A 37-year-old member asked:
What is the best solution for oily, shiny skin?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Moises Perezanswered
Pharmacy 20 years experience
Use proper cleansing: Try to find a great cleanser for your specific skin as well as a good skincare line.
Avoid mineral oils, and products containing petrolatum or other comedogenic ingredients in skincare formulations.
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Dr. Marya Cassandraanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
OTC Salicylic Acid: I would begin with an over-the-counter salicylic acid wash/cream. If you do not feel that is sufficient, a physician can prescribe a cream call a retinoid that is very effective in decreasing oil production.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
What can be done for oily, shiny skin?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Srdjan Prodanovichanswered
Dermatology 21 years experience
Topical Treatments: Having oily skin is not necessarily a bad thing, as many of the oils are there for the reason. Skin oils protect our skin agains the outside environment, infectious agents, and damaging sun rays. Nevertheless, the amount of the oil secretion may be reduced by retinols and retinoids, use of which should be managed by a dermatologist.
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