Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) Practice Exam

Which method involves freezing treatment to permanently destroy hair follicles?

1. Electrolysis

2. Cryotherapy

3. Thermolysis

4. Laser therapy

The correct answer is: Cryotherapy

The method that involves freezing treatment to permanently destroy hair follicles is cryotherapy. This technique utilizes extremely low temperatures to damage and destroy the hair follicles, thereby inhibiting their ability to regrow hair. Cryotherapy is often employed in various dermatological treatments, including those aimed at removing unwanted hair. Other methods listed involve different mechanisms: electrolysis uses electrical energy to destroy hair follicles, thermolysis applies heat to achieve a similar effect, and laser therapy employs concentrated light to target and damage hair follicles. Each of these techniques has its own specific applications and mechanisms, but cryotherapy distinctly focuses on utilizing freezing temperatures for effective follicle destruction.