Who Should Not Use Lumea? Contraindication; General Conditions; Medications/History - Philips Lumea BRI959/00 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.
Note: To check if your skin type allows usage of the device, consult
the skin tone table with number 2 on the foldout page.
- Never use the device if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as the
device was not tested on pregnant or breast feeding women.
- Never use the device if you have any active implants such as a
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 photosensitizing 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.
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