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Is "rebound oily skin" a myth, from skin too dry? i have mild acne and derm prescribed bp 5%. said dying it is good and only moisturize if itchy/red?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Dry to Oily: 1. If you over-dry out oily skin it may either become overly dry or it may over-produce oil to balance out the drying effect.

Answered 5/12/2017

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A member asked:

Is "rebound oily skin" a myth, from skin too dry? i have mild acne and derm prescribed bp 5%. said dying it is good and only moisturize if itchy/red?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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