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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 isotretinoin and 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.
Never use the device:
- If you have received radiation therapy or chemotherapy within the
past 3 months.
- If you are on painkillers which reduce the skin's sensitivity to heat.
- If you take immunosuppressive medications.
Pathologies/Disorders
Never use the device:
- If you have diabetes or other systemic or metabolic diseases.
- If you have congestive heart disease.
- If you have a disease related to photosensitivity, such as
polymorphic light eruption (PMLE), solar urticaria, porphyria etc.
- 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 epilepsy with flashlight sensitivity.
