As hair and make-up artists we need to be
aware of any contraindications that a model or client may have. We should also be aware of any problems,
known as contraactions, which may occur whilst doing someone’s hair or
make-up. If any of the below occur you
should refer them to a GP rather than trying to second-guess and diagnose it
yourself.
Types of
microorganisms that could cause contraindications:
BACTERIA
Single celled organism
Can cause Impetigo, Conjunctivitis and Boils
FUNGUS
Reproduces by simple cell division
Can cause Tinea Capitis (Ring Worm) and
Athletes Foot
PARASITES/INFESTATIONS
Small animal parasite that survives by living
off a live host
Contraindications such as Scabies and
Pediculosis Capitis (Head Lice) are parasites
VIRUS
Type of parasite that invades healthy body
cells, then dividing and multiplying
Can cause Herpes Simplex, Herpes Zoster
(Shingles), Warts and Verrucas
Types of Contraindications and
Contraactions:
ACNE
Common inflammatory disorder that is not
contagious.
Spots contain comedones; black heads, caused
by trapped dirt in the pores, papules; hard red lumps that form under the skin,
and pustules; yellow or white head spots as they are filled with pus.
If a model or client has acne it should not
affect the way that you work in applying the make-up.
BOILS
Bacterial skin infection that begins in a
hair follicle or oil gland.
The skin around the infected area will turn
red and a lump will develop. After 7
days the lump will start to turn white as pus collects under the skin.
Boils are only contagious if they pop and
someone else comes into contact with the pus from the boil.
BRUISING AND SWELLING
This is caused by bleeding under the skin due
to a trauma to the skin.
Bruising and swelling is not contagious,
however may be tender to touch and painful for the client or model. Try to avoid the area during treatment or be
extra careful when attending to that area.
CONJUNCTIVITIS
Bacterial infection of the eye. Starts in the lining of the eye causing the
eye to become sticky, weepy and very irritated.
The eye will become inflamed and swollen.
Extremely contagious via direct and indirect
contact.
If someone has conjunctivitis you should
avoid working on him or her. However if
unavoidable you should use disposable brushes and be sure to decant your
products so as not to contaminate them.
CUTS AND ABRASIONS
Not contagious but can be painful and prone
to infection if open.
The area around should try to be avoided
during treatment.
DERMATITIS
Caused by an allergic reaction and is red and
itchy. Irritants that can cause
dermatitis are normally cosmetics, detergents, shampoos and conditioners.
The affected area should be avoided if the
skin is broken or weeping.
ECZEMA
Affected area is red an itchy and can
sometimes be flaky. The skin can become
swollen.
Eczema is not contagious, however the
affected area should be avoided if the skin is broken or weeping.
HERPES SIMPLEX
Viral infection usually found around the nose
and mouth area, also known as a COLD SORE.
Cold sores begin to blister, drying out and
becoming crusty and can look like impetigo.
Can be painful and highly contagious.
Working on someone with a cold sore should
try and be avoided; however if you have to use disposable brushes and decant
any products that you use.
HYPER-KERATOIS
Thickening of the outer layer of skin that
contains a tough, protective protein called keratin.
Can happen as part of the skins defences
against chronic swelling.
The affected area should be avoided if the
skin is broken or weeping.
IMPETIGO
Bacterial infection of the skin, that is
caused by the bacteria entering a cut or scratch on the skin and begins to
blister. The blister will then become
dry and crusty.
Impetigo is highly contagious via direct and
indirect contact. If a model or client
has impetigo you should avoid working on them.
If working on someone with the infection is
unavoidable you should use disposable brushes and be sure to decant any
products that you use to ensure that you do not contaminate your kit.
PEDICULOSIS CAPITIS
Also known as HEAD LICE.
Anyone that has head lice should be avoided
working on. If you do work on someone
with head lice ensure that you clean all brushes and equipment before using
them on another client. This ensures
that you do not pass it on to anyone else.
PSORIASIS
Often triggered by stress or can be
hereditary and is white scales over red patches of skin. Psoriasis is usually found on bony parts of
the body, however can arise on any part of the body or scalp.
During treatment the affected area should be
avoided if broken or weeping.
SCABIES
Parasitic condition that is caused by an itch
mite entering the skin through cuts and scratches, burrowing under the skin and
laying eggs to reproduce.
Scabies is highly contagious via both direct
and indirect contact.
Working on someone with this condition should
try and be avoided. However if you have
to be sure to use disposable brushes and decant any products properly. Ensure you clean and steralise any surfaces
that the client touches.
SHINGLES
Shingles, also known as HERPES ZOSTER is a
very contagious virus that comes up in a painful rash. Caused by the same virus that causes chicken
pox.
If your client has shingles, you should ask
that they cover and protect the affected area so as not to cause any further
spreading of the virus and use disposable brushes.
STYE
Bacterial infection of the hair follicle,
causing a raised swelling on the eye rim.
Styes can be contagious if the bacterium
enters a break in the skin, otherwise it is just painful.
If working on someone with a stye you should
do so with caution and try not to cause them any more pain.
TINEA CORPORIS
Fungal infection of the skin, that begins
with circular outlines of spots of which the center point becomes wet and
weepy. Also known as a RING WORM. If occurs on a part of the body such as the
head, or scalp, the hairs may fall out.
Highly contagious via both direct and
indirect contact.
Working on someone with this infection should
try and be avoided, however if unavoidable disposable brushes should be used
and products should be decanted properly.
WARTS
A wart is an overgrowth of the epidermis that
is caused by a viral infection.
They are contagious, and should try to be
avoided if working with a client that has them.
WATERY EYES
This is normally a contraaction to products
being applied close to the eye.
If this happens during treatment, pause it
and allow the eye to rest before continuing to apply more products.
Watery eyes are common, however it could
occur if your client is allergic to a product, which should be checked in a
prior consultation.
References:
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/watering-eyes-epiphora
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