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Hello doctor im 23 male & when i squeeze my nose every 3 or 4 days large amounts of sebum comes out.. is that normal? i used benzoil peroxide

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Dr. David Martin answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Sebum: This is normal for young people. As you age this should decrease, but it just means you have more "sebaceous" skin. You will most likly age better than people with thinner, less " sebaceous" skin.

Answered 8/29/2013

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A member asked:

Hello doctor im 23 male & when i squeeze my nose every 3 or 4 days large amounts of sebum comes out.. is that normal? i used benzoil peroxide

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