- On a tattoo or permanent makeup in the treatment area.
- On dark spots, such as large freckles, birthmarks, moles
or warts in the treatment area.
- If you have eczema, psoriasis, lesions, open wounds or
active infections in the treatment area.
- If you have a history of collagen disorder, including
kelodial scar formation or poor wound healing.
- If you have a known sensitivity to light or take
medication that makes your skin more sensitive to
light. Medicines known to have this effect include
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, (e.g., aspirins,
ibuprofens, acetaminophen), tetracyclines, phenothiazines,
thiazide, diuretics, sulfonylurates, sulfonamides, DTIC,
fluorouracil, vinblastine and griseofulvin.
- If you are or were recently treated with Alpha-Hydroxi Acids
(AHAs), Beta-Hydroxi Acids (BHAs), Retin-A
(isotretinoin), topical retinoids, azelaic acid or steroids.
- If you have abnormal skin conditions due to diabetes or
another systemic or metabolic disease.
- If you have a history of herpes outbreaks in the
treatment area, unless you have consulted your doctor
and received preventive treatment.
- If you have a disease that causes light sensitivity, such as
porphyria, polymorphic light eruption, lupus, solar urticaria, etc.
- If you suffer from epilepsy with flashlight sensitivity.
- If you have a history of skin cancer or potential
malignancies in the treatment area.
- If you have received radiation therapy or chemotherapy
within the past 3 months.
- If you have an implant, such as a pacemaker or insulin
pump, in the treatment area.
- Do not use the appliance on nipples, areolas, labia minora,
vagina, anus and the inside of the nostrils and ears.
- Men must not use it on the face or on the scrotum.
When to consult your doctor
If you take prescribed medication or receive regular
medical monitoring because of a certain condition, consult
your doctor before you use Philips Lumea Comfort. You
should also consult your doctor if you are not sure if the
appliance is suitable for you.
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