When permanent makeup is harmful: skin disorders
How can a PM master protect himself and his clients?
A micropigmentation specialist can by no means make a diagnosis, but he must recognize the most common skin problems!
In no case can a micropigmentation specialist diagnose, give medical advice or use any means to treat diseases and disorders of the skin.
The knowledge of the permanent makeup master in this area and his ability to recognize the most common skin problems is a guarantee of greater safety for both the client and himself, and for the treatment of diseases, he should recommend the client to consult a specialist doctor.
After the problem is solved with medical help, the client will be able to return to the issue of micropigmentation again and do the procedure.
There are a number of symptoms that may indicate the presence of a disease:
- subjective symptoms are conditions perceived by the client's feelings, for example, inflammation;
- Objective symptoms are visible conditions, such as a rash or redness.
Such symptoms include alopecia or hair loss, edema, erythema, eschymosis, petechiae, pruritis, purpura. It is recommended to keep on hand specialized literature for recognizing problematic skin conditions.
Violations in the work of the sebaceous glands
Disturbances in the functioning of the sebaceous glands, as a rule, are not a contraindication for the procedure of permanent makeup, unless they are infectious or there are wen or boils in the area intended for applying the permanent. It is recommended to wait until the condition of the treated area returns to normal.
The most common problems are: acne, milia (whiteheads), acne, seborrhea, rosacea, wen, boils and insufficient secretion of sebum.
Inflammatory processes
Unlike the above problems, violations of this kind affect the conduct of the procedure. Regardless of where the inflammatory process is concentrated, a consultation or permission from a dermatologist will be required for the procedure.
The most common inflammatory processes are: dermatitis, psoriasis, herpes simplex, contact dermatitis, eczema or urticaria, hematoma.
Abnormal pigmentation
When implanting dyes into an area with abnormal pigmentation, a preliminary consultation with a dermatologist is also required, and sometimes his written permission is also required. It must be remembered that in some cases, skin cancer can look like a harmless abnormal pigmentation.
Insufficient pigmentation of the skin compared to the surrounding areas is called hypopigmentation, and excessive pigmentation is called hyperpigmentation. Sunburn significantly affects micropigmentation, and this should not be forgotten.
Most often, abnormal skin pigmentation occurs in the form of freckles, age spots, chloasma, nevi, vitiligo, albinism, keratomas or calluses, birthmarks, warts, papillomas, damaged capillaries.
Pathologies
When there is a pathology on the skin area intended for micropigmentation, the procedure cannot be carried out until the end of the pathological process. It is necessary to obtain a certificate from the doctor that the pathological condition has disappeared or stopped. Examples of pathologies can be gangrene, hematoma, impetigo, pemphigus, scleroderma, scabies, malignant tumors, systemic lupus, lichen and exanthema. Cancer is a serious pathology of the skin, and in no case should permanent make-up be applied to the area of skin affected by cancer. After completing the course of treatment and the disappearance of the symptoms of the disease, it is necessary to provide a medical certificate for the PM procedure.