Autoimmune & inflammatory conditions
Lupus (Stable) — beauty treatment safety
Also called Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), stable, stable lupus, lupus in remission, SLE stable, controlled lupus.
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In short
On this page, Lupus is checked against 88 treatments: 12 need caution, 9 are ones to avoid and 67 are not yet reviewed. The tightest restrictions are in Laser & Light and Hair Removal.
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Facials
25 treatments · 2 caution · 2 to avoid · 21 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Avoid | Carbon Laser FacialAlso: Hollywood peel, China doll peel, carbon peelWhy, and the source — Carbon Laser FacialLupus is the autoimmune condition light affects most. Ultraviolet and visible light can set off a flare that goes well beyond your skin — a whole-body flare, not just a rash — and the 2020 review in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology states plainly that laser treatments are largely avoided in people with lupus because of that risk. There are documented cases of skin lupus appearing after a laser burn. In a salon setting, any treatment that puts light or laser energy into your face is one to decline. If you want something done about lupus-related skin damage, that conversation belongs with a dermatologist, who can weigh up the specialist options on your particular skin. Sources: Archives of DermatologyJournal of the American Academy of DermatologyLupus Foundation of AmericaPubMed Central (peer-reviewed case report) |
| Caution | DermaplaningAlso: blade exfoliation, facial shaving, peach fuzz removalWhy, and the source — DermaplaningLupus-prone skin can flare where it has been injured, so anything that scrapes, strips or pulls at your face is worth doing gently. Most people with lupus manage facial hair removal perfectly well — the usual advice is threading or electrolysis rather than waxing, because they are kinder to the skin around them, and some clinicians suggest threading specifically for sensitive lupus skin. Whichever you choose, ask for a light touch, moisturise generously afterwards, and keep the area out of the sun. Sources: Lupus Foundation of America |
| Avoid | LED Light TherapyAlso: red light therapy, blue light therapy, yellow light therapy, LED facialWhy, and the source — LED Light TherapyLupus is the autoimmune condition light affects most. Ultraviolet and visible light can set off a flare that goes well beyond your skin — a whole-body flare, not just a rash — and the 2020 review in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology states plainly that laser treatments are largely avoided in people with lupus because of that risk. There are documented cases of skin lupus appearing after a laser burn. In a salon setting, any treatment that puts light or laser energy into your face is one to decline. If you want something done about lupus-related skin damage, that conversation belongs with a dermatologist, who can weigh up the specialist options on your particular skin. Sources: Archives of DermatologyJournal of the American Academy of DermatologyLupus Foundation of AmericaPubMed Central (peer-reviewed case report) |
| Caution | MicrodermabrasionAlso: crystal microdermabrasion, diamond microdermabrasion, MDAWhy, and the source — MicrodermabrasionLupus-prone skin can flare where it has been injured, so anything that scrapes, strips or pulls at your face is worth doing gently. Most people with lupus manage facial hair removal perfectly well — the usual advice is threading or electrolysis rather than waxing, because they are kinder to the skin around them, and some clinicians suggest threading specifically for sensitive lupus skin. Whichever you choose, ask for a light touch, moisturise generously afterwards, and keep the area out of the sun. Sources: Lupus Foundation of America |
| Not yet reviewed | AHA Peel (Glycolic / Lactic / Mandelic)Also: glycolic peel, lactic peel, mandelic peel, alpha hydroxy peel, light chemical peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | BHA Peel (Salicylic)Also: salicylic peel, beta hydroxy peel, acne peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Classic FacialAlso: European facial, deep cleansing facial, traditional facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Cryo FacialAlso: ice facial, cold therapy facial, frotox We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Enzyme PeelAlso: fruit enzyme peel, papain peel, bromelain peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Express FacialAlso: mini facial, 30-minute facial, lunchtime facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Galvanic FacialAlso: iontophoresis, desincrustation, galvanic current We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | HIFU (Ultherapy)Also: Ultherapy, high-intensity focused ultrasound, non-surgical lifting, ultrasound lifting We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | High-Frequency FacialAlso: high-frequency wand, violet ray treatment We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | HydraFacialAlso: hydradermabrasion, hydra facial, aqua facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Jessner's PeelAlso: combination peel, modified Jessner We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Mesotherapy (Facial)Also: meso facial, vitamin injections, skin booster injections (face) We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Microcurrent FacialAlso: NuFace, non-surgical facelift, facial toning We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | MicroneedlingAlso: dermapen, dermaroller, collagen induction therapy, CIT, skin needling We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Oxygen FacialAlso: Intraceuticals, oxygen infusion facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Phenol Peel (Deep)Also: deep chemical peel, Baker-Gordon peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | PRP Facial (Vampire Facial)Also: platelet-rich plasma facial, vampire facial, blood facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Radiofrequency (RF) FacialAlso: Thermage, Venus Freeze (face), skin tightening RF We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | RF MicroneedlingAlso: Morpheus8, Profound, Vivace, Genius RF, radio frequency microneedling We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | TCA Peel (Medium)Also: trichloroacetic acid peel, medium depth peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Ultrasound FacialAlso: ultrasonic facial, cavitation peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Injectables
11 treatments · all 11 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Not yet reviewed | Biostimulators (Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse)Also: Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse, collagen stimulators, PLLA, calcium hydroxylapatite We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Botox / NeurotoxinAlso: botulinum toxin, Dysport, Xeomin, Azzalure, Bocouture, anti-wrinkle injections, wrinkle relaxers, tox We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Cheek FillersAlso: midface filler, cheek augmentation, Voluma We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Dermal Fillers (General)Also: hyaluronic acid fillers, HA fillers, Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Fat-Dissolving InjectionsAlso: Aqualyx, Kybella, deoxycholic acid, lipolysis injections We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Lip FillersAlso: lip augmentation, lip enhancement, lip injections We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Mesotherapy (Body)Also: body meso, fat-loss mesotherapy, cellulite mesotherapy We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | PDO Thread LiftAlso: thread lift, PDO threads, PLLA threads, Silhouette Soft, non-surgical thread lift We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | PolynucleotidesAlso: Plinest, Newest, PN injection, salmon DNA injection We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Skin Boosters (Profhilo, Restylane Skinbooster)Also: Profhilo, Restylane Vital, Restylane Skinbooster, hydration injections We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Tear Trough FillersAlso: under-eye filler, under-eye treatment We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Laser & Light
7 treatments · all 7 to avoid
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Avoid | Fractional Ablative LaserAlso: CO2 laser, Erbium laser, ablative resurfacingWhy, and the source — Fractional Ablative LaserLupus is the autoimmune condition light affects most. Ultraviolet and visible light can set off a flare that goes well beyond your skin — a whole-body flare, not just a rash — and the 2020 review in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology states plainly that laser treatments are largely avoided in people with lupus because of that risk. There are documented cases of skin lupus appearing after a laser burn. In a salon setting, any treatment that puts light or laser energy into your face is one to decline. If you want something done about lupus-related skin damage, that conversation belongs with a dermatologist, who can weigh up the specialist options on your particular skin. Sources: Archives of DermatologyJournal of the American Academy of DermatologyLupus Foundation of AmericaPubMed Central (peer-reviewed case report) |
| Avoid | Fractional Non-Ablative LaserAlso: Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, non-ablative resurfacingWhy, and the source — Fractional Non-Ablative LaserLupus is the autoimmune condition light affects most. Ultraviolet and visible light can set off a flare that goes well beyond your skin — a whole-body flare, not just a rash — and the 2020 review in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology states plainly that laser treatments are largely avoided in people with lupus because of that risk. There are documented cases of skin lupus appearing after a laser burn. In a salon setting, any treatment that puts light or laser energy into your face is one to decline. If you want something done about lupus-related skin damage, that conversation belongs with a dermatologist, who can weigh up the specialist options on your particular skin. Sources: Archives of DermatologyJournal of the American Academy of DermatologyLupus Foundation of AmericaPubMed Central (peer-reviewed case report) |
| Avoid | IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)Also: intense pulsed light, photofacial, fotofacial, IPL photorejuvenationWhy, and the source — IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)Lupus is the autoimmune condition light affects most. Ultraviolet and visible light can set off a flare that goes well beyond your skin — a whole-body flare, not just a rash — and the 2020 review in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology states plainly that laser treatments are largely avoided in people with lupus because of that risk. There are documented cases of skin lupus appearing after a laser burn. In a salon setting, any treatment that puts light or laser energy into your face is one to decline. If you want something done about lupus-related skin damage, that conversation belongs with a dermatologist, who can weigh up the specialist options on your particular skin. Sources: Archives of DermatologyJournal of the American Academy of DermatologyLupus Foundation of AmericaPubMed Central (peer-reviewed case report) |
| Avoid | Laser Hair RemovalAlso: LHR, diode laser, Alexandrite laser, Nd:YAG laser, permanent hair reductionWhy, and the source — Laser Hair RemovalLupus is the autoimmune condition light affects most. Ultraviolet and visible light can set off a flare that goes well beyond your skin — a whole-body flare, not just a rash — and the 2020 review in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology states plainly that laser treatments are largely avoided in people with lupus because of that risk. There are documented cases of skin lupus appearing after a laser burn. In a salon setting, any treatment that puts light or laser energy into your face is one to decline. If you want something done about lupus-related skin damage, that conversation belongs with a dermatologist, who can weigh up the specialist options on your particular skin. Sources: Archives of DermatologyJournal of the American Academy of DermatologyLupus Foundation of AmericaPubMed Central (peer-reviewed case report) |
| Avoid | Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)Also: PDT, blue light + ALA therapy, Levulan therapyWhy, and the source — Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)Lupus is the autoimmune condition light affects most. Ultraviolet and visible light can set off a flare that goes well beyond your skin — a whole-body flare, not just a rash — and the 2020 review in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology states plainly that laser treatments are largely avoided in people with lupus because of that risk. There are documented cases of skin lupus appearing after a laser burn. In a salon setting, any treatment that puts light or laser energy into your face is one to decline. If you want something done about lupus-related skin damage, that conversation belongs with a dermatologist, who can weigh up the specialist options on your particular skin. Sources: Archives of DermatologyJournal of the American Academy of DermatologyLupus Foundation of AmericaPubMed Central (peer-reviewed case report) |
| Avoid | Pigment Laser (Q-Switched / Pico)Also: Q-switched laser, Pico laser, PicoSure, PicoWay, tattoo removal laserWhy, and the source — Pigment Laser (Q-Switched / Pico)Lupus is the autoimmune condition light affects most. Ultraviolet and visible light can set off a flare that goes well beyond your skin — a whole-body flare, not just a rash — and the 2020 review in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology states plainly that laser treatments are largely avoided in people with lupus because of that risk. There are documented cases of skin lupus appearing after a laser burn. In a salon setting, any treatment that puts light or laser energy into your face is one to decline. If you want something done about lupus-related skin damage, that conversation belongs with a dermatologist, who can weigh up the specialist options on your particular skin. Sources: Archives of DermatologyJournal of the American Academy of DermatologyLupus Foundation of AmericaPubMed Central (peer-reviewed case report) |
| Avoid | Vascular LaserAlso: V-Beam, KTP laser, pulsed dye laser, broken capillaries laserWhy, and the source — Vascular LaserLupus is the autoimmune condition light affects most. Ultraviolet and visible light can set off a flare that goes well beyond your skin — a whole-body flare, not just a rash — and the 2020 review in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology states plainly that laser treatments are largely avoided in people with lupus because of that risk. There are documented cases of skin lupus appearing after a laser burn. In a salon setting, any treatment that puts light or laser energy into your face is one to decline. If you want something done about lupus-related skin damage, that conversation belongs with a dermatologist, who can weigh up the specialist options on your particular skin. Sources: Archives of DermatologyJournal of the American Academy of DermatologyLupus Foundation of AmericaPubMed Central (peer-reviewed case report) |
Body Treatments
15 treatments · all 15 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Not yet reviewed | Aromatherapy MassageAlso: essential oil massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Body PeelAlso: chemical body peel, back peel, body acid treatment We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Body ScrubAlso: body exfoliation, salt scrub, sugar scrub, body polish We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Body WrapsAlso: algae wrap, mud wrap, paraffin wrap, seaweed wrap, detox wrap We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Cryolipolysis (CoolSculpting)Also: CoolSculpting, fat freezing, cool sculpting, Zeltiq We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Deep Tissue MassageAlso: sports massage, remedial massage, firm pressure massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | EMSculpt / EMS Body TreatmentsAlso: EMSculpt, Emsella, electromagnetic muscle stimulation, HIFEM We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | EndermologieAlso: LPG, mechanical roller massage, endermology, cellulite massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Hot Stone MassageAlso: stone therapy, geothermal massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Lymphatic Drainage MassageAlso: MLD, manual lymphatic drainage, Vodder technique We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Prenatal / Pregnancy MassageAlso: pregnancy massage, maternity massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | PressotherapyAlso: compression boots, Ballancer, lymphatic pressotherapy We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Radiofrequency Body TreatmentsAlso: Venus Legacy, Exilis, body RF, skin tightening RF (body) We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Swedish MassageAlso: classic massage, relaxation massage, full-body massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Ultrasonic CavitationAlso: body cavitation, ultrasonic fat reduction, cavi-lipo We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Hair Removal
6 treatments · 5 caution · 1 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Caution | ElectrolysisAlso: needle electrolysis, permanent hair removal, galvanic electrolysisWhy, and the source — ElectrolysisLupus-prone skin can flare where it has been injured, so anything that scrapes, strips or pulls at your face is worth doing gently. Most people with lupus manage facial hair removal perfectly well — the usual advice is threading or electrolysis rather than waxing, because they are kinder to the skin around them, and some clinicians suggest threading specifically for sensitive lupus skin. Whichever you choose, ask for a light touch, moisturise generously afterwards, and keep the area out of the sun. Sources: Lupus Foundation of America |
| Caution | Hot WaxAlso: hard wax, Brazilian wax, hot wax depilationWhy, and the source — Hot WaxLupus-prone skin can flare where it has been injured, so anything that scrapes, strips or pulls at your face is worth doing gently. Most people with lupus manage facial hair removal perfectly well — the usual advice is threading or electrolysis rather than waxing, because they are kinder to the skin around them, and some clinicians suggest threading specifically for sensitive lupus skin. Whichever you choose, ask for a light touch, moisturise generously afterwards, and keep the area out of the sun. Sources: Lupus Foundation of America |
| Caution | Strip Wax (Soft Wax)Also: soft wax, strip waxing, honey waxWhy, and the source — Strip Wax (Soft Wax)Lupus-prone skin can flare where it has been injured, so anything that scrapes, strips or pulls at your face is worth doing gently. Most people with lupus manage facial hair removal perfectly well — the usual advice is threading or electrolysis rather than waxing, because they are kinder to the skin around them, and some clinicians suggest threading specifically for sensitive lupus skin. Whichever you choose, ask for a light touch, moisturise generously afterwards, and keep the area out of the sun. Sources: Lupus Foundation of America |
| Caution | SugaringAlso: sugar paste depilation, Egyptian sugaring, Persian sugaringWhy, and the source — SugaringLupus-prone skin can flare where it has been injured, so anything that scrapes, strips or pulls at your face is worth doing gently. Most people with lupus manage facial hair removal perfectly well — the usual advice is threading or electrolysis rather than waxing, because they are kinder to the skin around them, and some clinicians suggest threading specifically for sensitive lupus skin. Whichever you choose, ask for a light touch, moisturise generously afterwards, and keep the area out of the sun. Sources: Lupus Foundation of America |
| Caution | ThreadingAlso: eyebrow threading, facial threading, khiteWhy, and the source — ThreadingLupus-prone skin can flare where it has been injured, so anything that scrapes, strips or pulls at your face is worth doing gently. Most people with lupus manage facial hair removal perfectly well — the usual advice is threading or electrolysis rather than waxing, because they are kinder to the skin around them, and some clinicians suggest threading specifically for sensitive lupus skin. Whichever you choose, ask for a light touch, moisturise generously afterwards, and keep the area out of the sun. Sources: Lupus Foundation of America |
| Not yet reviewed | Depilatory CreamAlso: chemical hair removal, hair removal cream, Veet, Nair We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Nails
10 treatments · 5 caution · 5 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Caution | Builder Gel / BIABAlso: BIAB, builder in a bottle, hard gel, structure gelWhy, and the source — Builder Gel / BIABThe lamp that cures gel and builder-gel nails puts UV light onto your hands, and with lupus that matters more than it would for most people. Some people with lupus have gel nails done for years with no trouble; others find their skin reacts. If you want to keep having them, UV-protective gloves with the fingertips cut out are a genuine option, and a good technician will have no problem with you wearing them. Watch how your skin responds over the first few appointments rather than assuming either way. Sources: Archives of DermatologyJournal of the American Academy of DermatologyLupus Foundation of AmericaPubMed Central (peer-reviewed case report) |
| Caution | Gel ManicureAlso: Shellac, gel polish, soak-off gel, CND ShellacWhy, and the source — Gel ManicureThe lamp that cures gel and builder-gel nails puts UV light onto your hands, and with lupus that matters more than it would for most people. Some people with lupus have gel nails done for years with no trouble; others find their skin reacts. If you want to keep having them, UV-protective gloves with the fingertips cut out are a genuine option, and a good technician will have no problem with you wearing them. Watch how your skin responds over the first few appointments rather than assuming either way. Sources: Archives of DermatologyJournal of the American Academy of DermatologyLupus Foundation of AmericaPubMed Central (peer-reviewed case report) |
| Caution | Gel PedicureAlso: Shellac pedicure, gel polish pedicureWhy, and the source — Gel PedicureThe lamp that cures gel and builder-gel nails puts UV light onto your hands, and with lupus that matters more than it would for most people. Some people with lupus have gel nails done for years with no trouble; others find their skin reacts. If you want to keep having them, UV-protective gloves with the fingertips cut out are a genuine option, and a good technician will have no problem with you wearing them. Watch how your skin responds over the first few appointments rather than assuming either way. Sources: Archives of DermatologyJournal of the American Academy of DermatologyLupus Foundation of AmericaPubMed Central (peer-reviewed case report) |
| Caution | Nail Strengthening TreatmentsAlso: IBX, nail repair treatment, nail bond treatmentWhy, and the source — Nail Strengthening TreatmentsThe lamp that cures gel and builder-gel nails puts UV light onto your hands, and with lupus that matters more than it would for most people. Some people with lupus have gel nails done for years with no trouble; others find their skin reacts. If you want to keep having them, UV-protective gloves with the fingertips cut out are a genuine option, and a good technician will have no problem with you wearing them. Watch how your skin responds over the first few appointments rather than assuming either way. Sources: Archives of DermatologyJournal of the American Academy of DermatologyLupus Foundation of AmericaPubMed Central (peer-reviewed case report) |
| Caution | Polygel NailsAlso: poly gel, gel-acrylic hybridWhy, and the source — Polygel NailsThe lamp that cures gel and builder-gel nails puts UV light onto your hands, and with lupus that matters more than it would for most people. Some people with lupus have gel nails done for years with no trouble; others find their skin reacts. If you want to keep having them, UV-protective gloves with the fingertips cut out are a genuine option, and a good technician will have no problem with you wearing them. Watch how your skin responds over the first few appointments rather than assuming either way. Sources: Archives of DermatologyJournal of the American Academy of DermatologyLupus Foundation of AmericaPubMed Central (peer-reviewed case report) |
| Not yet reviewed | Acrylic NailsAlso: liquid and powder nails, L&P nails, sculpted acrylics We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Classic ManicureAlso: regular manicure, traditional manicure, polish manicure We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Classic PedicureAlso: regular pedicure, spa pedicure We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Medical PedicureAlso: med pedi, podiatry pedicure, Margaret Dabbs pedicure We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Press-On NailsAlso: adhesive nails, stick-on nails, nail tips We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Lashes & Brows
8 treatments · all 8 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Not yet reviewed | Brow LaminationAlso: brow perm, brow sculpting We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Brow TintAlso: eyebrow tinting, brow dye We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Classic Lash ExtensionsAlso: individual lashes, 1:1 lash extensions We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Henna BrowsAlso: henna brow tinting We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Hybrid Lash ExtensionsAlso: mixed lash extensions We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Lash LiftAlso: lash perm, keratin lash lift We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Lash TintAlso: eyelash tinting, lash dye We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Volume Lash ExtensionsAlso: Russian volume, fan lashes, 2D-6D lashes We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Permanent Makeup (PMU)
6 treatments · all 6 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Not yet reviewed | Areola TattooAlso: 3D nipple tattoo, post-mastectomy tattoo We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Eyeliner TattooAlso: permanent eyeliner, lash line enhancement, lash line tattoo We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Lip Blush / Lip TattooAlso: lip tint tattoo, permanent lip colour, aquarelle lips We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Microblading (Eyebrows)Also: eyebrow embroidery, feather brows, hair-stroke brows We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Powder Brows / Ombré BrowsAlso: machine brows, ombre brows, shading brows We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)Also: SMP, hair tattoo, scalp tattoo We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Sources
- Journal of the American Academy of DermatologyCosmetic treatment in patients with autoimmune connective tissue diseases: best practices for patients with lupus erythematosus (Bonnet et al.)
- Lupus Foundation of AmericaRepairing skin damaged by lupus, and patient guidance on cosmetic procedures
- NHSLupus
- NICEClinical Knowledge Summary — lupus
- Archives of DermatologyCutaneous lupus erythematosus following laser-induced thermal injury
- PubMed Central (peer-reviewed case report)Intense pulsed light improves facial telangiectasia in systemic lupus erythematosus
Written by Anna · London-trained cosmetologist
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