses Accutane/retinoid products  
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the energy of electromagnetic waves   radiant energy  
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the entire range of wavelenghts of electromagnetic radiation (radiant energy)   electromagnetic spectrum  
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invisible rays make up _____ % of natural sunlight   65  
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wavelength   the distance between two successive peaks or waves  
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ultraviolet (UV) rays make up _____% of natural sunlight   5  
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ultraviolet light therapy   increases the elimination of waste products; improves the flow of blood and lymph; has a germicidal and antibactreial effect; produces vitamin D in the skin; can be used to treat rickets, psoriasis, and acne  
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infrared light therapy   heats and relaxes the skin; dialates blood vessels and increases circulation; produces chemical changes; increases metabolism; increases production of perspiration and oil; deep penetration relieves pain in sore muscles; soothes nerves  
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white light therapy   relieves pain in the back of the neck and shoulders; produces some chemical and germicidal effects; relaxes muscles  
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blue light therapy   soothes nerves; improves acne; improves skin tone; provides some chemical and germicidal effects; used for mild cases of skin eruptions; produces little heat  
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red light therapy   improves dry, scaly, wrinkled skin; increases rate of collagen building; relaxes muscles; penetrates the deepest; produces the most heat  
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which machine has a thermal or heat-producing current with a high rate of occillation or vibration?   high-frequency  
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blue light   light therapy that should be used on oily skin only  
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red light   light therapy that is used on dry skin in combination with oils and creams  
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light-emitting diode   LED  
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LED   can be blue, red, yellow or green light  
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LED   works by releasing flashing light onto the skin to simulate specific responses  
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intense pulse light   this uses a broad spectrum of focused light to treat spider veins and brown spots (hyperpigmentation)  
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