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Electrochemical Effort |
created when electric current travels through a water-based solution (a liquid conductor) in order to produce relaxing or stimulating results. |
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Electrotherapy |
is the application of special currents or modalities that have certain effects on the skin. |
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Galavanic Current |
has an electrochemical efffect and is the oldest form of electrotherapy in the salon. is a direct current (DC) of low voltage and high amperage |
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Anaphoresis |
negative pole of Galavanic Current, believed to have the following temporary effects on the area of the body to which it is applied. |
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Cataphoresis |
positive pole of Galavanic Current, believed to have a temporary effects opposite to those produced by the negative pole. |
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Iontophoresis |
introduces water-soluble treatment products into the skin. |
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Phoresis |
the process of forcing an acid (+) or alkali (-) into skin by applying current to the chemical |
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Farabic Current |
is an alternating current (AC), interrupted to produce a mechanical, non-chemical reaction. |
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Sinusoidal Current |
is an alternating current with a mechanical effect, much like the Farabic Current that produces muscle contractions. |
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Tesla High Frequency Current
"violet-ray" |
is an alternating current which can be adjusted to different voltages to produce heat. |
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Light Therapy |
is the production of beneficial effects such as reducing acne through treatment using light rays or waves. |