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What could cause my skin to be so oily the past 2 weeks? 21 year old male. mild acne. it's very humid here, could that be it? anything else?

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Dr. Gloria Lopez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hormones: Changes in hormone levels, such as those that occur during the teen years and early 20s, can cause skin to become oily and trigger outbreaks of acne.

Dr Sigari agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

What could cause my skin to be so oily the past 2 weeks? 21 year old male. mild acne. it's very humid here, could that be it? anything else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gloria Lopez answered

Dr Sigari agreed

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