Electrolysis
Electrolysis & Laser Exam Guide
Questions and Answers 2025
the year galvanic eletrolysis was created - Correct Ans-1875
who created galvanic electrolysis - Correct Ans-Dr. Charles E Michel
the year multiple needle was created - Correct Ans-1916
creator of multiple needle - Correct Ans-Paul Kree
the year thermolysis was created - Correct Ans-1924
creator of thermolysis - Correct Ans-Dr. Henri Bordier
year the blend method was created - Correct Ans-1945
creator of the blend method - Correct Ans-St. Pierre & Hinkle
most common areas for androgens to cause hair growth - Correct Ans-upper lip and
chin
Hypertrichosis - Correct Ans-abnormally excessive hair growth on normal parts of the
body
direct cause of hirsutism - Correct Ans-excess of androgens
causes of hair growth - Correct Ans-congenital, topical, systemic
how old does a child have to be to receive electrolysis - Correct Ans-14
chapter _______ of the Florida Statute, creates and regulates the DOH & DBPR -
Correct Ans-455
FAC (Florida Administrative Code) contains rules set by DOH in ch ___________,
sections ______-________ - Correct Ans-ch 64B8 / sec 50-56
what part of the administrative code governs the licensure + inspections , and must be
displayed - Correct Ans-64B8 - 51.006 FAC
recommended insurance - Correct Ans-malpractice & liability
who issues an electrologly license - Correct Ans-Department of Health
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when do licenses need to be renewed - Correct Ans-every 2 years (even # years)
you must renew your license before - Correct Ans-May 31st
what does laser stand for - Correct Ans-Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of
Radiation
what laser is good for all skin types - Correct Ans-Alexandrite (sometimes the Nd:YAG)
λ of ruby laser - Correct Ans-694nm
λ of alexandrite laser - Correct Ans-755nm
λ of diode laser - Correct Ans-810nm
λ of Nd:YAG laser - Correct Ans-1064nm
most common laser - Correct Ans-pulsed
the greater the λ, the _________er the penetration into the body tissue - Correct Ans-
deep
most common form of skin cancer - Correct Ans-basal cell carcinoma
chromophore - Correct Ans-absorbs the light, its the "target" for laser
three characteristics of a laser - Correct Ans-monochromatic, coherent, collimated
three characteristics of IPL - Correct Ans-polychromatic, incoherent, non-collimated
year the ruby laser was created - Correct Ans-1960
who were the first creators of the ruby laser - Correct Ans-Theodore Maiman / Gordon
Gould
_____________ determines λ & defines the attraction to the intended target - Correct
Ans-medium
Gas lasers - Correct Ans-CO² or Argon
solid lasers - Correct Ans-Nd:YAG or Alexandrite
liquid laser - Correct Ans-turnable dye laser
ionizing radiation - Correct Ans-changes DNA
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non-ionizing radiation - Correct Ans-does not change DNA
______ & ___________________ go hand in hand - Correct Ans-TRT & Pulse Duration
minimum spot size for hair removal - Correct Ans-7-10mm
________________________________ is formed at the positive pole during galvanic -
Correct Ans-hydrochloric acid
brown-purple spots that can be a sign of over treatment - Correct Ans-petechiae
when electrons are in the resting stage it is called - Correct Ans-ground
when electrons are in the excited stage it is called - Correct Ans-singlet
when electrons are in the emission stage it is called - Correct Ans-metastable state
laser target or chromophore - Correct Ans-melanin
states that light absorption iws required for an effect on tissue - Correct Ans-grothus
draper law
redness of the skin - Correct Ans-erythema
time exposed to laser - Correct Ans-pulse duration
laser that uses exogenous carbon - Correct Ans-Nd:YAG
what effect does post-cooling have - Correct Ans-negates
level of alcohol to use as astringent - Correct Ans-30%
range of IPL wavelength - Correct Ans-400-1400mm
hormone that acts with FSH to stimulate other sexual & reproductive activities - Correct
Ans-LH (lutenizing hormone)
minimum alcohol for disinfectant - Correct Ans-70%
what is the system for skin & its appendages - Correct Ans-integumentary system
the innermost layer of skin - Correct Ans-germinativum
layer of skin that produces melanin - Correct Ans-basal
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Electrolysis & Laser Exam Guide
Questions and Answers 2025
the year galvanic eletrolysis was created - Correct Ans-1875
who created galvanic electrolysis - Correct Ans-Dr. Charles E Michel
the year multiple needle was created - Correct Ans-1916
creator of multiple needle - Correct Ans-Paul Kree
the year thermolysis was created - Correct Ans-1924
creator of thermolysis - Correct Ans-Dr. Henri Bordier
year the blend method was created - Correct Ans-1945
creator of the blend method - Correct Ans-St. Pierre & Hinkle
most common areas for androgens to cause hair growth - Correct Ans-upper lip and
chin
Hypertrichosis - Correct Ans-abnormally excessive hair growth on normal parts of the
body
direct cause of hirsutism - Correct Ans-excess of androgens
causes of hair growth - Correct Ans-congenital, topical, systemic
how old does a child have to be to receive electrolysis - Correct Ans-14
chapter _______ of the Florida Statute, creates and regulates the DOH & DBPR -
Correct Ans-455
FAC (Florida Administrative Code) contains rules set by DOH in ch ___________,
sections ______-________ - Correct Ans-ch 64B8 / sec 50-56
what part of the administrative code governs the licensure + inspections , and must be
displayed - Correct Ans-64B8 - 51.006 FAC
recommended insurance - Correct Ans-malpractice & liability
who issues an electrologly license - Correct Ans-Department of Health
1|Page
,Electrolysis
when do licenses need to be renewed - Correct Ans-every 2 years (even # years)
you must renew your license before - Correct Ans-May 31st
what does laser stand for - Correct Ans-Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of
Radiation
what laser is good for all skin types - Correct Ans-Alexandrite (sometimes the Nd:YAG)
λ of ruby laser - Correct Ans-694nm
λ of alexandrite laser - Correct Ans-755nm
λ of diode laser - Correct Ans-810nm
λ of Nd:YAG laser - Correct Ans-1064nm
most common laser - Correct Ans-pulsed
the greater the λ, the _________er the penetration into the body tissue - Correct Ans-
deep
most common form of skin cancer - Correct Ans-basal cell carcinoma
chromophore - Correct Ans-absorbs the light, its the "target" for laser
three characteristics of a laser - Correct Ans-monochromatic, coherent, collimated
three characteristics of IPL - Correct Ans-polychromatic, incoherent, non-collimated
year the ruby laser was created - Correct Ans-1960
who were the first creators of the ruby laser - Correct Ans-Theodore Maiman / Gordon
Gould
_____________ determines λ & defines the attraction to the intended target - Correct
Ans-medium
Gas lasers - Correct Ans-CO² or Argon
solid lasers - Correct Ans-Nd:YAG or Alexandrite
liquid laser - Correct Ans-turnable dye laser
ionizing radiation - Correct Ans-changes DNA
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, Electrolysis
non-ionizing radiation - Correct Ans-does not change DNA
______ & ___________________ go hand in hand - Correct Ans-TRT & Pulse Duration
minimum spot size for hair removal - Correct Ans-7-10mm
________________________________ is formed at the positive pole during galvanic -
Correct Ans-hydrochloric acid
brown-purple spots that can be a sign of over treatment - Correct Ans-petechiae
when electrons are in the resting stage it is called - Correct Ans-ground
when electrons are in the excited stage it is called - Correct Ans-singlet
when electrons are in the emission stage it is called - Correct Ans-metastable state
laser target or chromophore - Correct Ans-melanin
states that light absorption iws required for an effect on tissue - Correct Ans-grothus
draper law
redness of the skin - Correct Ans-erythema
time exposed to laser - Correct Ans-pulse duration
laser that uses exogenous carbon - Correct Ans-Nd:YAG
what effect does post-cooling have - Correct Ans-negates
level of alcohol to use as astringent - Correct Ans-30%
range of IPL wavelength - Correct Ans-400-1400mm
hormone that acts with FSH to stimulate other sexual & reproductive activities - Correct
Ans-LH (lutenizing hormone)
minimum alcohol for disinfectant - Correct Ans-70%
what is the system for skin & its appendages - Correct Ans-integumentary system
the innermost layer of skin - Correct Ans-germinativum
layer of skin that produces melanin - Correct Ans-basal
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