- During the summer
- Tanned, mulatto or black skin
- Use of medicines
- Photosensitizing diseases
- During the pregnancy
- Skin wounds
- Cancer
Pulsed light is an aesthetic treatment indicated for the removal of dark spots on the skin and hair, being also effective to combat wrinkles and maintain a more beautiful and youthful appearance. Get to know the main indications of the Intense Pulsed Light by clicking here.
However, this treatment has some contraindications that must be respected to ensure the health of the skin, the beauty of the person and the effectiveness of the treatment. Are they:
During the summer
The treatment with intense pulsed light should not be carried out during the summer because at this time of the year, the heat is greater and there is a higher incidence of ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun, which can leave the skin more sensitive and more tanned, and may be at risk of burn. Thus, the best time of year to perform the treatment is in the fall and winter, but even so it is necessary to use sunscreen with SPF 30 daily and avoid direct exposure to the sun.
Tanned, mulatto or black skin
Darker skin should not be treated with pulsed light as there may be a risk of skin burns because melanin is present in greater amounts on the skin of these people. However, there are some types of laser that can be used on people with dark, mulatto and black skin for permanent hair removal, such as the Nd-YAG laser.
Use of medicines
People who are using photosensitizing drugs, corticosteroids and anticoagulants should also not be treated with pulsed light., In this case, treatment can only be carried out after 3 use of the cessation of the use of these drugs. Some remedies that can interfere with the treatment are: Amitriptyline, Ampicillin, Benzocaine, Cimetidine, Chloroquine, Dacarbazine, Diazepam, Doxycycline, Erythromycin, Furosemide, Haloperidol, Ibuprofen, Methyldopa, Prednisone, Propranolol, Sulfamidizine, Sulfamidizoline, Sulfamidizoline, Sulfamidizoline, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfametizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol.
Photosensitizing diseases
Some diseases favor the appearance of spots on the skin, such as diseases such as actinic prurigo, eczema, lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, lichen planus, pityriasis rubra pilaris, herpes (when the wounds are active), porphyria, pellagra, vitiligo, albinism and phenylketonuria.
During the pregnancy
Pregnancy is a relative contraindication because although the pulsed light cannot be performed on the breasts and the belly area during pregnancy, treatment may be performed on other areas of the body. However, due to the hormonal changes typical of pregnancy, the skin may become stained and it is common to become more sensitive feeling more pain during the sessions. In addition, if there is a crust or burn on the skin, the treatment may be compromised because not all ointments can be used during pregnancy, because it is not known if they are safe for the baby or if they pass through breast milk. Thus, it is more advisable to wait for the baby's birth to start or end the treatment with pulsed light.
Skin wounds
The skin needs to be intact and properly hydrated so that the device can be used and has a good effect, so the treatment should only be carried out when there are no wounds on the skin. If this precaution is not respected, there is a risk of burns.
Cancer
Due to the lack of studies on the safety of this type of treatment in people who have active tumors, its use is not recommended during this period. However, there is no scientific evidence that treatment with laser or intense pulsed light can cause changes like cancer, because there are no changes in the amount of CD4 and CD8 even after months of applying the equipment.
If the individual does not have any contraindications, he / she can be treated with pulsed light every 4-6 weeks. After each session it is normal to feel the skin a little irritated and swollen in the first days and to reduce this discomfort it is essential to use moisturizing creams, cold compresses and sunscreen SPF 30 or higher daily.
