How to get rid of Hyperpigmentation, Dark Spots and Melasma

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  • Опубликовано: 19 май 2020
  • To reduce Hyperpigmentation, Dark Spots and Melasma you need a well rounded anti-pigmentation skincare regimen that incorporates skin lightening agents with the proper balance of skin regeneration, hydration, exfoliation, prepping, and protecting. Together these factors synergistically aid in removing hyperpigmentation and maintaining lasting results. CAUTION!!!!! Skin is so individualized and what right for one person may not be right for the next so I’ve listed several top-notch products for you here but you only need one product from each category. Below find all the recommendations made throughout the video to help you get rid of unwanted dark marks or brown patches.
    Products Mentioned:
    Urban Skin Rx Clear Skin Cleansing Bar
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    The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Acne + Pore Cleanser
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    TOLERIANE HYDRATING GENTLE FACIAL CLEANSER Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin
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    CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser (12 fl. oz.)
    EltaMD Foaming Facial Cleanser (7 oz.)
    Murad Night Fix Enzyme Treatment
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    Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel (1.7 fl. oz.)
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    Glow Recipe Pineapple Vitamin C Serum
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    EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 (1.7 oz.)
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    Supergoop! CC Screen 100% Mineral CC Cream SPF 50 PA++++
    Cyspera - a novel intensive pigment corrector
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    The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
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    AnteAGE MD Brightener (30ml)
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    Urban Skin Rx Retinol Rapid Repair & Dark Spot Treatment
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    SkinMedica Lytera 2.0 Pigment Correcting Serum (2 oz.)
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    Even Tone Correcting Serum™ 50ML
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    The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
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    Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster (1 fl. oz.)
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    Glytone Enhance Brightening Complex (1 fl. oz.)
    PCA SKIN Clearskin
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    Elure Skin
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    The INKEY List Tranexamic Acid Hyperpigmentation Treatment
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    The INKEY List Retinol Anti-Aging Serum
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    The INKEY List 15% Vitamin C and EGF Brightening Serum
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    Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer (1.7 fl. oz.)
    shop-links.co/172659341317368...
    Heliocare Skin Care Dietary Supplement: 240mg Polypodium Leucotomos Extract Pills - Antioxidant Rich Formula with Fernblock and PLE Technology - 60 Veggie Capsules
    shop-links.co/172659341428025...
    Isdin SUNISDIN Daily antioxidant supplement
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    Lifestyle Changes:
    Drastically Decrease Soy in diet sorry to my soy latter lovers. Soy has an estrogenic component in it and can turn on the alpha MSH pathway.
    Choose an anti-inflammatory diet (minimize soy/nuts/corn/etc) rich in antioxidants
    Hair Grooming- Keep Hair Dryer away from your skin as heat activates melanocytes
    Facial hair- step away from the tweezers and stop picking
    No Smoking of any kind/ No Vaping- nicotine will deposit more pigment in the skin.
    Hot Yoga, Sauna, Try and cool off the car before entering if it's hot out
    Compliance is key because correction can take anywhere from 1 month to 3+ months. Depending on the individual.
    I hope you found this video helpful! If so please subscribe and follow me on Insta @dralexisstephens for more skin tips and tricks!
    #hyperpigmentation #melasma #darkspots
    Disclaimer: This video is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Content provided on this RUclips channel is for informational purposes only. Please consult with a physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options. Information on this RUclips channel should not be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional. The statements made about specific products throughout this video are not to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
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  • @confidentyardie6
    @confidentyardie6 4 года назад +1061

    The best video I ever seen on hyperpigmentation... Great Dr ... I need an appointment now

    • @aishwaryathadiparthi4798
      @aishwaryathadiparthi4798 4 года назад +8

      same! how do we sign up for one?

    • @kamelajameel2976
      @kamelajameel2976 4 года назад +17

      Very good!! There’s another good one by a Medical Student here on RUclips. Check her out ‘Vote for Hani’

    • @andreabonner5208
      @andreabonner5208 4 года назад +14

      Waiting for the melesma treatment video

    • @Mphc18
      @Mphc18 3 года назад +16

      Wow. I’m going to have to rewatch this and take notes. I had no idea moisturisers were THAT important in terms of penetration enhancing. I thought actives came from everything else, and all a moisturiser had to do was to ‘seal’ things in. I just wish the audio wasn’t bad, and that you didn’t talk as fast. But MIND BLOWN 🤓

    • @Nylansayton
      @Nylansayton 3 года назад

      @@aishwaryathadiparthi4798 hdhrhfrbnfgv

  • @eyewristchin
    @eyewristchin 4 года назад +937

    It’s so nice to finally see a woman of color describe the treatment. You are clearly very knowledgeable and we are thankful for your information!

    • @victoriatawiah64
      @victoriatawiah64 4 года назад +1

      Please can I get your phone number to book appointment with you? Am desperate I have a very big problem Thx

    • @diabloazula7643
      @diabloazula7643 3 года назад +6

      you should check out dr vanita rattan also very informative

    • @seasonedsofisticate1901
      @seasonedsofisticate1901 3 года назад +6

      @@diabloazula7643 I like Dr. Vanita too but she did not specialize in Dermatology in medical school and is not a dermatologist. She is just a regular MD....not sure if she specialized in anything or not. I think may to be a General Practitioner. After med school she become a chemical formulator of skin products. Dr. Alexis on the other hand was a chemical formulator first, and then went to medical school specifically for Dermatology. So, from a medical perspective and dermatological standpoint, I think I give Dr. Alexis one or maybe even two up on Dr. Vanita. But, I do appreciate Dr. Vanita as well for sure. And I absolutely enjoyed the video they did together.

  • @LateshaRenee
    @LateshaRenee 3 года назад +429

    She breaks it down scientifically and then tells you exactly what to use to fix it... am I dreaming? 😍😂

  • @theabispin8032
    @theabispin8032 Год назад +36

    It is so refreshing to see a darker skinned dermatologist talking on skincare because I always have to be cautious if other dermatologist are going to regularly work with people with dark skin tones so this is super helpful and your work is so needed

  • @Ready4TruLove
    @Ready4TruLove 3 года назад +64

    I love it when educated people break knowledge down to even where a child could understand. You did a wonderful job explaining this!

  • @hermes452
    @hermes452 4 года назад +36

    FINALLY! an actual dermatologist providing skin care advice! And a beautiful black doctor to boot! We love to see it

  • @veejefferson9918
    @veejefferson9918 4 года назад +347

    I was already subscribed to you, but today I did a search for hyperpigmentation, hyperpigmentation doctor, and hyperpigmentation dermatologist. You didn't come up anywhere. I'm thankful you popped up somewhere for me in the past, but I really hope you optimize your videos to start ranking higher in the search engine. I know your oldest video is a year old and everything else is relatively new, but it's not hard. Hyperpigmentation is one of your specialties. Keywords and hashtags will be your friend. Good luck. You're needed!

    • @pkerqueen77
      @pkerqueen77 3 года назад +14

      Agreed sharing with all my friends and family

    • @banthony8545
      @banthony8545 3 года назад +6

      Yes I agree with you, Dr Alexis should come up on top for hyperpigmentation advice. I am always looking for skin care for hyperpigmentation and just can across Dr Alexis. Is it because I'm white and watch mostly white RUclipsrs? I've watched Dr. Rattan in the past too but Dr Alexis is so very good. What the heck RUclips?

  • @mstanya74
    @mstanya74 3 года назад +70

    YES WE NEED A TREATMENT VIDEO ON ACNE AND PIGMENTATION RIGHT MOISTURIZERS AND TONERS PLEASE

  • @doristhecoder765
    @doristhecoder765 3 года назад +212

    If you are ever in South Florida, Dr. Stephens is amazing. I saw her for my hair loss after recovering from COVID-19 and she also addressed my hyperpigmemtation with Cyspera. She is my dermatologist I am so grateful for her. She did not try to "sell" me a bunch of items truly tried the conservative approach first. I jumped ahead however to the PRP injections. Thanks a million Dr. Stephens!

    • @mssumerloving
      @mssumerloving 3 года назад +3

      Hey, is the PRP working for you? What's your experience with it and how pricey was it? Thank you

    • @doristhecoder765
      @doristhecoder765 3 года назад +6

      @@mssumerloving It was a little steep but I do feel it is working. It is about $600 per injection. My edges looked terrible but I can see them filling in after 1 injection but she said the series is 3. I did not wait until they were completely gone but they were notably patchy.

    • @mssumerloving
      @mssumerloving 3 года назад +3

      @@doristhecoder765 thanks so much for responding. Yikes that is a little steep but I may just have to suck it up and do it.

    • @Heyu7her3
      @Heyu7her3 3 года назад +5

      Wait, COVID causes hair loss, too? Oh wow! I'm glad you're doing better and were taken care of!

    • @doristhecoder765
      @doristhecoder765 3 года назад +5

      Yes it causes massive hair loss. If I showed you a picture it would make you cry.

  • @Shortcake39553
    @Shortcake39553 3 года назад +119

    This is the most DETAILED and thorough description of hyperpigmentation that I've ever seen. And I've seen many many because I've suffered from acne for over 35 years. From cystic acne to regular pimples to dermatitis acne. Thank you! I found myself saying thank you all through the video. But thank you again. New subscriber here! 😁

  • @SamMKKK
    @SamMKKK 4 года назад +45

    This is the most wholesome video I’ve watched in a while. Love to all working moms during this pandemic. Thank you for this video, Dr. Stephens!

  • @szaszathebore8096
    @szaszathebore8096 4 года назад +85

    Your daughter is so cute 😍
    I’m sure she’ll grow up to be as smart and as beautiful as you are. Thank you for the informative video!

  • @masukamagambo4236
    @masukamagambo4236 3 года назад +16

    Thanks Dr. Alexis. I love the way you use terms like too many “people” or “cars”.

  • @ChrisBartleyLeo
    @ChrisBartleyLeo 4 года назад +15

    This literally blew my mind. I loved the science packed knowledge and your daughter is adorable.

  • @renee3356
    @renee3356 4 года назад +47

    Happy to finally see a dermatologist of color doing a scientific no frills youtube channel! Thank you for the detailed explanations and honest opinions!

  • @samkakarot5593
    @samkakarot5593 3 года назад +3

    She knows exactly what’s she’s talkin about without a few days my face was blotchy and the melasma worsened I love this channel! Great woman thanks for the info

  • @sunitamiya-muganza6470
    @sunitamiya-muganza6470 3 года назад +30

    It would be great to have a video of your skincare routine using the most affordable products that you spoke about , so we can visually understand how to treat hyperpigmentation.

  • @Selene965
    @Selene965 3 года назад +8

    I personally rate your skincare advice among the best and most detailed among all the dermatologists on RUclips!! Thank you for all you do Dr Stephens!

  • @riosmoodie5763
    @riosmoodie5763 3 года назад +22

    Have you tried to treat with Weedborn CBD products?

  • @hellosunshine3647
    @hellosunshine3647 3 года назад +59

    Lord Jesus, I felt like I was in somebody's science class trying to understand what is going on. 😭😄🤦🏽‍♀️ Explain it to me like I'm a child doctor! 😄🤦🏽‍♀️ Nonetheless, I did complete the video and I'll be back lol thank you for what you do!🥰

  • @JT-tx2ns
    @JT-tx2ns 3 года назад +4

    Oh my God !!! As a premed and fellow dark brown girl, i am in awe !!! Subscribed !!

  • @michellebaker2061
    @michellebaker2061 4 года назад +49

    Oh bless your heart, I have been looking for a dr on RUclips that specializes in people of color skin because I always knew that people of color had different skin than others (no shade to anyone). I just got tired 😫 of running to the store to get a beauty product and the product didn't help my skin. I always wanted clear skin so that makeup would be an asset to my skin and not a cover up essential product for my skin. 🥰🥰🥰

    • @beverlyfortuin5623
      @beverlyfortuin5623 3 года назад

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  • @TheDivaIsIntheDetails
    @TheDivaIsIntheDetails 3 года назад +2

    This video has helped me so much to stop spinning my wheels on acne scarring from the pregnancy of my daughter. I am finally seeing results. I keep coming back to re-watch.

  • @kereti71
    @kereti71 3 года назад +1

    Bless you for this post. The knowledge that you have spent years gathering and accumulating, learning and studying, then giving that over freely to others is truly one of the most beautiful gifts we can give and receive as human beings. So thank you very much. Hope you ,your friends and family are staying safe over there xx

  • @sheilamelo4787
    @sheilamelo4787 4 года назад +68

    You are so informative. You explain very well and provide product recommendations that are budget friendly. I'm so glad I came across your channel. I hope other people will recognize how great you are.

    • @paulinematthews8948
      @paulinematthews8948 3 года назад

      I am glad my daughter introduced me to your channel. I have learned so from you, Dr. Stevens. Please continue your work on d skin of color on RUclips.

  • @infullbloomtime7479
    @infullbloomtime7479 4 года назад +9

    I love that you show examples on darker skin!!!! That’s what we need

  • @rachellakhi7752
    @rachellakhi7752 3 года назад +2

    Thank you.The best video ever on Hyperpigmentation on darker skins. I am promoting this and putting int on all social media forms. This doctor makes me so PROUD!

  • @adelinaypatricia
    @adelinaypatricia 3 года назад +1

    This is the best hyperpigmentation video on RUclips. Dr. Alexis your channel is gold.

  • @ashiamcmillon6484
    @ashiamcmillon6484 4 года назад +20

    This was SO helpful. I have been feeling super untrusting towards my current moisturizer and sunscreen and wanted to figure out a better routine for evening out my skin tone. There’s so much misinformation out there but I feel like I can trust you! First step is throwing out my Cerave moisturizing Cream because it has saturated fat as the 4th ingredient (MCT oil/coconut oil/caprylic,capric triglyceride) ! Everytime I put it on I felt like it made my skin tone look MORE uneven. I’m glad to know it wasn’t in my head.

  • @theroyalone5860
    @theroyalone5860 3 года назад +4

    Omg! A Queen sis to educate us! I thank you from the bottom of my heart! I didn't start having this issue till I became a grown woman. May break out from (that time of the month) the bump goes away but leaves a black scar. Im crying writing this.. I've gone to so many Dr.s but none of a Queen African Decent.
    Omg! Let me order everything!
    Thank you ❤️

  • @tishpayne5368
    @tishpayne5368 4 года назад +2

    I need a VOD appt with you like yesterday..lol. Loved seeing a medical professional WOC share knowledge wisdom and proper care for hyperpigmentation our skins worst visible enemy . 🙌🏿

  • @lucys6223
    @lucys6223 3 года назад

    YES Please! On a separate Melasma video! Been battling the same super stubborn dark patches on my t-zone.

  • @peacheslenoir6862
    @peacheslenoir6862 4 года назад +29

    You’re esteemed colleague brought so much value to the conversation 🤣

  • @anaz102
    @anaz102 3 года назад +18

    Omg! Okay. I need to sit down, and takes notes. Coming back in the AM!

  • @abbys4272
    @abbys4272 4 года назад

    Just found your channel! So happy to see a black dermatologist give insight on different skin tones 😁

  • @thinkingoutloud1353
    @thinkingoutloud1353 2 года назад +14

    So informative, but confusing at the same time! Simplicity is the name of the game for most people! What to buy how to use it and when to expect some results. Great channel keep grinding!

  • @jaetopia2341
    @jaetopia2341 4 года назад +4

    Wow! The best video I’ve seen on this subject!! Can’t wait to see more videos.

  • @MusicaErika
    @MusicaErika 3 года назад +21

    I washed this video again and it is really a master class, so many years suffering from hyperpigmentation and melasma and I have never learned as much as I have learned with this video. Thank you Dr. 🙏

    • @taniad2873
      @taniad2873 2 года назад +1

      Me too it is in my saved video because it is not very clear to me how to use and what to use

  • @teawithcrypto1089
    @teawithcrypto1089 3 года назад

    I’m so grateful that I came across your videos because It’s a breath of fresh air! Please don’t stop doing what you’re doing👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I love the fact that you’re educating us!

  • @CR-ds8fo
    @CR-ds8fo 4 года назад +17

    I just recently found your channel and boy am I glad I did. I have already been able to change things based on what I’ve learned from your videos. Thank you for putting this important content out there and for giving different price points for skin care options.... also your baby is ADORABLE!

  • @Allanakgurl1
    @Allanakgurl1 4 года назад +26

    You are on RUclips! You helped me to clear up my skin after over yeeeers of trying. Thank you!

  • @ladykingsrey3977
    @ladykingsrey3977 3 года назад +3

    You are in the YT algorithm, so I subscribed...the cherry on top was that this is interesting content and I enjoy your analogies...thank you for sharing I am looking forward to more content

  • @gloria4517
    @gloria4517 4 года назад

    I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm fighting hyperpigmentation.

  • @judithchristiansonneegrimm1857
    @judithchristiansonneegrimm1857 10 месяцев назад

    Wow. This could be a lecture in med school, it was so detailed - and well edited, thank you so much!! 🎉

  • @nareegreel
    @nareegreel 3 года назад +3

    Your daughter is so adorable and thank you for this much needed information

  • @joyodigie3065
    @joyodigie3065 3 года назад +6

    This is the proper definition of a good simple skin expert thank you for what you are doing great job. Hope you can train us one on one someday?

  • @justaznyce
    @justaznyce 3 года назад +1

    OMG🥰🥰🥰I so appreciate you Dr. Alexis. I was diagnosed with Lupus and it’s been 12 years of me dealing with the butterfly rash of this diseases. I had to change my dermatologist because I just didn’t feel she was understanding my skin type. Even with my own research I have appreciated a few RUclips influencers honesty on skin care and hyperpigmentation. Thank you again❤️❤️❤️I have definitely subscribed to your channel and look forward to more contents🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️

  • @MsMarilyn1234
    @MsMarilyn1234 4 года назад +2

    This is amazing! I am watching this again and loading up on the products mentioned

  • @nertias
    @nertias 3 года назад +3

    Keep it up! There's always something new we can learn in the skincare industry.👏👏🙌

  • @wildrambles
    @wildrambles 4 года назад +5

    Thank you for this wonderful video. I'm so glad this came up on my recommendation list. I've been looking for a black dermatologist for the longest 😘

  • @brendagilbert6112
    @brendagilbert6112 2 года назад

    I’m so happy I stumbled upon your channel, it’s like being in school! So greatly for the honest feedback 🙂

  • @monicagasaway6883
    @monicagasaway6883 Год назад +2

    I deal w hyperpigmentation and I want to thank you for breaking this down in simple terms

  • @rachael1677
    @rachael1677 Год назад +3

    I really loved everything about this video! Informative, easy to understand, and most of all -- a sample treatment regimen! THANK YOU!! I am so glad I found you! 😊

  • @bethecuervo
    @bethecuervo 3 года назад +3

    After watching this video months ago, I changed my face wash to one with enzymes you mentioned and my skin has DRASTICALLY improved!! My entire face is soft, it looks way better and feels amazing! Thank you!!

  • @mimio008
    @mimio008 4 года назад

    I'm a new subscriber. I wanna know more about my skincare and suffer from mild hyperpigmentation. I watch many Skincare expert, but none of them is a black woman like you and Naila(?) ❤. You're such a pro, I just know you have a bright RUclips future.

  • @lovinglife419
    @lovinglife419 3 года назад +2

    You have an absolute gift for educating! Thank you so much for explaining this! Love it!

  • @coffeeandkale
    @coffeeandkale 3 года назад +36

    Dr. Alexis I cant thank you enough for this! I've studied the hyperpigmentation playlist, created my own routine and I feel so much more empowered and in control after watching this and the other videos on this subject. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the RUclips Community!

    • @aasthajain5765
      @aasthajain5765 2 года назад +1

      Plz tell me... Cream names doctor said that... What is good or what is not necessarily

  • @JnikaJ
    @JnikaJ 4 года назад +22

    Please do a video on treating Melasma. This video was extremely helpful.

    • @JP0411
      @JP0411 4 года назад +1

      Melasma and hyperpigmentation not the same thing? Only one affects Caucasians more

  • @gmjones0619
    @gmjones0619 3 года назад +1

    I’ve watch ever video😍😍😍😍😍 how can we support you to continue this wealth of knowledge that you are providing??👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @Will_Mend
    @Will_Mend 3 года назад

    I am obsessed with your videos and how entertaining and engaging you make them! Hoping we get a video on PIE. :)

  • @meggen385
    @meggen385 3 года назад +85

    Would be nice to have a video on how to incorporate Vit c, azelaic acid, arbutin and Niacinamide in a routine to get the max result without cancelling each other.

    • @krystinemarie4935
      @krystinemarie4935 3 года назад +17

      Hi. I've learned that Niacinamide and Vit C definitely cancels each other out so Niacinamide usually is a day serum while Vit C can be used at night.
      Vit c has also been recommended to be effective with alpha arbutin so put those 2 in your night routine.
      For the day, niacinamide pairs well with the azelaic acid.
      You can actually go on to The Ordinary's website (even if you do not use their products) and utilize the live chat on the order which you can use products and how they pair with each other. Hope this helps :)

    • @MyDaybyLori
      @MyDaybyLori 3 года назад +10

      Watch her collaboration video with Mixed Makeup on hyperpigmentation for dark skin. Get your pen and paper ready!

    • @sarojanilakhan7251
      @sarojanilakhan7251 3 года назад +14

      Check out Dr. Vinita Rattan who has a video on You Tube about layering those exact products.

    • @MyDaybyLori
      @MyDaybyLori 3 года назад +2

      @@sarojanilakhan7251 Thanks for suggesting her! She also has some interesting information!

    • @Salesforcesteph
      @Salesforcesteph 3 года назад +21

      @@krystinemarie4935 Actually, Dr Stephens explains why Niacinamide and Vitamin C actually works well together!
      She talks about this in her collab video “skincare ingredients do not mix”

  • @MusicaErika
    @MusicaErika 3 года назад +4

    This is the best informative video I have ever watch about hyperpigmentation, Dr. could you please do an update version with better audio. The audio is broken up during the video and makes it hard to listen. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and for your help 🙏❤️❤️❤️

  • @sosha4050
    @sosha4050 3 года назад

    This was AMAZING!!! Where have you been all my life!!?? 😩 only took 35 years, but I’m on it! I have most of these but will switch out a few, thanks so much 🙏🏾💜💜💜

  • @styleandbeautydoctor
    @styleandbeautydoctor 4 года назад +1

    I AM SO HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND YOUR CHANNEL!!! I subscribed immediately!!! I wanted to watch more Black derms on RUclips and you came right into my suggested :)

  • @temikacarroll9426
    @temikacarroll9426 4 года назад +18

    Wow, sooo informative! The best information about how to treat hyperpigmentation I’ve ever received. I have a dermatologist appointment this weekend but this makes me not want to go lol. My derm is so unhelpful and just prescribes - doesn’t inform or anything and gives one or two word answers to questions.
    Thank you so much for sharing this information with us! I’ve been struggling with hyperpigmentation for about 12/13 years and this gives me hope.

    • @tcwd1068
      @tcwd1068 4 года назад +4

      This is a problem I find with all these doctors!!!!

    • @lavjamsoflocamp
      @lavjamsoflocamp 3 года назад +1

      Me too same amt of years..my PCP wrote me tretinoin 0.025% and i bought Naturium niacinamide serum 12% with zinc 2% and Aobbiy glutathione dark spot corrector, timeless ferulic acid with vitamin E also on amazon. Seen great results for the 1st time. Gonna visit her though..she is literally 10 min from me. Never seen her video until 2 days ago

  • @manicpixiecremegirl
    @manicpixiecremegirl 4 года назад +3

    This was so informative!! Thank you for offering this information for us free!! Sending love ❤️

  • @dollface6932
    @dollface6932 3 года назад

    Thank you Dr. I had some serious dark spots. But listening to your instructions, my skin gets clearer and clearer every week. Thank you so much!!!

  • @TheHairloveundone
    @TheHairloveundone 4 года назад +1

    Best video ever ! I wish you could do a course for primary care physicians who live in areas with almost no dermatologists specializing in care of African American patients.

  • @oyino.o8828
    @oyino.o8828 3 года назад +70

    Love Love this video. Please can you do a skin care routine (AM & PM) for treating acne and hyper pigmentation

  • @MyDaybyLori
    @MyDaybyLori 3 года назад +7

    OMG. I felt like I was in a lecture! I literally took notes that I have to go back and study, lol! Thanks for the education!

  • @vgumatay12
    @vgumatay12 4 года назад +1

    The most comprehensive advice and enjoyable visual aids for the public I've seen online, congrats Dr. Stephens, forget the dangerous, non-dermatologist influencers- (You know who you are) who just regurgitate each other's reviews and have monetary agendas!! Also love Dr Venita Rattan

  • @cathyjohnson9464
    @cathyjohnson9464 3 года назад +1

    I’m so grateful I discovered your channel. Wow, my mind is blown! I had no idea that moisturizer can affect hyperpigmentation. Turns out I’m using one full of saturated fatty acids, and I have melasma! Please do a video on the treatment of melasma. You’re amazing!

  • @stefanycifuenteslara
    @stefanycifuenteslara 3 года назад +86

    Hi dr. Thank you so much for this information! We needed this. I’d like to suggest a little more organization in your future videos. The content was great but it was not clear a lot of the times because it felt a little all over the place and rushed. Also a lot of the images, changed too fast and a lot of them had a lot of information. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

    • @invader_britt
      @invader_britt 2 года назад +2

      Yes im having the same issue, I had to rewind and pause often :(

  • @InternetGirl1093
    @InternetGirl1093 3 года назад +159

    I love Dr. Stephens' videos, but I hope that the editing and sound can keep improving. It's somewhat distracting, but I really value all of the amazing information that she is sharing with us, for FREE! THANK YOU DR. STEPHENS.

    • @gardeniainbloom812
      @gardeniainbloom812 3 года назад +17

      I agree. She really deserves many more views , subscribers and likes. With a few tweaks she will blow the competition out of the water.

    • @indiag221
      @indiag221 3 года назад +5

      @@gardeniainbloom812 I am not sure if you noticed, but there is a video with Susan Yara where there is significant improvement. She slowed down and is enunciating much better.

    • @Shortcake39553
      @Shortcake39553 3 года назад +29

      As you highlighted, the Very DETAILED info was given to us for FREE..She didn't OWE this to us. She gave it for FREE. No one contributed to her speaker/microphone detail. She gave us her knowledge and time for FREE.. Anyone not appreciative of that needs to accept the fact that they are selfish. And some selfish people they don't appreciate selfless acts from others because they can't understand it. They're possibly unaware of who they
      are. They're NARCISSISTIC!!

    • @eggsandtiddies8395
      @eggsandtiddies8395 3 года назад +43

      @@Shortcake39553 Constructive feedback is not narcissism. Please grow a backbone.

    • @Shortcake39553
      @Shortcake39553 3 года назад +3

      @@eggsandtiddies8395 You first! Since you can give unwarranted criticism without showing your Face

  • @gailmacaraeg4092
    @gailmacaraeg4092 Год назад

    I needed to discover this page years ago! Now its time to binge. Thank you Dr Alexis!

  • @gobbledygoook
    @gobbledygoook 2 года назад

    Such a comprehensive video! I will listen several times for sure

  • @frensou4737
    @frensou4737 4 года назад +6

    I’m so happy that I found you. I love your video. The hyperpigmentation video are great since I suffered from it. Can you please do a video about your morning and night routine. I would like to know what kind of supplements are you using. Thank you!

  • @roseosterndorf1265
    @roseosterndorf1265 2 года назад +4

    This video was so comprehensive. As a science geek, I loved the flowcharts and analogy to people in the car. I understand people with deeper skin color have a bigger issue with hyperpigmentation. Can those of us developing sunspots as we age follow the same advice in the video, or is there a different regimen to follow? I assume retinoids are part of the answer.

  • @rootedinchange
    @rootedinchange 3 года назад +1

    Thank you! I have watched this video several times. We have such a void in this area. Looking to younger sisters to step in. Great need and even greater opportunity. Thanks Dr.

  • @terrimoore3505
    @terrimoore3505 Год назад

    Dr. Stephens, you are awesome! I wish I could find a dermatologist like you in New York. So knowledgeable and CARING! Continue to be who you are...don't change, you are headed for greatness!

  • @Skaniathespartan
    @Skaniathespartan 4 года назад +3

    I was literally doing research in regards to the cyspera cream you recommended me😂😂😂🤣🤣 and boom there you are.
    Can't wait to get rid of these stubborn melasma.

  • @latoyaw2302
    @latoyaw2302 4 года назад +4

    This content is seriously next level! A Doctor and a teacher wow how lucky are we! Your daughter is so adorable🥰. Dietary changes give me the great changes no wheat, dairy, soy, low sugar. I look forward to trying some of the products you shared. Thank you Dr. Stephens!

  • @Hhh842
    @Hhh842 3 года назад

    I loved every moment of this video. I have really enjoyed the breakdown of melanogenesis. Thank you for taking the time to put together these videos and sharing you expertise.

  • @heatherb5659
    @heatherb5659 3 года назад

    Hi, I just turned 14 and I have very acne prone and oily skin and I have had acne since I was 11 and I have been fascinated by dermatology since then but basically I started researching and gaining knowledge more and my mind can't just get off dermatology and u r such an inspiration for me ! Thank u!

  • @Deandrax
    @Deandrax 3 года назад +258

    Please put the order in which we need to use these items in a list starting from cleanser, treatments, retinol, etc. It’s hard to keep up with the right products we need to use in the correct order.

    • @chickenstrips623
      @chickenstrips623 3 года назад +126

      i gotchu!
      1. Oil Cleanse/Micellar Water (optional)
      if you wear minimal to a lot of makeup, this step would be really good for you! just an extra precaution in order to remove most makeup
      2. Foam/Water Based Cleanse
      If the first cleanse *truly* isn’t needed, I recommend starting here. Double cleansing is really recommended, but not always needed. Start your routine off with a good cleanse to clear up oil and debris.
      3. Exfoliate
      Like Dr. Alexis said, enzyme exfoliants are recommended for hyperpigmentation, so you can find one that suits your skin type.
      4. Treatment
      5. Moisturizer
      6. Sunscreen
      (Go for a physical sunscreen! Chemical sunscreens can cause a lot of irritation, leading to worsened hyperpigmentation.)
      This list isn’t perfect, but this is a good start! you can fix and tweak any steps in order to suit your skin better.

    • @sunrae7680
      @sunrae7680 3 года назад +29

      @@chickenstrips623
      Thank you, because my head was spinning.👍🏼

    • @minniejohnson1386
      @minniejohnson1386 3 года назад +1

      No

    • @seasonedsofisticate1901
      @seasonedsofisticate1901 3 года назад +2

      @@chickenstrips623 Dr. Alexis also mentioned the use of BHA exfoliants. I guess you figure out if an enzyme is best for you or not or am I mistaken that a BHA acts as an exfoliate as well?

    • @JuanPablo-gr5pp
      @JuanPablo-gr5pp 3 года назад +1

      @@seasonedsofisticate1901 bha acts as an exfoliate

  • @carolc3725
    @carolc3725 4 года назад +4

    Thanks. This video helped me a lot just don’t know how to start with a routine

  • @urvesh0607
    @urvesh0607 3 года назад

    Incredibly thorough and very valuable information! Thank you for all of your effort to educate and recommend the right products.

  • @vindhya_
    @vindhya_ 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for this! It was so enlightening. Please make a Melasma treatment video 🙏🏾

  • @ingreenscrubs
    @ingreenscrubs 3 года назад +25

    Love all the information! Please do one on hyperpigmentation in the underarms, how to lighten, hair removal and what deodorant to use. I’m sure a lot of ladies would appreciate it!

    • @lauraartis5452
      @lauraartis5452 3 года назад +3

      Look up BEAUTIFULBRWNBABYDOLL on RUclips for videos on this.

  • @JK-ij4ig
    @JK-ij4ig 3 года назад +31

    This was a lot. Were these steps/products in order? A video on the exact steps/layers in order would be great.

    • @avanulaneway8418
      @avanulaneway8418 3 года назад +1

      go see a dermatologist!

    • @JK-ij4ig
      @JK-ij4ig 3 года назад +16

      @@avanulaneway8418 we don't have black dermatologists in my country which is why I'm watching her!

    • @kiyahb5106
      @kiyahb5106 3 года назад +26

      @@avanulaneway8418 you have a lot of nerve to exclamate "go see a dermatologist" who do YOU think you are?

    • @taniad2873
      @taniad2873 2 года назад +2

      @avanu Laneway how dear you who do u think you are . The Dr. Is on RUclips meaning she is also an influencer.. and she is making a video. So she should list the products and the order they should be used..

    • @jaytherealzestxxx686
      @jaytherealzestxxx686 Год назад

      I agree. The video is full of great advice . I look at her then I try to find other videos that give a step by step suggested order to use the products.

  • @mrsdnaidu4283
    @mrsdnaidu4283 2 года назад

    Omg Doc your skin looks soo much better now than 1 year ago.. just started watching your videos and saw this one today 🙌🏾

  • @blessingadeyemi1289
    @blessingadeyemi1289 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for the detailed explanation of the cause and treatments for hyperpigmentation. It’s been so helpful

  • @mireyapinales5791
    @mireyapinales5791 3 года назад +5

    I really loved your video. I just wished there was a more affordable version of the routine. Or maybe I’m just too broke😆

  • @DyanaLekha
    @DyanaLekha 4 года назад +5

    I learned so much! I hope to be a dermatologist after I grad med school! 😊

  • @bunjicarlin1
    @bunjicarlin1 Год назад

    It's great to see a very well versed and knowledgeable Dr. Explaining this in a very easy to follow way

  • @aminaaminat8378
    @aminaaminat8378 3 года назад

    Dr. Stevens! Where have you been hiding?! What a breath of fresh air you really are! Thank you so much for the thorough scientific explanation, clarification and education! I'm so thankful to you and The Style And Beauty Doctor!!!! BTW, your daughter is so adorable!!!

  • @dramy6034
    @dramy6034 3 года назад +3

    Wowwww I just discovered your channel I’m glad RUclips recommended it thank for this amazing video please can you talk about ancothosis nigricans .Thank you 😊

  • @leenahaudio
    @leenahaudio 3 года назад +3

    Is it just me or the audio is a little weird?? Love the video though. I'm learning so much!

  • @MariskaGriffith
    @MariskaGriffith 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much! This video just changed my life! I'm living in 🇸🇮 and after 2 pregnancies in 2 years I was left with hyperpigmentation around my face. I went to a dermatologist here and I knew I was doomed when she said I don't need sunscreen because I'm black. This was after prescribing 1% tretinoin + clindamycin.
    I am so happy that most of what you recommended I can easily find without a prescription. Anyways thank you again for this video. All the best

  • @bright_diamond810
    @bright_diamond810 2 года назад

    Your channel is everything I have prayed for !!! God bless you !!!