Led Mask Contraindications
LED DUAL LIGHT PRO-THERAPY FACE MASK
Contraindications
- DO NOT share the LED DUAL LIGHT PRO-THERAPY FACE MASK with any other person. It is for single person use only.
- DO NOT use the device to treat conditions other than those listed in the indications for use.
- DO NOT use if pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Safety is not established for these groups.
- DO NOT use if you suffer from light-induced headaches.
- DO NOT use if allergic to silicone. The treatment surface contains medical-grade silicone.
- DO NOT use if you suffer from genetic conditions of the eyes. Consult a healthcare professional if unsure.
- DO NOT use if you have lupus erythematosus, photosensitive eczema, or albinism as it may cause severe skin reactions.
- DO NOT use if you have a photosensitive disorder.
- DO NOT use if taking medications that cause photosensitivity.
Photosensitizing Substances
- St John's Wort
- Coal tar
- Deodorants
- Antibacterial soaps
- Artificial sweeteners
- Naphthalene (mothballs)
- Petroleum products
- Brightening agents in laundry detergent
- Cadmium sulphide (used in tattooing)
Precautions Due to Drug-Induced Photosensitivity
If you are taking any of the drugs listed below, please read the comments section of the table carefully.
| Drug Type | Specific Group or Common Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Arthritic | Gold 50 or Ridaura | Treatment cannot be administered |
| Anti-Arthritic / Immunosuppressant | Azathioprine (Imuran, Azasan) | OK if not taken within the last 5 days |
| Anti-Arrhythmic | Amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), Aratac | OK if not taken within the last 5 days |
| Anti-Arrhythmic | Quinidine | Client discretion if currently on; 10% chance light reaction; OK if stopped for ≥ 5 days |
| Antibiotics | Fluoroquinolones, Tetracyclines, Azithromycin, Capreomycin, Ceftazidime, Cycloserine, Metronidazole, Nalidixic acid, Pyrazinamide, Bactrim | OK if not taken within the last 5 days |
| Anti-Cancer | Bexarotene, Capecitabine, Dacarbazine, Epirubicin, Fluorouracil, Interferon alfa, Methotrexate, Pentostatin, Procarbazine, Tretinoin (oral), Vinblastine | Client discretion if currently on; 1–5% chance of light reaction; OK if stopped for ≥ 5 days |
| Anticonvulsants | Carbamazepine, Felbamate, Gabapentin, Lamotrigine, Oxcarbazepine, Topiramate, Valproic acid | Client discretion if currently on; 1% chance of light reaction; OK if stopped for ≥ 5 days |
| Antifungals | Flucytosine, Griseofulvin, Terconazole, Voriconazole | OK if not taken within the last 5 days |
| Antihistamines | Cetirizine, Diphenhydramine, Loratadine, Promethazine | OK if not taken within the last 5 days |
| Antihypertensives | Captopril, Diltiazem, Enalapril, Nifedipine, Sotalol | OK if not taken within the last 5 days |
| Antimalarial | Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine, Pyrimethamine, Pyrimethamine/sulfadoxine, Quinine | OK if not taken within the last 5 days |
| Antipsychotics | Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Perphenazine, Prochlorperazine, Thioridazine, Trifluoperazine | Client discretion if currently on; 2–3% chance of light reaction; OK if stopped for ≥ 5 days |
| Antiretroviral | Ritonavir, Saquinavir, Zalcitabine | Client discretion if currently on; ~2% chance of light reaction; OK if stopped for ≥ 5 days |
| Antiviral | Amantadine, Acyclovir | Client discretion if currently on; ~1% chance of light reaction; OK if stopped for ≥ 5 days |
| Cardiovascular / Diuretics | Bendroflumethiazide, Chlorthalidone, Hydrochlorothiazide, Hydroflumethiazide, Indapamide, Methyclothiazide, Metolazone, Polythiazide, Furosemide, Triamterene | OK if not taken within the last 5 days |
| Lipid regulators | Fenofibrate | Client discretion if currently on; 10% chance of light reaction; OK if stopped for ≥ 5 days |
| NSAIDs / Analgesics | Diclofenac, Naproxen | Client discretion if currently on; <1% chance of light reaction; OK if stopped for ≥ 1 day |
| Sedatives | Alprazolam, Chlordiazepoxide, Zaleplon, Zolpidem | Client discretion if currently on; 1% chance of light reaction; OK if stopped for ≥ 5 days |
| Skin agents (acne) | Isotretinoin, Tretinoin (topical), Tazarotene | Client discretion if currently on; 5–10% chance of light reaction; OK if stopped for ≥ 5 days |
| Skin agents (hair) | Coal tar, Minoxidil | Client discretion if currently on; <0.5% chance of light reaction; OK if stopped for ≥ 5 days |