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Medications/History
Pathologies/Disorders
Never use the device if you take any of the medications listed below:
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If your skin is currently being treated with or has recently been treated in the
past week with Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), Beta-Hydroxy Acids (BHAs),
topical tretinoin and azelaic acid.
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If you have taken any form of isotretinoin Accutane or Roaccutane in the last
six months. This treatment can make skin more susceptible to tears, wounds
and irritations.
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If you are taking photosensitizing agents or medications, check the package
insert of your medicine and never use the device if it is stated that it can
cause photo-allergic reactions, photo-toxic reactions or if you have to avoid
sun when taking this medicine.
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If you take anticoagulation medications, including heavy use of aspirin, in a
manner which does not allow for a minimum 1-week washout period prior
to each treatment.
Never use the device:
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If you have received radiation therapy or chemotherapy within the past
3 months.
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If you are on painkillers which reduce the skin's sensitivity to heat.
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If you take immunosuppressive medications.
Never use the device:
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If you have diabetes or other systemic or metabolic diseases.
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If you have congestive heart disease.
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If you have a disease related to photosensitivity, such as polymorphic light
eruption (PMLE), solar urticaria, porphyria, etc.
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If you have a history of collagen disorder, including a history of keloid scar
formation or a history of poor wound healing.
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If you have epilepsy with flashlight sensitivity.
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If your skin is sensitive to light and easily develops a rash or an allergic
reaction.
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If you have a skin disease such as active skin cancer, you have a history of
skin cancer or any other localized cancer in the areas to be treated.
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If you have a history of vascular disorder, such as the presence of varicose
veins or vascular ectasia in the areas to be treated.
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If you have any bleeding disorder.
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If you have a history of immunosuppressive disease (including HIV infection
or AIDS).
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If you have a skin pigmentation disorder such as vitiligo.