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A contra-indication is the presence of a condition which may make the client unsuitable
for a treatment. The treatment may not be able to take place, or the treatment may
need to be adapted.

When treating a client, if they show signs of any contra-indication, tactfully refer them to
their doctor for treatment/advice. Never tell your client what contra-indication they may
have even if you are sure, you know what it is. You may be incorrect. If you are ever
unsure about a contra-indication then do not treat the client, refer them to their doctor.
This way you are always protecting yourself and the client.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS

These are known in the industry as contra-indications and are divided into two groups.

Those that prevent treatment:
Infectious skin conditions such as impetigo
Parasitic infections such as scabies
Eye infections – conjunctivitis
Severe skin conditions – acne, boils, warts

PINK EYE / CONJUNCTIVITIS
Symptoms: inflammation or infection of the eye - redness, itchiness, may have discharge
or crusting around the eye. Solution: wait until fully healed, typically 7 days

STYE
Symptoms: a red lump near the edge of the eyelid filled with pus. Solution: wait until
fully healed, typically 3 - 5 days

BLEPHARITIS
Symptoms: Very common. Inflammation of the eyelid - redness, itchiness, greasy, or
crusted. Advise client to cleanse thoroughly. Solution: wait until no symptoms remain,
typically a few days

Stye Sever Pink Eye Blepharitis