Philips sc1996 User Manual page 10

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Contraindications
For whom is Philips Lumea Essential NOT suitable?
Philips Lumea Essential is not suitable for everyone. If any of the following is
true for you, then this appliance is not suitable for you to use!
Do not use the appliance if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Philips Lumea Essential has not been tested on pregnant women, therefore
we advise you not to use the appliance if you are pregnant or breast
feeding. Hormonal changes could increase the sensitivity of your skin and
the risk of injury to the skin.
Never use the appliance if you have an unsuitable skin tone or
hair colour, i.e.:
- If you are of skin type V (you rarely get sunburnt, you tan very well and
your skin tone is dark brown) or if you are of skin type VI (you rarely or
never get sunburnt and you tan very darkly; your skin tone is brownish
black or darker); in these cases you run a high risk of developing skin
reactions such as discolourations, redness or burns, when you use
Philips Lumea Essential. See also chapter 'Possible side effects and skin
reactions' and consult the 'Recommended light intensities table' in the
quick start guide.
- If your natural hair colour in the treatment areas is light blond, white,
grey or red. The treatment will not be effective.
Do not use Philips Lumea Essential to treat any area more
often than once every two weeks.
Never use the appliance if you suffer from any of the diseases
listed below, i.e.:
- If you have a skin disease such as active skin cancer, you have a history
of skin cancer or any other localised cancer in the areas to be treated.
- If you have pre-cancerous lesions or multiple atypical moles in the areas
to be treated.
- If you have a history of collagen disorder, including a history of keloid
scar formation or a history of poor wound healing.
- If you have a history of vascular disorder, such as the presence of
varicose veins or vascular ectasia in the areas to be treated.
- If your skin is sensitive to light and easily develops a rash or an allergic
reaction.
- If you have infections, eczema, burns, inflammation of hair follicles,
open lacerations, abrasions, herpes simplex, wounds or lesions and
haematomas in the areas to be treated.
- If you have had surgery in the areas to be treated.
- If you have epilepsy with flashlight sensitivity.
- If you have diabetes, lupus erythematodes, porphyria or congestive
heart disease.
- If you have any bleeding disorder.
- If you have a history of immunosuppressive disease (including HIV
infection or AIDS).