Philips SC2000 Manual page 9

- Your skin may become a little red and irritated after using the
appliance. This phenomenon is absolutely normal and quickly
disappears. If the irritation does not disappear within three days, we
advise you to consult a doctor.
- Do not expose the appliance to temperatures lower than 15°C or
higher than 35°C during use.
- The appliance is equipped with a built-in overheat protection. If the
appliance overheats, it does not flash. Do not switch off the appliance,
but let it cool down for approx. 15 minutes before you continue with
your treatment.
- Always return the appliance to a service centre authorised by Philips
for examination or repair. Repair by unqualified people could cause an
extremely hazardous situation for the user.
- Never use the appliance in any of the cases mentioned under
Contraindications.
Contraindications
Never use the appliance:
- If you have a skin disease such as active skin cancer, if 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 epilepsy with flashlight sensitivity.
- 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 causes a rash or an allergic reaction.
If you are taking photosensitising agents or medications, check the
package insert of your medicine and never use the appliance 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 have diabetes, lupus erythematodes, porphyria or congestive
heart disease.
- On areas of your skin where you are currently being treated with or
have recently been treated with Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), Beta-
Hydroxy Acids (BHAs), topical isotretinoin and azelaic acid.
- If you have taken oral isotretinoin Accutane® or Roaccutane® in the
last six months.This treatment can make skin more susceptible to tears,
wounds and irritations.
- If you have any bleeding disorder or 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.
- If you have infections, eczema, burns, inflammation follicles, open
lacerations, abrasions, surgeries, herpes simplex, wounds or lesions and
haematomas in the areas to be treated.
- If you have a history of immunosuppressive disease (including HIV
infection or AIDS) or when you take immunosuppressive medications.
- When you are on painkillers, which reduce the sensitivity to heat.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- On moles, freckles, large veins, darker pigmented areas, scars, skin
anomalies without consulting your doctor. This can result in a burn and
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