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health advisory Hospital Diseases 2007-11-12 17:55:41

my skin, especially my face is very oily. what can i do to make it not so oily? and also i have long hair that is a lot of times over my face, mostly my forehead, does that have anything to do with why my skin is so oily?

Answer:

The hair on your forehead doesn't cause excessive oil secretion. But it can irritate skin on the area and cause acne break-out.

Cleanse, tone, moisturize. Use soaps/facial cleansers with glycolic acid, this will control facial oil without causing dryness. Wash face twice a day with hot water and glycolic acid soap, hot water absorbs oil better than cold or warm water. Ask your pharmacist for available over-the-counter glycolic soap.

Use a toner with salicylic acid, this will remove and prevent blackhead formation caused by excessive oil build up. It will also help control the oil. Apply at night.

Use a light moisturizer, preferably in a gel form. Even when skin is oily, you still need to moisturize to prevent over-dryness.

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drink lots of water, wash your face with soap for oily skinned people, avoid touching your face throughout the day, dont eat greasy foods and avoid work in food service such as macdonalds.

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Tea tree oil! I had the same problem until I got some tea tree oil body wash, and shampoo. You have to use the stuff for about a month to get any affect, but it helps. Plus, the stuff is usually available at the local grocery store.

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First consider how much water you drink. When studying to become a Dr. I was 25 and still had very bad acne. A college roommate suggested I might be allergic to milk (very common). I gave up milk (which I drank a lot of) and found myself drinking a lot of water instead while abstaining from milk.

I learned I am not allergic to milk, but I was very dehydrated. Your skin acts very much like your kidneys. Your skin helps rid the body of toxins and waste products. Increase your water intake and take note as to whether or not it benefits your condition. I always tell my patients that if their pee isn't clear, they're not getting enough water.

You've got nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Good Luck!

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