Utah Master Esthetician Practice Exam

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A client taking antibiotics is contraindicated for which type of treatment?

Micro needling
Facial peels
Light Therapy - IPL or laser hair removal
Massage therapies

The correct answer is: Light Therapy - IPL or laser hair removal

A client taking antibiotics is generally contraindicated for light therapy treatments such as IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) or laser hair removal due to several important factors. Antibiotics can increase the sensitivity of the skin, making it more reactive to light-based therapies. This heightened sensitivity can lead to increased risk of adverse effects, such as burns, pigmentation changes, or prolonged healing times. In addition, certain antibiotics, particularly those in the tetracycline family, can make the skin more photosensitive, which means exposure to light therapy could potentially lead to unexpected reactions. Therefore, practitioners typically advise postponing these treatments until the course of antibiotics has been completed to ensure client safety and to achieve optimal treatment results. In contrast, while micro needling and facial peels might require caution, they are not strictly contraindicated in patients on antibiotics, as they primarily involve mechanical or chemical exfoliation rather than light interaction. Massage therapies also do not directly interact with the reasons for antibiotic precautions in a significant way.