Who Should Not Use Lumea? Contraindication; General Conditions; Medications/History - Philips Lumea Prestige BRI959 User Manual

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Who should not use Lumea? Contraindication

General conditions

- Never use the device if you have skin type VI (You rarely to
never sunburn, very dark tanning). In this case you run a high risk
of developing skin reactions, such as hyperpigmentation and
hypopigmentation, strong redness or burns.
To check if your skin type allows usage of the device, consult the
skin the skin tone table with number 2 on the foldout page.
- Never use the device if you are pregnant or breast feeding as the
device was not tested on pregnant or breast feeding women.
- Never use the device if you have any active implants such as
pacemaker, neurostimulator, insulin pump etc.

Medications/History

Never use the device if you take any of the medications listed below:
- 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 isotretinoinand azelaic acid.
- 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.
- If you are taking photosensitising 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.
- 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.