One of the most common dermatologic concerns is oily skin, and the demand for effective treatment options is ever apparent. This review article addresses numerous topical treatment options such as retinoids, olumacostat glasaretil, and various cosmeceutical agents. several systemic and procedural techniques that incorporate isotretinoin, spironolactone, oral contraceptives, botulinum toxin, photodynamic therapy, and lasers are reviewed as well. Each treatment option is analyzed in terms of the proposed mechanism of action, efficacy reported in the literature, and potential adverse effects.
Keywords: L-carnitine; Oily skin; botulinum toxin; diode laser; green tea; isotretinoin; niacinamide; olumacostat glasaretil; oral contraceptives; photodynamic therapy; seborrhea; sebum production; spironolactone; topical retinoids.