Which condition is a contraindication for medical micro pigmentation?

• A. Lupus
• B. Seasonal allergies
• C. Normal skin
• D. Healthy hair

Answer: (A)

Medical micro pigmentation involves inserting pigment into the dermis, so any condition that affects healing, increases infection risk, or triggers abnormal skin responses makes the procedure unsafe. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that often features skin sensitivity, inflammatory flares, and photosensitivity. The trauma from needling and pigment deposition can provoke a lupus flare or lead to poor wound healing, scarring, or unpredictable pigment results. Medications used to manage lupus can also slow healing or raise infection risk, compounding safety concerns. Because of these factors, lupus is considered a contraindication until the condition is well-controlled and the clinician has evaluated risks.

Seasonal allergies, normal skin, and healthy hair don’t inherently interfere with healing or increase complication risk in this context, so they are not contraindications.