Laser Technician (International Board of Electrologist Certification) IBEC Board Exam

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Which method, first introduced by Dr. Michel, was used for hair removal in 1875?

Electrolysis
Electrocoagulation
Laser therapy
Thermolysis

The correct answer is: Electrocoagulation

The method introduced by Dr. Michel in 1875 that is associated with hair removal is electrolysis. This technique involves using electrical currents to destroy hair follicles, making it a foundational method in the field of hair removal. Electrolysis specifically uses a direct current to permanently remove hair by introducing a fine probe into the hair follicle, delivering an electrical charge that destroys the cells responsible for hair growth. This makes it an effective and lasting solution for unwanted hair. Electrocoagulation, on the other hand, refers to the use of electric current to coagulate tissue, but it is not specifically aimed at hair removal as electrolysis is. Laser therapy was developed much later, using light energy to target and destroy hair follicles, and thermolysis involves the use of heat to achieve similar results but is not directly linked to Dr. Michel’s work in 1875.