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.Perform the waxing only after a 24-hour patch test
b.Perform the waxing and apply extra moisturizer afterward
c.Perform the waxing but use a cooler wax temperature
d.Decline the waxing service and suggest she return after she has been off the medication for at least 6 months
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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