Sensitive Oily Skin

Hello,
I'm a 31 year old male and I've suffered from sensitive oily skin for as long as I can remember.  I'm wondering if there is anything that I can do to help manage this condition.  I've recently read that oil based cleansers are actually good for oily skin.  And possibly a product called oc 8 mattifying gel?  Any help you could provide would be appreciated.  Thanks

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
For oily skin, wash your face 3-4 times a day with a mild cleanser like Cetaphil. Pat it dry. Then apply a good hypoallergenic non perfumed and light moisturizer over the area. Try to use powder based makeups rather than cream based makeups and wash your face with fresh water whenever you see excess oil buildup.

I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[Designery]

Washing does little to seem to stop the oil production and in many cases makes things seem to get even more oily with irritation.  Are there medications that can help reduce oily skin?