SKIN CARE LIES AND BAD ADVICE ON THE INTERNET 😞 Dermatologist
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- SKIN CARE LIES AND BAD ADVICE ON THE INTERNET 😞 Dermatologist @DrDrayzday REACTS TO SKIN CARE LIES AND CONSPIRACIES ONLINE. SKIN CARE MYTHS DEBUNKED BY EXPERTS. ACNE MYTHS AND FEAR MONGERING USED ONLINE BY INFLUENCERS TO SELL PRODUCTS. #skincare #mythbusting #dermatologist
O'Connor C, O'Grady C, Murphy M. Spotting fake news: a qualitative review of misinformation and conspiracy theories in acne vulgaris. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2022 Apr 18. doi: 10.1111/ced.15222. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35434841.
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I saw a tik tok compilation here on RUclips and a girl was PREACHING about how omega 3 cleared her acne. Then in the last few seconds of her video she meekly says, “oh, btw- I also use tretinoin.” 🥴
@@Kelly-pp1et tretinoin did all the legwork
Omega 3 does have several skin health benefits, including preventing and reducing the severity of acne.
@@Kelly-pp1et tret is literally a prescription drug because it is so strong and effective. Omega three didn't do jack in this situation
Some girl on YT was saying just take beef liver 🥹
@@Kelly-pp1et Dude, tret can cure your acne no matter what the cause is, it's _that_ effective.
I appreciate you mentioning the psycho-social effect of acne. My sister and I have had very severe rosacea and cystic acne since we were in middle school. Hearing people say that we should just wash our face and use this and that product when we literally tried everything hurt so much. We are definitely still dealing with the insecurities of acne and rosacea at 25 years old. You are amazing keep doing what you’re doing ❤️
I had severe hormonal teenage for about 7 years (and tried EVERYTHING). I wanted to tell you I had the same experience with people telling me I just needed to “wash my face” or “wash my pillowcase”, or “see a dermatologist”. Like, obviously I was already doing all that…..
My acne went completely away since I started to listen to Dr. Dray. I just wash my face with Differin face wash, moisturize with CeraVe and .05% Tretinoin every night and stopped tanning my face and use sun screen. My face is the best it has ever been. Not even one pimple. And super affordable.
Be careful about dry eyes, just read some info from the eye doctor on the impact of tretinoin on some glands near the eye.
THANK YOU FOR THIS! Add bad advice from store employees to that too! Just went into a Sephora over the weekend where a very pushy sales clerk tried to tell me that I had to stop tretinoin because it’s only supposed to be for temporary use! I told them that is not what my DERM said and they had the audacity to keep pushing me. They told me to go back to my Derm and ask to make sure! What!??They are so not qualified to be acting in this capacity. I was looking for a moisturizer to help with the effects of tret. I regret saying anything. Next time I’m going with “just browsing” bye! ✌️
Dr Dray has a couple videos, starting tretinoin: what to use and what to avoid or best moisturizers to use with retinol, that might help with moisturizer suggestions.
Huh.. Maybe they thought you meant Isotretinion, AKA Accutane?
Oh I know this one too well myself. Any beauty store employee giving me advice on my skin and naming ingredients in the product like they are a miracle (also the most expensive miracle being pushed for you to buy ) I now like to think of them as witch doctors lol I always do my own research before I step a foot in Sephora or else where.
I recently quit at Sephora and I agree with u. I was in Cosmetology school and want to go to an esthetician school that just opened here (never wanted to do hair in the first place lol!) I worked under people who had zero skincare, chemistry education at all! My major beef with the Sephora at kohl's was the fact that I asked if I could be the one responsible for the cleanliness of our store while the other workers focused on register since it was clear they hated cleaning and I love cleaning. I got my Barbacide certification so I know how important sanitization is and I was embarrassed to have friends and family coming to the store and seeing how gross it looked. The Sephora field trainer's response was, "though I appreciate your attention to detail, cleanliness is our last priority." I wanted to say, "yeah clearly!" The clean at Sephora is also appalling to me. Working there was the worst job I've ever had, ever!
@@melodyblackhall6702 I can definitely relate as the person that likes to keep things clean, I often find myself cleaning at work lol. Not surprised to hear about Sephora, I’ve been seeing so much on Reddit about their bad business practices. Not sure if you’ve heard of peoples orders not arriving and them refusing refunds, account banning, etc? This, among other things. It’s disappointing to hear how they treat employees too, but I wish you all the best and glad you got out of there if you weren’t happy. On to better things for you, good luck!
I come from a family of doctors so I’m definitely pro medicine. However as someone who struggles with acne and did accutane 2 times I can sympathize with folks who feel like they have to look for their own solve. It takes months to get a dermatologist appointment here in Boston. And once you go to the doctor you are often rushed through the appointment and not shown a lot of attention to detail because it’s “just acne” and the patient is otherwise young and healthy
@studyhardplayhard shortage of doctors maybe
I'm in Boston, too, and I agree it takes months to get an appointment with a derm. However, Dr. Brown at St. Elizabeth's in Brighton is amazing!! I never feel rushed, he answers all my questions, is thorough and explains everything. I love this Dr!!
@@RebeleneMI'm from NH (so close to Boston might as well live in Mass) and unfortunately it's not just a Boston problem. When I lived in Florida the past two years it was at least a month's wait for almost any appointment
I blame insurance companies making it difficult for approval and limiting approved dermatologists, sometimes only ONE. I'm in the Midwest near Chicago
@@cows4lifemoo hey neighbor 🖐 I know it's so weird how long it takes! I called in March to get an appointment with my derm, and they gave me one in early August!!
Wish you would do this for rosacea. Makes me insane how many INSIST it's a "gut" issue. Go dairy free. Go gluten free. Blah, blah, blah. I know my rosacea is not impacted by foods (granted a bland diet). Red wine is the only thing that does a number on me. Obviously, sun, temps, fragrances, dyes, essential oils all trigger.
Most times it IS a diet issue. I get acne whenever i eat milk.
Same here, especially weather
@studyhardplayhard literally same. I was dismissed for 10 years, not taken seriously until mid-20s, about being diagnosed with PCOS.
I got rid of my terrible PO rosacea (i wont make any recos because everyone's is so different) and its definitely, for most people, not caused by those foods! I've been gluten free since diagnosed with celiac 10+ years ago, didnt make a difference. My rosacea flared up the worst its ever been in a period of being vegan! I added dairy and meat back in and it still hasn't shown up again. If I have to hear one more thing on my face is caused by my diet I'm gonna scream.
Certain topical allergies, synthetic fragrances, and weather conditions for sure flared mine up the most.
True,...in fact my rosacea got worse when put on gf diet after being diagnosed celiac. ..I definitely find any thing that uncreated heat flares eg alcohol and spice ,but it's the heat affecting my blood vessels
As a teenager, I saw so many magazines selling these weird beliefs of curing acne. I probably damaged my skin barrier to some extent by using lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and even urine on my skin. Thanks for educating people, this misinformation really has to stop.
I used to make a honey cinnamon mask that I got from seventeen magazine and it stung my face sooo bad, but I thought that meant it was working :((
Would leave my whole face red, and probably made me breakout more..
I've had random people at the bus stop and my job suggest I use lemon
( um no cause my skin is so sensitive).
Then there was my grandmother who suggested urine as well🤦♀️ .
Would have been nice if they were accepting instead of pushing these problem solvers that just didn't. Meh
@@elabits514 yeah I think the sad part about having acne is everyone all of a suddenly becomes a dermatologist with you. Like people who never had acne would tell me all kinds of things to get rid of it...and it made it frustrating to allow the healing process to happen at a normal pace.
So I would just try everything all the time in hopes that it would be cured overnight so people would leave me alone.
The worst is when my siblings would come running to me when they had one pimple and say, "hey how do I get rid of this ugly thing?"...I would just stare because like if I knew.. and if yours tiny pimple is bad where does that leave my cystic acne?!
I have enlarged pores from burning my face trying to get rid of a pimple using some of those magazines "hacks"
@@cows4lifemoo oh goodness. What were the hacks? I have super large pores and texture too. We are still lovable*
As an older woman now, it seems to me teenagers are still using the same pointless products that I did in the 1970s but even more importantly adults, like parents and doctors, are still failing to step up and take skin issues and proper treatments seriously. When I was in my late teens I was able to get my own GP and she sent me to a good dermatologist who gave me an antibiotic lotion that knocked out my active acne in a few months. Later when I was about 30 I still had oily skin, my GP sent me off to another dermatologist who put me on Neostrata Glycolic Acid which was a brand new product and independent start up company at the time. I used that for a couple of decades. Now that I'm 60 I finally have combination skin so I've got a good routine for that. Anyhow my point was that effective treatment for acne has been around for at least 45 years but each generation of teens seems to be on their own with the folk remedies and drugstore stuff and harsh cleansers. Parents in my generation didn't know about modern treatments and tended to think you just grew out of it but why are parents still like this? Nobody should be struggling with active acne and long term scarring these days.
I have the Neostrata Resurface glycolic cream and it's really good
I am your age and I also struggled with acne in my teens and in adulthood. Many doctors were just dismissive and one told me to use methylated spirits, which we now know is incredibly drying and would make it worse. One was on the right track and prescribed antibiotics and a sulphur solution from the compounding chemist, which many people still find successful today. But I had angry acne in my mid 20s and saw a dermatologist who was a proponent of non shampoo use and oatmeal baths, which helped. Even he tried to blame me for using hair products and excess cosmetics but I never used leave in hair products and did not wear much makeup including foundation. But my experience is that acne runs in families and relates to allergies and a tendency to inflammation and hormones are a big factor. Mine only ceased in my 50s. My skin improved overall when I stopped using shampoos with harsh sulphates which must have been drying my skin every time I showered, and I used to wash my hair every day.
@@SueRosalie One good product is the Peaches, I wish they had that when I was young no SLS. We were told back in the day never to use moisturizer and I think it made things worse,
A lot of misinformation but also so much information that’s it’s overwhelming! Happy Monday Dr.Dray 💕💕
You too!
I’ve heard several anecdotes of people switching to a plant-based diet and their skin getting worse, at least initially. I think this stuff is so individual that it’s really difficult to tease out a universal, singular cause of acne.
I’ve heard that there may be a connection between PCOS and a poorly supplemented vegan diet as well.
I eat beef at breakfast, chicken at lunch, and eggs at dinner time. I hav PCOS and IBS. My acne went away because I stopped using irritating ingredients on my face, not because I went vegan... which... I never will. That's my personal experience.
including youtube people HAAAAAAAA
If someone wants to change their diet, they probably should at least consult with a dietician/nutritionist and there are always going to be things that don't work for every one even then.
I had the exact opposite challenge. Plantbased diet made my skin the best it had ever been and it truly is a key factor in great skin. Now it has to be a healthy plant-based diet. I know many whose skin improved by eliminating dairy. Even the doctor says that fruits and vegetables are fundamental to skin health. I am a living example that this iwas true for me. I did conventional acne treatments but nothing worked as well as diet and exercise.
Around age 18-20 (about 7-8 years ago) I was one those people searching for how to fix my breakouts, even tried the apple cider vinegar toner trick. I used to think it was what I ate that made me break out more too, so I reduced sugary things a lot. Seemed to help a bit but what really helped - before aging came and stopped making me oily - was actually just washing and moisturizing, instead of slathering my face in too many acne products. Literally just face moisturizer lol. If I'd known that and that getting better sleep, reducing stress, etc, helps, my last years of high school would've been clearer LOL.
I had such a similar experience! My acne seems to be majorly triggered by dehydration, and the drying acne treatments alongside my refusal to use a richer moisturiser just made it so much worse. Once I cut my routine down to a good moisturiser, ceramide serum, and gentle cleanser, my skin started to heal from the over exfoliation and constant dehydration.
I still deal with acne, but it's gone from several new painful, inflamed pimples every day as well as white heads to just some whiteheads every few days and the occasional painful pimple. I've built up a routine and now use Differin to manage the acne that I still get, but my skin is better than since before I hit puberty, and all I had to do was chill the fuck out with drying products lmao.
Yes. This is the truth which actually doing all the basic stuff like getting good sleep, managing stress are the steps for you to gradually clear your skin. I know when you got a full face of acne, people would desperately try on everything to get rid of it but the truth is all things take time to heal. And the real changes doesn’t appear in a split second in order to stand the test of time. I myself am also struggling with acne so wish us all have the patience and be less harsh on our acne recovery journey!
I tried apple cider vinegar.
EPIC FAIL FOR ME!!😬😬
@@Parrot5884 Wow yeah! Same! Seemed for me stress and hormones were part of it, but my hygiene wasn't helping. I felt that way too - I thought just lotion would break me out more or make me feel more oily/dirty. The oiliness did contribute, very greasy T-zone by end of the day back then, but all I thought and was taught was "dry it out", so I'd use Neutrogena acne cleanser with salicylic acid, then ALSO slather my face with a Neutrogena spot treatment or some other spot treatment that also had salicylic acid (even stronger %), and go to bed with that on... LOL
My pimples weren't TOO bad, a few whiteheads or bumps, but my chin felt so rough from all that, right under my lip... Once I learned a bit more and only used SA stuff when I felt pimples coming in, it got better. Finally just having a "plain" moisturizer and changing my pillow cases more often made the difference, any pimple went away much faster and was way smaller. I'm more dry now but my skin has never felt so smooth. They didn't teach my parents this stuff that's for sure lol. My mom got me into picking unfortunately.
@@nikkiallen9629 Haha, I also saw no difference. I was glad I didn't do it too much because I saw from some decent esthetician sources that it can be bad long term because it's acidic. Not sure how true that was but likely better to leave the food stuff in the kitchen.
I love that you are plant based yourself and speak out about the veganism and skin health lies. I have been a vegetarian since childhood. I along with many other vegetarian and vegan teens struggled with acne and now I even have adult acne. so we already feel self conscious socially, but the diet we follow isn't curing our acne as promised by celebrities and vegans trying to recruit people by appealing to this concern. that is why the "veganism to cure acne" movement really rubbed me the wrong way ever since I first heard of people saying that stuff about diary, and dramatic before and after success stories on the internet by people with severe acne saying that nothing else cleared it up like becoming vegan, when no actual dermatologist will tell you that food will affect your acne positively or negatively. I feel the same with promoting veganism for any vanity reason, because as you said, when it doesn't work people will run further away from the vegan movement and remember it for disappointment and beliefs that aren't backed by science. why would they listen to the message if we spread BS about how it will make your skin glow and cure cancer? or if you are vegan/veg but dont look like a model with perfect skin, people will assume youre not "sticking to the diet" or that it simply doesnt "work" when it isn't about looks! most vegans aren't in it for the superficial reasons so I hate that it is marketed as this superficial diet solution. thank you for speaking sense to your audience and being the real deal.
This was such a good video and really hit close to home because I am feeling really insecure about my skin now. Ive had acne since I was a baby, my pores are visibly enlarged on my face, and hyperpigmentation since I was 7, so you can only imagine how this has affected me.
My acne is inflammatory now and Im also struggling with folliculitis. Oh not to mention my skin is also losing pigment in some areas while still issuing out more pigment in others. Derms are stumped. It really has done a number on my mental health recently.
It sucks because I desperately look for a cure or the next best thing but the best thing I can do is try to love myself and be easy on myself. Its a hard process but Im learning.
Dr Dray has done some videos on hyperpigmentation that might help! So sorry to hear about your skin issues; read the comments above you for simplified derm-approved acne treatment. Hope their experience and comments are helpful🦋🌸
The key word is individual. What works for one may not work for another. My daughter struggled with acne in high school and college. Her doc put her in antibiotics which she was on for 7 years. Her gut is now a total mess. She has candida and when she went on the diet to treat it (along with medicine) her face cleared up. She is convinced it caused her acne. Maybe the studies don’t show it but you’d never convince her there is no connection.
Your RUclips page is one of the best things that I’ve ever come across and watched for years now, to have someone so clearly explain seemingly complex issues with the education to back it up is so helpful.
I tried so many different things for so long and wasted my money on crazy products, I’m finally at a place where I use a cleanser, moisturizer, trentenoin from the derm and spironalactone= clear skin, happy wallet, easy routine and it’s thanks to you. ♥️
the dietary myths are so extremely harmful, as I really started skincare Jan 2021, and i stopped eating red meats cause i read somewhere it caused acne(spoiler alert: it doesn't), and then i cut out milk cause i figured out my stomach pains were lactose intolerance, and all the misinformation and fear mongering led to a horrible eating disorder that I'm STILL recovering from and fighting every day.
Hope you feel better! Many people share a story similar to yours. Dietary myths are often sold as a cure for not only skin diseases but also long-term autoimmune diseases, and when you fall into the rabbit hole it's easy to lose sight of everything.
This is such an important video because there is so much misinformation that often harms people who are already in a low place and struggle with self-confidence. And that is precisely why work is so important because you provide factual, free content to educate the masses.
My skin has gotten leagues better, and so has my confidence from watching your content, and I am so so grateful! :))
Because of your great advice I'm seeing my physician tomorrow to ask for tretinoin to treat my acne, scarring and PIE/PIH (and hopefully I can keep my prescription to stay looking youthful as I age).
Hope you have the loveliest of Mondays Dr. Dray, you deserve it! :))
Literally. I’ve been consuming dairy since i was a kid. I’ve never have any acne problem caused by them. I got terrible breakouts few weeks ago when i travelled overseas and people are accusing my love for dairy products.
I stopped eating dairy for weeks and it didnt get better. What helped me was differin adapalene gel and gentle skincare regime (cerave cleansr & lotion). Still eating my cheese, milk & yogurt and skin is still getting better.
Thank you, Dr. Dray, for debunking all these acne "cures" circulating on social media. I have oily skin and had acne for the longest time in my teens and 20s, and I did give many of these "methods" a try. However what really ended up helping was a consultation with a dermatologist who advised me to simplify my skincare routine down to just 1) cleanser, 2) moisturizer (gel in summer, cream in winter), 3) sunscreen (morning) or retinol (night). No more scrubs, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, fresh aloe vera, diets, 10 steps, etc. I've worked in vitamin c serum on days I don't use retinol, and I have had clear skin ever since with an occasional spot here and there due to stress and other life things.
thank you for talking about fluoride and setting the record straight. Years back I became so fearful of fluoride due to incessant fear mongering that I developed many cavities and problems with my teeth all for which I had to undergo fairly painful treatment. Ever since reintroducing fluoride my teeth have been problem free!
I am fluoride free and have not had ANY problems. I also work in the field dental field.
I’m glad you stopped listening to the fear mongering about fluoride. I’m in the dental field and fluoride is amazing for preventing tooth decay and even stopping very small cavities from needing fillings. It’s especially heartbreaking when children come in with decayed teeth which could have been prevented but wasn’t just because their parents don’t believe in fluoride.
Dr. Dray wake up today and chose violence, and I'm living for it.
I've been absent for a few days. My partner passed away last Wednesday after a long illness.
We were together for almost 36 years. I have still been viewing though, as I am having some time off work. It's time to try to get back to (the new) normal.
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I'm so sorry ...
@Nada B I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤️
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Thank you for keeping it “real” for all of us skin fanatics. When I train at the hospital, I demand (not like a jerk), best practice standards all of the time. When you’ve got people who are depending on YOU to make the best, and right choices for them! I believe that’s how Dr Dray approaches her philosophies. It’s refreshing! Thank you 🙏, and see you tomorrow.
I appreciate all the information you provide for all of us. I suffered with acne since my teenage years until I came across your channel a few years ago, I then followed up with my doctor and I’m no longer ashamed of my skin. Thanks! ❤️
Dr Dray is the only internet healer I trust👌🏻
thanks for watching
Thanks so much for once again setting the record straight on all of the crazy information on social media. I don't do Facebook, Instagram or TikTok so I guess I'm pretty much in the dark as to what people are posting but I hope your videos help people that are confused with what they're viewing. Happy Monday, Dr Dray! I hope you have a peaceful evening. 💖
I am always thankful I did not learn about skin via the internet/social media because it can be dangerous. I hear somethings even from educated persons and I just smh 🤦🏾♀️. Anything unregulated is bound to populate misinformation.
I suffer from PCOS and had terrible hormonal acne in my early 30’s. I’m convinced that consistent resistance training helped clear my acne as it helped balance out my hormones.
Yes. You can eat a vegan diet of Oreos , potato chips and Diet Coke! That’s not going to help your acne. Or any other health issues!
As a mom that has had three children that used Accutain. I have to comment. My children were more depressed with cystic acne that when they were taken accutain. My oldest is 30 years old and took it about 10 years ago. She hats acne once in a while but no cystic acne. The dermatologist told us it is often hereditary. My husband and I had it growing up. It was not cheap for my children to use it, but I am glad and they are glad they did.
I had adult acne in my twenties. I went to a dermatologist who put me accutane for several months with two weeks of dexamethasone. Cleared everything up and it’s never returned!
The dream!
congrats! enjoy the 15 years cut off from your lifespan due to metabolic stress accutane causes!
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At one point, I rubbed tea tree oil on my face to treat my acne. Yes, I got the idea from youtube. I'm so glad I found you. Thank you, you are genuinely appreciated.
Thanks for shining a light in the chaos of the internet
I appreciate what you have said, but I do think there is a relation between acne and poor/no skin care. When I was growing up, if I washed my face daily and used an oil free moisturizer, my acne reduced. If I got lazy about that skin care, went to bed with makeup on my face or didn’t keep up with washing my face regularly, my acne increased. So, there is correlation, if not causation. So… that’s hygiene related.
Had a family friend who asked my husband if I used to be a meth user because of my teen acne scars. Ouch.
People are ridiculous
What is wrong with people?!🤦♀️
What a horrible thing to assume? what an ass****
That family friend is an asshole
What does meth have to do with scarring on the face?
when i was into all this kind of stuff (2016-17) i was so desperate that i tried it all. baking soda, lemon juice, all kinds of home made scrubs, aspirin masks (???), avocado masks, oatmeal masks, apple cider vinegar toner... thinking back on it really makes me wanna through up. ofc the culprit, the thing that made me break out horribly in the first place, was coconut oil, another one of those secret super weapons that were supposed to make your skin glowy and amazing lol
I had forgotten about the aspirin mask😆 Lemon and soda, yes.
What breaks me out is oils, particularly oil cleansers. It took decades for the penny to drop. I suppose it’s because my skin was never so very bad so I could just live with it. Also having always had dry skin, I didn’t think oils could have adverse effects on my skin.
Thankfully during those same years (2016-2017) when I was discovering YT and starting to concoct my own “natural” skincare routine, I found Dr Dray and her information steered me onto a better skin care path. My skin at 35 looks better than it did at 30 from following so many of her tips and recommendations.
I know, coconut oil is often present in the natural/green products touted as non toxic; but I too break out at 69 if I put coconut oil on my face.
@@marianlavin9814 I break out if i eat something oily and don't wash my face after the meal. Never fails. (Around my mouth and chin)
I am the one of people that became physiologically fixated on the acne diet and it really didn't even stop me from breaking out either and I kept blaming myself for my acne it was so unhealthy I'm glad I am not there anymore. Your channel helped bring me back to earth and to learn how to take information with a grain of salt.
This is SO reassuring. Can't thank you enough. 👍
Ty Dr dray for such great information...that myth about hygiene was huge when I was a teen...( way before the internet btw)... we used phisohex and ten o six 😬🥴 I'm surprised my skin looks as good as it does now 😏😂
I'm 🇬🇧 and Doctors only use Antibiotics when needed only . We have the NHS and people can go private if they want to but will have to pay . You can buy Differin-Adapalene Gel 0.1% in 🇺🇸 and its pretty cheap .
These are definitely misinformations I've considered as truths because I've seen them a lot on the internet back then, but thank god I wasn't interested in skincare so I didn't hurt my health and my skin.
And thank God for Dr Dray!❤️
Yeah i eat dairy a lot and it never breaks me out it might be a a thing for some people but definitely not a thing that everyone will get. great video!
Dr. Dray, really like your videos. I’m 61, and am late to sun protection game. I have sun damage mainly in the form of brown spots and crepey skin on my legs. Have you done a video for this issue on the skin not connected to your face. I frankly don’t know how to improve this issue on arms and legs. I would love to see you make a video that gives some guidance on how to improve the sun damaged skin on arms and legs. I’m totally following sunscreen tips you gave because i feel it’s so important. I have not been a total sun worshipper my entire adult life so my skin overall is not the worst it could be but I’d love to get it in better shape. I’m sure I’m not the only person who has this desire for making skin look better. Once again, I really enjoy your videos.
Happy Monday Dr. Dray. Thank you as always !!!
Great video! It's also great to see to medical professionals understand the harmful affects of diet culture/misinformation and disordered eating. Love the content ❤
People who say that they were on Accutane but failed to improve should be informed of the following:
1. Accutane success is dependent on the Total Cumulative Dose taken. That means most people need to take 120-150 mg for every kg body weight. If you fail to take that much then you are unlikely to achieve clear skin and are very likely to relapse. Dermatologists with a lot of experience treating acne patients will continue dosing until their patient is clinically clear, and sometimes that requires more than 150mg per kg body weight.
2. Accutane (isotretinoin) is optimally absorbed by the body when taken with a high fat meal because the molecule needs to attach to a lipid (fat) in order to be absorbed. If you don’t take it with a high fat meal, it’s like you are only taking half a pill! Experienced dermatologists often recommend taking it with a bowl of full fat ice cream.
3. If you take a full course of Accutane based on your body weight, plus you always take your dose with a high fat meal, then 80% of these compliant acne patients will achieve clear skin. These people will not require further courses of Accutane, BUT they will very likely have to use topical anti acne products to control minor occurrences of pimples in future. The remaining 20% unfortunately will experience relapses of moderate-severe acne, and will need to take another full course of Accutane. It is not known why a small number of people need additional courses of Accutane to treat their acne.
4. At the present time Accutane (isotretinoin) is the only acne treatment shown to provide a “cure” (long term remission) for acne.
5. Expected side effects during treatment include very dry/flaking skin, very chapped lips, nose bleeds, aches and pains in the muscles/ joints. Possible side effect of depression is debatable, patients should be aware and report any such feelings to their doctor. More patients actually feel a sense of relief and happiness as they see their skin clear up.
6. One serious side effect to keep in mind is that Accutane (isotretinoin) can cause very bad birth defects in a developing fetus, so females absolutely must not become pregnant while taking this drug. Effective contraception is a MUST.
Happy Monday Dr Dray!
Morning!
EWG is cherry picking parts of studies and misinterpret them .
In my 50’s now…super glad to have grown up in the 70’s/80’s…having acne was awful then…cannot imagine dealing with it and all this social media bullying….and bad info…we just had Cosmopolitan magazine with the tips on dating with a zit😵💫😵💫😵💫
Happy Monday Dr Dray...see you tomorrow x💙🤩
Dr. Dray I love you!!!! thanks so much for sharing your knowlegde to us. as a mild acne sufferer I am honestly so thankful for clearing up so many misinformation they spread online.
I wish you a great monday and greetings from Austria 🫶🏼🇦🇹
Happy Monday Dr Dray and everyone ! . This was so helpful . I am someone who at 58 still has oily acne prone skin . This is how I found your channel . I was so tired of seeing all these youtubers and internet claims of products ,diet and diy cure alls . Thanks so much . Have a fabulous day love to mom & Tybee xoxoxoxo
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Thank You my Dear Sweet Friend!! Happy Monday!! Sending Much Love, Hugs, and Many Blessings!! God Bless You!!🙏💕💕😇🙏
Greetings Mary Ann Gonzalez hope u r well n Happy Monday😀👍💜….
Your the best ,Thank you so much for your professionalism and honesty ,Teresa in Mn Blessings
I determined that cow's milk was the cause of my severe cystic acne through trial and error. I also developed a lactose intolerance around that time. As a dessert person I noticed more acne occurring after a high sugar meal too. So changing my diet worked for my face!
Eventually used 0.5% retinol serum from the Ordinary that seriously reduced cystic acne. Not sure if added probiotics helped clear my skin but it was a habit I developed overtime. Didn’t use accutane.
Great video, cleared up some myths I have read online on this journey but it doesn't hurt to change up some habits to see what triggers your acne.
I know it's just anecdotal, but my acne does seem to be caused by diet. When I go on a 100% WFBP diet, I don't get acne. It's too difficult to stick to, though, so I inevitably start to eat some processed food again and start to get acne again. I also find that I'm really sensitive to coconut products.
I'm 41 now and still dealing with acne. I try to control my acne with prescription and non-prescription meds now that I'm eating processed foods again.
Same. I don’t think dairy itself is what breaks me out, but the hormones in it. I break out more and have more intense periods when I consume more dairy products. Is it psychosomatic? Maybe, but I’d rather use vegan alternatives than have to go through pain, discomfort and self consciousness.
Hello & Good Mornign, Dr. Dray . Happy Monday 🌸🤍😊✨🛍
Same to you!
Diet and acne had *0 correlation* not only in my case but also in my little _community_ (many many many friends who ended up going on Accutane and solved the issue for good!)
Thanks for this Dr Dray! Warm regards from a longtime Aussie viewer.
Thank So Much Dr. Dray for this Interesting Video as Always!! Happy Monday!! Have a Wonderful Day, and Week!! Love and Many Blessings!!🙏💕
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Happy Monday Jackie ! Hope you have a blessed and beautiful day my friend . Blessing to you sweet friend xoxoxo
@@DrDrayzday Do you have any recommendations for exfoliating scaly skin
@@DrDrayzday Good Afternoon!! Love and Blessings Always!!🙏💕❤
@@marizzy63 Thank You Dear Friend!! Happy Monday!! Please Have a Lovely Day, and Week!! Love and Blessings!!🙏❤😇🙏
When i was a teenager in the 2000s, i came across with an article saying rubbing crushed raw garlic to cure acne. I believed in it and did it. It burned my face to hell.
Morning! Update on the bathing suits--loved the body glove. Also got Baleaf and Milumia. thank you for the ideas! Happy Monday Dr Dray and peeps
Glad to hear! HOpe you are have a great week
@@DrDrayzday you too 😊
Thank You!! Happy Monday have a Wonderful Day, and Week!! Blessings!🙏💕
@@jackiemarsh2470 hello Jackie...long time sweetheart.You have crossed my mind a lot.How have you been?I love you and take good care of yourself🧸🧡
Now, if only my tretinoin would clear up folliculitis, maybe longer...... Thank you so much for this information Dr Dray! xxx
Thank you for the very informative and educated video, Dr. Dray!
Dr. Dray, please come up with a video regarding keloid scars mostly due to acne. Managements and treatments available for those who suffer and has truly affected our self-esteem. 🙏🏻
i have videos on that
I love practical approaches to life, it’s informative and soothing to watch your videos.
I didn't have acne till my late 20's... Tried multiple different "cures". Then I was diagnosed with PCOS. No matter what I did I always had one or two cystic spots that over the years caused scars. Now having rosacea and melasma is making the whole issue worse to treat. Oh, and menopause with the hormones... Not helping!!! 😝😝😝
Dvd to watch is First Do No Harm. About keto and healing a boy and many others whos had seizures xxx
This was really informative Dr. Dray thank you so much.
Thanks for watching!
I had bad forehead acne in my teens. Cleared up in my mid twenties through my thirties. Now, going on 47, I suffer hormonal acne on my chin, primarily. Curology is a God send !!!
Accutane worked for me. Ended up with beautiful clear skin. I believe there’s been a change to it so it’s not as strong as it was in the 90’s.
You probably should make this a weekly staple of your channel at this point! There's so much misinformation being spread online at this point that we need more people to disprove all of this stuff.
Misinformation is the new word for telling lies.
I remember you saying a low GI helps with acne and that it doesn’t cure it but it improves some symptoms.
Garlic to treat acne?. Now I heard everything. lOL. Thank you for a great video. Let’s hope people listen.
Oh my gosh, in my country health&skin websites are loaded with lemon/baking soda advices 🤦♀️
I notice if I have too much soda, I def break out 🤬.
I wish I found your channel when I was a teenager in the early 2010's. I might not have been able to afford all the skincare and treatment I needed to get my acne under control at the time, but at least I would have known what was BS and what wasn't and have some goddamn peace of mind instead of thinking "why is nothing I'm using working???".
Agree on everything except for the dairy part. I had severe acne for years until I tested not eating dairy. Every single time I eat it ( even if I’m not aware I’m eating it) it pops in my skin. It might not be a lot of evidence out there but in my personal experience I have hundreds of times where I tested it and it never fails. Bloating and acne every time I eat it, I quit and it all goes away. It’s sad there is not enough evidence about it 😞
Iam a 33 year old skincare enthusiast with acne and a teenager at work told me "just wash your face"
...... wow.
Yeah, I remember a "helpful" colleague telling me to use Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish. It's a cult product here in the UK. Packed with essential oils and comes with a scrubby cloth to use! Smells nice, feels nice but makes skin red!
Way back when I was a teenager, I suffered from acne. The advice was to stop eating chocolate and your acne would clear up. Wouldn't it be great if it were that easy?
My Mom said her Mom told her that.
omg yes!! whenever i complained about how bad my skin was as a teenager my mom would say, its bc you eat all that nutella. "Go out in the sun and stop eating chocolate" really was the mantra huh...
that was a deeply buried memory wow thanks for unlocking that lol
Yes, that would be nice, but...In what universe is eliminating chocolate EASY?!😆
@@Vickynger You're welcome! Lol! Yep, that "go out in the sun" thing too! Forgot about that part.
Hi, thank you for sharing your knowledge . ☺️. Started to use sunscreen. I can only afford drug store products like cerave, eucerin and Cetaphil. And it works.
For sure alot of BS out there for sure, especially online. ALOT of Skincare influencers, even people claim to be dermatologist gives out false info. I think checking multiple sources and do your research before just taking words a face value is something I try anything. But I will say sometimes placebo effect is very powerful as well….so if it doesn’t take alot of money or harmful to yourself or anyone, even if there is no scientific backing, may be worth a try?!
12:05 Years ago, I saw somewhere on Reddit that acne might be because of a zinc problem, so I bought zinc tablets. My stomach never hurt so much in my life and I spent most of the day with my head in the sink. Lesson learned! The only thing I eat for my health without guidance now is food
They do use zinc pyrithione as a topical treatment, though
U are a wonderful teacher Dr Dray
I used toothpaste on my pimples when I was a teenager in the 90's. I think I read about it in a magazine. That one is a blast from the past. I didn't think people still did that.
Breast milk contains hormones vitamins and minerals for human baby consumption. Cows milk contains hormones, vitamins and minerals for calf consumption.
Thank you so much for your expertise information!
I also agree Medical medium is full of bs.
After I quit all dairy products, my acne was gone. And it was very bad before, I had been to several doctors, but it would only clear for a wile
Healthcare in 🇺🇸 , they love prescribing antibiotics !
About the poor hygiene, I believe it! If I go one night without washing my face, I wake up with a pimple!! Of course thats not everyones issue though.
Can you review growth factors for us please? And possibly add how they compare to retoinin, etc. Ty!
You look so beautiful! Hope you are doing well! God bless you!🤗💜
Thank you! You too!
Love the videos and this one helped as always!!! Do you have some recommendations for permanent facial psoriasis, especially around the eyelids and inner corners 😢There is so much confusing information regarding psoriasis and mostly for the body not for the eyes... At this point, I'm just desperate.. My derm told me for example to not use mineral sunscreen (Right now I'm using make p:rem Daily Sun Essence) and not wash my face in the morning.
I would suggest you add acne in the title of
This video dr dray! It might help it get more views
Please I would appreciate a video specific about vitiligo 🌷
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Happy Monday to You Too!! Have a Great Day!!🙂
Morning!
Hello Dr Dray. Do you have any clips on Perricone MD products? Do you you recommend their products on men with heavy facial wrinkles like me? Or do you have any better and less expensive alternatives? I love your clips and have been following your advice. TY
Thank you very much💥🍀🎉😁
Please let me know your opinion on people using glycolic acid as a scalp treatment for cleaning the scalp. I see it all over social media.
The inkey list has a glycolic acid hair product. She's reviewed the other hair products in that line. I believe manes by mell has reviewed it.
@@db-gb5xi Thank you!
Toothpaste spot treatments?? 😬 Never heard of that one. 😳
I knew people in high school who swore by it in the 90s.
Did that before,just feeling breezy and minty on that acne. 😂