{"id":1176,"date":"2020-07-31T09:33:12","date_gmt":"2020-07-31T09:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avaneclinic.com\/?page_id=1176"},"modified":"2024-05-06T15:26:11","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T15:26:11","slug":"acne-treatment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.avaneclinic.com\/acne-treatment","title":{"rendered":"Acne Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Acne is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes spots and pimples, especially on the face, shoulders, back, neck, chest, and upper arms. Whiteheads,\u00a0blackheads,\u00a0pimples,\u00a0cysts, and nodules are all types of acne. At Avan\u00e9 clinic in Nairobi, Kenya, we offer acne treatments for African dark skin which are\u00a0at greater risk for developing pigmentation changes compared to Caucasians, they are up to 15 times more likely to develop acne-related scars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All the procedures of acne treatment at Avane Clinic Nairobi, Kenya is done under the guidance of Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Pranav Pancholi<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A variety of steroidal and non-steroidal creams and gels are available to treat acne & many acne products are effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mild acne can be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) medications, such as gels, soaps, pads, creams, and lotions, that are applied to the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Creams and lotions are best for sensitive skin. Alcohol-based gels dry the skin and are better for oily skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If an acne cyst becomes severely inflamed, it may rupture. This can lead to scarring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A skin specialist may treat an inflamed cyst by injecting a diluted corticosteroid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This can help prevent scarring, reduce inflammation, and speed up healing. The cyst will break down within a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAcne Treatments at Avane Clinic depends on how severe and persistent the acne is and they range from:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Effective Acne products<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
2. Corticosteroid injection<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n