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What Causes Oily Skin While Having Parkinson's Disease?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Nov 2016
Question: I have Parkinson and am on a lot of medication. Over the past months I have been having increasingly oily skin, especially if I become anxious. the oily feeling and waxy too is on my face, the bottoms of my feet, and especially also on my scrotum. any idea about what is going on?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Likely seborrheic dermatitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Skin changes including seborrheic dermatitis are often reported and diagnosed in patients with Parkinson's.

Oily skin may be related to Parkinson's itself, or may be caused by drugs as a side effect,

It is necessary to get evaluated by a Dermatologist about these concerns.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Feel free to ask if you have further questions.

Greetings.
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What Causes Oily Skin While Having Parkinson's Disease?

Brief Answer: Likely seborrheic dermatitis. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Skin changes including seborrheic dermatitis are often reported and diagnosed in patients with Parkinson's. Oily skin may be related to Parkinson's itself, or may be caused by drugs as a side effect, It is necessary to get evaluated by a Dermatologist about these concerns. Hope you found the answer helpful. Feel free to ask if you have further questions. Greetings.