Philips SC1992 User Manual page 18

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Using the appliance on the underarms
Check the recommended light intensities table in chapter 'Preparing for
use', section 'Setting the light intensity' to see which settings are suitable for
your underarms.
Make sure you remove any deodorant, perfume, cream or other skin care
product from your underarms before treatment.
Tip: To achieve optimal results on your underarms, stand in front of a mirror to
get a good view of the area to be treated and the 'ready to flash' light. Raise
your arm and place your hand on the back of your neck to stretch the skin in
the underarm area.
Note: The reflected light does not harm your eyes. If the scattered light is
unpleasant, close your eyes when you release a flash.
Possible side effects and skin reactions
Common skin reactions:
- Your skin may show slight redness and/or may prickle, tingle or feel
warm. This reaction is absolutely harmless and disappears quickly.
- A skin reaction similar to sunburn may occur on the treated area for a
short while. If this does not disappear within 3 days, we advise you to
consult a doctor.
- Dry skin and itching may occur due to shaving or a combination of
shaving and light treatment. This is harmless and disappears within a
few days. You can cool the area with an ice pack or a wet facecloth.
If dryness persists, you can apply a non-scented moisturiser on the
treated area 24 hours after the treatment.
Rare side effects:
- Burns, excessive redness and swelling: these reactions occur rarely and
are usually the result of using a light intensity that is too high for your
skin colour. If these reactions do not disappear within 3 days, we advise
you to consult a doctor. Wait with the next treatment until the skin has
healed completely and make sure you use a lower light intensity.
- Skin discolouration: this occurs very rarely. Skin discolouration manifests
itself as either a darker or lighter patch than the surrounding area.
This is the result of using a light intensity that is too high for your skin
colour. In rare instances (usually a result of using too high intensity on
too dark skin), the effects of a pigment change can last longer than is
usually observed. In all cases, the effects are eventually reversed. Do not
treat discoloured areas until the discolouration has disappeared and
your skin has regained its normal skin colour.
- Skin infection and inflammation: This occurs very rarely and may be
caused by using the appliance on wounds or cuts that resulted from
shaving, on already existing wounds or on ingrown hairs.
- Excessive pain: this can occur during or after treatment if you have
used the appliance on unshaved skin, if you use the appliance at a light
intensity that is too high for your skin colour, if you flash the same
area more than once and if you use the appliance on open wounds,
inflammations, infections, tattoos, burns, etc. See chapter 'Important',
section 'Contraindications' for more information.