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4. Who should not use the appliance? Contraindications.
DO NOT use the appliance:
• On or around the eyes, eyebrows, or eyelashes, anywhere
on or around the ears, nipples, genitals, or around the anus.
These areas may have more sensitive skin, a darker skin tone,
and using the appliance there may cause skin injury or skin
pigmentation changes.
• On tattoos, dark brown or black spots (such as dark freckles,
birthmarks, moles or warts). Tattoos or dark spots may absorb
too much light energy which could cause skin swelling,
or whitening of the skin.
• If you have epilepsy or light-induced seizures or migraines.
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sensitivity to light (photosensitivity) or are taking medication
that makes the skin more sensitive to light, including non-
cetaminophen), tetracyclines, phenothiazines, thiazide,
Hydroxi Acids (BHAs), Retin-A, Accutane and/or topical
retinoids.
• If you have any skin condition in the treatment area, including
acne, sores, psoriasis, eczema, burns, herpes simplex,
wounds or a rash. These conditions can make the skin more
sensitive to the light treatment and could make the treatment
not sure if your skin condition has healed enough to use the
device, then please consult with your doctor.
• If you have been treated with Accutane® (isotretinoin) within
light treatment and could make the treatment uncomfortable