HoMedics Me User Manual page 7

When NOT to use the me - system
You should NOT use the me - system if any of
the following items apply to you:
If your skin type is darker than skin type
5 (see page 16).
If within the last three days you have
had a long skin exposure to the sun,or
if you have excessively tanned skin from
sun, tanning beds or tanning creams
within the last two weeks, as tanning may
influence the safety of the treatment.
If you have a pacemaker or internal
defibrillator.
If you have superficial metal or other
implants in the desired treatment area.
If you have a history of any type of
cancer, or pre-malignant moles.
If you suffer from severe conditions,
such as cardiac disorders.
If you have varicose veins in the
treatment area.
If you have moles, large freckles, darker
pigmented areas, scars or birthmarks
do not treat over them.
If you are pregnant or nursing.
If you have an impaired immune
system due to immunosuppressive
diseases such as AIDS and HIV, or use of
immunosuppressive medications.
If you have endocrine disorders, such as
Diabetes or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
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If you have any active condition in the
treatment area, such as sores, psoriasis,
eczema, burns, herpes simplex, wounds
or a rash.
If you have a history of skin disorders,
abnormal wound healing, as well as very
dry and fragile skin.
If you have a history of bleeding
coagulopathies, or use of anticoagulants.
If you are using medications, herbs,
food supplements, and vitamins known to
induce photosensitivity to light exposure at
the wavelength used, such as Isotretinoin
(Accutane) and /or topical retinoids within
the last six months, Tetracyclines, or St.
John's Wort within the last two weeks.
If you are using medications that may
stimulate hair growth, such as Minoxidil.
If you have had any surgical procedure
in the treatment area within the last three
months or before complete healing.
If you have Epilepsy.
If you have applied any type of anesthetics.
If you are on gold therapy
NB: If you are taking any medication,
please consult with your doctor before
using me - .