We offer the best cystic acne treatment in Nairobi Kenya at our Almasi Skincare Clinic which is located in Fortis Suites, Hospital road, 8th floor, room 809. We see new clients on Saturdays at 10am and Wednesdays at 2pm.
This treatment combines prescription medications, dermatological procedures, over-the-counter (OTC) skincare products and lifestyle modifications.
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What is Cystic Acne?
Cystic acne is a type of acne that has many pus filled swellings deep in the skin. Cystic acne is the most severe form of acne.
Causes Of Cystic Acne
Cystic acne is caused by clogging of the skin pore by dead cells and excess oil. Bacteria multiply in the clogged pore which leads to inflammation and the development of swellings filled with pus.
Symptoms Of Cystic Acne
Symptoms of cystic acne include painful swellings in the skin which are filled with pus. These cysts usually develop on the face but they can also develop on other areas with many oil glands like the chest and back.
The Diagnosis Of Cystic Acne
The diagnosis of acne vulgaris is made clinically by the Doctor after they listen to the patient’s history and examine their skin.
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Treatment Of Cystic Acne
The best cystic acne treatment is a combination of prescription medications, dermatological procedures, OTC skincare products and lifestyle modifications.
Prescription Medications For Cystic Acne Treatment
Prescription medications used for cystic acne treatment include Isotretinoin. Since Isotretinoin can cause birth defects, women taking it must also use birth control methods.
Antibiotics taken by mouth are also used to treat cystic acne. These include Tetracycline and Doxycycline.
Prescription strength creams like Tretinoin are also used to treat cystic acne but they must be combined with oral medications.
Antiandrogens like Spironolactone are used by women whose cystic acne is triggered by hormones.
Birth control pills are also prescribed for women whose cystic acne is triggered by hormones.
Dermatological Procedures For Cystic Acne Treatment
Dermatological procedures used for cystic acne treatment include corticosteroid injections which shrink the cysts within 2 days.
OTC Skincare Products For Cystic Acne Treatment
OTC skincare products used for cystic acne treatment include cleansers and moisturizers with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide gel.
Salicylic acid treats acne by penetrating into the pores to clean and unplug them, It also reduces inflammation. Acne products that contain salicylic acid include Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Moisturizer and Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash.
The price in Kenya for Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Moisturizer is Ksh 3500.
Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Moisturizer can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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The price in Kenya for Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash is Ksh 3500.
Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Lifestyle Modifications For Cystic Acne Treatment
Lifestyle modifications used for cystic acne treatment include following an acne diet. This diet should include foods with a low glycemic index (GI) of 55 or less. These foods include almonds GI 0, apples GI 38, bananas GI 54, blueberries GI 53, cashew nuts GI 25, grapes GI 55. To learn more read The Acne Book PDF.
Consuming low GI foods should be combined with avoiding high GI foods like cakes and cookies made from white flour.
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FAQ
Does cystic acne mean you have PCOS?
No, not every woman with cystic acne has PCOS and not every woman with PCOS has cystic acne.
How can I permanently get rid of cystic acne?
To permanently get rid of cystic acne, consult our Doctor so that you can receive the appropriate combination of prescription medications with OTC products since OTC products by themselves cannot cure cystic acne.
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