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Suggest Remedy For Extremely Oily Skin On Forehead And Chin

Hi, i am 5 ft 6inch, 58kg, 18years, good medical history. I have got a problem with my face, I sweat a lot therefore its gets extremely oily especially on my forehead, chin and i have to wash my face quite a lot to be presentable also my skin is getting dark even though i do not get exposed with sunlight too often, with high humidity its even worse,. i have tried many creams, lotions but they do not work also home remedies with haven t made any changes at all, would appreciate your help please, thank you.
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Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic

Oily skin or seborrhea is because of hyperactive sebaceous glands and in those who have it the problem is particularly more on the central T-zone area which has the highest concentration of oil glands.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to take a low dose of an Oral retinoid e.g Isotretinoin, once daily for a month or so.
Isotretinoin is sebostatic i.e reduces sebum secretion. It reduces the size of sebaceous glands by almost 90% in a month and is very effective in oily sin conditions.
Isotretinoin is a prescription drug and therefore I suggest you to talk to your doctor for the needful.
You may use a salicylic acid based face wash, twice daily. Salicylic acid removes excess oil and also inhibits sebum production.

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Suggest Remedy For Extremely Oily Skin On Forehead And Chin

Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic Oily skin or seborrhea is because of hyperactive sebaceous glands and in those who have it the problem is particularly more on the central T-zone area which has the highest concentration of oil glands. If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to take a low dose of an Oral retinoid e.g Isotretinoin, once daily for a month or so. Isotretinoin is sebostatic i.e reduces sebum secretion. It reduces the size of sebaceous glands by almost 90% in a month and is very effective in oily sin conditions. Isotretinoin is a prescription drug and therefore I suggest you to talk to your doctor for the needful. You may use a salicylic acid based face wash, twice daily. Salicylic acid removes excess oil and also inhibits sebum production. Regards