I feel like I'm almost getting a consultation with a board certified dermatologist for free. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and wisdom on skincare with us every single day.
Tretinoin and I have been besties for 7 months now and I love her so much. I was initially on Accutane for 6 months which healed my face completely and my dermatologist prescribed me 0.05% tretinoin for preventative measures. We’ve been in love ever since. I look like a whole new person, glass-like, smooth, silky skin! I wear my tretinoin at night. I’m in my 30s but tretinoin seems to be making me younger and younger everyday❤ Cleanse, tretinoin(leave for 20 minutes) then I apply my moisturiser and seal it with organic rosehip oil. I keep it as basic as possible cos of how potent Tretinoin is. Works for me ❤ 7 days a week for the rest of my life. Tretinoin forever ❤😊
Hello hello. I took accutane course last yr(6m). Did not take retinols serious and mild acne came back. Now derma has asked me to start another course and he says after it straight jump to tret for lifetime. But i am scared of purge since accutane gives you so much smooth baby skin🥹
@@Atiya111nisarI am not an expert this is just my opinion but I would suggest thinking about just starting tretinoin, since you said you have mild acne, and seeing if it helps. If not, maybe you would need another round of accutane.
@@somebodyonhere i had cystic acne in my starts 20s. Later it became mild. Then due to prp acne flared up and i was put on accutane furst time in life for 6 months. Now after a year I’m on second dose and I’m not sure how it plays with ny skin this time( I’m 28 now ). Derm says apply tret for life after accutane.
@@md.rakibul2609 Yes. Because the sun will completely reverse all the work tretinoin did on your skin the night before. The sun's rays are very damaging to your skin.
Thanks for all of the videos on tretinoin. (Male in my 60s here.) I use the 0.1% every night. I press out a pea-sized dab on the back of my hand and apply (with the tip of my index finger) from there. The little that is left is rubbed into the backs of both hands. I put a little on my neck as well. It took a while for my neck to adapt, but it's fine now.
My cousin has acne problem for so many yrs. Until last yr she decided to go to a dermatologist. She’s been taking spironolactone 75 mg daily for her hormonal acne and tretinoin 0.05 mg every other day for 10 months now. Her skin is really clear now. No acne and even her freckles is fading now.
How odd….I take Spironolactone as a "water pill" for my Congestive Heart Failure. I don’t have acne issues, but then I’m a 52 year old post menopausal woman.
Good Morning, Dr. Dray! Thanks for the refresher on Retin-A. I use the 0.25% crème nightly. I use the Gold Bond Overnight Retinol Cream over it. I know that’s not necessarily recommended but my skin has never looked better! Have a great day!
I’m going to try that I use the gold bond retinol overnight lotion on my body every night but never thought to use it on my face although it does say face and body lotion😊
Bought me a tube while in Mexico @ .50 percent since no prescription is required. I’ve used it before for acne in my 30’s but use it in my 50’s to help with aging gracefully. 😁 Love it!
Been on tret for a month now, in a matter of weeks my persistent hormonal acne is gone🙌🏻 started on 0.5 right off the bat, every night (bold I know) But I know my resilient skin and have used retinol and differin in the past. No irritation, nor peeling when you know how to use it adequately. Thanks to Dr Dray for spreading such valuable knowledge accesible to all of us. ♡ I couldn't be happier with my skin now
Same. Been using it for 6 months now, for the most part every night. I did have dry patches at first but it did not cause flares or added irritation for me.
@@Veronica-tn2xc My concentration is low like .005%. It actually just got increased. Wasn't trying to gloat. Was just trying to say it's possible to implement.
I have been applying it nightly for years and it works 100%. Trying to avoid looking 👀 the age of Noah’s Ark the goal via Tretinoin! Good video Dray! ☕️👍🏻
I am here because I suddenly noticed dark spots on my face and it happened very quickly. I researched and saw that it was because I teach online and rely on daylight at the window (I LITERALLY SAT RIGHT UP INFRONT OF THE WINDOW!) because it worked well on Zoom. I almost died when I realized what I had done. Knowledge is power. I used Tretonoin 7 years ago for about 1 month - I saw astronomical results but had to stop as it was expensive at that time. I'm back on. Today is day 1.
At 65 I’m still trying to increase Tretanoin to 3 times a week. It’s a struggle, but twice a week might be my limit. I apply a pea size of .025 with an emollient gel lotion before bed and that’s the way it works without irritation. Thanks for for vid.
So comprehensive and helpful. The education you provide on your channel is superb. And thank you for the summary at the end driving all the points home. Have a great day!
Thank you so much Dr. Dray for addressing this topic. I believe I was one of your viewers with this question. As usual, you gave an excellent explanation, which is why I return to your challenge over and over again. You are the best
I’m using it for anti aging spots on my legs 🦵, takes far more tretinoine I also use hydroquinone it’s actually a combination product 0.5 tretinoine/ 2 percent hydroquinone, using at night , and cera Ve moisturizer in morning after shower, then tinted sun screen, while you are waiting on spots to go away I used Dermablend life saver !
Appreciate this information. I started using Differen about three months ago. So far, so good. Happy Tuesday, Dr Dray! Hope you have a tranquil evening. 💟
I used tretinoin 0.05 for almost 2 years but unfortunately it did nothing for my acne, so i decided to go on isotretinoin. I'm on my 3rd months of 40mg.
Happy Tuesday Dr Dray! This video is very helpful, as I have been putting tretinoin on my face before the sun goes down, like 7pm-ish, but my blinds are all closed though.
Hi Dr. Dray. I have been following you for a few years now. Thanks to you I learnt about the importance of sunscreen and a consistent skincare routine. However, even though I am turning 25 soon I still deal with cystic acne. I am currently having the AviClear laser treatment that is meant to target the sebaceous glands. I am going for my second treatment soon, but I noticed that my skin after the first treatment isn't any less oily than it was before. Could you do a video on these new acne lasers like Aviclear and Accure and explain the difference between them. There isn't much information out there at the moment and I would love to hear your view on it. I am not sure about the clinical studies and how reliable they are. I am trying this as a last ditch attempt before Accutane.
I used Accutane when I was 30 (so 30 years ago) and wish I’d been offered a topical alternative like tretinoin instead. Accutane is very drying not only to where the acne is but to all your mucus membranes.
My cousin has acne problem for so many yrs. Until last yr she decided to go to a dermatologist. She’s been taking spironolactone 75 mg daily for her hormonal acne and tretinoin 0.05 mg every other day for 10 months now. Her skin is really clear now. No acne and even her freckles is fading now.
@@Katepwe I’m sorry to hear you had a bad experience. That’s why I have denied the treatment for 10 years, I’m currently on tret, but it doesn’t do much for me,
Hi Dear Dr Dray my skin got burned with a serum that supposedly combined retinol n bit c, I only used 3 drops of it at night I diluted with water 💦 idk it that was my mistake, but got my skin burned 😭 in my neck and some in my forehead.. anyhow I am recovering with Aveeno wash and Aveeno rescue eczema, I don't have eczema but lots of dryness. Happy to watch ur video ❤
I guess I’ve been spelling it wrong all this time. I did reply to someone else’s post. I going to see my dermatologist in about a month. I will ask her if I should switch to tretinoin 0.1 percent instead of the .05 percent. I wonder if it will help with the wrinkles and a few sun spots that are still not gone. Thanks for speaking about this again.
Altreno (micronized not microsphere I think)… can also be worn during the day. It’s even more resistant to sunlight than microsphere from my understanding. It’s also so much less irritating than any other form of tret I’ve ever used. I love it!
That's a good question. The last couple of dermatologists who've talked about it in the past six months or so, have cited one study, so it would be interesting to see. The general consensus seems to be that bakuchiol is less irritating based on the videos but nothing about the collagen aspect.
Dr Dray hasn't necessarily reviewed them but she comments on them in one of her videos on facial wrinkles along with the Sio patches. The budget dermatologist is doing a test on them and will have a follow-up video.
So I've just put my Tretinoin on at night and it is so hot that I'm perspiring despite the air conditioning so I'm Fanning to try and keep my face dry! Hopefully no irritation in the morning!😊
Wondering if you could do an update video on copper peptides...? I think the last video you discussed the topic in depth was from 5 years ago.. I know you were fond of the Ordinary Buffet serum..Curious how their copper peptide serum compares..? Thinking of switching ..
I love my tretinoin! I’ve seen great results in just four months. I can’t wait to go back to my doc in October as I will be asking for a bump in strength. Yahoooo.
Is tretinoin supposed to be on your skin 24 hours/day, i.e. apply morning and night? Also, does wearing a sunscreen over the tretinoin stop it from degrading?
I appreciate how packed this is and all important so this not not a points off deal. I’d like to know of the validity of the expiration date. It’s expensive of course and it seems to take me nearly a year to get though one tube. Obviously I don’t use it nightly. I do wash it off because I double cleanse morning and night and I’m assuming the tretinoins effect is used up by morning 8 or more hours after application. There are 3 strengths. I used lowest for a year so I suffered no peeling of uncomfortable irritation. Then I moved to the second strength and that’s been 2 yrs now with no real discomfort. I’m wondering, am I suppose to increase the strength again or if I stay at the mid level will it still further my skins improvement. I use it on my neck, décolleté, and hands sometimes. I would never wear it in daytime because I use other skincare and cosmetics - besides the important degradation.
@@DrDrayzday thank you for your information, huge question. What about when it comes to legs my legs have hyperpigmentation the product I got said it has 0.05 tretinoin with 2% hydroquinone. Will this work if I put it on every night, and at the end of the three months it says to take a break what product should I use during that time, thank you so so much
Dr. Dray, what do you think about salicylic acid (nuetrogena) morning and night and tretinoin every other night? Are the 2 ok together? I have oily skin
This comment may seem rude so i apologize in advance. The way i see it is we all age we cant escape it. I have acne but its mild and it doesnt bother me much with that being said. If you have severe acne i can see why it would bother someone. Im just saying i dont care to go all out on the skin care for flawless skin in my opinion it will just happen anyway. Plus the side effects to some of the skin care isn't worth. So i just on in life without caring what ppl say
Hi, Dr. Dray. I am not sure if i missed it in the video, but what about cell phone light? Could it affect the efficacy once it is on the face? Thank you!!🎉
I have A bottle of Nivea repair and care Fregrance free and I am wondering if it’s 1.a good moisturizer to use all the time and 2. If it’s safe to use on my face. Thank you!! I love your videos!!
Happy Tuesday, Dr. Dray and Friends!🎊 How far does retinol (or any topical) spread once applied to the skin? I’m very sparing with retinol around my eyes, keeping my application contained to the ocular bone. But a lot of my wrinkles are closer to my eye than that. Will the retinol spread to treat those wrinkles? Thanks!☮️💜😊
How long should I wait to apply moisturizer after applying tretinoin? There are so many different answers on the internet. Some say put moisturizer on right away. Others say wait 20-30 minutes. However, this dries out my skin as I don't lather tretinoin haha, just a pea sized amount
Oh, thanks so much for discussing this topic! This has bugged me for quite a while, I just could not figure out what was the best time to fit tretinoin on my routine! I like to do my nighttime skincare right after work when I still have some energy. However, this is around 6 pm and on summer there is still light outside coming through the windows. I thought about applying later on the evening, like after I brush my teeth, but, after that I like to read a book, under a bedside lamp that is very close to me. So, to be sure there is no effect at all, I thought about applying the tretinoin jus before I go to sleep, but, I am a side sleeper, so I was afraid the tretinoin would just "rub off". So basically, for optimum result, I would have to apply it just before going to bed, but wait about 10-15 min in the dark and laying on my back, doing nothing, before actually going to sleep, so the tretinoin would be absorbed before I put my face on the pillow and stuff. Which is very unpractical LoL From what you said though, I guess it would be okay to apply in the evening, as long as I do not stay too close to a window, or at night, even though I stay close to a lamp, since the effect should be little. Is this correct? p.s. Sorry for the long post, I got excited about the topic 😁
I appreciate that you've covered that tretinoin degrades to isotretinoin. And, do guys have any idea where retinol, and retinyl palmitate degrades to? And does isotretinoin further degrade too?
Happy Tuesday, Doc! I have always applied my tretinoin in the evenings, but not immediately before bed. I like to apply it around 7pm and then apply my nighttime moisturizer right before bed about 3 hours later. Are there any issues with that application? Granted, it's only dark outside at 7pm in the winter here. Should I apply my tretinoin application a little later?
I love tretinoin and have been using it for years now. I have one huge issue, though: peeling skin. Ladies ❤ what are your tricks to remove it? My job requires you to wear full makeup (flight attendant) in a dry environment. Makeup becomes caky and shows peeling skin under. I have foreo brush and use one a while, but it does not work well 😢 any recommendations?
Hello Doctor, I used retinol for years and I have recently started on Tretinoin (I'm 34). I immediately noticed that my skin has gotten oilier. Why? What should I do? Thank you!
So are computer screens and cellphones okay? “…an unrealistic exposure to lightbulbs and artificial light.” I work from home at night in front of a computer with a lamp on my desk.
Treti does not help with my inherited genetically anomalous sebum production > acne (only her cousin) but it keeps me frozen in time, I swear. I' m gonna turn 50 next month and it makes me experience some dissociation in front of the mirror, a simultaneously weird and kinda pleasant feeling. I' ve been seeing the exact same face every day for the last 20 years🤯 and my brain knows that a 50 yo person is supposed to have at least some lines🤷🏻♀️. Ikd, it' s very convoluted and I' m not skilled enough in english to articulate an easily understandable explanation🙈. Needless to say, Dr. Dray, I could watch a daily video about retinoids with pleasure. 🧛🏻♀️🖤
Dr. Dray I've been using tretinoin for a long time, as well as Kiehls brand - I'm thinking of adding a new one. What do you think about Medik8 ? better? the same? TY for your advice - I'm a long time folllower.
Dr Dray, sometimes when I forget to apply my retinol serum at night, I apply it the following morning followed by a broad spectrum SPF50 mineral sunscreen on top. Will the sunscreen protect the efficacy of the retinol?
So would the taro .05 not be as affective during the day? I only ask because I've been using it during the day for a bit now and wanted to know if I'm getting the full effect of it. Is there a way I would be able to tell??
if tolerated, retinoids can help with rosacea, though retinaldehyde is a cosmetic ingredient, and use of retinoids in rosacea is going to be largely prescription retinoids
@@DrDrayzday thank you! I suffer from rosacea with papules and pustules. However, I don't have insurance. What would be the closest over the counter retinoid I could use? I would appreciate any suggestions.
I am curious if Adapalene is recommended for use at night as well? My dermatologist does not feel I need a RX for Tretinoin as I do not suffer from any skin conditions. I only wish to use it for anti aging.
I had a really bad experience this past winter with tretinion. I had been using it for several years with no complications until this last winter. I got eczema on my eyes, around my ears and neck really bad. Had to go to doctor and was given some creams to heal my face for 3 weeks. Now I can only do once a week and even then I notice flare ups. I use tretinion for skincare anti-aging. Wondering if I need to change my dosage back down??
@@Keepitpink I would always put on all my skin care right after. Some of the other skincare would go on my eyes which could have made it worse. I have gone to the lowest dose now and have to start from scratch.
Are there any other benefits to Retin-A Micro? When I switched insurance companies they switched me from Retin-A Micro to regular Retin-A. I do apply it right before bed. I’m wondering if I should ask for Retin-A Micro again if there’s additional benefits. I’ve been on it for 15+ years so irritation is no longer an issue. I use it for melasma.
So many derms and you recommend cerave retinol so I got it because tret can be too strong for me, I used it and it broke me out in red dots and also dry spots all over my face. Not pleased at all!
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I feel like I'm almost getting a consultation with a board certified dermatologist for free. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and wisdom on skincare with us every single day.
Better than.
Tretinoin and I have been besties for 7 months now and I love her so much. I was initially on Accutane for 6 months which healed my face completely and my dermatologist prescribed me 0.05% tretinoin for preventative measures. We’ve been in love ever since. I look like a whole new person, glass-like, smooth, silky skin! I wear my tretinoin at night. I’m in my 30s but tretinoin seems to be making me younger and younger everyday❤
Cleanse, tretinoin(leave for 20 minutes) then I apply my moisturiser and seal it with organic rosehip oil. I keep it as basic as possible cos of how potent Tretinoin is. Works for me ❤
7 days a week for the rest of my life. Tretinoin forever ❤😊
Hello hello. I took accutane course last yr(6m). Did not take retinols serious and mild acne came back. Now derma has asked me to start another course and he says after it straight jump to tret for lifetime. But i am scared of purge since accutane gives you so much smooth baby skin🥹
@@Atiya111nisarI am not an expert this is just my opinion but I would suggest thinking about just starting tretinoin, since you said you have mild acne, and seeing if it helps. If not, maybe you would need another round of accutane.
@@somebodyonhere i had cystic acne in my starts 20s. Later it became mild. Then due to prp acne flared up and i was put on accutane furst time in life for 6 months. Now after a year I’m on second dose and I’m not sure how it plays with ny skin this time( I’m 28 now ). Derm says apply tret for life after accutane.
Is sunscreen mandatory with Tretinoin? I am going to use it. But applying sunscreen daily is a hassel.
@@md.rakibul2609 Yes. Because the sun will completely reverse all the work tretinoin did on your skin the night before. The sun's rays are very damaging to your skin.
Thanks for all of the videos on tretinoin. (Male in my 60s here.) I use the 0.1% every night. I press out a pea-sized dab on the back of my hand and apply (with the tip of my index finger) from there. The little that is left is rubbed into the backs of both hands. I put a little on my neck as well. It took a while for my neck to adapt, but it's fine now.
My cousin has acne problem for so many yrs. Until last yr she decided to go to a dermatologist. She’s been taking spironolactone 75 mg daily for her hormonal acne and tretinoin 0.05 mg every other day for 10 months now. Her skin is really clear now. No acne and even her freckles is fading now.
Just be aware spironolactone can affect periods.
How odd….I take Spironolactone as a "water pill" for my Congestive Heart Failure. I don’t have acne issues, but then I’m a 52 year old post menopausal woman.
Good Morning, Dr. Dray! Thanks for the refresher on Retin-A. I use the 0.25% crème nightly. I use the Gold Bond Overnight Retinol Cream over it. I know that’s not necessarily recommended but my skin has never looked better! Have a great day!
I’m going to try that I use the gold bond retinol overnight lotion on my body every night but never thought to use it on my face although it does say face and body lotion😊
So retinol on top of retin A?
Don’t you mean 0.025%?
@@brett7011yes (but 🙄 )
As always, superb content. I very much appreciate learning all things skin care from a board-certified dermatologist. Thank you! ❤
Thanks so much!
@@DrDrayzdayThank YOU, so much loved and appreciated Dr. Andrea!
Bought me a tube while in Mexico @ .50 percent since no prescription is required. I’ve used it before for acne in my 30’s but use it in my 50’s to help with aging gracefully. 😁 Love it!
Been on tret for a month now, in a matter of weeks my persistent hormonal acne is gone🙌🏻 started on 0.5 right off the bat, every night (bold I know) But I know my resilient skin and have used retinol and differin in the past. No irritation, nor peeling when you know how to use it adequately.
Thanks to Dr Dray for spreading such valuable knowledge accesible to all of us. ♡ I couldn't be happier with my skin now
Good morning 😘 Lots of love from the PHILIPPINES
Good morning!
I have rosacea so I’ve always been petrified of tretinoin but im finally going to give it a go! Wish me luck!
I have also rosacea and I only apply twice a week. Apply any cream before.
Same. Been using it for 6 months now, for the most part every night. I did have dry patches at first but it did not cause flares or added irritation for me.
@@keekeejenkins6162 You're so lucky because after 1yr, I can't use every single day.
@@Veronica-tn2xc My concentration is low like .005%. It actually just got increased. Wasn't trying to gloat. Was just trying to say it's possible to implement.
I have rosacea and can use adapalene every night ☺️ maybe one day I will ask for tretinoin as an alternative
The only medication that actually helped me with severe acne, didn't even leave scars!
Good Morning Dr. Dray🌸and to everyone watching😊 Happy Tuesday!
Morning!
I have been applying it nightly for years and it works 100%. Trying to avoid looking 👀 the age of Noah’s Ark the goal via Tretinoin! Good video Dray! ☕️👍🏻
it is a powerhouse ingredient
@@DrDrayzday it is definitely the goods! It and moisturizer regimen for life!
Hi Uncle Charlie! Happy Tuesday!! I hope you had a wonderful day. Peace, joy and many blessings to you, friend. 🕊🙏☕
@@marylawman8603 Thanks so much sweet lady and same too you! God bless!
I am here because I suddenly noticed dark spots on my face and it happened very quickly. I researched and saw that it was because I teach online and rely on daylight at the window (I LITERALLY SAT RIGHT UP INFRONT OF THE WINDOW!) because it worked well on Zoom.
I almost died when I realized what I had done. Knowledge is power. I used Tretonoin 7 years ago for about 1 month - I saw astronomical results but had to stop as it was expensive at that time. I'm back on. Today is day 1.
At 65 I’m still trying to increase Tretanoin to 3 times a week. It’s a struggle, but twice a week might be my limit. I apply a pea size of .025 with an emollient gel lotion before bed and that’s the way it works without irritation. Thanks for for vid.
I would do it two times a week for two weeks. Then on the third week, try 3x/week for 3 weeks. But yes back down if your skin cannot tolerate!
I am 62 and started with Agency and they formulated .009 for me and will increase as I tolerate it. Might want to try that.
The cream is a lot more gentle than the gel in my experience
@@vanessasmith9646 I think the gel she’s referring to is a moisturizer/lotion not the tret itself
I'm on my third year of Tretinoin and I still can't use 0.025 every night lol... Wondering if I'll ever get to 0.1 : (
So comprehensive and helpful. The education you provide on your channel is superb. And thank you for the summary at the end driving all the points home. Have a great day!
Thank you so much Dr. Dray for addressing this topic. I believe I was one of your viewers with this question. As usual, you gave an excellent explanation, which is why I return to your challenge over and over again. You are the best
Can you make a Retinol vs Adapelene video that explains the difference which is better for anti-aging, acne etc
Would help a lot💙
I have a video on that
I’m using it for anti aging spots on my legs 🦵, takes far more tretinoine I also use hydroquinone it’s actually a combination product 0.5 tretinoine/ 2 percent hydroquinone, using at night , and cera Ve moisturizer in morning after shower, then tinted sun screen, while you are waiting on spots to go away I used Dermablend life saver !
It's the visible light spectrum too, though, not just UVA. This is mentioned but then only UVA was focused on, since it's the primary factor.
Helll Dr Dray!Much love from Kenya!
Morning!
Appreciate this information. I started using Differen about three months ago. So far, so good. Happy Tuesday, Dr Dray! Hope you have a tranquil evening. 💟
I used tretinoin 0.05 for almost 2 years but unfortunately it did nothing for my acne, so i decided to go on isotretinoin. I'm on my 3rd months of 40mg.
Happy Tuesday Dr Dray so excited to be here I live for this ❤️
Morning!
@@DrDrayzday❤
Greetings David Shabas hope u r well n Happy Tuesday😀👍💜….
@@whitneybrown4067happy Tuesday Whitney 👍
Happy Tuesday Dr Dray! This video is very helpful, as I have been putting tretinoin on my face before the sun goes down, like 7pm-ish, but my blinds are all closed though.
You too!
Sounds like it would be best to wait until after sunset
Hi Dr. Dray. I have been following you for a few years now. Thanks to you I learnt about the importance of sunscreen and a consistent skincare routine. However, even though I am turning 25 soon I still deal with cystic acne. I am currently having the AviClear laser treatment that is meant to target the sebaceous glands. I am going for my second treatment soon, but I noticed that my skin after the first treatment isn't any less oily than it was before. Could you do a video on these new acne lasers like Aviclear and Accure and explain the difference between them. There isn't much information out there at the moment and I would love to hear your view on it. I am not sure about the clinical studies and how reliable they are. I am trying this as a last ditch attempt before Accutane.
I used Accutane when I was 30 (so 30 years ago) and wish I’d been offered a topical alternative like tretinoin instead. Accutane is very drying not only to where the acne is but to all your mucus membranes.
Don't know if he talks about the two lasers you mention but doctor davin lim (cosmetic dermatologist) has a recent video on acne and lasers.
My cousin has acne problem for so many yrs. Until last yr she decided to go to a dermatologist. She’s been taking spironolactone 75 mg daily for her hormonal acne and tretinoin 0.05 mg every other day for 10 months now. Her skin is really clear now. No acne and even her freckles is fading now.
@@Katepwe I’m sorry to hear you had a bad experience. That’s why I have denied the treatment for 10 years, I’m currently on tret, but it doesn’t do much for me,
@@hotchic23 I’m glad your cousin finally got some relief. Unfortunately men can’t take sprionolactone.
I love your videos. You can understand everything you talk about. Thank you
Good morning Dr Dray! I don't require this product but knowledge is Power. Thanks Dr Dray
Morning!
Hi Dear Dr Dray my skin got burned with a serum that supposedly combined retinol n bit c, I only used 3 drops of it at night I diluted with water 💦 idk it that was my mistake, but got my skin burned 😭 in my neck and some in my forehead.. anyhow I am recovering with Aveeno wash and Aveeno rescue eczema, I don't have eczema but lots of dryness. Happy to watch ur video ❤
I guess I’ve been spelling it wrong all this time. I did reply to someone else’s post. I going to see my dermatologist in about a month. I will ask her if I should switch to tretinoin 0.1 percent instead of the .05 percent. I wonder if it will help with the wrinkles and a few sun spots that are still not gone.
Thanks for speaking about this again.
Good Morning, Dr. Dray. Happy Tuesday ❤
Morning!
Altreno (micronized not microsphere I think)… can also be worn during the day. It’s even more resistant to sunlight than microsphere from my understanding. It’s also so much less irritating than any other form of tret I’ve ever used. I love it!
Is Altreno prescription only?
@@laurastrobel718 Yes, it is. At least one dermatologist who wears it uses it at night.
yes...i have a video on Altreno as well
@@db-gb5xi Thanks 👍
@@DrDrayzday why is altreno not sold in Canada yet ?? If it is made and manufactured/approved in Canada ?
Hello, regarding Bakuchiol, are there more studies that show it actually produces type 1 collagen in the skin? Thank you 💜
That's a good question. The last couple of dermatologists who've talked about it in the past six months or so, have cited one study, so it would be interesting to see. The general consensus seems to be that bakuchiol is less irritating based on the videos but nothing about the collagen aspect.
This is great info!! Is it okay to use LED face mask while using Tretinoin? Thank you!!
Thanks for all the great content! please review Frownies.
Dr Dray hasn't necessarily reviewed them but she comments on them in one of her videos on facial wrinkles along with the Sio patches. The budget dermatologist is doing a test on them and will have a follow-up video.
So I've just put my Tretinoin on at night and it is so hot that I'm perspiring despite the air conditioning so I'm Fanning to try and keep my face dry! Hopefully no irritation in the morning!😊
Wondering if you could do an update video on copper peptides...? I think the last video you discussed the topic in depth was from 5 years ago.. I know you were fond of the Ordinary Buffet serum..Curious how their copper peptide serum compares..? Thinking of switching ..
I'm 19 and I'm really interested to use tretenoin to clear comedones on my face and clear my skin
Please guide me right ❤
I love my tretinoin! I’ve seen great results in just four months. I can’t wait to go back to my doc in October as I will be asking for a bump in strength. Yahoooo.
Is tretinoin supposed to be on your skin 24 hours/day, i.e. apply morning and night?
Also, does wearing a sunscreen over the tretinoin stop it from degrading?
I appreciate how packed this is and all important so this not not a points off deal. I’d like to know of the validity of the expiration date. It’s expensive of course and it seems to take me nearly a year to get though one tube. Obviously I don’t use it nightly. I do wash it off because I double cleanse morning and night and I’m assuming the tretinoins effect is used up by morning 8 or more hours after application. There are 3 strengths. I used lowest for a year so I suffered no peeling of uncomfortable irritation. Then I moved to the second strength and that’s been 2 yrs now with no real discomfort. I’m wondering, am I suppose to increase the strength again or if I stay at the mid level will it still further my skins improvement. I use it on my neck, décolleté, and hands sometimes. I would never wear it in daytime because I use other skincare and cosmetics - besides the important degradation.
Thank you for this!! I am still really new to using tretinoin and feel like I wasn’t using it right.
Isotretinoin with erythromycin gel is best to treat acne but the thing is it's really hard to tolerate it
Please shed more light on it ۔ I have done a lot of research on this and very curious to learn more
And yet another EXCELLENT video!! Thank you so much.💖
You are so welcome!
@@DrDrayzday thank you for your information, huge question. What about when it comes to legs my legs have hyperpigmentation the product I got said it has 0.05 tretinoin with 2% hydroquinone. Will this work if I put it on every night, and at the end of the three months it says to take a break what product should I use during that time, thank you so so much
now peeps are using red/uv light therapy at home - worth a mention and your special brand on insight on this maybe?
Thanks for sharing! Love and take care! 💛
Thanks for watching!
Very deep insight. Thank you very much Dr. Dray!
The question is how much trentinoin is absorbed over 2 hours, 4 hours etc.? How much absorption does your skin need to be effective?
Dr. Dray, what do you think about salicylic acid (nuetrogena) morning and night and tretinoin every other night? Are the 2 ok together? I have oily skin
Routines vary from person to person
This comment may seem rude so i apologize in advance. The way i see it is we all age we cant escape it. I have acne but its mild and it doesnt bother me much with that being said. If you have severe acne i can see why it would bother someone. Im just saying i dont care to go all out on the skin care for flawless skin in my opinion it will just happen anyway. Plus the side effects to some of the skin care isn't worth. So i just on in life without caring what ppl say
Interesting topic! Thanks for the info.
Hi, Dr. Dray. I am not sure if i missed it in the video, but what about cell phone light? Could it affect the efficacy once it is on the face? Thank you!!🎉
Happy Tuesday Dr Dray and everyone . This was so helpful . I am using adapalene . HAve a fabulous day love to mom and Tybee xoxoxo
Greetings Mary Ann Gonzalez hope u r well n Happy Tuesday😀👍💜….
You too!!
@@whitneybrown4067 Happy Tuesday my friend . Enjoy your day Whitney xoxoxo
@@DrDrayzday enjoy ! xoxoxo
Hi mary ann Gonzalez. Have a great day and take care.
I have A bottle of Nivea repair and care Fregrance free and I am wondering if it’s 1.a good moisturizer to use all the time and 2. If it’s safe to use on my face.
Thank you!!
I love your videos!!
I use retinaldehyde 5x a week i can see improvement in pores size and texture in just 2 weeks
Good to know! 💙
Happy Tuesday, Dr. Dray and Friends!🎊 How far does retinol (or any topical) spread once applied to the skin? I’m very sparing with retinol around my eyes, keeping my application contained to the ocular bone. But a lot of my wrinkles are closer to my eye than that. Will the retinol spread to treat those wrinkles? Thanks!☮️💜😊
Greetings Barb Owens hope u r well n Happy Tuesday😀👍💜….
@@whitneybrown4067 Hi, Whitney! I’m doing great, thanks! 😊 I hope you’re enjoying life and feeling well! ✌️🫶
She recommends eye products containing vit a for the eye area
Thanks for this. I you have a great day everyone ❤
I really need to be much more consistent with using my tretinoin, I’m just not used to having it in my small skincare collection! 👀🤦🏽♀️
Happy Tuesday!
Same to you!
hope you're all enjoying your Tuesday xo
You too!!
…apply on spa nights for fun 😂😂😂❤ consistency is the key !!! 😍 Thanks
@DrDrayzday : How about retinol and LED masque? Does inactivate the retinol??
Great info as always. Happy Tuesday 🌞🌸🌼
Thank you! You too!
@@DrDrayzday Thanks 💓
@@DrDrayzday Video title is incorrect; shows retinol not tretinoin.
Actually many have desk lamps at work. Also meds can make you photosensitive.
How long should I wait to apply moisturizer after applying tretinoin? There are so many different answers on the internet. Some say put moisturizer on right away. Others say wait 20-30 minutes. However, this dries out my skin as I don't lather tretinoin haha, just a pea sized amount
Applying moisturizer right after is fine.
She has a video on best moisturizers to use retinol and explains how to use it.
Hello Dr. Dray, thank you for the video. My question is should I quit using tretinoin during summer months? Thank you in advance.
Thank you for this information!🥰
You are so welcome!
Oh, thanks so much for discussing this topic! This has bugged me for quite a while, I just could not figure out what was the best time to fit tretinoin on my routine!
I like to do my nighttime skincare right after work when I still have some energy. However, this is around 6 pm and on summer there is still light outside coming through the windows. I thought about applying later on the evening, like after I brush my teeth, but, after that I like to read a book, under a bedside lamp that is very close to me. So, to be sure there is no effect at all, I thought about applying the tretinoin jus before I go to sleep, but, I am a side sleeper, so I was afraid the tretinoin would just "rub off". So basically, for optimum result, I would have to apply it just before going to bed, but wait about 10-15 min in the dark and laying on my back, doing nothing, before actually going to sleep, so the tretinoin would be absorbed before I put my face on the pillow and stuff. Which is very unpractical LoL
From what you said though, I guess it would be okay to apply in the evening, as long as I do not stay too close to a window, or at night, even though I stay close to a lamp, since the effect should be little. Is this correct?
p.s. Sorry for the long post, I got excited about the topic 😁
I appreciate that you've covered that tretinoin degrades to isotretinoin. And, do guys have any idea where retinol, and retinyl palmitate degrades to? And does isotretinoin further degrade too?
Happy Tuesday, Doc! I have always applied my tretinoin in the evenings, but not immediately before bed. I like to apply it around 7pm and then apply my nighttime moisturizer right before bed about 3 hours later. Are there any issues with that application? Granted, it's only dark outside at 7pm in the winter here. Should I apply my tretinoin application a little later?
It is unlikely an issue
Just wait until after sunset…that’s basically what she said in this video.
Happy Tuesday Dr dray, have been using tretinoin for 2 years, it really helped with my acne a lot 😀
Thanks for sharing!!
I love tretinoin and have been using it for years now. I have one huge issue, though: peeling skin. Ladies ❤ what are your tricks to remove it? My job requires you to wear full makeup (flight attendant) in a dry environment. Makeup becomes caky and shows peeling skin under. I have foreo brush and use one a while, but it does not work well 😢 any recommendations?
Hello Doctor,
I used retinol for years and I have recently started on Tretinoin (I'm 34). I immediately noticed that my skin has gotten oilier. Why? What should I do?
Thank you!
I have read about retinal recently, saying it is less irritating. Can you share your thoughts on this vs. retinol? Love your videos!
Hi Dr. Dray, is it true that for decent UVA protection on mineral sunscreens you need above 10% zinc oxide? Some sources citing above 20% is needed.
So are computer screens and cellphones okay?
“…an unrealistic exposure to lightbulbs and artificial light.”
I work from home at night in front of a computer with a lamp on my desk.
Will sunscreen protect the tretenoin if you apply in the morning and also how long after applying tretenoin do I want to avoid the sun?
Dr Dray can you please make a video on the Crystal Hair Eraser, like Bleame? I have seen a lot of ads about that on the internet
Very helpful, thanks!
Dr Dray why don't you look into an SPF stick-on invisible film that you apply to the windows? Isn't this easier than wearing sunscreen indoors?
Beautiful dr dray love you put a youtube today 😊❤xx
Treti does not help with my inherited genetically anomalous sebum production > acne (only her cousin) but it keeps me frozen in time, I swear. I' m gonna turn 50 next month and it makes me experience some dissociation in front of the mirror, a simultaneously weird and kinda pleasant feeling. I' ve been seeing the exact same face every day for the last 20 years🤯 and my brain knows that a 50 yo person is supposed to have at least some lines🤷🏻♀️. Ikd, it' s very convoluted and I' m not skilled enough in english to articulate an easily understandable explanation🙈. Needless to say, Dr. Dray, I could watch a daily video about retinoids with pleasure. 🧛🏻♀️🖤
I put Retin A on my Under eyes and Eyelids twice a week because I’m built different 👹👹. My entire face every night.
How long do I have to wait to apply my moisturizer after tretinoin?
Have you tried the new La Roche Posay gentle foaming oil cleanser?
Doctor dray, please kindly suggest what treatment/ointment one can apply to a itchy beards.
Dr. Dray I've been using tretinoin for a long time, as well as Kiehls brand - I'm thinking of adding a new one. What do you think about Medik8 ? better? the same?
TY for your advice - I'm a long time folllower.
Dr Dray, sometimes when I forget to apply my retinol serum at night, I apply it the following morning followed by a broad spectrum SPF50 mineral sunscreen on top. Will the sunscreen protect the efficacy of the retinol?
I do the same, good question.
So would the taro .05 not be as affective during the day? I only ask because I've been using it during the day for a bit now and wanted to know if I'm getting the full effect of it. Is there a way I would be able to tell??
What do you think about studies that suggest that retinaldehyde helps with rosacea (with papules and pustules in particular)?
if tolerated, retinoids can help with rosacea, though retinaldehyde is a cosmetic ingredient, and use of retinoids in rosacea is going to be largely prescription retinoids
@@DrDrayzday thank you! I suffer from rosacea with papules and pustules. However, I don't have insurance. What would be the closest over the counter retinoid I could use? I would appreciate any suggestions.
@@eggyboi419 Use a Good RX coupon... The lowest I saw was around $30. Your Dr. still has to prescribe it to you though..
@@meganNefarious thank you!
@@eggyboi419best over the counter retinoid in the US is differin/ adapalene
I am curious if Adapalene is recommended for use at night as well? My dermatologist does not feel I need a RX for Tretinoin as I do not suffer from any skin conditions. I only wish to use it for anti aging.
She has a short on adapalene gel saying it can be used day or night. You can also check out her video on adapalene gel for anti-aging.
I have a shellfish allergy and read that tret has some ingredients that might trigger my allergy. I’m so sad because I’ve been wanting to get on it.
I’m allergic contrast dye/shellfish. I use .1% every two days on my skin
Snail mucin has that correlation, non tret
Dr. Dray- What are your thoughts on skincare with exosomes? Do they work and are they worth the $267 price?
Walking W right here
According to RUclips captions this is a video about some guy named Trent Nolan 😅
I had a really bad experience this past winter with tretinion. I had been using it for several years with no complications until this last winter. I got eczema on my eyes, around my ears and neck really bad. Had to go to doctor and was given some creams to heal my face for 3 weeks. Now I can only do once a week and even then I notice flare ups. I use tretinion for skincare anti-aging. Wondering if I need to change my dosage back down??
Curious if the brand/manufacturer changed? or cream vs gel ?
Are you using tret on your eyes? You’re supposed to avoid the eye area because it irritates them
@@daniellemcvay5832 I was using Curology cream.
@@Keepitpink I would always put on all my skin care right after. Some of the other skincare would go on my eyes which could have made it worse. I have gone to the lowest dose now and have to start from scratch.
nice mic!
Are there any other benefits to Retin-A Micro? When I switched insurance companies they switched me from Retin-A Micro to regular Retin-A. I do apply it right before bed. I’m wondering if I should ask for Retin-A Micro again if there’s additional benefits. I’ve been on it for 15+ years so irritation is no longer an issue. I use it for melasma.
retin A micro is less irritating. It is more expensive, which is probably why your insurance switched to regular Retin-A
So many derms and you recommend cerave retinol so I got it because tret can be too strong for me, I used it and it broke me out in red dots and also dry spots all over my face. Not pleased at all!