Philips TT3003, User Manual

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- If you have infections, eczema, burns, inflammation
of hair follicles, open lacerations, abrasions,
herpes simplex, wounds or lesions and
haematomas in the areas to be treated.
- If you have had surgery in the areas to be treated.
- If you have epilepsy with flashlight sensitivity.
- If you have diabetes, lupus erythematodes,
porphyria or congestive heart disease.
- If you have any bleeding disorder.
- If you have a history of immunosuppressive
disease (including HIV infection or AIDS).
Never use the appliance if you take any of
the medications listed below, i.e.:
- If your skin is currently being treated with or has
recently been treated 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
thins the skin and can therefore make it more
susceptible to tears, wounds and irritations.
- If you are on painkillers, which reduce the skin’s
sensitivity to heat.
- If you are taking photosensitising agents or
medications, check the package insert of your
medicine and never use the appliance 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.
- If you take immunosuppressive medications.
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