How Do You Permanently Stop Acne In Kenya?

How do you permanently stop acne in Kenya is a question asked by persons who have struggled with acne breakouts for many years.

How do you permanently stop acne in Kenya? Deal with the Causes

To permanently stop acne, you have to deal with the causes of acne. These causes of acne include:

Excessive oil production

Using medications known as systemic retinoids is one of the fastest way to stop acne because they deal with three of the causes of acne by reducing the skin’s oiliness, reducing inflammation and exfoliating the skin to prevent plugging of the pores. Examples of these retinoids which are taken by mouth include isotretinoin. Since this medication must be prescribed by a Doctor, Consult our Skin Doctor today.

Spironolactone is another prescription medication that is used to get rid of acne because it reduces oil production by the skin. It works by blocking the effects of the androgen hormones on the oil glands. Since this is a prescription medication, Consult our Skin Doctor today.

Clogged skin pores

Using medications known as topical retinoids is another fast way of getting rid of acne because a study found that they deal with two of the causes of acne by exfoliating the skin to prevent plugging of the pores and by reducing inflammation. Examples include adapalene, tazarotene and tretinoin. Examples include Differin Gel.

Salicylic acid skincare products help stop acne because they unclog the skin pores and reduce inflammation. Examples include Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Moisturizer.

Using skincare products with retinols is another quick way to cure acne because they exfoliate the skin and prevent plugging of the pores. Examples include Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Serum.

Having microdermabrasion done in our Nairobi clinic is another method or reducing acne breakouts because it unclogs the skinpores and cleans them. Microdermabrasion is a procedure in which a device with a diamond tip is used to remove the dead cells on the surface of the skin. These dead cells are gently removed by using a combination of mild abrasion and gentle suction. Click here to learn more about microdermabrasion. To book your microdermabrasion appointment call 0721 963 156.

The bacteria P. acnes

Using skincare products or medications with benzoyl peroxide can help you permanently stop acne because it lowers the population of the acne causing bacteria. Examples include Panoxyl Acne Foaming Wash.

Using skincare products with azelaic acid helps get rid of acne because theyfights P. acnes due to their antibacterial properties and they also reduces inflammation due to their anti-inflammatory properties. Azelaic acid also gently exfoliates the skin to unclog the pores. 15% Azelaic acid and 20% Azelaic acid must be obtained through a Doctor’s prescription. Over-the-counter (non-prescription) azelaic acid is sold at 10% concentration and it is also effective for acne treatment. Examples include The Ordinary 10% Azelaic Acid Suspension.

Using antibiotics is another fast way to stop acne because they lower the population of the acne causing bactera and reduce inflammation. Examples of antibiotics applied on the skin include clindamycin and erythromycin. Doxycyline and azithromycin are antibiotics taken by mouth to treat more severe forms of acne. These antibiotics are only available by prescription, therefore Consult our Skin Doctor today.

Click here to read What Antibiotics Treat Acne in Kenya?

Inflammation

Using skincare products with salicylic acid can help you permanently stop acne because they reduce inflammation and unclog the skin pores. Examples include Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Moisturizer.

These non-prescpription skincare products can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. Call or Whatsapp 0721 963 156 for countrywide delivery.

How do you get rid of acne in Kenya? Deal with your triggers

To permanently get rid of acne, you have to deal with the following factors that trigger acne:

Hormones

Hormones are known to trigger hormonal acne in many women. Birth control pills can be presribed by a Doctor to help regulate the hormones.

Diet

Studies have shown that diets rich in high glycemic index foods and cow’s milk can aggravate acne. Therefore avoid these foods and fill your diet with low glycemic index foods like fruits and vegetables. In addition, drink non-dairy milk like almond milk and other nut milk.

Stress

Stress has been linked to more severe acne by a medical study. Therefore manage stress by regularly practicing relaxation techniques like meditation and deep breathing. You can also attend our monthly Stress Management Workshops.

Skincare habits

Skincare habits like using comedogenic skincare products trigger acne. To cure acne permanently, use non-comedogenic skincare products. Non-acnegenic and oil-free are other terms used on labels to show that the product can be safely used by persons with acne-prone skin.

Washing the face excessively is another trigger of acne which can be dealt with by restricting face washing to just twice a day. Exfoliation should also be limited to once or twice a week. Scrubbing your face with rough pads and wash cloths is another no no. Instead of using them, massage your face gently with your fingertips when washing it.

Dirty phones, pillowcases and makeup brushes coming in contact with the skin on the face is another acne trigger. Therefore, clean these items regularly.

Popping a pimple may seem like the fastest way to get rid of it but it can lead to worsening of the condition. Therefore stop picking, popping and squeezing pimples.

Haircare habits

Haircare habits like using comedogenic hair care products can trigger acne on the forehead and on the back known as back acne. To cure this acne permanently, use non-comedogenic hair care products and ensure that they do not trickle down to your face or back. Ensure that you also regulary shampoo your hair since dirty hair can also trigger acne.

Styling your hair with fringes and bangs can also trigger acne by bringing the hair care products to the skin. Therefore keep your hair off your face.

Medications

Meedications like corticosteroids and isoniazid can trigger acne. If you develop acne while on prescription medications consult the prescribing Doctor to see if they can change them. If they cannot be changed, Consult our Skin Doctor for treament of the acne.

How to permanently get rid of acne in Kenya

To permanently get rid of acne in Kenya click here to consult our Skin Doctor so that they can recommend the perfect combination of skincare products and medications to treat your acne.