The Importance of Decontamination in Esthetician Practice

What decontamination method do estheticians use?

Choose the correct answer:

a. Sterilization

b. Degerming

c. Disinfection

d. Sanitization

Answer

The correct answer is: b. Degerming

Estheticians use degerming and other methods to reduce microbial load on the skin and tissues.

Estheticians use various decontamination methods to reduce microbial load on the skin or tissue. One common method is degerming, which involves gently scrubbing the skin with mild chemicals like soap or using alcohol swabs to remove most microbes from the skin's surface.

Another method is using protective coats, face protection, and cut-resistant gloves when handling contaminated specimens or equipment. In addition, contaminated waste must be treated with strong basic solutions and instruments must be soaked in a strong basic solution.