Unacceptable Medical Terms and Acceptable Alternatives
| UNACCEPTABLE TERMS | ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVES |
|---|---|
| Addictions | Habit, Cravings, fixation |
| Alcoholism (Dependence) | No Alternative Available |
| Age related Macular Degeneration – AMD | No Alternative Available |
| Anaemia | No Alternative Available |
| Angina | Circulatory Problems |
| Anorexia | Weight Management/Weight Related Issues |
| Arthritis | No Alternative Available |
| Asthma | No Alternative Available |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – ADHD | No Alternative Available |
| Autism | No Alternative Available |
| Blood Pressure, High | Circulatory Problems |
| Bronchitis | No Alternative Available |
| Bulimia | Weight Management/Weight Related Issues |
| Cancer | No Alternative Available |
| Cataracts | Eye Problems |
| Circulation, Poor | No Alternative Available |
| Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease – COAD | No Alternative Available |
| Crohn’s Disease | No Alternative Available |
| Compulsions | Urges, Phobia, fixation, habit, craving |
| Depression | No Alternative Available |
| Diabetes | No Alternative Available |
| Diverticulitis | No Alternative Available |
| Dizziness | No Alternative Available |
| Drowsiness | Lethargy, Lethargic, Tired, Sleepy |
| Drug Addiction (Substance Abuse) | No Alternative Available |
| Ear Disorders, Serious | No Alternative Available |
| Eating Disorders | Weight Management/Weight Related Issues |
| Emphysema | No Alternative Available |
| Epilepsy | No Alternative Available |
| Erection Problems or Erectile Dysfunction | No Alternative Available |
| Eye Disorders, Serious | No Alternative Available |
| Fibroids | No Alternative Available |
| Fits | No Alternative Available |
| Frigidity | Relationship Problems, Sexual Counselling, Tension |
| Gall Bladder Disorder | No Alternative Available |
| Gall Stones | No Alternative Available |
| Genito-Urinary Disorders | No Alternative Available |
| Glaucoma | No Alternative Available |
| Gout | No Alternative Available |
| Hiatus Hernia | No Alternative Available |
| Heart Disease | No Alternative Available |
| Herpes Zoster (Shingles) | No Alternative Available |
| Human Immunodeficiency Virus – HIV | No Alternative Available |
| Hypertension | No Alternative Available |
| Impotence | No Alternative Available |
| Infectious Diseases | No Alternative Available |
| Infertility | No Alternative Available |
| Insomnia, Chronic | Trouble getting to sleep, Insomnia |
| Jaw Joint Dysfunction | No Alternative Available |
| Kidney Disorders | No Alternative Available |
| Learning Difficulties | Concentration |
| Leukaemia | No Alternative Available |
| Kidney Disorders | No Alternative Available |
| Malignant Diseases | No Alternative Available |
| Mania | No Alternative Available |
| Multiple Sclerosis – MS | No Alternative Available |
| Malaria | No Alternative Available |
| Memory Problems or Memory Lapses | No Alternative Available |
| Menopausal Symptoms | No Alternative Available |
| Menstruation, Regulation of | No Alternative Available |
| Metabolic Diseases | No Alternative Available |
| Migraine | Migraine Headaches |
| Muscular Dystrophy | No Alternative Available |
| Myopathy | No Alternative Available |
| Obesity | Weight Management/Weight Related Issues |
| Obsessions | Phobia, fixation, habit, craving |
| Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – OCD | Phobia, fixation, habit, craving |
| Osteoporosis | No Alternative Available |
| Overdose | No Alternative Available |
| Pancreatitis | No Alternative Available |
| Paralysis | No Alternative Available |
| Parkinson’s Disease | No Alternative Available |
| Prostrate Problems | No Alternative Available |
| Psoriasis | No Alternative Available |
| Psychosis | No Alternative Available |
| Polycystic Ovary Syndrome | No Alternative Available |
| Respiratory Diseases | No Alternative Available |
| Schizophrenia | No Alternative Available |
| Senility | No Alternative Available |
| Sexually Transmitted Diseases – STDs | No Alternative Available |
| Skin Disorders, Serious | No Alternative Available |
| Spinal Injuries | No Alternative Available |
| Stroke | No Alternative Available |
| Suicidal Thoughts | No Alternative Available |
| Thrush/Oral | No Alternative Available |
| Tonsillitis | No Alternative Available |
| Tuberculosis | No Alternative Available |
| Ulcer, Gastric | No Alternative Available |
| Under-eating | Weight Management/Weight Related Issues |
| Whiplash | No Alternative Available |
Unacceptable Beauty Terms & Acceptable Alternatives
| UNACCEPTABLE TERMS | CLASSIFICATION EXCEPTIONS WHERE TERM IS ACCEPTABLE | ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVES FOR ALL OTHER CLASSIFICATIONS |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-ageing/Anti-ageing treatments | Facial Line Softening/Temporary Facial tightening or toning/Cosmetic enhancements | |
| Botox, Bo-tox, B*T*X, Beautox, Frown relaxing, Frown relaxing treatment, Muscle freezer, Muscle inhibitors | Facial Line Softening/Treatments to improve appearance of fine lines & wrinkles | |
| Dysport | Facial line softening/Treatments to improve appearance of fine lines & wrinkles | |
| Facial Lifting (non- surgical) | CACI Facial Treatments/Non-surgical facial treatments | |
| Facial Tightening | CACI Facial Treatments/Non-surgical facial treatments | |
| Fat Busting Injection | No Acceptable Alternative | |
| Fat Dissolving | No Acceptable Alternative | |
| Fat Freezing, Cryolipolysis | No Acceptable Alternative | |
| Flab Busters Lecithin | No Acceptable Alternative | |
| Flab Jab | No Acceptable Alternative | |
| Hyperhidrosis (injections for), Perspiration reduction and Excessive sweating | No Acceptable Alternative | |
| Hyperhidrosis (surgery) | Cosmetic Surgery | No Acceptable Alternative |
| Inch Loss (wraps) | Body Wrap, Universal Body Wrap | |
| Line and Wrinkle Treatments | Facial Line Softening/ Treatments to improve appearance of fine lines & wrinkles | |
| Lipodissolve | No Acceptable Alternative | |
| Lipolysis | No Acceptable Alternative | |
| Lipostabil | No Acceptable Alternative | |
| Non-surgical Facelifts/CACI non-surgical Facelifts | CACI Facial treatments/Non-surgical treatments | |
| Permanent Hair Removal | Electrolysis & Laser Hair Removal (in relation to Electrolysis ads only) | Permanent Hair Reduction |
| Rejuvenation | Skin revitalisation/resurfacing | |
| Stop Smoking | Emphasis should be on helping individuals stopping rather than making them | |
| Tightening Capsules | No Acceptable Alternative | |
| Tooth whitening, Teeth whitening, Whiter smile, Brighter smile | Dentists, Beauty Salons & Consultants, Cosmetic Surgery, and the following Yell online only classifications; Children’s Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental, Dental Hygienists, Dental Implants, Denture Repairs, Dentures, Emergency Dentists, NHS Dentistry, Private Dentistry, Teeth Whitening (provided General Dental Council registrant performs the treatment). | No Acceptable Alternative |
| Vistabel | Facial line softening/Treatments to improve appearance of fine lines & wrinkles | |
| Vitamin IV, Intravenous Vitamin, Vitamin Injections, Vitamin Shots | No Acceptable Alternative |
Last updated on 20 October 2021