Which method is used for desincrustation during a galvanic current facial treatment?

Which method is used for desincrustation during a galvanic current facial treatment?

• A. Iontophoresis
• B. Anaphoresis
• C. Desincrustation
• D. Cataphoresis

Answer: (B)

Desincrustation uses a galvanic current to push an alkaline solution into the skin, softening and emulsifying sebum and debris in pores for easier removal. This specific action is called anaphoresis—the movement of alkaline substances into the skin under the influence of the positive electrode. Iontophoresis is a general term for driving ions into the skin with direct current, but desincrustation is a particular application that relies on alkaline ions moving in, so anaphoresis is the best fit. Cataphoresis would move acidic substances toward the skin, which isn’t what desincrustation uses.

Desincrustation uses a galvanic current to push an alkaline solution into the skin, softening and emulsifying sebum and debris in pores for easier removal. This specific action is called anaphoresis—the movement of alkaline substances into the skin under the influence of the positive electrode. Iontophoresis is a general term for driving ions into the skin with direct current, but desincrustation is a particular application that relies on alkaline ions moving in, so anaphoresis is the best fit. Cataphoresis would move acidic substances toward the skin, which isn’t what desincrustation uses.