What is Acne?

“What is acne?” is one of the most common questions asked about this skin condition. We will therefore attempt to answer it and begin by saying that acne, which is medically known as acne vulgaris, is the most common skin disease. It affects around 80% of people at one point in their lives.

The definition of acne is that it is a skin condition which begins in the pilosebaceous unit which is more commonly known as the skin pore. This unit consists of a hair follicle and a sebaceous (oil) gland which are connected by a canal through which the hair shaft passes to the skin’s surface.

This skin condition develops when this skin pore is plugged by excessive oil and dead skin cells. This forms comedones which are commonly known as blackheads and whiteheads. When bacteria multiply inside the plugged pore and inflammation starts, this leads to the development of the lesions known as papules, pustules, cysts and nodules. To learn more about them click on the link to read about the Symptoms of Acne.

The main causes of acne are therefore excessive oil, dead skin cells, bacteria and inflammation.

This skin condition usually occurs on the face but it can also affect the back, chest and other areas of the body with a high concentration of sebaceous or oil glands.

Though it can affect persons of all ages from newborn babies to women in their 40s, this skin condition mainly affects adolescents because of the increase in levels of the hormone testosterone at puberty. Changes in hormone levels also cause women to get breakouts during pregnancy or just before their periods. This skin disease affects both genders though men tend to have more severe forms than women.

FAQ

What Are The Acne Pills In Kenya?

Isotretinoin, Doxycyline and Minocycline are the acne pills used in Kenya. Consult our Doctor so that they can examine your skin and prescribe these medications if you need them.

Is Acnes A Good Brand?

Acnes is a brand of acne treatment products that is widely available in Kenya. Our Doctor does not use Acnes and so we cannot state whether or not it is a good brand. Our Doctor has used other products in Kenya to treat thousands of patients with excellent results. To learn about these brands, Consult our Doctor today or click on the link to learn about The Best Acne Treatment in Kenya.

What Is The Best Cream For Pimples In Kenya?

The best cream of pimples in Kenya is Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Moisturizer. This is actually a lotion which contains 2% salicylic acid. It can be purchased from our Almasi Skincare Shop. Call or WhatsApp 0721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide.