Skin Disorders & Contraindictions

Skin disorders vary greatly in symptoms and severity. They can be temporary or permanent, may be painless or painful. Some Skin disorders can cause a customer to feel low about themselves and others can cause your customers to become highly insecure so at all times should your client have a skin disorder remember to always remain polite and kind.
Some have situational causes, while others may be genetic. Some skin conditions are minor, and others can be life-threatening.

Common skin conditions include:
• moles.
• acne.
• hives.
• chickenpox.
• eczema.
• rosacea.
• dermatitis.
• psoriasis.
• raised bumps that are red or white
• a rash, which might be painful or itchy
• ulcers
• open sores or lesions
• dry, cracked skin
• discoloured patches of skin
• fleshy bumps, warts, or other skin growths
• changes in mole colour or size
• a loss of skin pigment
• excessive flushing

if you are unsure of any conditions it is best advised that your client goes to see a doctor or a skin specialist and get a note/letter to which will allow you to continue treatment.

You should not perform a treatment if the client-

• Will continue to have excessive sun exposure.
• Has suffered from active herpes Simplex within the last seven years as a treatment can provoke an outbreak.
• Has a history of keloid scarring.
• They have had any type of recent facial surgery
• Leave one week prior to Botox or dermal fillers
• They are pregnant or lactating.
• Has an active immune disease.
• They have had any type of recent facial surgery.
• Leave one week prior to Botox or dermal fillers.
• They have sunburn or windburn.has had radioactive or chemotherapy treatments in the last year.
• has any broken skin.
• recently waxed or lasered
• has any recent scar tissue in the area.
• has been taking roaccutane or had any other medication in the last six months.
• has any form of skin cancer.