The sebaceous gland present inside your skin's pores secretes oil, which keeps your skin moisturized and healthy. This gland is present in all, but in some, these glands secrete too much oil, making your face oily. The common causes for oily face are humid climate, enlarged pores, using wrong skincare products, exfoliating your face too often, and not applying moisturizer.
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Is regular use of moisturizers and cleansers enough for acne, or should I use chemical creams?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been using Epiduo for five months. I stopped the cream for three days, and my skin clustered with pimples. The next day, I started using Benzoyl Peroxide; and it has been four weeks since then, and my skin is not getting free from acne. Should I stop using these harsh products a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. I looked at your pictures, and your skin looks oily (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). The first and most important advice for you is to enhance your cleansing routine. I suggest you cleanse your face more often to ensure t... Read Full »