“Is it good or bad to have oily skin?”

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“Is it good or bad to have oily skin?”

I am a 21 year old male and my skin is very oily. Is it good or bad to have oily skin?

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**Mr. Mark Taylor** Dermapathologist Salt Lake City, UT · Accepted Answer

Mr. Mark Taylor Dermapathologist Salt Lake City, UT

You are more likely to have acne if you have oily skin.

**Dr. James E. Turner** Dermatologist Memphis, TN · Accepted Answer

Dr. James E. Turner Dermatologist Memphis, TN

Neither, it depends if it is a bother to the individual

**Dr. Darshan Vaidya** Dermatologist Somerset, New Jersey · Accepted Answer

Dr. Darshan Vaidya Dermatologist Somerset, New Jersey

Neither. It is your genetically predisposed tendency.

**Dr. Stephen Schleicher** Dermatologist Pottsville, PA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Stephen Schleicher Dermatologist Pottsville, PA

Not bad unless you are experiencing acne, in which case drying agents are available.

Steve Schleicher