Waxing Contra-Indications

Question 1

The definition of ‘contra-indication’

Answer 1

An identifiable reason why treatment may be unable to take place, or where caution is required.

Question 2

The definition of ‘prevent’ in terms of contra-indications.

Answer 2

No treatment at all must take place - treatment is prevented.

Question 3

The definition of ‘restrict’ in terms of contra-indications.

Answer 3

The treatment may need to be adapted - the treatment is restricted.

Question 4

Reason for contra-indication - skin infections

Answer 4

Prevent treatment - risk of cross infection.

Question 5

Reason for contra-indication - severe skin disorders

Answer 5

Prevent treatment - may make worse / cause secondary infection.

Question 6

Contra-indication - ro-accutane

Answer 6

Oral acne medication, makes skin fragile. Prevents treatment.

Question 7

Contra-indication - undiagnosed lumps / swellings

Answer 7

Requires GP diagnosis - prevents treatment

Question 8

Contra-indication - retin-a or tetracycline medication

Answer 8

Topical acne medication / antibiotic medication - increases skin sensitivity - prevents treatment.

Question 9

Contra-indication - diabetes

Answer 9

Endocrine disorder affecting blood sugar control. Skin is slow to heal and sensation may be impaired. Increased infection risk. GP consent required. Patch & thermal tests to be carried out.

Question 10

Contra-indication - blood thinning medication / hemophilia.

Answer 10

Increased risk of bruising due to reduced blood clotting ability. GP consent required.

Question 11

Contra-indication - defective circulation

Answer 11

Poor skin healing may occur due to reduced blood flow (symptom of heart disease, MS or diabetes). GP consent required.

Question 12

Contra-indication - Epilepsy

Answer 12

Neurological condition which causes fitting, can be mildly affected (petit mal) or severely affected (grand mal). May require GP consent.

Question 13

Contra-indication - mild skin disorders

Answer 13

Such as eczema or psoriasis - will restrict treatment, affected areas must be avoided.

Question 14

Contra-indication - bruising

Answer 14

Caused by bleeding under the skin. Restricts treatment - working over a bruise may worsen it.

Question 15

Contra-indication - varicose veins

Answer 15

Local circulatory disorder caused by defective valve, commonly affects the legs. Area must be avoided - risk of ulceration or thrombosis if treated.

Question 16

Contra-indication - Thrombosis

Answer 16

Circulatory disorder - blood clot in a vein. Prevents treatment. If clot (thrombus) were to move to the heart, lungs or brain it may be fatal.

Question 17

Contra-indication - Recent scar tissue

Answer 17

Scar less than 6 months old / still red & raised. Must be avoided as working over it may reopen the wound or delay healing.

Question 18

Contra-indication - Broken bones, fractures & sprains

Answer 18

May cause unnecessary discomfort. Restricts treatment - area to be avoided.

Question 19

Contra-indication - defective skin sensation

Answer 19

Damaged sensory nerves. Often related to diabetes. Increased risk of skin damage as client unable to tell if wax is too hot. Prevents treatment.

Question 20

Contra-indication - product allergies.

Answer 20

Increased risk of allergic / adverse reaction. Detailed consultation & patch test required.

Question 21

Contra-indication - recent acid peels (TCA, glycolic, PHA, salicylic, lactic, mandelic etc) / microdermabrasion.

Answer 21

Surface thickness of epidermis has been reduced, increased risk of sensitivity & skin damage. Restricts treatment - area to be avoided.

Question 22

Contra-indication - recent tattoo / PMU (within 3 months)

Answer 22

Skin may still be healing. Working over area may remove pigment & increase risk of secondary infection. Restricts treatment.

Question 23

Contra-indication - phlebitis

Answer 23

Circulatory disorder involving inflammation of the veins. Prevents treatment.

Question 24

Contra-indication - cuts & abrasions

Answer 24

Must be avoided - may cause unnecessary discomfort, slow skin healing & increase risk of secondary infection. Restricts treatment.

Question 25

Contra-indication - sunburn & windburn

Answer 25

May further damage already damaged skin & cause additional discomfort. Area to be avoided. Restricts treatment.