Philips Lumea Prestige BRI950, User 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 breast feeding as the
device was not tested on pregnant or breast feeding women.
- Never use the device if you have any active implants such
as 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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