Philips PR3741, Manual

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- if you take photosensitising medication, do not use the
device if the package insert states that the medication
can cause photo-allergic reactions, photo-toxic
reactions or that you must avoid sun exposure
- if you are on steroids, as this medication makes
the skin more susceptible to irritation
- a skin disease such as porphyria, polymorphic light
eruption, chronic actinic dermatitis, actinic prurigo
or solar urticaria that causes photosensitivity
- infections, eczema, unhealed tattoos, burns,
inflammations (e.g. of hair follicles), lacerations,
abrasions, herpes simplex, psoriasis, wounds or
lesions and haematomas in the treatment area
- allergy to the surface materials of the BlueTouch
Pain Relief Patch (polyurethane for the skin contact
surface and polyester for the surface that does not
touch the skin) or to the polyester of the straps
Reactions and side effects
- It is normal for the skin to become a little red during
treatment. The cause of this skin redness is the
increased blood circulation due to the warmth of
the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch. This skin redness is
harmless and fades after the treatment has ended.
- You may sometimes notice tanning after
treatment. The cause of this tan is the exposure
to light - a similar effect to that caused by sunlight
- or to warmth. This effect is harmless and fades
away by itself after a number of weeks and
sometimes a few months. Postpone treatment
until the tan has disappeared. To prevent tanning,
resume treatment in a lower mode and avoid
excessive pressure on the BlueTouch Pain Relief
Patch during treatment, for example by sitting
or lying on it or by leaning heavily against it.
- Blue light may discolour tattoos in the treatment
area.
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