Laser Hair Removal Provider Test CORRECT
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(GRADED A)
What does the acronym LASER stand for? - ANSWER light amplification by stimulated emission of
radiation
What is Selective Photothermolysis? - ANSWER The laser is delivering heat to the hair follicle without
causing injury to the surrounding tissue.
What is melanin? - ANSWER Protein pigment found in hair and skin that is responsible for the color
What is Fluence? - ANSWER Fluence = Energy (joules)
What is Kilojueles? - ANSWER Area the energy is delivered (grid size)
What are three cycles of hair growth? - ANSWER Anagen, catagen, and telogen (A.C.T)
What is the manufacturer, make, and model of the laser system used for LHR at HMS? - ANSWER Alma
Soprano ice
What wavelength is the LHR system at HMS? - ANSWER Diode 810mm
On the absorption curve, what does this wavelength have the greatest affinity for? - ANSWER Melanin,
the pigment in the hair
What are three contraindications to LHR? - ANSWER 1. Antibiotics in past 10 days (photosensitive meds)
2. Pregnant
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(GRADED A)
What does the acronym LASER stand for? - ANSWER light amplification by stimulated emission of
radiation
What is Selective Photothermolysis? - ANSWER The laser is delivering heat to the hair follicle without
causing injury to the surrounding tissue.
What is melanin? - ANSWER Protein pigment found in hair and skin that is responsible for the color
What is Fluence? - ANSWER Fluence = Energy (joules)
What is Kilojueles? - ANSWER Area the energy is delivered (grid size)
What are three cycles of hair growth? - ANSWER Anagen, catagen, and telogen (A.C.T)
What is the manufacturer, make, and model of the laser system used for LHR at HMS? - ANSWER Alma
Soprano ice
What wavelength is the LHR system at HMS? - ANSWER Diode 810mm
On the absorption curve, what does this wavelength have the greatest affinity for? - ANSWER Melanin,
the pigment in the hair
What are three contraindications to LHR? - ANSWER 1. Antibiotics in past 10 days (photosensitive meds)
2. Pregnant