Philips Lumea IPL 9000 Series Manual page 8

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Pathologies/Disorders
Skin conditions
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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.
Never use the device:
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If you have received radiation therapy or chemotherapy within the past
3 months.
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If you are on painkillers which reduce the skin's sensitivity to heat.
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If you take immunosuppressive medications.
Never use the device:
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If you have diabetes or other systemic or metabolic diseases.
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If you have congestive heart disease.
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If you have a disease related to photosensitivity, such as polymorphic light
eruption (PMLE), solar urticaria, porphyria, etc.
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If you have a history of collagen disorder, including a history of keloid scar
formation or a history of poor wound healing.
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If you have epilepsy with flashlight sensitivity.
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If your skin is sensitive to light and easily develops a rash or an allergic
reaction.
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If you have a skin disease such as active skin cancer, you have a history of
skin cancer or any other localized cancer in the areas to be treated.
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If you have a history of vascular disorder, such as the presence of varicose
veins or vascular ectasia in the areas to be treated.
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If you have any bleeding disorder.
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If you have a history of immunosuppressive disease (including HIV infection
or AIDS).
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If you have a skin pigmentation disorder such as vitiligo.
Never use the device:
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If you have infections, eczema, burns, inflammation of hair follicles, open
lacerations, abrasions, herpes simplex (cold sores), wounds or lesions and
haematomas (bruises) in the areas to be treated.
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On irritated (red or cut), sunburned, tanned or fake‑tanned skin.
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On the following areas: on moles, freckles, large veins, darker pigmented
areas, scars, skin anomalies without consulting your doctor. This can result in
a burn and a change in skin tone, which makes it potentially harder to
identify skin-related diseases.
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On the following areas: warts, tattoos or permanent make-up.