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Contraindications

For whom is Philips Lumea Essential NOT suitable?

Philips Lumea Essential is not designed for everyone. If any of the following

is true for you, then this appliance is not suitable for you to use!

Do not use the appliance if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

Philips Lumea Essential has not been tested on pregnant women, therefore

we advise you not to use the appliance if you are pregnant or breast

feeding. Hormonal changes could increase the sensitivity of your skin and

the risk of injury to the skin.

Never use the appliance if you have an unsuitable skin and/or

hair colour, i.e.:

- If you are of skin type V (you rarely get sunburnt, you tan very well and

your skin colour is dark brown) or if you are of skin type VI (you rarely

or never get sunburnt and you tan very darkly; your skin colour is

brownish black or darker). In this case you run a high risk of developing

skin reactions, such as discolourations, strong redness or burns, when

you use Philips Lumea Essential. See also chapter ‘Using the appliance’,

section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’ and consult the

‘Recommended light intensities table’ in the quick start guide.

- If your natural hair colour in the treatment areas is light blond, white,

grey or red. The treatment will not be effective.

Never use the appliance if you suffer from any of the diseases

listed below, i.e.:

- If you have a skin disease such as active skin cancer, you have a history

of skin cancer or any other localised cancer in the areas to be treated.

- If you have pre-cancerous lesions or multiple atypical moles in the areas

to be treated.

- If you have a history of collagen disorder, including a history of keloid

scar formation or a history of poor wound healing.

- If you have a history of vascular disorder, such as the presence of

varicose veins or vascular ectasia in the areas to be treated.

- If your skin is sensitive to light and easily develops a rash or an allergic

reaction.

- If you have infections, eczema, burns, inammation 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 ashlight 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 such as Accutane

Roaccutane

in the last six months.This treatment can make skin more

susceptible to tears, wounds and irritations.

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