Ming's Question: Can Microcurrent Treatment Help Acne?

Ming's Question About Microcurrent Treatment for Acne

Ming has heard that microcurrent treatment can also be used to treat acne, and she wonders whether this will work for her. Based on her history, Naomi tells Ming that she cannot receive microcurrent because she:

• a) Has a history of skin allergies
• b) Is pregnant
• c) Is too young
• d) Recently had a haircut

Final answer:

Ming cannot receive microcurrent treatment because she is pregnant. Pregnancy is a contraindication for this treatment due to potential unknown effects on the fetus.

Explanation:

Ming is curious about whether microcurrent treatment could be used to treat her acne. Microcurrent therapy is a form of treatment that uses low-level electrical currents to repair and stimulate muscles and cellular tissue. Based on her history, Naomi tells Ming that she cannot receive microcurrent treatment. Among the options given, the reason Ming cannot receive microcurrent is that she is pregnant. Pregnancy is a contraindication for this treatment because the effects on the fetus are not well-known, and it could potentially be unsafe. Ming's history of having a haircut recently, being too young, or having skin allergies are not contraindications for microcurrent treatments in general. However, those with skin allergies should always proceed with caution when trying new treatments to avoid any allergic reactions.

Ming cannot receive microcurrent treatment for her acne because she is pregnant. Pregnancy is one of the contraindications for microcurrent treatment. The electrical currents used in microcurrent treatment may pose potential risks to the developing fetus, so it is important to avoid this treatment during pregnancy.

The correct option is B.