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Oily Skin/Acne Prone
Oily skin is a common cutaneous problem and is the result of various skin dysfunctions. These skin dysfunctions result in a number of cutaneous symptoms: shiny skin, dull complexion, uneven skin texture, dilated pores, blocked pores or local outbreaks of blemishes.
Oily skin occurs mainly due to hormones, because sebum production is directly influenced by male hormones, specifically androgens and testosterone. However oily skin is not necessarily caused by a surplus of androgenic (male) hormones. Androgen receptors located under the skin can also over-react to the hormones and bind too much while the level of hormones itself remains normal.
Aggravating factors:
Genetics may play a part in determining skin type. It seems that some skin is programed to be oily, while other skin is programed to be dry.
Stress and pollution also seem to have some responsibility for oily skin: local outbreaks of blemishes can be exacerbated by certain internal factors (menstrual cycles, stress, fatigue) and external factors (drugs, sun, unsuitable cosmetics). Shiney skin this can be worsened by environmental factors (UV rays, pollution).
> I have shiney skin
> I have an uneven skin texture
> I have blemishes in some areas
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Dr. Alicia Barba, MD.
Board Certified Dermatologist. Miami, FL
"Acne can be most easily divided into two types: inflammatory acne or non-inflammatory / comedonal acne (white heads and black heads). In my practice, I see primarily patients with inflammatory acne that presents with red bumps and pustules, often leaving hyperpigmentation (dark spots). Topical prescription medications like antibiotics mixed with benzolyl peroxide are my first line of defense as well as retinoids for more severe cases. Gentle OTC cleansers and moisturizers are always recommended to help alleviate the dryness caused by prescription medicines."
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| I have shiney skin |
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What you observe:
The shine on your skin is persistant and reoccuring. It is localized to a degree and reappears during the day.
"I feel as though my skin is always oily, I keep wanting to wipe it off."
"Even though I cleanse my skin thoroughly in the morning, it is shiney again after an hour or two."
What’s happening inside your skin:
The underlying cause of oily skin is excessive sebum production by the sebaceous glands. This sebum accumulates on the surface of the skin and makes it look shiney. This condition can be exacerbated by external factors (UV rays, pollution, heat).
Talk to your dermatologist about it.
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| I have an uneven skin texture |
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What you observe:
You have a dull complexion, thickened skin, an uneven surface and blocked pores.
"My pores are blocked, which doesn't look clean. "
"I've got a dingy complexion, an uneven skin texture. It makes me look older."
What’s happening inside your skin:
An increased proliferation of the skin's keratinocytes leads to an accumulation of dead cells on the surface: a keratinous plug forms and it becomes more difficult for the excess sebum to be eliminated. The blocked pores give the skin an uneven look.
Talk to your dermatologist about it.
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| I have blemishes in some areas |
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What you observe:
You have sudden and recurrent eruptions of blemishes in certain places.
"At the slightest hint of stress or fatigue, before and during my periods, or after being in the sun, I get blemishes."
"I get red or white pimples, they are clustered in the same spot: chin, jaw, around the mouth."
What’s happening inside your skin:
When there there is too much sebum in the skin, a kind of bacteria naturally present in the skin (P.acnes) proliferates abnormally inside a blocked pore. This causes the sebum to be hydrolized into irritating fatty acids which can provoke a series of reactions leading to the appearance of blemishes.
Talk to your dermatologist about it.
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