Acnesol cream is used for acne vulgaris treatment in Nairobi Kenya. Acnesol cream is a prescription medication manufactured by Universal Corporation Ltd and it is one of the top medicines for acne treatment.
Acnesol Composition
Acnesol is a cream which contains 0.05% tretinoin.
Acnesol Cream Indications
Acnesol contains tretinoin and this study found that tretinoin was effective for treatment of acne.
Acnesol is used for acne treatment because it contains 0.05% tretinoin.
Symptoms of acne include comedones (whiteheads and blackheads) as well as pimples, cysts and nodules.
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Acnesol Dose
Acnesol is applied once a day to the affected area.
Acnesol Side Effects
Side effects that can develop from using it include dry skin, peeling of the skin, crusting and edema.
Acnesol Precautions
Do not apply Acnesol if you are allergic to tretinoin.
If skin irritation develops when using it, stop using it and wash the area.
Acnesol Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to tretinoin.
Acnesol Interactions
Drug to Drug Interactions
Do not apply it on the skin together with other medications or skincare products.
Benzoyl peroxide should not be applied together with tretinoin because it decreases the effectiveness of tretinoin. To learn more click on the link to read about Benzoyl Peroxide in Kenya.
Tretinoin interacts with Tetracyclines and Carbamazepine according to the company.
Acnesol Pregnancy Category
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Adequate, well-controlled or observational studies in animals or pregnant women have demonstrated positive evidence of fetal abnormalities. The use of the product is contraindicated in women who are pregnant.
Acnesol should therefore never be used by pregnant women or breastfeeding women. It should also not be used on skin with eczema or on sunburnt skin.
Acnesol Cream Presentation
Acnesol comes in an aluminium tube.
Acnesol Storage
Acnesol should be stored in a dry place below 30 degrees C.
Acnesol Cream Availability
Acnesol Kenya can be purchased from the best pharmacies in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya. (Contact us if your pharmacy stocks this medicine.)
Acnesol Cream Price
The Acnesol price in Kenya is Ksh 200 for the 25g tube.
FAQ
How Do I Use Acnesol Cream?
Apply a thin layer of the medication to cover the affected area completely after cleansing the skin.
Can I Use Acnesol in the morning?
Acnesol should not be used in the morning. It should be used at night after cleansing the skin.
Can Acnesol remove black spots or hyperpigmentation?
According to the company, Acnesol cream uses include acne treatment, hyperpigmentation treatment and treatment of photodamaged skin. Acnesol is therefore used to treat black spots or hyperpigmentation.
How long does Acnesol take to work?
Acnesol takes several weeks to months to work.
Does Acnesol cream bleach?
Acnesol cream does not bleach the skin though it lightens the dark spots of hyperpigmentation.
Is Acnesol good for acne?
Acnesol is good and it really works for acne treatment.
What are the Acnesol Kenya benefits?
The Acnesol Kenya benefits include treatment of acne, treatment of skin damaged by the sun and reduction of fine wrinkles.
Can I buy Tretinoin over the counter in Kenya?
Tretinoin is a prescription medication though tretinoin acnesol Kenya can be purchased over the counter in some places in Kenya.
Which Medical Cream Is Used For Pimples?
Acnesol is a medical cream used to treat pimples since it is a prescription medication.