Greasy skin
Skin is divided into different types in terms of the amount of sebum secretion: oily skin, normal skin, dry skin, combination skin.
The most important factor in having oily skin is the issue of inheritance. Oily skin is more common in some families. Another issue is hormonal issues. The amount of fat secretion in adolescence and youth as a result of sex hormones increases and usually decreases with age. But some people still have oily skin in old age. Some hormonal diseases also increase the secretion of sebum in the skin. In women, before menstruation, the skin becomes oily due to hormonal reasons. Environmental factors such as extreme humidity and heat may also be involved in aggravating the feeling of oily skin. Contrary to popular belief, there is no link between oily skin and fatty blood or fatty liver. In cases where the skin is very oily, it can be annoying. Oily skin makes the skin shiny, which may not be pleasant. People with oily skin usually also have oily hair. Oily skin can be just a single phenomenon without causing skin problems or diseases.
If you have oily skin, following tips will be helpful:
Use cleansers and soaps for oily skin. People with oily skin usually need more frequent daily washes. Therefore, whenever the skin feels oily, it can be cleaned with a suitable cleanser. Also, people with oily hair need to wash their hair more. Shampoos for oily hair remove hair oil better, but have little effect on the secretion of oily scalp. It should be noted that the issue of skin moisture (which is related to the amount of water in the skin) is different from skin oil. Therefore, some people, despite having oily skin due to low moisture, their skin becomes scaly. These people need to use non-greasy moisturizers Disposable wipes and cleansers can be used to remove excess oil from the skin of the face when leaving the house. - Choosing creams and especially cosmetics is important. Consumption of fatty and heavy products, in addition to intensifying skin oil, can close the pores of the skin and cause pimples and acne. In general, ouil free creams should be used. Also, the type of sunscreen used should be non-greasy. Forms of sunscreen lotion and gel are suitable for oily skin. - The skin should be cleansed of cosmetics at night. Although the role of nutrition in the secretion of skin fat is not exactly clear, but the general recommendation is to use less fatty and fried foods and consume more fruits and vegetables.
In addition, people with oily skin are prone to certain skin diseases. Some of these conditions include:
Acne: In case of severe acne, the skin needs to be treated Open pores and blackheads: Open pores of the skin, which are commonly seen in people with oily skin, can not be completely eliminated. Using toners and exfoliating creams, peels, microdermabrasion and laser to some extent improve the appearance of these pores.
Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis: People with oily skin are more likely to get dandruff.
Sebaceous hyperplasia: These are small and benign masses of skin sometimes yellowish and sunken in the skin that appear in middle age. These lesions can be removed using various methods such as electrocautery or lasers.
Various topical products made for oily skin only have the role of removing fat and have little effect on the amount of sebum secretion. Some oral and hormonal medications can reduce the amount of sebum secretion in the skin. But these drugs are used only in cases where fat is associated with acne. The only known drug that can permanently reduce fat secretion is isotretinoin. Of course, it is not recommended to reduce the secretion of fat. People with oily skin who are treated for acne with this drug will also notice a decrease in the secretion of oily skin. Despite these issues, having oily skin also has benefits. According to statistics People with oily skin are less likely to develop skin cancer. However, people with oily skin may have rough skin due to the enlargement of the sebaceous glands, but wrinkles on oily skin occur later as compared to dry skin.
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