Random Terms Flashcards
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Skin conditions characterized by darkened skin patches common in people whose body is not responding correctly to the insulin that they make in their pancreas
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Acanthosis Nigricans
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Hormone produced by the alpha cells in the pancreas that raises blood glucose
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Glucagon
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One of the simplest forms of sugar
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Glucose
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Excessive blood glucose
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Hyperglycemia
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Condition when someone’s blood glucose is lower than normal
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Hypoglycemia
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The first objective of the electrologist is to determine the
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depth which to treat the hair in a given area
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The distance from the surface of the epidermis to the bottom of the bulb
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Hair depth
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The electrologist selects a _____ hair to gauge the depth to which she will insert
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later anagen
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Which type of hair is deal for the electrologist
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Hair B , 1/4 inches above the skin , LATE ANAGEN
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Average time of hair reappearance after tweezing / waxing for deep , coarse , bulbous terminal hair (as in chins)
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5-6 weeks
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Average time of hair reappearance after tweezing / waxing for medium depth terminal hair (side of face/body)
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6-7 weeks
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Average time of hair reappearance after tweezing / waxing for medium depth intermediate or accelerated vellus hair
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7-9 weeks
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Regrowth time for shallow vellus hair (downy, general face)
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8-10 weeks
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Term that applies to a superfluous hair that has not been tweezed , cut , or tampered with in the previous 8+ months
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Virgin Growth
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The _____ of the hair determines the degree of kinkiness of the hair
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flatness
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Always use a _____ point and a needle diameter that equals that of the widest part of the hair shaft
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well rounded
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Appears to be a short thick brownish hair that can be tweezed from the pore without traction
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Vellus Comedones (Trichostasis / Spinulosa / Bundelhaar)
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The malpighian layer consists of which two layers of the epidermis
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basal / spinosum
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Large egg shaped cells responsible for the onset of inflammation and play a vital role in the healing process
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Mast cells
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Burning - shocking sensation
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Galvanic
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Burning sensation
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High Frequency
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Chemical that prevents blood from clotting and speeds removal of lipids
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Heparin
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Chemical that enhances nerve transmission and is a vasoconstrictor
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Serotonin
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A chemical for wound healing , promotes vessel dilation and permeability , and activates white blood cells
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Histamine
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These defend the body from microorganisms that have invaded the tissues or bloodstream
Leuckocyes
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These certain leukocytes attack , engulf , and digest invading microorganisms with enzymes
Neutrophils / Monocytes
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These make thick gel like collagen that fills the border of the wound and entire follicle
Fibroblasts
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Blood vessels bridge the dead follicle by sprouting buds that join to form tiny capillary loops called
Angiogenesis
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Happens when galvanic current causes excessive chemical decomposition . They’re open and oozing
Weeping follicles
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These may result from improper insertions or from oversized needle
Black or blue marks / lumps
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Five main variables which effect treatment
length of time current is applied
intensity of current
depth of insertion
needle diameter
moisture gradient
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Determining the correct depth for an insertion is done by inserting to a depth of about ____ of the needle length , applying _____ , then grasping the ____ and pulling slightly upward
half , current , hair shaft
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The distance between the bottom of the hair root and the point at which the forceps grip the successfully epilated hair becomes the ____
depth gauge
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The electrologist must examine the hair to be treated and select a needle the ____ diameter
same
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The ______ will establish the heating pattern that is formed in the follicle when the current is applied
diameter of the needle
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The _____ the diameter of the needle, the more slowly the heating pattern rises to the skin
larger
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A needle with a _____ diameter delivers more concentrated current
small
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Using too ___of a needle can also be a primary cause of over treatment due to current rising to the skin
small
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The shaft of this needle is covered with teflon sheath which focuses the heat at the tip of the needle and keeps it from rising to the surface as rapidly
Insulated bulbous needles
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Cataphoresis with sea breeze , witch hazel , or an appropriate antiseptic solution is great _____
after care
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This type of keloid will form a scar no matter how minor the injury , if a problem arises they will need a cortisone injection to silastic gel sheeting
systemic keloidosis
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These are common on the neck (near the crease and blow), the shoulders , and chest wall
Keloids
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Which modality is best for deep , coarse , dark and curly terminal hairs in dark skin
Blend
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Electrolysis does NOT cause _____ to form in face or neck unless the follicle becomes severely infected
keloids
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An asymptomatic disease characterized by flat or elevated dark brow black papular lesions of different sizes (often mistaken for moles) that usually begin near the eyes
Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN)
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Often mistaken for PFB, this is very aggressive and large sausage like keloids will form and eventually ni hair will grow in affected area
Keloidal folliculitis
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Use of the negative pole to increase blood supply (promotes redness), softens skin, and stimulates nerves
Anaphoresis
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Use of the positive pole to close follicle, decrease redness, and re establish pH
Cataphoresis
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Unit of electrical PRESSURE
Volt
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Unit of electrical STRENGTH
ampere
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Unit of electrical RESISTANCE
Ohm
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Unit of POWER
Watt (ampere x volts )
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One thousandth of an ampere
Millampere
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The smallest part of matter that still maintains individual physical and chemical characteristics
molecule
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(Device) High frequency alternating current required for thermolysis is produced by an ____
Oscillator
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In galvanic electrolysis, if you increase the intensity or duration , then the amount of lye produced will be _____
increased
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Who devised the term “unit of lye”
Arthur Hinkel
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More heat is produced in the ____ portions of the follicle
lower
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This probe bends more GENTLY and gradually and is great for coarse hair with deep straight follicles
One piece
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This probe is attached to the shank , is straight / cylindrical , and favorited by electrologist
two piece
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These probes are most effective when using THERMOLYSIS bc they produce the best point effect
Tapered Insulated Probes
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These probes work well with THERMOLYSIS AND BLEND
Cylindrical Insulated Probes
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These probes are effective with GALVANIC, but are NOT the probe of choice bc they create the largest amount of lye at the tip of
Bulbous Insulated Probes
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These probes are NOT suitable for galvanic current because they are wider at the top and generate stronger lye closer to the skin
Tapered NON insulated probes
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These probes are preferred for use with GALVANIC current because they evenly distribute lye throughout the hair shaft
Cylindrical NON insulated probes
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All ____ probes can be used with THERMOLYSIS. But they differ in galvanic with the pattern of lye
NON insulated
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The most important factor when choosing ____ is the ability to withstand sterilization frequently
Forceps
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A ____diameter needle will allow you to introduce more current and less pain with a more effective treatment
Larger
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Client records shall be maintained for a period of how many years from the date of entry
7
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This condition results from infection by the HIV virus
AIDS
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Antiseptics (hydrogen peroxide, alcohol) are regulated by the
FDA
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Non living hair that is detached from the lower portion of the hair follicle after the telogen stage
Club hair
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A hormone produced by the adrenal gland
Cortisone
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Hyperfunction of adrenal cortex (excess cortisol)
Cushing’s syndrome
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In electricity, this is known as the number of cycles per second of alternating current
Frequency
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These are known as boils : painful nodules formed in the hair follicle due to bacterial infection (staphylococci). Can affect one or more hair follicles
Furuncle, carbuncle
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Thickened club shape structure that forms lower part of the hair root (covers dermal papilla)
Hair bulb
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Area of hair where actively dividing cells (mitosis) are producing hair
Hair MATRIX
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Collection of blood trapped in the tissue after trauma
Hematoma
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Congential anomaly of excessive bleeding due to deficiency of coagulation factor
Hemophilia
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Shingles is also known as
Herpes zoster / chicken pox
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What is excessive vellus hair growth called
Hypertrichosis
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Excessive formation of cells
Hyperplasia
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Excessive hair growth that can be directly linked to MEDICAL DRUG THERAPY
lactic hirustim
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Self originating - no known cause
Idiopathic
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Upper portion of the hair follicle from the entrance of the sebaceous duct to the skin surface
Infundibulum
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Protein hormone formed by the BETA cells of the islands of Langerhans in the pancreas and secreted into blood
Insulin
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Part of the hair follicle between the point of attachment of arrector pili muscle and point of entry of sebaceous gland
Isthmus
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Large elongated gland that stretches across abdominal wall which secretes digestive fluids into intestine through one or more ducts (secretes insulin)
Pancreas
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A gland that secretes a hormone which helps maintain level of BLOOD, CALCIUM, and PHOSPHORUS
Parathyroid
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Cone shaped gland in the brain that secretes melatonin and inhibit secretion of LH
Pineal
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Small gland attached to the hypothalamus
Pituitary
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Appliance for regulating RESISTANCE and controls AMOUNT OF CURRENT entering electrical circuit
Rheostat
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Presence in the blood or other tissues of pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins
Sepsis
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Device to increase or decrease PRESSURE of electric current flowing through
Transformer
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Phenomenon that is produced inside a laser , when electrons are repeated by energy, they will force a proton to jump off in a wave form and return to resting state (molecule emits two photons of light after absorbing one)
Stimulated Emission
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What creates a laser beam?
Stimulated emisssion
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This determines the wavelength of the laser
Lasing medium (gas, solid, liquid)
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This is measured in nanometers when dealing with lasers or IPL
Wavelength
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Different colored structures in the tissue
Chromophore
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Radiation that CHANGES DNA
Ionizing
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Radiation that DOES NOT CHANGE DNA
Non ionizing
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What agency regulates guidance on selecting protective eye wear
ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
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Eye protection is needed for what class lasers
3B and 4
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Three main chromophores in the skin
Melanin, hemoglobin , and water
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Must be equal to or shorter than TRT of target chromophore
Pulse width
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What is absorbed by target chromophore
Wavelength
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What has to be High enough to destroy target chromophore
Fluence
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Time needed for the target chromophore to dissipate 50-63% of its peak temp
Thermal Relaxation Time TRT
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Energy density is also referred to as
Fluence
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Who came up w theory of selective photothermolysis
Rox Anderson
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This states that in order to have a biological effect in the tissue, light must be absorbed by the target tissue
Grothus Draper Law
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Rather than a specific wavelength, this instrument applies a broad range of light (400-1400nm)
IPL
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Determined by the distance between two peaks, dictates appropriate treatment
Wavelength
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The ____ on the spectrum, the SHALLOWER the penetration
Lower
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The ____ on the spectrum, the DEEPER the penetration
Higher
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The ____ on the spectrum of light the HIGHER the attraction to melanin
Lower
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The ___ on the spectrum, the DEEPER the penetration
Higher
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Units of energy
Joules
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Process that reduces the amount of laser energy that can be directed at the target tissue
Scattering
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Energy output is through the ____
Spot size
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The amount of time energy is directed to a target
Pulse width (ms)
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A shorter pulse width is more ____ to the target
Destructive
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A smaller spot size results in a ____ penetration with ____ scatter
Shallower , More
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Measures the rate of energy per unit area
Fluence (measured in joule j/cm2)
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Maximum Fluence is determined by these 3 factors
pulse width, spot size, and wavelength
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Best needle for GALVANIC (direct current)
Bulbous
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Best needle for THERMOLYSIS (High Frequency)
Tapered
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This needle is good for ALL 3 modalities and is the BEST
Standard cylindrical
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This needle is good if you watch your ma and insulation
Insulated
