Hair removal - Whole Blood and Components

Also known as: depilation

Essential information

Obligatory

Discretionary

Unless the technique has lead to wounds or infection, accept.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Infection, general
• Wounds, mouth and skin ulcers

Additional information

There are many different ways of removing hair, including creams, waxing, electrolysis and the use of co-cyprindiol (Dianette®). Providing there are no wounds or infection, the donor may be accepted.

Reason for change:

This is a new entry.

Version details:

WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 01 (01 June 2010)