Contra-indications

BB Glow aims to improve the condition and appearance of the skin. Treatments should NEVER be carried out over areas of skin that appear sore or infected. The skin may react adversely to the treatment and the risk of cross infection is high. If a treatment is carried out over infected skin the infection could spread to other areas of the clients face or to the therapist.

Contra – indications	Description/Characteristics	RED Prevents	AMBER Restrict	GREEN Treat
Cancer	Disease (6 months after treatment has finished)	X
Circulatory Diseases	Coronary artery disease Heart failure.	X
Unidentified lumps or swelling	Lumps or swelling that have not been diagnosed by a medical professional	X
Open cuts / abrasions	Break in the skin		X work around
Acne	Bacterial Infection that can be aggravated and spread.	X
Sebaceous Cysts	Round, nodular lesion with smooth shiny surface which develops from the sebaceous gland.		X- work around
Boils	A boil begins as a small, inflamed nodule which forms a pocket of bacteria around the base of a hair follicle or a break in the skin. Local injury or lowered constitutional resistance may encourage their development.	X
Impetigo	Superficial contagious inflammatory disease caused by streptococcal and staphylococcal bacteria. It is commonly seen on the face and around the ears and shows as weeping blisters which dry to form honey-coloured crusts. Bacteria is easily transmitted by dirty fingernails and towels	X
Conjunctivitis	A boil begins as a small, inflamed nodule which forms a pocket of bacteria around the base of the eye. In this condition the inner eyelid and eyeball appear red and sore and there may be a pus like discharge from the eye. The infection spreads by contact with the secretions from the eye of the infected person.	X
Herpes Simplex	Herpes Simplex is normally found on the face and around the lips. It begins as an itching sensation, followed by erythema and a group of small blisters which then weep and form crusts.	X if active	X- can trigger a cold-sore as a contra action to the treatment. Warn the client this can be a side effect.
Scar Tissue			X- if under 6 months old or is a keloid scar, work around it	X fine to go over if over 6 months old and is not keloid
Ringworm	Begins as small red papules that gradually increase in size to form a ring. Affected areas on the body vary in severity from mild scaling to inflamed itchy area. Fungal infection.	X
Infestations Scabies Lice	A contagious parasitic skin condition caused by the female mite who burrows into the horny layer of the skin where she lays eggs. The first noticeable symptoms of this is severe itching which worsens at night. Papules, pustules and crusted lesions by develop.	X
Sunburn	Radiation burns to the skin that will appear red and possibly blistered	X
Pregnancy Breast feeding	All trimesters	X
Auto immune disease	An autoimmune disease is a condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body.	X
Shingles	Herpes zoster Viral infection	X
Laser IPL treatments	Lasers therapies that can- Resurface the skin (ablative laser) Tattoo removal Hair removal	X- if undergoing laser treatments the pigment can block the colour needed for the laser treatment
Haemophiliacs	Haemophilia is a mostly inherited genetic disorder that impairs the body’s ability to make blood clots, a process needed to stop bleeding.	X
Psoriasis/eczema	A chronic inflammatory skin condition. Psoriasis may be recognised as the development of well-defined red plaques, varying in size and shaped, covered by white or silvery scales Any area of the body may be affected but the most common site are face, elbows, knees, nails, chest and abdomen. It can also affect the scalp. Psoriasis is aggravated by stress and trauma but is improved by exposure to sunlight.		X- work around
Acne drugs Roaccutane, Isotretoin (tret)	12 months post G.P referral	X
Waxing treatments	Hair that has been removed, at the root, using a heated wax. 2-3 days prior to treatment		X- have waxing first and wait 72 hours before doing a bb glow treatment
Overly thin/delicate skin Hypersensitive skin	Often ageing or sensitive skin Do a patch test if concerned		X- be careful of being aggressive
Previous facial treatments	Micro-dermabrasion Chemical peels Dermaplaning		X- wait 7 days after these facial treatments
Self-tanning	Spray or manual 7 days either side		X
Steroid medication	Patch test		X- work around
High/low blood pressure	Controlled by medication			X
Dermatitis	Dermatitis literally means inflammation of the skin. Contact dermatitis is caused by a primary irritant which causes the skin to become red, dry and inflamed. Substances which are likely to cause this reaction include acids, alkalis, perfumes, solvent, lanolin, detergent and nickels. There may be skin infection too.		X- work around
Moles, skin tags	Projection coming from the skin		X work around
Mild bruising	Visible damage to the tissues under the skin.		X work around
Botox/fillers	Wait 2 weeks after	X
Hypertrophic disorders	A blue-black nodule which increases in size, shape and colour and is most commonly found on the head, neck and trunk.	X
Topical retinoids	Stop using 4-7 days before and after		X
Anti-coagulants	Including warfarin, fish oils, aspirin and ibuprofen – extended recovery will be required and where possible patients may want to reduce anti-coagulant medication 2- 4 days prior to treatment but will need to check with GP.	X if prescribed	X if self-prescribed
Chemical peels	If having a course wait until peel course has been completed		X
Previous history of anaphylaxis shock	Extreme allergic reaction		X- patch test
Epilepsy, history of fainting				X

Clients who are prone to herpes simplex (cold sores), are recommended to apply an over the counter treatment such as zovirax to prevent possible outbreaks prior to treatment

Gentle shaving over the treated area may be commenced 12 – 24 hours post procedure, if required. Male clients undergoing facial needling treatments are advised to shave up to 12 hours prior to the procedure.

IF YOU SUSPECT A CLIENT MAY HAVE A SKIN IFECTION, DO NOT CARRY OUT THE TREATMNET AND REFER THE CLIENT TO THEIR GP. NEVER ATTEMT TO DIAGOSE A CONDTIONAS YOU ARE NOT QUAIFIED TO DO SO