What term refers to a form of anaphoresis used to treat acne, milia, and comedones?

• A. Iontophoresis
• B. Desquamation
• C. Desincrustation
• D. Osmosis

Answer: (C)

Desincrustation is the form of anaphoresis used to treat acne, milia, and comedones. In this facial technique, an alkaline cleansing solution is introduced into the skin with galvanic current. The alkaline solution saponifies and emulsifies sebum and debris inside the pores, softening and loosening plugs so they can be removed more easily and with less trauma. This focused approach is what distinguishes it from other terms: iontophoresis is a broader delivery of ions into the skin, desquamation refers to exfoliating the surface layers, and osmosis is about water moving across a membrane.