Basically - anyone with skin.
Particularly skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and acne, it is the best all round beauty treatments for every skin type and tone.
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However: the following list of contraindications prohibit LED treatments from taking place.
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Discoid Lupus:Two-thirds of people with lupus have increased sensitivity to light, either from sunlight or from artificial inside light, such as fluorescent light or both.
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Anti-arthritic medication
Anti-arthritic medication can also cause the skin to be much more sensitive to light (Ridaura, Gold 50). This could cause a skin rash, itching, redness or severe sunburn.
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​Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a chronic disorder that causes unprovoked, recurrent seizures. A seizure is a sudden rush of electrical activity in the brain. For about 3% of people with epilepsy, exposure to flashing lights at certain intensities or to certain visual patterns can trigger seizures.
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Photosensitive disorders
Photosensitive disorders such as Porphyria, Lupus erythematosus, photosensitive eczema and Albinism.
Contagious diseases (Impetigo, Scabies, Chicken Pox, Mumps).
Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin, also known as Accutane. If the client is currently using Accutane for acne, be advised that this powerful drug derived from vitamin A increases the client’s skin’s sensitivity to light. LED treatments can only be provided if the medication has not been taken within the last six months.
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Medical Contraindications:
Please seek medical advice prior to booking. In circumstances where medical permission cannot be obtained, clients must give their informed consent in writing.
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Pregnancy
MediLUX has NOT been tested on pregnant women and therefore the risk to the unborn baby or pregnant women is unknown. We would advise that the client gains medical consent from their primary health care provider if they wish to proceed with a LED treatment during pregnancy.
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St John’s Wort or other herbal remedies
St John’s Wort taken in very large amounts (more than the RDA) may cause some people to be slightly more sensitive to light. We would advise that the client gains advice from their primary health care provider if they wish to proceed with LED treatments while taking any herbal supplement that leads to increased light sensitivity.
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Statins (atorvastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin).
Statins are a class of drugs often prescribed by doctors to help lower cholesterol levels in the blood. If the client is taking this type of medication, the treatment can still be administered at the discretion of the client' doctor as long as they report no increased sensitivity to the light since commencing the drug.
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Anti-Arrhythmic drugs
Certain Anti-Arrhythmic drugs used to treat heart issues (including heart failure and irregular heartbeat), can lead to photophobia for some patients. If the client is using a drug like this it is at the client physician's discretion as to whether you commence a MediLUX treatment.
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Light-induced migraines
Light-induced migraines are uncommon but can occur as a result of exposure to bright light. Once again, we would advise the client to gain medical advice before proceeding with a MediLUX treatment in this instance.
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EGFR inhibitors
Certain drugs called EGFR inhibitors that are used to treat cancer can also cause photosensitivity. Please consult your physician before commencing a course of MediLUX Treatments.
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Medication Cautions:
There are certain drugs that can make the skin light sensitive. We would advise that MediLUX treatments only be administered as long as the below medication has not been taken in the last 5 days.
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Topical Anti-inflammatory (Ketoprofen, Oruvail) (do not apply LED treatment directly over gel).
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Antibiotics(Tetracyline group: Doxyclyline, Oxytetracycline, Lymecycline etc) (Quinolone group: Ciprofloxacin, Ofloxacin, Levofloxacin) (Sulfonamides: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim).
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (Naproxen, Celecoxib) Diuretics (Furosemide, Bumetanide, Hydro-chlorothiazide)
Retinoids Tretinoin (Topical) (Roaccutane/Accutane, Retinova, Retin A gel). Anti-arthritic (Azathioprine)
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Anti-Cancer drugs (Ledertrexate/Methotrexate)
Antifungals (Terbinafine, Itraconazole, Voriconazole, Griseofulvin (Grisovin)) Anti-Psychotic (Chlorpromazines: Thorazine Sonazine)
