In general, most or all autoimmune diseases are associated with upregulated inflammatory processes. This is an important fact when considering a treatment – such as a chemical peel for example – that will also increase inflammatory processes. In these situations, undesirable problems or complications may result from the generation of excess inflammation. The category of autoimmune diseases contains a number of disorders. Within these, there is a wide variety of symptom severity that each individual patient may experience. For the client under treatment for an autoimmune disease, it is usually best for the aesthetician and/or patient to consult with their health care practitioner about the advisability of receiving the treatment.