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catagen hair
A hair in the early stages
of arrested growth, and preceding the telogen phase.
cataphoresis
The application of
positive direct current after electrolysis using a carbon roller-like
device put in contact with the skin. It is thought to contract the
hair follicle openings following treatment. We have not observed any
demonstrable evidence to support its use. Akin to the pre-treatment use
of anaphoresis whereby electrical polarity is reversed.
cathode
The negative electrode, or
terminal, in a direct current circuit; in the process of galvanic
electrolysis, the needle acts as the cathode and is the source of direct
current flow of electrons.
caustic
A corrosive or chemical
burning agent that destroys living tissue, such as the production of lye
in galvanic electrolysis.
caustic soda
Sodium hydroxide or lye.
cautery
Destruction of tissues by
heat, which is usually produced by passing electricity through a
filament and the resulting resistance produces heat. Can also be
produced with caustic chemicals. The act or process of
cauterizing.
clear
The state of complete and
permanent hair removal in an area that was previously hair bearing; no
further electrolysis is required. Usage: The beard area is clear
of hair. Note: Complete treatment of all visible hair follicles with
regrowth continuing is not considered clear.
club hair
A hair in which the hair
shaft bulb separates from the papilla during catagen phase, and is then
shed in the late telogen phase. The usage of club hair refers to the
bulbous end which resembles a club.
coagulate
To congeal or to turn from
a liquid to a jelly-like consistency. Electrocoagulation occurs from the
heat produced by thermolysis, which causes the tissue to be
"cooked."
comedones
Blackheads. Sing.:
comedo.
conductor
A substance that leads
electrical energy or electrical charge. An electrolysis needle is
a conductor.
corium
The dermis. Infrequently
used.
corticosteroid
Any of a number of
hormonal steroid substances obtained from the cortex of the adrenal
gland such as glucocorticoids, minerocorticoids, and androgens.
cortisone
A hormone produced by the
adrenal cortex. Also synthetically manufactured.
crust
The medical usage for
scab. The formation resulting from tissue fluid and/or blood slowly discharging onto the
skin's surface.
cushing's disease
A syndrome resulting from
excess cortisone due to adrenal or pituitary dysfunction or excess
medication. Cushing's disease is characterized by changes in body fat
distribution ("moon face", "buffalo hump"), muscular
weakness, metabolic disturbances and hirsutism (excess hair). A medical
condition whereby electrolysis treatment is used as an adjunct therapy.
cutaneous
Of, or relating to, the
skin.
cystic acne
A severe form of acne
characterized by the presence of cysts. Scarring often occurs as a
result.
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