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I have oily face..just washing my skin with oil free soaps..i m 19 yrs old. what is permanent remedie to remove this problem of oily face?

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OILY FACE: Consult a dermatologist if washing of your face is not adequate. There are rx that dry your face like retin a (tretinoin) but he knows better once he examine your face.

Answered 2/24/2018

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