Light Therapy 1
Light Therapy 2
Electrotherapy
Machines 1
Machines 2
100
The measurement from the crest of one wave to the crest of the next.
What is wavelength?
100
Referred to as combination light.
What is White light?
100
3 effects of electrotherapy.
What are thermal, mechanical & electrochemical?
100
The word diopter is associated with this machine.
What is the magnifying lamp or loupe?
100
This machine sprays a lukewarm, diffused vapor mist onto the surface of the skin and is also known as a facial vaporizer.
What is the facial steamer?
200
The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum we can see.
What is visible light?
200
The longest & shortest wavelengths of light, respectively.
What are red & violet?
200
The transfer of heat via liquid or gas.
What is convection?
200
Machine that aids in deep pore cleansing by drawing out dirt, impurities & sebum.
What is the suction machine?
200
Uses an elaborate magnifying mirror/light & black light to assist in skin analysis.
What is the skin scope? (dermascope or skin scanner)
300
Generally casts "blue" or "cool" tones on the objects it is lighting.
What is fluorescent light?
300
The lightsource which creates the closest substitute for natural sunlight.
What is incandescent light?
300
An example of this effect is seen in the rotating brush machine.
What is mechanical effect?
300
Used to apply various herbs, extracts or astringents to the skin in a very fine mist.
What is the electric pulverizer spray (the Lucas Spray)?
300
The microdermabrasion machine performs an aggressive form of this on the surface of the skin.
What is exfoliation?
400
2 types of this are used to produce physical effects in the skin.
What is invisible light (infrared & ultraviolet)?
400
These rays penetrate all layers of skin and affect bone, muscle, nerves & joints. They also produce this ____. (2 answers)
What is infrared light & heat?
400
The only current capable of producing electrochemical effects.
What is Galvanic Current?
400
On the rotating brush machine this is recommended for thick, oily skin.
What is a coarse brush set at a faster speed?
400
The spray machine does this (benefits).
What stimulates nerve endings and cellular metabolism and provides light massage for all skin types?
500
4 benefits of using infrared light & the recommended exposure times.
What are increased circulation, increased skin gland secretions, relaxed muscles, stimulated cell activity & 5-15 minutes exposure time?
500
The pros & cons of UV light therapy and the type of ray used in tanning beds.
What are production of Vit D (healing) and killing bacteria & tissue destruction (skin cancer) & UVA?
500
Name 5 electrodes & what they are used for.
What is (see page 200-201 in textbook)?
500
Light violet, yellow and brown correspond to these skin conditions when looking through the Wood's Lamp.
What are dehydrated, oily/clogged pores & sun damage (pigmentation)?
500
Produces a warm, moist heat to soften the skin & aid in deep product penetration. Great used with a moisturizing treatment on dry skin.
What is Electric Mask?
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