Contraindications: Allergy Symptoms/Skin Rashes
Massage techniques are contraindicated in areas
over or near allergic skin lesions such as rashes, hives, psoriasis, eczema,
poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, insect or snake bites. Some reasons why they are contraindicated:
·
The skin is very friable over lesions and can be
easily disrupted, causing bleeding.
·
Many rashes can be spread through contact (i.e.,
poison oak) and others are contagious.
·
Some medications prescribed for rashes can suppress
the general immunity of the client and make them more susceptible to the
infection. Client’s with compromised
immune systems should not be massaged if the practitioner has a cold or any
sort of infection that may be contracted (by the client).