If a client reports a recent professional skin treatment or medication that affects the skin, the cosmetologist should:

If a client reports a recent professional skin treatment (such as a chemical peel or certain dermatological procedures) or a medication that affects the skin, the cosmetologist should take it into account, because it may contraindicate the planned service or require modifying it — the skin could be sensitized, thinned, or healing. When in doubt, the service may need to be postponed or the client referred to their physician. Gathering and respecting this information during the consultation is part of safe, scope-aware practice tested on the exam.