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ACNE TREATMENT BY THE SKIN THERAPIST |
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 INTRODUCTION
Your doctor has recommended acne skin therapy for your skin condition. This leaflet provides more
information about the treatment.
WHAT IS ACNE?
Acne is a skin condition of the sebaceous glands that affects almost everyone during puberty. The
skin contains about fifteen sebaceous glands per square centimeter. To keep the skin supple, they
produce sebum (skin oil). The sebaceous glands open into hair follicles. If the openings of the hair
follicles become clogged, acne develops. The medical term is acne vulgaris. Acne is also referred to as
teenage spots. This is not entirely correct, because adults can also suffer from it. Acne can vary
from a few to large numbers of spots, mainly on the face but also on the back, shoulders, or neck.
Inflammation and infiltrates can also form in the skin, which can be quite painful and large.
WHAT CAN THE SKIN THERAPIST DO ABOUT ACNE?
The skin therapist treats various forms of acne and acne scars. This is often done in combination with
treatment by a doctor. In addition, the skin therapist plays an important role in providing advice on
self-care. Active participation by the patient is essential for a satisfactory result.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE FIRST CONSULTATION WITH THE SKIN THERAPIST?
During the first appointment, the skin therapist will explain: acne, the type of therapy, treatment
frequency, and the costs. The skin therapist will also perform a trial treatment on a small area.
TREATMENT
There is no standard treatment for acne. Acne treatment by a skin therapist usually consists of several
components:
Manual cleansing of the skin. The focus of acne treatment by a skin therapist is on manual
cleansing of the skin. This involves removing blackheads and whiteheads (comedones). A thin, small
needle is used to make an opening in the skin. This makes it easier to remove the comedones from
the skin. The aim of the treatment is to reduce inflammation and prevent scarring.
Deep cleansing of the skin by means of a peel; mechanical peel (scrubbing), chemical peel (based
on different types of acids). The aim is to remove dead, loose skin cells so that the pores are less
blocked. When the skin is exfoliated regularly, blackheads are less likely to form and sebum flows
more easily. In addition, removing dead skin cells stimulates cell renewal.
Advice and self-management for skin care and product use, among other things.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NEEDED?
Multiple treatments are often necessary. A combination of techniques, with or without supportive
medication, determines whether the acne improves. It is often a long-term treatment process. Once
the acne improves, the frequency of treatment is adjusted.
COSTS AND REIMBURSEMENTS FOR SKIN THERAPY
The prices of the treatments vary. You must pay the treatment costs after each treatment. Some
supplementary health insurance policies reimburse the treatment by the skin therapist, or reimburse
part of the costs. This depends on the treatment and the insurance you have.
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