Question 1

can i use an antiandrogen for treating oily skin?

Accepted Answer

May Help: Spironolactone may help some, but will not solve an oily skin problem.  The best product is low dose Isotretinoin (accutane).  You don't want to take this drug is you are at any risk of getting pregnant because it has a high risk of causing birth defects.

Question 2

hi, i have got an oily skin and i can't get off the black heads from my nose. is there anyway i can reduce the oilyness and the blackheads? thanks

Accepted Answer

Blackheads: Don't scrub! It just injures the skin and increases the risk of infection.   Your hormones are to blame for the only skin and I don't think you want to attempt changing that.  A salicylic gel or base is probably the most helpful but apply sparingly at night,  starting with a couple of times per week,  increasing nightly.   Use a very gentle cleanser specifically for the face (not for oily skin).

Question 3

what can i use for my oily skin problems?

Accepted Answer

Try This: Cetaphil has a new product on the market called "cetaphil dermacontrol oil control foam wash" that I have had excellent results with patients. I do not like to endorse one brand over another but this product has shown great results thus far. It is worth a try.

Question 4

should a person with oily skin use hair oil?

Accepted Answer

Not necessary: The oil from the sebaceous glands in the skin are located at the hair follicles, and the oil flows along the hair shaft and out the pores. Since your natural oil is already coating and protecting the hair, why add more, with an artificial oil?

Question 5

i have very oily skin on my face what kind of face wash should i use.?

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OILY FACIAL SKIN: Try facial cleansers like neutrogena acne wash, clinique facial cleanser for oily skin, clearasil (benzoyl peroxide) face wash. These should help. Also shampoo your scalp often; this reduces oily facial skin as well.

Question 6

i am african with a very oily skin, i use sp 15 daily but have bad pigmention. my face is getting darker , what can i do to brighten it?

Accepted Answer

SPF>30: Darkening of facial skin is most commonly due to sun exposure but can also be due to drugs+sun , melasma, or inflammatory disorders. All these have the same tx: sun avoidance with good uva/uvb block of > 30 all year round. Depending on the cause (should get a formal diagnosis) you can tx w skin bleaching creams or retinoids.

Question 7

whhat can i use for excessively oily skin?

Accepted Answer

Oil Free, Soap Free: There is an abundance of facial cleansers for oily skin and there are many "best cleanser lists."  however, an ideal facial cleanser for oily skin should be soap-free, fragrance-free, and oil-free.  Some examples include elta facial cleanser, cetaphil for oily skin, and skinceuticals foaming cleanser.

Question 8

should i use a moisturizer even if i have oily skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Oily and combination skin still have areas needing moisturizer such as the eyes and lips. Oily skin uses lighter lotions or serums as opposed to heavier creams for dry skin. Also many products typically used on oily skin such as glycolic acid or Retin-A or retinol can cause some irritation of the skin which can be calmed with moisturizers.

Question 9

which acne product should i use for super oily skin?

Accepted Answer

Scientific Rx: Regardless of skin type, topical benzoyl peroxide 5% 2x/day is a good start. You may also try a retinoic acid derivative. If you're not clear in two weeks, your personal physician can help.

Question 10

how many times should i use clindamycin lotion for oily skin during day?

Accepted Answer

Clindamycin: Once or twice a day at most, sometimes depends on formulation or strength of solution

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