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diabetes–Diabetics have poor healing
capabilities. Avoid waxing or extractions.
epilepsy–Do not use electrical current,
as it may provoke a seizure. Avoid tightlywrapping
the client.
heart problem–Avoid body massage,
electrical current, hot or very detoxifying
wraps as they can all increase heart rate.
hormone imbalance–Watch for acne
breakouts, very dry skin, excess hair
growth and dramatic weight fluctuations.
spinal injury –Don’t move the neck, and
avoid scalp massage.
hysterectomy–May experience skin
breakouts and/or dryness.
thyroid condition–An overactive thyroid
usually results in oily skin, an under-active
one in dry skin.
varicose veins–Do not massage over
the area to reduce the risk of dislodging
a blood clot.
systemic disease–May make the client
more prone to bruising and increase
healing time. You should wear gloves
during the treatment if the disease is
communicable.
3 List
any medications, supplements,
vitamins, diretics, slimming tablets,
etc. that you take regularly.
Given for various infections, antibiotics
can cause rashes, pigmentation and
heightened UV sensitivity. Avoid areas
where this occurs, and recommend
sunscreen.
herpes ointments–Given for cold sores.
Can cause rash, itching, burning and
stinging. Avoid treatment.
high blood pressure tablets–Can cause
skin rashes, bruising. Avoid heat or overstimulating
treatment.
chemotherapy–Can result in hair
loss, skin bruising and bleeding. Avoid
treatment.
cortisone–Given to calm inflammations.
Causes acne and poor healing. Avoid
waxing and extractions.
retin-a, adapalene or renova–
May be given for acne, pigmentation,
premature aging or pre-cancerous skin
lesions. You must avoid all exfoliation,
waxing, extractions and heat over the
areas where the medicine is applied
because the skin is likely to be fragile,
and skin lifting or sensitization may
occur. Also, client will have dramatically
increased sensitivity to sunlight and
must use sunscreen.
isotretinoin (sometimes marketed as
Accutane)–Given for cystic acne, this
medication causes severe skin dryness
and hypersensitivity. Do not perform
any exfoliation, waxing or extraction
anywhere on the body. Ensure that the
client uses sun protection at all times.
prescription benzoyl peroxide–
Increases skin sensitivity and dryness.
Increases sensitivity to sunlight.
4 Do
you smoke?
Smoking depletes Vitamin C in the
body and restricts oxygen to the skin.
It impairs healing, and also causes a
yellow, sallow look to the skin. May
cause comedones and fine wrinkles.
5 Do
you exercise regularly?
Regular exercise usually improves
skin condition by assisting in stress
reduction, as well as the stimulation
of circulation and elimination. Lack of
exercise calls for a more detoxifying,
stimulating course of treatment.
6 Do
you follow a restricted diet?
If a client is on a highly restricted
diet or fast, breakouts can occur as part
of the detoxification process. Extremely
low-fat diets can result in dry skin.
Long-term fasting can stimulate breakout
activity, hormonal imbalance and body
hair growth.
7 Do
you wear contact lenses?
Use extreme caution around the
eye area of contact lens wearers. Do not
apply pressure on or around the eyelid.
Alternatively, ask if they would prefer to
remove them prior to the treatment.
8 Do
you have metal implants, a
pacemaker or body piercings?
These contraindicate the use of electrical
current in any form.
9 Rate
your level of stress.
It has been shown that stress
impacts the skin and overall well-being.
Knowing your client’s stress level can
indicate the changes you see in his/her
skin.
10
Do you have any allergies?.
Allergies are more prevalent in
the general population today, therefore
checking with your client prior to
treatment to help prevent an allergic
response is essential. Knowing their
allergies will enable you to screen your
product ingredients and treatment
protocols to ensure a safe and effective
treatment. Common allergies to be
aware of are pollen, food like nuts and
seafood, fragrance, animals, iodine and
medications.
*Note: For detailed information on skin reactions to
medications, refer to Consumers Guide to
Prescription and Non-Prescription Drugs by H.
Winter Griffith M.D. Published by HP Books.
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