What Should I Do About the Odor from My Facial Oil Secretion?

The odor from facial oil secretion can be caused by poor dietary habits, seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, and other diseases. It can be treated through enhanced care and medication.

1. Poor Dietary Habits: If one consumes too much greasy food, such as fried bread sticks, fats, and fried chicken for a long time, it will lead to excessive oil secretion by the sebaceous glands. This oil will accumulate locally and, if not treated promptly, can cause localized deterioration and odor. One needs to adjust dietary habits, avoid eating too much greasy food, and take good care of the skin by using a clean facial cleanser.

2. Seborrheic Dermatitis: It is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease that mainly affects the head, face, and chest. It may be caused by microbial infections, genetic factors, or immune dysfunction. Typical symptoms include oily skin, redness, itching, and other symptoms. In severe cases, it can lead to localized skin erosion and ulceration, causing odor. It requires the application of salicylic acid ointment, tacrolimus ointment, pimecrolimus ointment, and other ointments as recommended by a doctor.

3. Folliculitis: It may be caused by bacterial infection or local irritation of hair follicles, which can affect hair follicle secretion, leading to clogged pores, localized odor, accompanied by skin itching and white pustules. It requires the application of erythromycin ointment, mupirocin ointment, fusidic acid ointment, and other ointments as recommended by a doctor.

Apart from the above diseases, it may also be caused by endocrine disorders, acne, and other diseases. It is necessary to promptly visit the hospital for a blood test and skin examination to find out the cause and receive targeted treatment.