Electrolysis Review Flashcards

Flashcards to review key concepts in Electrolysis.

What are contra-indications that prevent the treatment?

Refer to pages 3 & 4 to learn all the contra-indications.

What are contra-indications that restrict the treatment?

Refer to pages 3 & 4 to learn all the contra-indications.

Why does epilepsy restrict treatment?

Client needs consent from GP as it may affect their condition.

What is Haemophilia?

An inherited bleeding disorder where the essential blood clotting factors needed are missing leading to internal damage; prevent epilation treatments

What is Hypotension?

A condition where the arterial blood pressure is abnormally low

What causes blanching?

Refer to page 37.

What types of current are used with galvanic and short wave diathermy?

Refer to page 15.

Which method of hair removal best suits distorted hair follicles?

Refer to page 15.

What are Alternating Current and Blend?

Read the paragraph on pages 12 and 13.

What should you learn about needle sizes?

Refer to page 34.

How to probe the hair follicle?

Read and learn about it on page 30.

What are possible faults during treatment?

Read and learn about possible faults on page 31.

What are compound hairs?

Read and learn about compound hairs on page 22.

What are in-growing hairs?

Read and learn about in-growing hairs on page 23.

What are the key terms and definitions?

Read and learn key terms and definitions on page 35.

What is moisture content in relation to treatment?

Read and learn about moisture content on page 24.