Dermatologist Questions Oily skin

How can one tell if their face is too oily?

I think having an oily face contributes to my acne. How can one tell if their face is too oily?

2 Answers

This is really based off of how the individual feels about their face. If you have problems that come with having too much oil, like acne, then I would say that if your forehead and nose are getting oily within 3 hours of washing it, you might need to see a Dermatologist to see if there are things we can do to help get the oil under better control = get your acne under control.
There is no set way. We look for the shine and feel to see if a patient is oily.

Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg, DO, FAOCD, FAAD