I have never been happier to see a video. I have been struggling with this for years and thought they were blackheads. I am having monthly facials now to help with this.
do the facials help? did they also minimize the look of the size of your pores? i'm thinking of investing in facials at a doc's office next yr (once my accutane treatment concludes)
Today I learned that I don't have many whiteheads/blackheads at all, I have SEBACEOUS FILAMENTS. Small revolution in my thinking and approach. Thank you for the ongoing skincare education!
Gotta love how careful and thoughtful you are when commenting on eating habits. It's so nice to see a responsible being making videos that - thank god! - are largely watched. Thank you, dr Dray!
My dad had tons of sebaceous filaments and the oiliest of skin with no history of acne just tons of oil. And so do I. He passed away at 95 and didn’t look a day over 80. The oil kept him young. I am 40 and people tell me I look 30 at the most. I credit his genes, oily skin and Retin A! I will take sebaceous filaments over wrinkles and sagging any day!
My Grandmother a very wise and beautiful woman who had a big knowledge of natural cosmetic treatments used always to tell : wrinkles need oil and protection from the sun! ❤️ She died with 97 and looked like 60 without makeup after giving birth to 8 children and a super turbulent life!!! ❤️ At this point a big thanks to this wise beautyful girl 😉✌️ named Dr dray❣️
Moisture and oil are 2 different things. Skin needs moisture for smoothing , but overproducing oil doesn’t typically keep the skin looking any younger.
Well, could be just a coincidence, but I'm a male in my thirties with oily skin and no one believes me at first when I tell them my age. They think I'm 25 yo at max.
@@amygalvin1799 Dryness exacerbates tightness in skin, which leads to stretching and wrinkles over time - think of the tightness you might feel after using an overly stripping cleanser. That dryness and tightness in your skin means that every time you move your face it's pulling at your skin. Now think of the feeling of putting on lotion after this tight feeling - your skin is no longer being stretched every time you make an expression. Oilyness is not the same as hydration, you're right, but being oily is much better for wrinkle prevention than being dry.
@@amygalvin1799 I took part in a skincare trial a few years ago where I couldnt use moisteriser for a few weeks. My skin was tested under a machine once a week where hydration and oil levels were checked. I was told I had the highest levels out of the participants. And that my oil created a barrier which "sealed" in the hydration. I do have very few wrinkles. I'm 58 years old.
I love that you referenced more budget-friendly options too, good to see that I don't have to spend 200 euros just to get a skincare routine. Thank you!
@@kellie5476 As the other comment said apparently you can get them lasered, which I plan to do when I have spare money. Otherwise I don't think there is much you can do apart from make up, which I don't really wear
I have switched from silicone-based moisturizers, sunscreens, and makeup to products that are primarily oil- or wax- based, and my filaments are gone (or invisible at least). I do use AHA/BHAs and I think that helps, but I was using those before and it wasn't until I started avoiding silicones that my condition markedly improved. (I use Josie Maran's sunscreen SPF 47 if anyone is wondering. It might have a small amount of silicone (?) but it's more of an oily lotion. I use powder foundation.)
I have found that using a rice powder based loose powder such as T. LeClerc instead of foundation has been great for my skin. Mineral based powder sunscreen is also great.
Your videos are great! I love how organized it is too! Getting info from an actual doctor makes purchasing certain products feel well-worth their prices!
I know that you are a doctor but I have lived with oily skin and large pores for my entire life and there is one tip that I wish someone told me. You need to wash, exfoliate, and tone to get most foundations off. They are difficult to get off. Everyone told me to be gentle and not over wash ...well my acne got worse. when the Korean 10 step routine got popular it cleared my skin up. Today's makeup products are extremely difficult to fully get off so just be sure it's removed! great videos!
Thank you for this video! I have found the 2% BHA and 0.1% Adapalene work well together with my skin to minimize the appearance of sebaceous filaments.
I recently realized I was eating foods with little to no fiber and it was effecting my gut health, I now try and eat a good amount of fiber and I feel so much better!! this vid was so helpful
I've had white sebaceous filaments for years. All you need to do is put some tea tree oil on a Q tip, apply it on them, wipe off with a damp cotton round, and they disappear.
@@DrDrayzday If only your videos had been around when I was young!!! But my skin is thousands of times better since I've been watching. Thankyou so, so much!!!!!! I had good dermatologists growing up in the 60's onward, but, except for the months when I was on antibiotics, nothing seemed to make much of a difference. I think following your advice I may have been able to achieve great results just with your application directions and recommendations for products, and your other science based advice!!! Hurrah for science and Dr. Dray!!!
You’re seriously a lifesaver!!! Thank you for sharing all this info. I often feel lost or discouraged by my acne because I have tried EVERYTHING. But your videos fill me with so much safe & reliable knowledge that helps me make educated decisions about what to do next. Thank you!
I love the explanation of why salicylic acid works well to treat sebaceous filaments. As a geologist, I want to know why something works, not just the name of a product that works.
I just watched your older video about this! And just purchased the Paulas Choice bha and I get back on RUclips and see you posted this 1 minute ago! So crazy 😳
Thank you thank you thank you for sharing such educated and helpful information. I’ve had skin issues for years and never had the ability to see a reputable dermatologist. I’ve tried a few of the products you’ve recommended and already starting to see a huge difference in my skin.
Thank you Dr. Dray, for explaining so thoroughly and clearly; listing recommendations; and providing variety in these. I am especially grateful that you recommend more than just retinol and BHAs: those of us going through fertility treatments and pregnancy/breastfeeding cannot safely use those products. While the reat of my face benefits from oatmeal, and other gentle ingredients, I still get the sebaceous filaments and they drive me mad. Thanks for some alternatives to try.
Thank you so much for making a list of things you like in the description box!!! I have a really hard time remembering so I can screenshot and take it to my nearest store! You're the best 🖤
My skin is actually quite dry but in the past year I’ve been having sebaceous filaments on my nose. Would these recommendations still be appropriate for me?
Would you please talk about isotretinoin pills for treating acne? Is that a safe way regarding the side effects of the pill, to treat acne? And what should we worry about while taling this pill?
Unfortunately the Adapelene is not buyable in Germany. I tried the Effaclar Serum- and it's really really good!! The first product in 40 years that helped reducing the sebum production. Thanks for your advise!!
The Zapzyt cleanser is soooo good. I sometimes will gently massage my face with Albolene, remove the excess with a tissue and then use the Zapzyt afterwards and my skin feels incredibly smooth and clean after. I learned about both of these products from Dr. Dray!
I like elf holy hydration spf 30 for daytime. It doesnt pill on my skin and its affordable . Cerave pm gel moisturizer for nighttime since i do have such an oily T zone, also super affordable.
Would it be possible for you to create a video showing us how to include these products into a daily skincare routine as I am unsure of what order to use these products to make them the most effective :)
Don't squeeze these! I bought a 15x mirror and was horrified and started squeezing these, and now I have those little broken capillaries that don't go away but the filaments come right back.
Dr. Dray, I understand that these methods are just to help reduce/minimize the appearance, so is there a way to actually get rid of them? Would it be possible for a Dermatologist to extract or cauterize them and if so, is it advisable to do that? Thank you for all the info you share with us!
I have had mine cauterized with mixed results, some look better, but I ended up with a couple small scars. If you try it, be sure to research and get someone with a lot of experience.
Yes you can use something with salicylic acid and rinse it off after a couple minutes. Won’t dry out your skin. If your skin can handle it, you can leave it on
I have dry skin also and have noticed an improvement with my seb filaments with Dr. Drays different tips! Listen to your skin and experiment with the tips to figure out what works best for ur skin. Wish all our fellow dry skin sebaceous filaments gang and other skin types the best of luck! Theres so much trial and error involved!
For me what I've noticed helped mine is double cleansing (throroughly massaging oil/balm every where especially nose area 1st, gentle cleanser 2nd) and putting on adapalene gel as the final step of my routine (Dr. Drays differin video helped a lot w getting me started on that). Mine are very stubborn, i can thank my genetics for that (both my parents still have sebaceous filaments) but I've noticed them getting less clogged often and they're not as bad as they used to be lol!
My skin generally is dry, but my nose gets oily and I've had these sebaceous filaments forever and always thought these are blackheads...
Same.
Yea mind blown lol
I want them gone... They come out when I'm stressed, which is almost everyday
SAEM
Same watching this was literally like a light just went off lol
I used to think they were blackheads, But ever since I’ve cut down on my skincare routine thanks to you, they’re definitely looking better 😊
Wow. Paula's Choice BHA liquid exfoliant worked so fast - and didn't irritate my 70 y/o skin! Thank you.
As a dietitian, I appreciate the focus you put on diet in having better skin and health in general.
The epitome of combination skin - I have KP (a dry skin condition) on my cheeks and sebaceous filaments on my nose. #winning
Me too! Very dry skin too.
Same! Eucerin complete repair on cheeks helps
Same tho
Same 😩
Same here
I have never been happier to see a video. I have been struggling with this for years and thought they were blackheads. I am having monthly facials now to help with this.
Nice to see you here, I'm a longtime fan! :) I struggle with these as well, they're so annoying!!
Dude same this is crazy I’m mad I found this 5 months late lol
do the facials help? did they also minimize the look of the size of your pores? i'm thinking of investing in facials at a doc's office next yr (once my accutane treatment concludes)
Today I learned that I don't have many whiteheads/blackheads at all, I have SEBACEOUS FILAMENTS. Small revolution in my thinking and approach. Thank you for the ongoing skincare education!
Gotta love how careful and thoughtful you are when commenting on eating habits. It's so nice to see a responsible being making videos that - thank god! - are largely watched. Thank you, dr Dray!
My dad had tons of sebaceous filaments and the oiliest of skin with no history of acne just tons of oil. And so do I. He passed away at 95 and didn’t look a day over 80. The oil kept him young. I am 40 and people tell me I look 30 at the most. I credit his genes, oily skin and Retin A! I will take sebaceous filaments over wrinkles and sagging any day!
My Grandmother a very wise and beautiful woman who had a big knowledge of natural cosmetic treatments used always to tell : wrinkles need oil and protection from the sun! ❤️ She died with 97 and looked like 60 without makeup after giving birth to 8 children and a super turbulent life!!! ❤️
At this point a big thanks to this wise beautyful girl 😉✌️ named Dr dray❣️
Moisture and oil are 2 different things. Skin needs moisture for smoothing , but overproducing oil doesn’t typically keep the skin looking any younger.
Well, could be just a coincidence, but I'm a male in my thirties with oily skin and no one believes me at first when I tell them my age. They think I'm 25 yo at max.
@@amygalvin1799 Dryness exacerbates tightness in skin, which leads to stretching and wrinkles over time - think of the tightness you might feel after using an overly stripping cleanser. That dryness and tightness in your skin means that every time you move your face it's pulling at your skin. Now think of the feeling of putting on lotion after this tight feeling - your skin is no longer being stretched every time you make an expression. Oilyness is not the same as hydration, you're right, but being oily is much better for wrinkle prevention than being dry.
@@amygalvin1799 I took part in a skincare trial a few years ago where I couldnt use moisteriser for a few weeks. My skin was tested under a machine once a week where hydration and oil levels were checked. I was told I had the highest levels out of the participants. And that my oil created a barrier which "sealed" in the hydration. I do have very few wrinkles. I'm 58 years old.
Dr. Dray has literally revolutionized my life. So grateful for her hard work and dedication ❤️
Agreed
❤️ Same here!
I love that you referenced more budget-friendly options too, good to see that I don't have to spend 200 euros just to get a skincare routine. Thank you!
I love how you mention people don’t have to buy all that stuff at once !
Dr. Dray just have a way of making me sit on the couch and listen to her without skipping.
I never buy anything I can't get at a drug store but I finally ordered that Paula's Choice product and it really helps.
Dr. Dray ages backwards. Soo pretty!!
@MS 92 not at all...
@MS 92 I agree
@MS 92 yup looks like an old lady with good skin....she's wearing makeup now btw. Her skin isn't that nice lol
Yall toxic af. Gtfo.
Lol 45 you people are ridiculous there's noway she looks 45 at all!
I don't know what happened but my nose suddenly got a lot of these. Thank you for this 😭
Also blue looks wonderful on you!!!
You're so welcome!
I’ve been noticing you’ve been wearing more lipstains?!! Can you do a review on those products and why you like them :)
Can't wait to watch! My mum used to squeeze mine saying they where blackheads when I was a teenager.. now I have broken blood vessels around my nose..
Any tips on how to cover broken blood vessels?
A dermatologist can laser those
@@kellie5476 As the other comment said apparently you can get them lasered, which I plan to do when I have spare money. Otherwise I don't think there is much you can do apart from make up, which I don't really wear
Me too 😞
I got laser and it didn’t work, maybe it was the wrong type. Anyone out there had a laser treatment that DiD work? Is so, what type? There are so many
She says it as I'm squeezing and tweezing. Gonna have to finish this session though, already started.
😂golden
I have switched from silicone-based moisturizers, sunscreens, and makeup to products that are primarily oil- or wax- based, and my filaments are gone (or invisible at least). I do use AHA/BHAs and I think that helps, but I was using those before and it wasn't until I started avoiding silicones that my condition markedly improved. (I use Josie Maran's sunscreen SPF 47 if anyone is wondering. It might have a small amount of silicone (?) but it's more of an oily lotion. I use powder foundation.)
I have found that using a rice powder based loose powder such as T. LeClerc instead of foundation has been great for my skin. Mineral based powder sunscreen is also great.
Simply said but never thought of it that way."Abusing your skin.".
I didn't know that La roche posay is a l'Oréal company 😱
Yes, they (L'Oreal labs) supposedly were the one who came up with LHA.
And Vichy belongs to L'Oreal
And Ceramedx is the cruelty free version of CeraVe.
and L'oréal bought Maybelline. They are on fire!
@@jani7th Really? 🤔
Your videos are great! I love how organized it is too! Getting info from an actual doctor makes purchasing certain products feel well-worth their prices!
I know that you are a doctor but I have lived with oily skin and large pores for my entire life and there is one tip that I wish someone told me. You need to wash, exfoliate, and tone to get most foundations off. They are difficult to get off. Everyone told me to be gentle and not over wash ...well my acne got worse. when the Korean 10 step routine got popular it cleared my skin up. Today's makeup products are extremely difficult to fully get off so just be sure it's removed! great videos!
Thank you for this video! I have found the 2% BHA and 0.1% Adapalene work well together with my skin to minimize the appearance of sebaceous filaments.
My skin is pretty dry all my life but, I've had these all my life! Never can really get rid of them! I willbtry this. Thankx😊
I recently realized I was eating foods with little to no fiber and it was effecting my gut health, I now try and eat a good amount of fiber and I feel so much better!! this vid was so helpful
I've had white sebaceous filaments for years. All you need to do is put some tea tree oil on a Q tip, apply it on them, wipe off with a damp cotton round, and they disappear.
At this point your videos are a part of my daily morning routine. Thank you for all of the amazing advice! 💙
You're so welcome!
@@DrDrayzday If only your videos had been around when I was young!!! But my skin is thousands of times better since I've been watching. Thankyou so, so much!!!!!! I had good dermatologists growing up in the 60's onward, but, except for the months when I was on antibiotics, nothing seemed to make much of a difference. I think following your advice I may have been able to achieve great results just with your application directions and recommendations for products, and your other science based advice!!! Hurrah for science and Dr. Dray!!!
Dr dray is one of my favourite things in the internet.
Finally, thank you for splitting the video into segments! I get lost trying to playback sometimes so this is really helpful!
You’re seriously a lifesaver!!! Thank you for sharing all this info. I often feel lost or discouraged by my acne because I have tried EVERYTHING. But your videos fill me with so much safe & reliable knowledge that helps me make educated decisions about what to do next. Thank you!
Who used to pluck these thinking they were hair?
😬
@@DrDrayzday 🙃🤣
So pore strips no good? 😬 I love those..so satisfying
@@DrDrayzday can i shave them tho ?? ;w;
Me🥴🤧
I love the explanation of why salicylic acid works well to treat sebaceous filaments. As a geologist, I want to know why something works, not just the name of a product that works.
Doctor Dray, you’ve become as beautiful as ever! I love your glow! Been a follower since 2019
Dr. Dray you should come out with a skincare line of your own. I have a feeling it would be a great success
That lip colour really becomes you! 😍
Most of these video vloggers can never win auditions for shows, and she's one of them
I just watched your older video about this! And just purchased the Paulas Choice bha and I get back on RUclips and see you posted this 1 minute ago! So crazy 😳
Hope you like it!
@@DrDrayzday Thanks! 😊
My daughter has this but her skin is dry. Time to make a dermatologist appointment.
Hi, Dr Dray! Thanks for this video. Please, please also make one about SEBACEOUS HYPERPLASIA. There's so little good info about dealing with it!
that light blue color suits your tones so well dr dray! gorgeous
I love the La Roche Posay Effaclar Medicated face wash with salicylic acid. That with their Adapalene has definitely helped!
Dr. Dray, you have the most expressive eyebrows and I adore them!
Please make a video on your current skincare routine 🙋♀️
Thank you thank you thank you for sharing such educated and helpful information. I’ve had skin issues for years and never had the ability to see a reputable dermatologist. I’ve tried a few of the products you’ve recommended and already starting to see a huge difference in my skin.
Be careful, don’t use retinol and salicylic acid together! It can be super irritating and damages the skins moisture barrier
Can I use 1 at night 1 in morning?
@@user-ch1jg7mq6v - yes. i had watched Dr Gray's how to use Differin 2017 video. Use 1 am (salicylic acid), pm (Differin)
My derm said it was fine
@@user-ch1jg7mq6v sure but don’t use both everyday it’ll be too harsh for your skin.
@@chesiresays you can use salicylic acid up to 2 times a day what are you saying
This woman is a gem.
Thank you Dr. Dray, for explaining so thoroughly and clearly; listing recommendations; and providing variety in these. I am especially grateful that you recommend more than just retinol and BHAs: those of us going through fertility treatments and pregnancy/breastfeeding cannot safely use those products. While the reat of my face benefits from oatmeal, and other gentle ingredients, I still get the sebaceous filaments and they drive me mad. Thanks for some alternatives to try.
Love how you have time stamps! Makes it so much easier for reference ! ☺️❤️
Thank you so much for making a list of things you like in the description box!!! I have a really hard time remembering so I can screenshot and take it to my nearest store! You're the best 🖤
I love the color blue on you, Dr. Dray!
Informative. Oh my so tempting to squeeze. I didn't know this term again.
What moisturizer would you recommend?
Dr. Dray is a part of my post-online school routine. I love seeing what interesting topic she talks about everyday
Dr Dray, what should I use on top of Paula’s choice to increase the effectiveness on nose and cheek areas for large pores? 🌷🌷🌷
My skin is actually quite dry but in the past year I’ve been having sebaceous filaments on my nose. Would these recommendations still be appropriate for me?
Would you please talk about isotretinoin pills for treating acne? Is that a safe way regarding the side effects of the pill, to treat acne? And what should we worry about while taling this pill?
I see you are meeting color goals today Dr Dray! Beautiful!
Thanks!
Please recommend cruelty-free products.
Ugh, but the squeeze can be so satisfying sometimes. I can’t be the only one 😂
Same
i see u everywhere
🤣🤣🤣
lol
Tweezing them is also satisfying 😖
Unfortunately the Adapelene is not buyable in Germany. I tried the Effaclar Serum- and it's really really good!! The first product in 40 years that helped reducing the sebum production. Thanks for your advise!!
The Zapzyt cleanser is soooo good. I sometimes will gently massage my face with Albolene, remove the excess with a tissue and then use the Zapzyt afterwards and my skin feels incredibly smooth and clean after. I learned about both of these products from Dr. Dray!
Can Dr Dray drop her skincare rountine?😭😭😭😭Look at her skin, she's glowing and aging backwards.
Whatever your doing keep it up, you look great love the lip color. I use Paula's Choice it gives me glass skin I use twice a week with Spf.
Do you recommend using the clay mask every day?
Your videos are always so helpful, thanks so much, you've really inspired me to take better care of myself and it means a lot 💜
I have struggled with sebaceous fillaments all my life. Tried everything under the sun. Only retinol made a difference
Skin aqua uv gel is SO GOOD. Been hooked for like 6 months now. It's also on amazon btw!
Dr.Drey that blue colour looks great on your skin tone.
blue looks really good on you ^^
Oh thank you!
Omg finally!!!!!!!! the queen answered my prayers!!! thank you so much!! I finally know what are these nasty things on my nose!!!
What’re some good moisturizers for sebaceous filaments?
I like elf holy hydration spf 30 for daytime. It doesnt pill on my skin and its affordable . Cerave pm gel moisturizer for nighttime since i do have such an oily T zone, also super affordable.
Would it be possible for you to create a video showing us how to include these products into a daily skincare routine as I am unsure of what order to use these products to make them the most effective :)
Thank you so much for uploading this one! I’ve been searching for solutions for my sebaceous filaments. These are all very helpful. 🙏
As someone with no health insurance right now this is so helpful thank you so much
Dealing with this and lots of rosacea is really tricky :(
Yesss smh
How do you feel about cerave’s foaming cleanser for oily skin? I’ve been using it for over a year now and feel it does the job
Don't squeeze these! I bought a 15x mirror and was horrified and started squeezing these, and now I have those little broken capillaries that don't go away but the filaments come right back.
Me too
FINALLY I KNOW WHAT I HAVE!! I SO MUCH OF THESE AND HAVE BEEN THINKING THESE WERE BLACKHEADS ALL MY LIFE. God bless you Dr. Dray
I’m loving the blue!
Dr. Dray you got very nice skin, is actually glowing
Are sebaceous filaments common on your chin?
Do you need a regular cleanser and also a cleanser with. A Salicylic acid for sebaceous filaments? Trying to get my list on what I need. Thanks
I’ve always been so curious about these!
thanks for watching
@@DrDrayzday thanks for great content! 💜
Found adapalene really useful. Always wondered, how effective is salicylic acid in a facewash?
Dr. Dray, I understand that these methods are just to help reduce/minimize the appearance, so is there a way to actually get rid of them? Would it be possible for a Dermatologist to extract or cauterize them and if so, is it advisable to do that? Thank you for all the info you share with us!
Sadly, you can no get rid of them. For me, Paula's Choice has made them so much better though!
I have had mine cauterized with mixed results, some look better, but I ended up with a couple small scars. If you try it, be sure to research and get someone with a lot of experience.
Hi Dr. Dray! Rovectin has a LHA serum, have you tried it? Do you think is worth it?
I have dry skin but do have a lot of sebaceous filaments on my nose, will these recommendations still work for me?
Yes you can use something with salicylic acid and rinse it off after a couple minutes. Won’t dry out your skin. If your skin can handle it, you can leave it on
I have dry skin also and have noticed an improvement with my seb filaments with Dr. Drays different tips! Listen to your skin and experiment with the tips to figure out what works best for ur skin. Wish all our fellow dry skin sebaceous filaments gang and other skin types the best of luck! Theres so much trial and error involved!
For me what I've noticed helped mine is double cleansing (throroughly massaging oil/balm every where especially nose area 1st, gentle cleanser 2nd) and putting on adapalene gel as the final step of my routine (Dr. Drays differin video helped a lot w getting me started on that). Mine are very stubborn, i can thank my genetics for that (both my parents still have sebaceous filaments) but I've noticed them getting less clogged often and they're not as bad as they used to be lol!
Same here. Have super dry skin but have very noticeable sebaceous filaments
Good morning Dr Dray! Love the blue sweatshirt! Thank you for this information! 🤗
Your sweater looks so good on you! Definitely your color dr dray 😘👍🦋
Where is your list of products? Thank you
How old is she bc she looks really good
38 i think
@@inkompetenzkompensationsko4188 WOW!!😩😍
She sleeps on her back and wears a mountain of sunscreen every day! Also she’s vegan I think :)
@@inkompetenzkompensationsko4188she does not look good for 38, I thought she was 40 plus
Dr. Dray, what kind of moisturizer should one use for this issue?
Moisturisers aren’t made for reducing seb. filaments, what you choose won’t reduce them.
What would you suggest if you've been using SA + Differin already, but are still dealing with excess sebum / filaments? Stronger percentages?
You're my skin best friend. I trust whatever you say.
I agree extracting make them worse, but it’s so hard not to. The stuff I do in the car mirror when no ones looking? Lol! 🤣 Have a Wonderful Wednesday!
Ewwww!
When you THINK no one's looking 😳
@@theheard4740 🤣
Lmfaooo
Hi Dr. Dray what do you think of MAD salycilic acid products?
Thank you for this! I’m just wondering what if I have an oily t zone but otherwise dry skin? In that case what sunscreen is best?
Please, DD, add that blue to the _Colours that specially enhance my skin and hair_ list 🙌🏻💙💙💙