Skin & Nail ServicesQuestion 252 of 484
A new client mentions she started oral isotretinoin (Accutane) two months ago for acne. She requests a brow wax. The correct action is to:
a.Decline the waxing service and suggest she return after she has been off the medication for at least 6 months
b.Perform the waxing but use a cooler wax temperature
c.Perform the waxing only after a 24-hour patch test
d.Perform the waxing and apply extra moisturizer afterward
Explanation
Isotretinoin thins the skin and dramatically weakens its barrier. Waxing can lift live skin, leaving raw wounds and scars. The standard contraindication window is at least 6 months after the last dose. A cooler temperature or patch test does not eliminate the risk.
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