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HOW TO PREPARE THE SKIN
To avoid skin irritation, especially if you have sensitive
skin, follow these suggestions:
• Wash the area of the skin where you will place the
electrodes using mild soap and water before
applying electrodes and after taking them off. Be sure
to rinse off the soap thoroughly and dry the skin well.
• Excess hair may be clipped with scissors. Do not shave
the stimulation area.
• Follow the suggestions of your physician for preparing
the skin.
• Many skin problems arise from the pulling stress of
adhesive patches that are excessively stretched
across the skin during application. To prevent this,
apply the electrodes from the centres outward. Avoid
stretching over the skin.
• To minimise pulling stress, lay out the extra lengths of
electrode lead wire in a loop to prevent tugging on
the electrodes.
• When removing electrodes, always remove by pulling
in the direction of hair growth.
• It may be helpful to rub skin lotion on the electrode
placement areas when not wearing electrodes.
• Never apply electrodes to irritated or broken skin.
