Medical

Acne treatment in Dodoma

Specialist acne care for adults and teenagers, in person at Kisasa Plaza or by video from anywhere in Tanzania.

Acne

Treat the acne, protect the skin from marks

Acne on deeper skin tones leaves dark marks long after the spots have gone, so the plan treats both at once: the active acne first, then the marks and any early scarring, with sun protection throughout.

How it works here

  1. Book a consultation online or on WhatsApp.
  2. The dermatologist examines you and writes a plan with prices.
  3. Treatment starts the same day where suitable.

Prices

What it costs

The consultation comes first. Treatment prices are quoted in writing before anything starts, and nothing is added later.

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Initial consultation

Examination, diagnosis and a written plan.

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Acne treatment plan, first visit

Includes the examination and the prescription.

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Review visit

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Full price list

  • Specialist dermatologist
  • Set for African skin
  • Written plan and prices
  • M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money, cards

What is acne?

Acne happens when pores block with oil and dead skin and bacteria multiply inside them. It shows as blackheads, whiteheads, red spots and, when deeper, painful lumps on the face, chest or back.

It is common from the teens into the thirties and is driven by hormones, genes and sometimes products or medicines, not by dirt. Scrubbing makes it worse.

Why treat it

Medical reasons

Untreated acne can scar, and on deeper skin it leaves dark marks that take months to fade. Early treatment prevents both and shortens the course.

Confidence and comfort

Clear skin changes how people feel about being seen. Treatment is about confidence as much as medicine.

The process

From assessment to results

The dermatologist grades the acne, looks for marks and early scars, and asks about products, periods and medicines.

Assessment

The dermatologist grades the acne, looks for marks and early scars, and asks about products, periods and medicines.

Treatment

A written plan, usually combining:

  • Topical retinoids and targeted creams
  • Tablets for moderate to severe acne
  • A gentle cleansing and moisturising routine
  • Daily sunscreen to stop dark marks
Recovery

Most plans show change within six to eight weeks. Some creams cause mild dryness at first; the dermatologist adjusts the plan at review.

Results

Once the acne is controlled, marks and scars are treated with peels, microneedling or laser as needed, and a maintenance routine keeps it away.

Who treats you

Your dermatologist

Dr. Masturah Abubakar

Dermatologist and aesthetic medicine practitioner. Founder.

MCT registration available on request

I am a dermatologist and aesthetic medicine practitioner, and my work is about three things: healthy skin, natural beauty and a better quality of life for every patient, through care grounded in evidence. My clinical practice covers the diagnosis and management of skin, hair and nail conditions, alongside advanced aesthetic treatments planned around each patient.

Questions

Patients ask

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Can acne be treated by video consultation?

Yes. Clear, well-lit photos and a video call allow grading and a prescription. Deep or scarring acne is best seen in person.

How long before I see a change?

Usually six to eight weeks for the first clear improvement. Marks fade more slowly, over three to six months.

Will treatment lighten my skin?

No. We treat the acne and the marks it leaves, and we never prescribe skin-bleaching products.

Do you treat teenagers?

Yes, with a parent or guardian present for anyone under 18.

What should I stop using before the visit?

Nothing. Bring every product and cream you use so the dermatologist can see what is helping and what is not.

Before you book

What you can expect from us

  • You are examined by the dermatologist, not a technician.
  • A written plan and prices before any treatment.
  • Equipment and settings chosen for deeper skin tones.
  • Your record and photos stay in your TDCW file, seen only by your care team.
  • A review visit is part of every plan.
  • No skin-bleaching products, ever.

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