Crutchfield says topical Retin A products can also help by reducing the amount of oil on the surface of skin.
One very new remedy for oily skin uses topical preparations containing the B vitamin niacinamide. Early studies have found that these preparations reduce oil production, but the results have been modest to date.
In still another study, a group of Japanese researchers found that topically applied spironolactone (the oral version is available in this country and is used to treat high blood pressure) was also found to reduce the rate of oil production in young women. This product is not available in the United States, however.
If you still feel you need more help, Crutchfield says laser treatments may be what the doctor orders.
Although oily skin will remain oily throughout your life, as you age, production does decrease. So, the older you are, the fewer treatments of any kind you will need.
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