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Electrotherapy
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application of special currents that have a certain effect on the skin.
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Electrode
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used to bring current fromj appliances to the client' skin
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Galvanic
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direct current of low voltage & high amp. oldest form of electrotherapy in salon, has chemical effects & requires a special appliance necessary to convert.
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Phoresis
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also known as skin bleaching; forcing an acid or alkali into the skin
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Anaphoresis
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force negatively charged alkaline solutions into the skin without breaking it
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Cataphoresis
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force positively charged acidic solutions into skin w/o breaking skin
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Galvanic Current Electrotherapy
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salon professional applies active eletrode to the client depending on therapeutic reaction desired
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Iontophoresis
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introduces water soluable treatment into skin
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Faradic
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produces a mechanical, non-chemical reaction that stimulates nerve & muscle tissue.
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Sinusoidal
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produce muscle contractions
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Tesla
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High frequency alternating current
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Circuit
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Flow of electrons along a path called a conductor
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Fuse
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device that contains a fine metal wire that allows current to flow
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General Shock
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passes through the nervous system
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Generator
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power source most often used in a salon; produces alternating current; uses mechanical energy to produce a flow of electrons |
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Local Shock
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shock to a specific area of the body
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Circuit Breaker
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Reusable device that breaks the flow of current when an overload occurs
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Heat Energy
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the more resistance the more friction & the result is increased heat
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Light Therapy |
is the production of beneficial effects such as reducing acne through treatments using light rays or waves
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Visible Light
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the portion of the elctromagnetic spectrum humans can see
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White Light
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combination light `
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Flourescent Light
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blue or cool tones
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Incadescent Lights |
warm tone, closest to natural sunlight
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Invisible Light
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used to produce physical effects on the skin
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Infrared Light
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80% of sunlight is composed of invisible rays beyond red
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Ultraviolet Rays
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also known as actinic rays, have a shorter wave length and can be more damaging than infrared rays
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Direct Method
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used less than Faradic , the current travels through the motor nerves between the two electrodes, causing muscle stimulation
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Indirect Method
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facial massage given once current reaches desired level |