Warnings And Contraindications - b-intense b-control deluxe Bedienungsanleitung

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Warnings and contraindications

Although every application of heat basically involves the risk of damaging the skin, infrared radiation offers the advantage of contactless heat
transfer, thus the natural defense reaction is least affected.
Normally, unpleasant sensations or slight pain in the irradiated area, which are already noticeable prior to burns, lead to behavioral changes
(we move away from the source of radiation), thus we are protected by our own natural averting reactions. In case of reduced or missing pain
sensation, e.g. also under the influence of alcohol and drugs, intake of tranquilizers and pain medication, thermal damage cannot be excluded.
In addition, persons who suffer from certain diseases and who are exposed to radiation may be at risk, even if the conditions are normally
considered as harmless. These include groups of people with limited thermoregulatory mechanisms, such as those suffering from cardiovascular
diseases and diabetes mellitus type 2.
The susceptibility to heat-related conditions is also increased when taking some medications (e.g. diuretics, antihistamines, antiepileptic drugs,
etc.), for those suffering from Sjögren's syndrome and skin diseases (e.g. ichthyosis, anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia) because in these cases
sweating and thus the cooling effect on the skin is impaired.
In the case of extensive scars, too little heat may also be dissipated due to the reduced vascular supply. Special caution is also required in the
case of diseases which lead to increased metabolic activity and thus increased heat generation (status epilepticus, malignant hypertermia).
Scars in the applicated area should therefore be covered.
Since the DNA repair mechanism may be impaired, we advice against infrared application in the hours following sunbathing or solarium.
Elderly people react particularly sensitively to higher temperatures. This also applies to children. The chance of overheating is particularly high
for small children due to the bigger body surface compared to the body volume.
In case of acute injury/inflammation, the application of heat may lead to an increase in symptoms and should therefore be avoided.
Erythema ab Igne (heat melanosis)
Chronically higher skin temperatures can lead to pigment changes, which are known as Eythema ab Igne (EAI). The red-brown, net-like skin
changes have a good prognosis and mostly are a cosmetic diversification and no serious damage. Reddened skin is normal to a certain
degree and should decrease in 1-2 hours after finishing the application. The infrared cabin should be avoided until the natural skin tone
is fully recovered. In case of reddening of the skin for over 12 hours a doctor should be consulted. The skin structure could change perma-
nently and a heat melanosis could manifest, should the application continue despite the skin changes.
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