Oregon Esthetician State Board

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What is one of the effects of cataphoresis when using galvanic current?

Produces alkaline reactions
Closes the pores
Increases blood supply
Expands blood vessels

The correct answer is: Closes the pores

Cataphoresis, when using galvanic current, refers to the process of utilizing an electrical current to drive ions into the skin. One of the primary effects of cataphoresis is indeed its ability to close the pores. This is significant because closing the pores helps to lock in moisture and other beneficial ingredients in the skin during treatments, enhancing the overall effectiveness of certain skin care products. In contrast, the other options represent different effects associated with galvanic current uses. For instance, producing alkaline reactions is more closely related to anaphoresis, which is another galvanic procedure that involves the opposite polarity and can have different outcomes. Increasing blood supply and expanding blood vessels are effects associated with stimulating blood circulation, which do not align with the specific action of closing the pores that occurs with cataphoresis. Understanding these nuances is essential for applying galvanic treatments effectively in esthetic practices.