Luster Beauty international Education and Training Academy (Gov. INSTITUTION) | Beauty Hairdressing Editorial Board
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2026-10-14
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Reviewed by Luster Beauty international Education and Training Academy (Gov. INSTITUTION) | Beauty Hairdressing Editorial Board
Key Highlights
- 1. Absolute Contraindications (10): active skin infection, severe/uncontrolled diabetes, confirmed keloid/hypertrophic scar, coagulation disorders, pregnancy & breastfeeding, active autoimmune disease, open wounds at site, active hepatitis, unstable severe cardiovascular disease (SBP≥180 or DBP≥110), uncontrolled epilepsy/severe mental illness — must refuse treatment.
- 2. Relative Contraindications (10): mild-moderate diabetes (HbA1c≤7%), controlled hypertension (<140/90), scar tendency, low-dose anticoagulants, recent sunburn, menstruation, cold/fever, recent aesthetic procedures, smoking, allergy — require "assess-inform-consent" protocol, doctor evaluation or postponement.
- 3. Infection Control: SPM involves needle-piercing skin; transmission routes client→client (cross-infection), environment→client, practitioner→client (two-way); pathogens include MRSA, HBV/HCV, HIV, S. aureus, Streptococcus — strict aseptic operation mandatory.
- 4. MRSA Prevention: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a resistant "superbug" surviving days to weeks on surfaces; prevention: hand hygiene, single-use tools, environment disinfection, client skin disinfection, operator protection.
- 5. Hepatitis Prevention: HBV survives up to 7 days outside body (vaccine available); HCV has no vaccine (75-85% chronicity); both blood-borne; needles single-use only, reusable tools autoclaved (121°C/15psi/15-30min).
- 6. Aseptic Operation: single-use needles open-use-discard, single-dose pigment cups, surface & machine disinfection, gloves+mask, client skin disinfection, sharps container, infectious waste segregation.
- 7. Pre-Treatment Screening: 5 mandatory checks — medical history, patch test (24-48hrs prior), product explanation, informed consent, contraindication gatekeeping; needlestick injury → medical attention within 24 hours.
Executive Summary
SPM Safety 2026: 10 absolute contraindications=refuse; 10 relative=assess-consent. MRSA; HBV 7-day; HCV no vaccine. Autoclave 121°C/15psi/15-30min. 5 checks: history, patch test, product, consent.
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