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What does PFE stand for?
Perifollicular edema
What does red LED light do?
Stimulate collagen production
What is a root word?
A words base part
What should be done to minimize reflection when using laser equipment?
covering windows and mirrors
What language are the earliest medical writing in?
Egyptian
What is a crucial step to ensure LED light therapy is effective?
position the LED panel about a hand's width away from the skin
What does hema mean?
blood
What is the purpose of a patch test?
to determine effective laser settings
What is the percentage of overlap for laser hair removal?
20%
Which skin condition can non-ablative laser treatments notably improve?
Acne Scars
Why is thermal relaxation time (TRT) important in laser treatments?
It helps prevent damage to surrounding tissues by allowing time for the target to cool.
How deep does IPL usually penetrate?
2mm-3mm
Who is the best candidate for laser hair removal?
Dark, course hair with fair skin
What type of LED device is best for treating larger areas?
Panel
When was the Pure Food and Drug Act enacted?
1906
What are common skin concerns for clients with skin of color?
Hyperpigmentation
What is the clinical endpoint for treating hyperpigmentation?
mild erythema and slight darkening
Name all 5 types of hair removal lasers.
Ruby,diode, alexandrite, ND:YAG, IPL
What are eponyms?
Treatment or disorders named for the person who first discovered them
What chromophore does laser hair removal target?
Melanin
How does LED light therapy work?
Stimulates the mitochondria to produce ATP produce a self healing process
What does ATP stand for?
Adenosine Triphosphate
Why should the IPL handpiece be kept flush against the skin during treatment?
to allow proper light energy transfer to the treatment area
How would you treat lighter hair and skin opposed to darker hair and skin?
Light: High fluence shorter pulse duration.
Dark: Lower fluence and longer pulse duration
What is the difference between Monopolar radio frequency and Bipolar radio frequency?
the # of electrodes used