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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

How To Get Rid Of Oily Skin

Health Encyclopedia: Oily Skin

Definition


Alternative Names

Skin - oily


Information

Your genes and hormones play the key role in whether or not you have oily skin. The most important thing you can do for oily skin is to keep your skin clean using warm water and soap, or a soapless cleanser.

Clean your face with astringent pads if frequently washing your face leaves your skin irritated. Use only water-based or oil-free cosmetics if you have oily skin. Diet probably has little, if...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Simple Steps For Treating Acne
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...are both gene-related. If both of your parents had oily skin and a lot of breakouts, it's likely... Read more »

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Retinol Overdose?
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...minimize sun damage. Affordable Options for Dry and Oily SkinIn the end, most doctors recommend... Read more »

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Update Your Skin Care Regimen for Fall
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...papers. If both papers stick, you most likely have oily skin. If neither sticks, your skin tends... Read more »

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Update Your Skin Care Regimen for Fall
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...papers. If both papers stick, you most likely have oily skin. If neither sticks, your skin tends... Read more »

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See Spot Go
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...spots. Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion for Blemish Prone/Oily Skin contains both ingredients while... Read more »

Health Guide

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Diabetes
...the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes -- a condition called hirsutism.ovarian cysts acne, oily skin, or dandruff weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extra weight around the waist... Read more »
Ovarian overproduction of androgens
Increase in body hair in a male pattern (hirsutism) Oily skin Acne Virilization (development of masculine characteristics, such as a low-pitched voice) ... Read more »
Wrinkle Treatment
...including glycerin, act by pulling water up to the surface of the skin from deep tissues. People with oily skin generally should use the humectant type.More powerful compounds, such as one called... Read more »
Seborrheic dermatitis
...is unknown. Seborrheic dermatitis appears to run in families. Stress, fatigue, weather extremes, oily skin, infrequent shampoos or skin cleaning, use of lotions that contain alcohol, skin... Read more »
Skin Rashes, Poison Ivy, Warts, Styes, Ringworm
...is called dandruff in adults and cradle cap in infants. Age, stress, fatigue, weather extremes, oily skin, infrequent shampooing, and alcohol-based lotions aggravate this harmless but... Read more »

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...Side Effects Burning, itching, dryness, redness, oily skin or skin peeling may occur. If any of... Read more »

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...may cause burning, redness, itching, or dry/peeling/oily skin, especially in the first few days... Read more »

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...may cause burning, redness, itching, or dry/peeling/oily skin, especially in the first few days... Read more »

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