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arnings and Safety Precautions
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Do not use if you have a skin disease such as active skin cancer, if you have a
history of skin cancer or any other localized cancer in the areas to be treated, or if
you have pre-cancerous lesions or multiple atypical moles in the areas to be treated.
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Do not use if you have epilepsy with flashlight sensitivity.
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Do not use 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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Do not use 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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Do not use if your skin is sensitive to light and causes a rash or an allergic reaction.
If you are taking photosensitizing agents or medications, check the package insert
of the medicine. Never use the unit if it can cause photo-allergic reactions or photo-
toxic reactions, or if you should avoid sun while taking a medication.
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Do not use if you have diabetes, lupus erythematodes, porphyria or congestive heart
disease.
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Do not use on areas of your skin which are currently being treated with or have
recently been treated with Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs),
topical isotretinoin and azelaic acid.
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Do not use 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.
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Do not use 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.
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Do not use if you have infections, eczema, burns, inflamed follicles, open lacerations,
abrasions, surgeries, herpes simplex, wounds or lesions and haematomas in the
areas to be treated.
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Do not use if you have a history of immunosuppressive disease (including HIV
infection or AIDS) or if you take immunosuppressive medications.
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Do not use when you are on painkillers, which reduce the sensitivity to heat.
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Do not use if you use long-lasting deodorants. This can result in skin reactions.
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Do not use over or near anything artificial such as silicon implants, Implanon
contraceptive implants, pacemakers, subcutaneous injection ports (insulin dispenser)
or piercings.
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