Oily Skin (Seborrhea) Symptoms

Characteristic of oily skin is a shiny oily face and very quickly greasy hair.Other typical symptoms of oily skin are:

Affected body regions

Sebum levels drop in concentration by body region in the following ways:

  • Scalp and forehead
  • Face (cheeks, nose)
  • Back
  • Chest
  • Armpit
  • Pubic region
  • Neck
  • Belly
  • Forearm
  • Leg
  • Back of the hand
  • Knuckle circle

Sebaceous glands are absent on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.The amount of sebum varies in different areas of the body. Oily facial skin is not uncommonly found with dry body skin.