How to improve acne-prone oily skin

Jul 05, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have oily skin and tend to get acne easily. I would like to ask the doctor, how can I improve acne caused by oily skin?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
The improvement methods for acne on oily skin mainly include the following points: 1. Proper cleansing: Do not wash your face more than twice daily. Choose a facial cleanser suitable for oily skin, especially oil-control series products, to help reduce facial oil secretion. At the same time, avoid using overly harsh cleansers that may damage the skin barrier. 2. Dietary adjustment: Avoid consuming spicy, stimulating, or greasy foods. Maintain a light diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, drink plenty of water, and avoid long-term consumption of coffee, alcohol, carbonated beverages, etc. 3. Adjust lifestyle: Ensure adequate sleep and avoid staying up late, which helps skin metabolism and repair. 4. Medication: If acne is severe, topical medications such as salicylic acid ointment or tretinoin cream may be used under a doctor's guidance, or oral isotretinoin soft capsules may be taken for treatment. 5. Professional treatments: If acne does not improve, professional treatments such as laser therapy or chemical peels (e.g., fruit acid peeling) may be considered.