Pulsed light is an aesthetic treatment indicated to eliminate brown spots on the skin and hair, being also effective in combating wrinkles and maintaining a more beautiful and youthful appearance. Learn about the main indications of intense pulsed light by clicking here.
However, this treatment has certain contraindications that should be observed to ensure skin health, the beauty of the person and the effectiveness of treatment.It’s them:
- Treatment with intense pulsed light should not be done during the summer because at this time of year the heat is higher and there is a higher incidence of ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun.
- Which can leave the skin more sensitive and tanned.
- And may be at risk.
- Therefore.
- The best time of year to perform the treatment is autumn and winter.
- However it is necessary to use daily sunscreen with SPF 30 and avoid direct exposure to the sun.
Darker skin should not be treated with pulsed light as there may be a risk of skin burns as melanin is present in greater numbers on these people’s skin, however, certain types of laser can be used in people with dark, mulata and black skin.for permanent hair removal, such as the Nd-YAG laser.
People using photosensitizing medications, corticosteroids and anticoagulants should also not be treated with pulsed light. Some remedies that may interfere with treatment include: amitriptyline, ampicillin, benzocaine, cimetidine, chloroquine, dacarbazine, diazepam, doxycycline, ibuprofidolosemide, haloperidolosemide, methyldopa, prednisone, propranolol, Sulfamidizine, Sulfamidizoline, Sulfamidizoline, Sulfamidizoline, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulidi Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol Sulfamidizol, sulfametizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol, Sulfamidizol,
Some diseases promote the appearance of spots on the skin, such as diseases such as actinic prurigo, eczema, lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, lichen plan, pitiriasis rubra pilaris, herpes (when sores are active), porphyria, pelagra, vitiligo, albinism and phenylketone..
Pregnancy is a relative contraindication because, although pulsed light cannot be performed on the breasts and stomach during pregnancy, treatment can be done in other areas of the body, however, due to hormonal changes typical of pregnancy, the skin can become stained and it is common to become more sensitive and feel more pain during sessions.In addition, if there is a scab or burn on the skin, treatment may be compromised because not all ointments can be used during pregnancy, as it is not known whether they are safe for the baby or if they pass into breast milk, so it is advisable to wait for the baby to start or finish treatment with pulsed light.
The skin must be intact and properly hydrated so that the device can be used and has a good effect, so treatment should only be done in the absence of skin sores, if this precaution is not followed there is a risk of burns.
Due to the lack of studies on the safety of this type of treatment in people with active tumors, its use during this period is not recommended; however, there is no scientific evidence that laser or intense pulsed light treatment can cause changes such as cancer, as there are no changes in the amount of CD4 and CD8 even after months of use of the equipment.
If the individual has no contraindications, he can be treated with pulsed light every 4 to 6 weeks, after each session it is normal to feel the skin a little irritated and swollen the first few days and to decrease these discomforts it is essential to use daily moisturizers, cold compresses and sunscreen SPF 30 or more.