Contra-indications to an electrolysis treatment

EpilationEpilation

Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications


It is important to not only recognise It is important to not only recognise contra-indications to epilation but contra-indications to epilation but

also to electrical treatments due to also to electrical treatments due to the current used in electrolysis.the current used in electrolysis.

For any condition you are unsure of, a For any condition you are unsure of, a doctors permission must be sought!doctors permission must be sought!

Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications Electronic Implants (pacemaker)Electronic Implants (pacemaker)

A medical device which uses electronic impulses, A medical device which uses electronic impulses, delivered by electrodes, contacting the heart delivered by electrodes, contacting the heart muscles, to regulate the beating of the heart.muscles, to regulate the beating of the heart.

The electrical current in epilation could interfere The electrical current in epilation could interfere with the electrodes transmitted by the with the electrodes transmitted by the pacemaker. pacemaker.

PREVENTION OF TREATMENT!!!PREVENTION OF TREATMENT!!!

Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications HaemophiliaHaemophilia

A blood disorder which prevents the blood from A blood disorder which prevents the blood from clotting therefore a continuous bleed will occurclotting therefore a continuous bleed will occur

Clients will take longer to heal from treatment. If Clients will take longer to heal from treatment. If incorrect probing occurs it could cause the client incorrect probing occurs it could cause the client to bleed.to bleed.

Sufferers will be on medication but doctors Sufferers will be on medication but doctors permission would need to be sought!permission would need to be sought!

Contra-indicationsContra-indications HIVHIV

It is a virus in which the immune system begins to It is a virus in which the immune system begins to fail, leading to life threatening infectionsfail, leading to life threatening infections

Can only be passed on by contact of bodily fluids Can only be passed on by contact of bodily fluids such as blood, semen and breast milksuch as blood, semen and breast milk

Therapist needs to be aware of condition but Therapist needs to be aware of condition but treatment could be carried out due to therapist treatment could be carried out due to therapist wearing gloves.wearing gloves.


HepatitisHepatitis

It is a virus that effects the liver and It is a virus that effects the liver and can be passed on via blood and other can be passed on via blood and other bodily fluids.bodily fluids.

Therapist must be aware of condition Therapist must be aware of condition but treatment cab be carried out due but treatment cab be carried out due to gloves being worn by the therapistto gloves being worn by the therapist

Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications EpilepsyEpilepsy

Characterised by recurrent seizures. Caused Characterised by recurrent seizures. Caused by a sudden burst of excess electrical by a sudden burst of excess electrical activity in the brain. This disruption activity in the brain. This disruption results in the brains messages being results in the brains messages being halted of mixed up.halted of mixed up.

Medication is taken to control seizures but Medication is taken to control seizures but treatment should not be carried out treatment should not be carried out without doctors permissionwithout doctors permission


Skin Cancer (treatment area)Skin Cancer (treatment area)

Cells dividing out of control causing a Cells dividing out of control causing a malignant tumour. Caused by over malignant tumour. Caused by over exposure to UV raysexposure to UV rays

The electrical current in epilation could The electrical current in epilation could stimulate the area.stimulate the area.

PREVENTION IF TREATMENT!!!PREVENTION IF TREATMENT!!!


Recent Scar tissue (treatment area)Recent Scar tissue (treatment area)

Skin is still healing so shouldn’t be Skin is still healing so shouldn’t be interfered withinterfered with

A period of 12 months should be given A period of 12 months should be given before epilation is carried outbefore epilation is carried out


Cuts and Abrasions (treatment area)Cuts and Abrasions (treatment area)

Epilation can be performed near and Epilation can be performed near and around the area but not on the areaaround the area but not on the area

Cuts and abrasions should be given Cuts and abrasions should be given time to completely heal before time to completely heal before epilation is carried out on that areaepilation is carried out on that area


WartsWarts

A viral infection and are contagious A viral infection and are contagious when contact occurswhen contact occurs

Treatment can be carried out around Treatment can be carried out around the area as long as the wart is not the area as long as the wart is not touchedtouched


Heart Valve DisordersHeart Valve Disorders


Heart Valve DisordersHeart Valve Disorders

Disorder which effects the direction of the Disorder which effects the direction of the flow of bloodflow of blood

Epilation current could make problem worseEpilation current could make problem worse

Doctors permission must be sought!!!!Doctors permission must be sought!!!!


Viral (herpes simplex), bacterial Viral (herpes simplex), bacterial (impetigo) and fungal (ringworm) (impetigo) and fungal (ringworm) infectionsinfections

All contagious so treatment should not All contagious so treatment should not be carried out on this areabe carried out on this area

One infection is completely cleared One infection is completely cleared epliation can be performedepliation can be performed


Psoriasis, eczema, acne, dermatitisPsoriasis, eczema, acne, dermatitis

Non contagious conditions so Non contagious conditions so treatment can be performedtreatment can be performed

If condition is severe then treatment If condition is severe then treatment should be avoided as it could be should be avoided as it could be become worsebecome worse


Severe stress or anxietySevere stress or anxiety

Due to epilation being an invasive treatment Due to epilation being an invasive treatment and most new clients being nervous this and most new clients being nervous this could potentially bring in a panic attackcould potentially bring in a panic attack

Ensure the entire procedure is explained Ensure the entire procedure is explained thoroughly to the client so they know what thoroughly to the client so they know what to expect. Introduce a low current at first to expect. Introduce a low current at first to ensure the client can copeto ensure the client can cope


Varcose veinsVarcose veins


Varicose VeinsVaricose Veins

Valves have been damaged in the Valves have been damaged in the veins so blood can backflow causing veins so blood can backflow causing the veins to enlarge and twistthe veins to enlarge and twist

Treatment should not be carried out on Treatment should not be carried out on a varicose vein a varicose vein


Metal Plates or pinsMetal Plates or pins

Injury or medical condition has caused Injury or medical condition has caused a bone to be replaced or held in a bone to be replaced or held in place with metalplace with metal

Metal conducts electricity so treatment Metal conducts electricity so treatment should be avoidedshould be avoided

Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications PregnancyPregnancy

No treatment should be carried out during the first No treatment should be carried out during the first three months of pregnancy.three months of pregnancy.

After the first three months a doctors permission After the first three months a doctors permission should be sought before treatingshould be sought before treating

Avoid breast and abdomen area all togetherAvoid breast and abdomen area all together

Blend and galvanic currents should not be usedBlend and galvanic currents should not be used


MolesMoles

Due to the nature of moles they should Due to the nature of moles they should never be treated without doctors never be treated without doctors permission firstpermission first


Endocrine disorders/hormone Endocrine disorders/hormone imbalanceimbalance

Epilation is a stimulating treatment so Epilation is a stimulating treatment so a doctors permission must always be a doctors permission must always be sought before treatmentsought before treatment


Heart ProblemsHeart Problems

Always consult a doctor before Always consult a doctor before treatment commencestreatment commences

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