An educational resource on acne, acne marks and scars, oily skin and treatment choices, with the support of Arvin Skin Hospital and Cara Skin Hospital.
For people living with acne, scars or oily skin who want clear, practical information before choosing medicines or treatment. Available in Dari, Pashto and English.
Clear, practical information for patients.
Guidance on preventing dark marks, redness and scars.
Understand treatments without encouraging self-medication.
Find partner hospitals for specialist consultations.
The essentials of acne, prevention and treatment choices.
Understand acne and how it starts.
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The role of oil, blocked pores, inflammation and hormones.
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How to care for oily skin gently.
Read more →Dark marks, redness and scars after inflammation.
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Help protect post-acne marks from darkening.
Read more →Lightweight skin care for acne-prone skin.
Read more →Topical and oral medicines under medical guidance.
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Picking spots and using unlabelled creams.
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Laser, peels, microneedling and other clinic treatments.
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Blackheads, whiteheads, inflamed spots or deep nodules.
Assess inflammation, pain and the risk of scarring.
Medicines and daily care tailored to your skin and acne.
Adjust care to help reduce relapses and scarring.
Inflamed or picked acne may leave dark marks, redness or indented scars. Treating active acne early helps reduce the risk of lasting scars.
The goal is not just to dry out spots: controlling inflammation, avoiding picking and choosing suitable treatment all help reduce lasting damage.
A gentle, consistent routine supports your skin during acne treatment.
Wash twice daily without harsh soap or scrubbing.
A non-comedogenic moisturizer to support the skin barrier.
Help prevent dark marks from becoming darker.
Squeezing spots increases inflammation and scarring risk.
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Clear language and familiar terms for people in Afghanistan.
Dedicated to acne, acne scars and oily skin.
Encouraging appropriate treatment and avoiding self-medication.
Supported by specialist skin hospitals in Kabul.
Acne involves excess oil, blocked pores and inflammation; hormones and inherited factors can also contribute.
Yes. Picking or squeezing can worsen inflammation and increase dark marks and scarring.
Use a gentle cleanser, a lightweight non-comedogenic moisturizer and suitable sunscreen; avoid heavy oily creams.
Seek medical advice for severe, painful, deep, scarring or persistent acne, or if acne is affecting your wellbeing.
The website is supported by Arvin Skin Hospital and Cara Skin & Aesthetic Hospital.
For severe, painful, deep, scarring or persistent acne, consult a dermatologist before starting medicines.
