Colorado Esthetician Written Practice Exam

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What is another term for Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) used in hair removal?

Depilation
Epilation
Laser hair removal
Photoepilation

The correct answer is: Depilation

The correct answer is not A. Depilation or B. Epilation. Depilation refers to the removal of hair above the skin's surface, while epilation refers to the removal of the entire hair, including the part below the skin. The correct answer is D. Photoepilation. Photoepilation is another term for Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) used in hair removal. IPL uses broad-spectrum light to target the pigment in the hair follicles, causing damage and inhibiting future hair growth. This process is effective for long-term hair reduction. C. Laser hair removal is not synonymous with IPL, as they are two different treatments. Laser hair removal uses a single-wavelength laser beam to target the hair follicles for hair reduction.