HuidZorg

What HuidZorg does

HuidZorg Huid- en Oedeemtherapie is a Dutch paramedical practice specializing in skin therapy and edema (lymphatic/venous) therapy, operating four clinic locations across Gelderland and Limburg in the Netherlands (Bemmel, Boxmeer, Elst, Zevenaar). The practice serves individual patients with medical skin conditions (acne, rosacea, scars, pigmentation, unwanted hair), lymphedema and lipedema, post-oncological rehabilitation (particularly after breast cancer), and scar dysfunction, as well as select cosmetic concerns. Core technology includes medically-certified equipment: MedArt 435 Diodelaser (FDA-approved for permanent hair reduction across all skin types I–VI), Dermica Pen microneedling system, Lymphastim intermittent pneumatic compression device, Plasmamedical plasma device, IPL, microdermabrasion, and Lira Clinical chemical peelings.

The practice is led by owner Erik Rikken (physiotherapist) with two skin therapists (Myrthe Selman, Pleun Schoenmakers) and a secretary (Rhea Baljet-Smits); it is actively recruiting additional skin therapists. Therapists are HBO-trained and registered in the Kwaliteitsregister Paramedici and BIG-register. Revenue derives primarily from Dutch health insurance reimbursement (all major insurers contracted for 2026 including a.s.r., Achmea/Zilveren Kruis, CZ, VGZ, DSW, EUCARE, Menzis, ONVZ, Salland, Zorg en Zekerheid), enabling direct billing for skin therapy (supplementary insurance) and edema therapy (basic insurance for chronic conditions). Private-pay streams include Plasma Ooglift (€299–€365), laser combinations with up to 20% multi-area discounts, and home measurement for therapeutic elastic stockings (€15 surcharge). The practice distributes Bratelle compression garments exclusively in the Netherlands via partnership with HHC. Distribution occurs through physical clinics, online self-serve booking (Accesstocare), phone/email, and home visits for medically necessary cases. Professional referrals flow via GP networks, oncology specialists, and Oncologienetwerk Zevenaar e.o. The business model is direct-to-consumer with direct accessibility (no physician referral required for most treatments), supported by SEO-optimized website content, social media (Facebook, Instagram), and patient review platforms (Qualizorg, Google Reviews, Patiëntenvertellen, ZorgkaartNederland).

Name

HuidZorg

Legal name

HuidZorg Huid- en Oedeemtherapie

Website

https://huidzorg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HuidZorg is a Dutch paramedical practice operating four clinic locations in Gelderland and Limburg, providing skin therapy, edema therapy, scar therapy, laser treatments, and post-oncological aftercare to individual patients, with contracts across all major Dutch health insurers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Boxmeer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Healthcare service fees (direct insurance billing): HuidZorg provides skin therapy and edema therapy treatments that are reimbursed by Dutch health insurers. The practice has contracts with all major Dutch health insurers (a.s.r., Achmea/Zilveren kruis, CZ, VGZ, DSW, EUCARE, Menzis, ONVZ, Salland, Zorg en Zekerheid) for 2026. For contracted insurers, the practice bills directly. For non-contracted insurers, patients receive a PDF invoice and self-declare. Skin treatments are covered by supplementary insurance; edema therapy may be covered by basic insurance for chronic conditions.
2. Particulier/Passant (private pay) treatments: For patients without supplementary insurance coverage or when insurance benefits are exhausted, private pay rates apply. These include cosmetic treatments such as Plasma Ooglift (€299–€365), laser treatments, and other self-pay procedures.
3. Medical aids and compression garments: Sale and fitting of therapeutic elastic stockings (TEK), lymph pads, compression bras (Bratelle), and pressure garments. SEMH-certified for fitting and supplying compression garments. With medical referral, these are covered by basic health insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HuidZorg Huid- en Oedeemtherapie is a Dutch paramedical practice that delivers skin therapy and edema therapy treatments across four clinic locations. Its core offerings include acne therapy, scar therapy, edema/lymphedema therapy, laser hair removal using the MedArt 435 Diodelaser, microneedling, chemical peelings, microdermabrasion, plasma eyelid lifts, and therapeutic elastic stocking fitting. Treatments are reimbursed by Dutch health insurers and are directly accessible without a physician referral.

Product overview

HuidZorg Huid- en Oedeemtherapie is a skin and edema therapy practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of dermatological and cosmetic treatments across four locations in the Netherlands (Bemmel, Boxmeer, Elst, Zevenaar). The core service offerings include acnetherapie, littekentherapie (scar therapy), oedeemtherapie (edema therapy), and laserontharen (laser hair removal) using MedArt 435 Diodelaser. Supporting treatments include IPC Therapie, microneedling with Dermica Pen, chemical peelings (Lira Clinical), microdermabrasie, plasma ooglift, therapeutic elastic stockings, camouflage therapy, rosacea treatment, and oncological aftercare. Add-on products include Bratelle compression massage garments and Oxygenetix oxygenating cosmetics. The practice is directly accessible without physician referral and accepts all major Dutch health insurers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acnetherapie (Acne Therapy) Treatment for acne vulgaris and various forms of acne using deep cleansing, peelings, extractions, and supportive therapies (IPL, laser, microdermabrasion). Targeted at patients with active acne, acne scarring, and post-inflammatory pigmentation.
• Littekentherapie (Scar Therapy) Specialized treatment for painful, itchy, thickened, or adhered scars resulting from trauma, accidents, or surgery. Combines scar massage, silicone scar sheeting, pressure garment fitting, scar taping, camouflage, microdermabrasion, and microneedling.
• Oedeemtherapie (Edema Therapy) Comprehensive treatment for lymphedema and venous edema including manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, bandaging, therapeutic elastic stockings, and lymph taping. Integrates care between skin therapists and physiotherapists.
• Laserontharen (Laser Hair Removal) Permanent hair reduction using the MedArt 435 Diodelaser (FDA-approved for all skin types I–VI), supplemented by IPL and electrical epilation. Targeted at patients with unwanted facial or body hair.
• IPC Therapie (Intermittent Pneumatic Compression) Compression pump therapy using the Lymphastim device with air-filled multi-chamber cuffs (arm and leg) for treating lymphedema, lipo-lymphedema, venous edema, lipedema, and post-thrombotic conditions. Provides alternating pressure to move lymph fluid.
• Microneedling (Dermica Pen) Skin rejuvenation treatment using the Dermica Pen (11 disposable sterile needles, 0.5mm–2.5mm adjustable depth) for collagen induction therapy. Indicated for fine lines, wrinkles, scars, pigmentation, and skin laxity. Results gradually visible after 2–4 weeks, clearly visible after 8 weeks.
• Peelings (Chemical Peelings) Skin treatments using Lira Clinical peelings in three intensity tiers (mild, medium, intensive) formulated with natural acids (lactic, salicylic, mandelic, glycolic). Targeted at acne, pigmentation, and anti-aging indications.
• Microdermabrasie (Microdermabrasion) Medical-grade microdermabrasion using microcrystals at three depth levels to improve skin texture, treat scars, pigment spots, active acne, and acne scars.
• Plasma Ooglift (Plasma Eyelid Lift) Non-surgical eyelid correction using the Plasmamedical plasma device. Creates micro-dot plasma discharges (0.1–0.3mm diameter, 0.02–0.04mm deep) to trigger skin contraction and natural healing without cutting or stitching. Includes intake and 3-month follow-up.
• Therapeutische Elastische Kousen (Therapeutic Elastic Stockings) Custom-fitted compression stockings (flat-knitted and round-knitted) in compression classes I–IV for edema prevention, venous insufficiency, and lymphedema management. SEMH-certified fitting and supply. Includes home measurement service for medically necessary cases.
• Camouflagetherapie (Camouflage Therapy) Specialized skin camouflage using Dermacolor and Oxygenetix products for covering birthmarks, vitiligo, pigmentation disorders, and rosacea. Includes personalized color matching and instruction.
• Rosacea & Couperose Treatment Comprehensive treatment for rosacea and facial couperose. Combines deep cleansing, flora restoration, Demodex mite reduction, anti-inflammatory products, and barrier repair with electrical coagulation, IPL, or DiodeLaser to close dilated facial blood vessels.
• Nazorg Oncologische Ingreep (Oncological Aftercare) Specialized post-oncological care for breast cancer patients including lymphatic drainage, scar therapy, bandaging, compression garments (Bratelle), and lymph pads. Delivered through the oncologienetwerk Zevenaar e.o. infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• MedArt 435 Diodelaser is FDA-approved for permanent hair reduction across all skin types I–VI
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HHC (Human HealthCare)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHuidZorg is the exclusive Netherlands distributor for Bratelle compression massage garments through HHC. HHC specializes in therapeutic elastic stockings and medical compression devices. With medical referral, Bratelle products are reimbursed through the basic health insurance. HuidZorg fits and supplies Bratelle products at its practice locations.
• Gezondheidscentrum Sevenaer (Zevenaar)coreOthersHuidZorg operates its Zevenaar location within Gezondheidscentrum Sevenaer, a multi-disciplinary health center that also houses other healthcare providers. The practice participates in the oncologienetwerk Zevenaar e.o. through this location.
• Gezondheidscentrum Vida Sana (Elst)coreOthersHuidZorg operates its Elst location within Gezondheidscentrum Vida Sana, a health center offering complementary and alternative medicine services.
• Maatschap voor fysiotherapie (Boxmeer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHuidZorg operates its Boxmeer location within a physiotherapy practice (Maatschap voor fysiotherapie). The practice emphasizes unique collaboration between skin therapists and physiotherapists, providing integrated care for edema and oncology patients.
• Gezondheidscentrum De Teselaar (Bemmel)coreOthersHuidZorg operates its Bemmel location within Gezondheidscentrum De Teselaar, a multi-disciplinary health center.
• Oncologienetwerk Zevenaar e.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHuidZorg actively participates in the oncologienetwerk Zevenaar e.o. (oncology network Zevenaar and surrounding areas), playing an active role in the regional oncology care ecosystem. The network connects healthcare providers involved in cancer treatment and rehabilitation.
• Qualizorg, Google Reviews, Patiëntenvertellen, ZorgkaartNederlandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPatient review platforms integrated into the HuidZorg website to display patient testimonials and ratings, building trust with prospective patients.
• MediCas (debt collection)minorOthersHuidZorg uses MediCas for debt collection when patients fail to meet payment obligations within 14 days. MediCas Bettalingsvoorwaarden apply.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• sk:n: UK's largest chain of specialist skin clinics offering acne treatment, laser hair removal, microneedling, chemical peels, and dermatologist-led skin therapies across 50+ locations. Comparable as a multi-location skin therapy chain at greater scale and with a similar direct-to-consumer service model, but operating in the UK rather than the Netherlands.

Emerging players

• Forefront Dermatology: US-based dermatology group practice operating across multiple states with medical and cosmetic dermatology, Mohs surgery, and skin therapy services. Comparable as a multi-site dermatology/skin therapy consolidator at materially greater scale, providing a reference archetype for potential PE-led roll-up of fragmented skin therapy practices.
• Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery: Large US dermatology group offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin services across more than 150 locations. Comparable as a multi-site skin therapy and dermatology consolidator; relevant as a benchmark for the roll-up trajectory HuidZorg could pursue if combined with adjacent Dutch huidtherapie practices.

Broad incumbents

• Medisch Centrum Jan van Goyen: Amsterdam-based multi-specialty Dutch clinic providing dermatology, skin therapy, and outpatient specialty services. Comparable as a larger Dutch private clinic operator with overlapping skin therapy and outpatient specialty offerings, though broader in scope.
• Bergman Clinics: Largest chain of independent treatment clinics in the Netherlands offering multi-specialty care including dermatology and skin therapy. Comparable as a larger, multi-location Dutch private healthcare provider overlapping with HuidZorg's clinical scope but at much greater scale and broader specialty mix.
• Acura Medisch Centrum: Multi-specialty Dutch private clinic chain offering dermatology and skin-related treatments across multiple locations. Comparable as a larger multi-location outpatient provider with overlapping skin-therapy service lines and similar Dutch insurer contract structure.

Direct peers

• Velthuis Kliniek: Dutch clinic chain specializing in cosmetic dermatology, skin improvement, injectables, and aesthetic skin treatments across multiple locations. Closest direct peer to HuidZorg's cosmetic skin therapy arm (microneedling, peelings, laser hair removal, plasma eyelid treatments), though more weighted toward injectables and surgical aesthetics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/huidzorghuidenoedeemtherapie
• Instagraminstagram.com/huidtherapiehuidzorg
• Xx.com/erikrikken
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/huidzorg-huid-en-oedeemtherapie

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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