Oily skin
Skin is divided into different types according to sebum production: oily skin, normal skin, dry skin, combination skin.
The most important factor in having oily skin is genetics. Oily skin is more common in some families. Hormones also play a role. 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 high blood lipid levels 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, the 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 oil production by the 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. Some people therefore develop scaling from low moisture levels despite having oily skin. These people need to use non-greasy moisturisers. 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. Using heavy or oily products, in addition to intensifying skin oil, can close the pores of the skin and cause pimples and acne. In general, oil 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 skin oil production is not entirely clear, 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 treatment. Enlarged pores and blackheads: Open pores of the skin, which are commonly seen in people with oily skin, cannot be completely eliminated. Toners, exfoliating creams, peels, microdermabrasion and laser treatments can partly 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, benign skin growths that may be yellowish with a central depression and often 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 solely to reduce oil production. 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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