CLOSED COMEDONES: Q&A WITH DERMATOLOGIST DR DRAY
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- CLOSED COMEDONES: CAUSES & THE BEST SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
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My solution to comedones is to not have a magnifying mirror!
Shar Roon 😂😭 Big struggle.
LMAO LMAO
and always think that people would never stare at your face for like 10cm away like you do infront of a mirror lol
😂💀
Or my friend ,Mary, said 'use vaseline.........smear it on your mirror. Lol
I found your channel 9 months ago and last week I got the best compliment out of the blue from a total stranger..."what do you use? You have beautiful skin!"
Can't tell you how happy I was.
I owe it all to you! I went from scrubbing/exfoliating daily, having breakouts and uneven skin tone, to following your day/night routine and it's been an amazing transformation. Without turning this into an essay, just wanted to let you know, what you are doing is greatly appreciated!
Me too. I did exactly the same thing and my skin is looking much better ever since I stopped scrubbing and exfoliating.
Glad to hear!
How old are you?
Hi! Can you specifically tell me those videos that really helped you? Thank you so much.
What are you using? She recommends so much I don’t know where to start! 😂 its all good I love that she recommends budget friendly stuff. She is wonderful
Where were your videos when I was a teenager? Could have saved me from so much skin irritation!
Olivia Smock same here
Olivia Smock me too
Same, my mum had no idea as she never had spots and washed her face with soap 😭
@@CarmenxSullivan means?
Me too 3 yrs ago!
She looks like she could be Nancy Wheelers older sister
loool my face looks better in those mirrors for some reason
ᏞᎪᏌᎡYN. ?? what does this have to do with this comment
@@lybug I think she meant to comment on the comment that is below this one, and got confused.
LMFAOOO I WAS DEADASS THINKING THAT😭😭😭
I always say this!!!
I have so many closed comedones... it’s so annoying. I never understood my skin more than I do now that I’ve watched this video. I finally understand why my skin sucks. Simply bc it does and it’s not necessarily anything I’m doing wrong, it’s just how my skin genetically is. Thanks mom and dad... ): at least I’m using a prescription retinoid. It’s the foam one. Loved the video!
It's more likely 'fungal acne' / malassezia. Most doctors don't know about it because they are lazy and can't be bothered to read medical research. There are many treatments with varying degrees of success (e.g. Ketoconazole, Urea, Honey, Uva Ursi, and Olive Leaf Extract, Biotin) published in the journals of medicine. It's not the fault of your parents, it's cause by a low count of good bacteria in your lower intestine - which leads to low biotin production - which causes fungal overgrowth - usually from antibiotic use.
Fr my dad gave me ugly genetics 😭😂
Im so done with my skin problems. Ive already spent time and money in the entire 18 years. Im just done, ive accepted it and lives with it now idc. But your videos are very informative so i enjoy watching them. Thank you for sharing❤️
Girl same. Been dealing with this crap since I was 14 and I just don't care anymore, I really don't.
kquinze how do u not care i wanna not care im tired of this shit its been years and im just tired mentally and physically of trying💔
Same:-)
I sooooo wish I had seen this video 10 years ago. I remember when I got my first pair of glasses, I immediately started crying when I put them on; I had NO idea I had so many closed comedones or even what they were for that matter. Things obviously got better as they tend to do, but regardless I can’t wait to start using this advice in my routine to clear up what does pop up every once in a while. Thank you, Dr. Dray!!! 💕
Omg this is to true
Yesss cutting down on sugar has helped my skin sooo much. I have less closed comedones after changing my diet and skincare. Thank you!!
Really?? Wow. Does it help with closed comedones
When she named blush and lipstick as the makeup products with a risk to closed comedones I screamed. Those are literally my favorite makeup products to use
SAME :((
Ugh, same.. I don't seem to have issues with lipstick, but I'm going to have to skip blush from now on. I went through all my makeup and I only have a few things that don't contain any red or yellow dyes. :(
Time for a minimalist approach to makeup I guess.
Your skin looks immaculate!
thanks
Yvonne L seriously
YES!!!!
Yes. She glows. Is there a bruise by her mouth, though?
@@kimberlykv4313 Probably. Though When I look at older videos of hers, it is more prominent. It seems to be getting better
My mum has a perfect skin ...guess what ...
I have my dad’s skin...😰😏😢😭
Same 😞
Same 😭
SAME
My dad has nice skin, while my mom has a lot of skin issues 😕
Antonella9713 my dad has perfect skin, I look like him, but I have my moms skin 🙃
"you can blame your parents if you like" hahhahahh love you so much!
:)
And blame my parents, I will
26 years old and been treating my closed comedomes like popping zits was my job. Have also been scrubbing lots in an attempt to get rid of them. This video has been a skin saver and the products you listed are accessible!! Can't believe this information is free. Thank you Dr Dray ♡
Any result?
@@anonymousor213 im too broke to get mew products but ive scrubbed less and popped less i do have less comedomes on my forehead tho! Still learning new stuff for my skin.
@@milkdromeda7.041 pray for you🙏
@@anonymousor213 honestly this is the nicest thing someone has said to me online. Thank u ♡ good luck to u
@@milkdromeda7.041 lots of love to you ❤️🫶🏻
From india🇮🇳
Havent evenfinished watching this and im so happy youve made a video on these! Theyre my main form of acne and theyre soooo stubborn.
Just finished the video and wanted to provide my experience: Before I learned about the importance of the skin barrier, i was throwing EVERYTHING at my closed comedones. Treinoin, bp, aczone, bha, and aha EVERYDAY. Without moisturizer. I cringe. Of course, they continued to form and i did not understand why since I was using all these science backed ingredients! Then I read a blog post about the importance of the moisture barrier, quit all actives for a couple of weeks (during which all my cc’s disappeared...but then started to form again I guess after the initial sigh of relief from my skin lol and bc of its natural propensity to form them ) and reinitiated a simplified regimen: tretinoin every other day, salicylic acid, and aczone. Also use cerave cream in the tub which my skin loves, layering it over oils such as squalane and sealing it all with vaseline at night. The result has been far less comedones and when they do form, they leave immediately (often through mineral oil cleansing massage which i do every night followed bt vanicreams gentle skin cleanser ofc. The clogs pop out in little grits, its amazing).
Sofia Carolina can you share which products you used especially the mineral cleansing oil
@@motongever I use a Curology mixture which contains tretinoin as well as dapsone gel (both prescriptions, although differin is an over the counter retinoid you can try), wood snow mineral oil as a pre cleanse then vanicream cleanser, and cerave moisturizing cream for moisturizer. i use the Curology at night and the dapsone gel AM & PM.
This is the best deep dive into comedones I have ever seen. Thank you for making everything so easy for us to follow and understand. You are truly changing people's skin health one video at a time!! 💙💙💙💙
thanks for watching!
@@DrDrayzday hi Doc, can you talk about different kinds of lasers for brown asian mexican skin that could alter the cells on face and sebaceous glands so it not that oily and prone to comedones open and closed etc...
i... dont...know... what to DOOOOO (crys) I want clear skin again
Girl same!!😭
Something that has helped me, is keeping my skincare routine simple. I feel like we do too much. Also, using just my fingers, I cleanse for 60 seconds. It makes a huge difference. If you feel like you need more exfoliation and fingers won't cut it, the Mint Sonic cleanser tool from amazon is amazing
Sameeeee
girl ive never had clear skin 😭
I havent had clear skin since i was like 9-10 and im 15 almost 16 now and its just getting worse so ._.
Hi Dr Dray! Thanks a lot for the video. Very useful. Till the age of 35 suffered with acne (mostly closed comedones). Then started oral Isotretinoin. This has just changed my life. Such a relief not to worry about this anymore. Have a great weekend!
I’m about to start isotretinoin! So it seemed to help with comedonal acne (as well as others?)? Thanks!
@@kellyjeannebarabasz7178 yes
Hi! As always, an informative and interesting video. Even if you don't have this skin problem, you still know someone you know who has an acne problem. I have a lot of empathy for these people who have to fight acne every day. It must be said that this affects morale and self-confidence. I am sure that thanks to all your videos on the subject, many people will be able to improve their quality of life.
Sometimes we could be very dramatic. I mean I see a pimple and oh Lord. But when I learn how many diseases are out there that truly can affect the life of some people it breaks my heart and I realize how good I have it. Skin diseases should be taken seriously. Diseases can have a huge impact in people's mental state. Thus, adding a mental disease to the combo. I pray the day skin diseases are taken as serious as any other disease in our body instead of cosmetic, beauty drama. Feeling good about yourself is as important as having a healthy heart. Some of this diseases are not just ugly but painful.
Would love to hear about scalp psoriasis! I have really enjoyed your vegan updates.
Me too! I have scalp issues, and am wondering if it's psoriasis.
Please! I have tried everything, but going to the dermatologist. It’s so frustrating!
Catherine W there is no treatment. I deal with it 25 years. No cure.
The only thing they do is perscribe shampoo that has a chemical exfoliant and creams that temporarily keep the symptoms at bay, usually untill you stop using them.
My scalp psoriasis was induced by a chemical burn 6 years ago and the best luck OTC ive had is using cerave on my scalp and the blue shampoo or mens dandruf shampoo with layers of AVACADO oil. 💞 good luck 💞
Please see a dermatologist for an exam? If you do have psoriasis, you are at a higher risk for psoriatic arthritis, and there are medications that can help prevent joint degeneration.
I must have lived under a rock before subscribing to your channel. I hang onto your every word, re-watch, take notes, and I’m getting wiser. My skin is incredibly better, too. Sometimes I wonder if PCOS, which we know is pancreas driven, has something to do with my skin issues. I cannot change that, but I can and have changed my routine and lifestyle ...with your help. On to visiting your description box... Thanks, Dr. Dray. 😗🌸🍃
I have PCOS too! One great thing for me (unfortunately not for acne but a lot have had luck) is S’moo. I’ve been taking it for about 6 months and my energy has been better and I actually went off of BC (because it wasn’t helping with acne anyway and I wanted to see if my cycle would regulate itself). So far I’ve been successful with two cycles (they’re 50 days long but they’re even!). I should be hitting the time where it’s staring to regulate even better (I’ve been off of BC for about 3 months). You can always try that!
She reminds me of Nancy wheeler from stranger things
Yay! A good ol’ skin condition video! This is my favorite Dr. Dray genre.
I still can’t get over how amazing her skin is
Your videos are so long but I don’t get bored any minute they finish and I want to continue watching you! You are informative never go from RUclips 💜💜💜
Where have u been all my life lol. I'm 36 and got into the skin care game really late. As a teenager I was a "laying out" girl and absolutely did not protect myself from the sun and paying the price now. I absolutely love ur content and have been binge watching all your videos all morning. Thank you so much for what ur doing for us subscribers!!! ♥️♥️♥️
thanks for watching!
I love this, I had no idea that everything I was doing was contributing to this problem. Thank you!!
Hi Andrea! Just wanted to say thank you for doing what you do on this channel and otherwise! You have helped so, so many people (myself included, of course) here on RUclips and in your own community. Education is the most powerful tool a person can have, and you've provided us all with a toolshed.
I love your channel, I can always count on quality content here ❤️
thanks ms annie
Words can't explain in detail how grateful i am for this video, i didn't even know it had a different name. I have stopped using scrubs for a while now and also toned down my make up use. Going to try to look for the moisturisers you recommended. Thank you so much❤
dr dray, i just looked at the ingredients for cerave moisturizing cream and was surprised to see petrolatum. the official site lists the product as oil free but petrolatum is mineral oil. more importantly, i couldnt find anything on their site that lists their petrolatums refinement history to show its purity, thus proving its truly non toxic with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. in the eu products cant contain petrolatum for this reason unless the refinement history is known. i know the us doesnt require this.
I got closed comedones cuz of Cerave moisturizer
Omg, I went to a lot of dermatologies during the last 5 years of my life and none of them told me that my kind of acne was a comedonal one, AHH! I'm so frustrated my mom really has spent a lot of money on a lot of treatments for my acne and none of those worked. Now that I know what type of acne I have I would do more research about it and find a skin routine that hopefully works for me T.T.
I'm so glad to have found your informative video
Moyra Olivera Dd it work ?
Thank you once again for your advice. Every time I am watching a skin care program or looking at skin care, they are always saying you must exfoliate .. every day if possible. I think that is so harsh and especially in the winter time there is no way I can do that. So am glad to hear that you don't advise exfoliating.
Dr. Dray laying down the science I crave as always. I feel like I owe you a copay! 😆
Extractions helped me dramatically with closed comedomes. They wouldn't go away even after I solved my acne breakout problems. Turns out, all they needed was a clean extraction and my skin texture became 90% flatter over the course of just a week.
Did you get extraction from professionals.?
@@iqrabhat645 No, that's a waste of money. Buy an extraction kit and do it yourself, and just maintain sanitary procedures. Also make sure you use proper technique to prevent skin trauma.
@@TactlessGuy okay ❤️
‘you can blame your parents for comedonal acne if you’d like’
me: YES MAAM
"So be aware that that is lurking there on the skin" lol!! I'm spooked
I visited Mitsuwa tonight and found your Momotoni sheet masks you raved about previously. I felt like I stuck Dr Dray gold strolling through their huge sheet mask selection. My gleeful smile surely made me look a bit crazy.
Love this video! Thank you! Yeah, I hate testosterone 🤦🏻♀️ I’ve been on Sprironolactone for almost 2 years. Acne is a bit under control, but I still breakout. I even wash my pillow cases every other day with All detergent. No fragrance and no dye. I switched my diet to low glycemic index food about 3 years ago, but I noticed quite a difference 6 months ago when I cut dairy out. I love cheese, but I limit dairy because I have noticed I will get acne. I recently switched to coconut yogurt rather than Greek yogurt; unsweetened coconut yogurt was difficult to find around here. I love yogurt and I hadn’t been consuming it for a long time. I was happy when I found coconut yogurt. Lol! Have a nice weekend!!!!
Hope you had a great week!
Once again, Dr Dray, thank you. You have just explained those bumps on my temples. I’ve been wondering for months what exactly those bumps are directly to the left of my left eye and vice versa on the right. I use sunscreen and moisturizer and do not use scrubs, but I do apply acids in addition to retinoids. I bought ZapZyt wash after discovering your channel to use once in a while, but now I’ll leave it on longer and pick up some Azelaic Acid to go along with my tube of salicylic gel.
Brilliant video, and I identified with so much of what you say. My whole problem with closed comedones became apparent after having microdermabrasion a couple of years ago and it ruined my skin. It took several months to fix the damage and thankfully now I'm using the right skincare routine I can manage it but lesson learnt the hard way! It's such a careful balance between keeping my skin hydrated with the right moisturiser but not using anything too heavy/rich that exacerbates the clogging! Retinoids and salicylic acid have both been fantastic for improving my skin in combination with a basic routine to support the health of my skin barrier.
Which moisturiser and cleansers do you use please? Do you wear foundation?
@@veggiesaurus5834 I use my own brand of rinse off cleansing oil (oil to milk), for moisturiser I love Eucerin 5% urea face cream over my barrier support serum to help tackle dehydration and keep my skin barrier healthy. I wear bare minerals complexion rescue most days as it's really light/sheer and hydrating. I don't enjoy the feel of foundations on my face so only wear them occasionally on nights out (in that case NARS radiant tinted moisturiser or sheer glow). Hope that helps!
Dr Dray you are such a blessing, a gem.
Man have I been waiting for this! I just started differin and I’m a month in and I have only a few comedones left and haven’t been making any new ones!!!
Rachie944 i started yesterday, hows it been working for you??
Which cleanse cam i use before digerin
Can you do a video on milia, both treatment and prevention?
i have a video on milia (two i think)...look in the Q&A playlist
Dr Dray thanks so much!
onice331 YES PLEASE
Close ur eyes and listen to that “hey guys “
Dr Dray, your brilliant videos gave me faith in paying private to go see a dermatologist for my acne and I'm now on isotretanoine so thank you very much! Think you're brilliant!
Did isotretinoin end up helping your comedonal (and other) acne? I’m about to start it
Dr. Dray I love your videos!! I even take notes because it is so educational. Could you do a video about laundry detergent? I keep reading articles about how toxic it can be.
Have you tried eco egg I use and it has no nasty chemicals, lasts for ages. Just takes a bit of getting used but it's been years, my washing is clean, and skin not irritated. I use an eco softern as find it doesn't much smell, only downside but otherwise really happy with it.
I've been using Molly's Suds as well as the whitening powder from them via Amazon for several months. Our clothes don't seem to be fading nor stink despite the detergent having seemingly safe ingredients & so few of them. No kids here so I can't comment on crazy stains but that may be covered in reviews.
Very informative and your skin is GLOWING. That's it, final straw, I'm going back to my Derm to talk with her about Tretinoin. :) Have a great day!
thanks for watching!
Retin A glycolic and SA made a huge difference in mine! Just alternate nights!
What retin a glycolic products do you use??
as an esthetician your videos help me so much with explaining things to people. appreciate you.
thanks
Could you do a review of some “primer” sunscreens? Such as the La Roche Posay Anthelios 50 Daily Face Primer with spf 50. I’m wondering if they would be good options even without makeup
Rebecca Nas Rebecca Nas thank you for your recommendation, but this simply isn’t true. A better way to word it would be that most people will not be applying spf makeup (namely foundation) in the proper amount and coverage needed to get to the labeled SPF of the product. They are not technically “less effective”, just not applied correctly for sun protection. Primer is a different situation though, which is what I asked about. I suppose you could say it’s makeup, but it is generally applied in a manner more fully, like a moisturizer or sunscreen would be, so one would think this may be an acceptable and “effective” option for the face even without any other makeup, like I said in my comment. So my question to Dr. Dray still stands!
Nice to see more "problematic" conditions shown & specific repair tips
I wish I could come see you and you could be my dermatologist.. 😭❤️
So helpful. I suffer from closed comedones, battle an autoimmune disease and am on immunosuppressant meds so this was very informative. Will definitely look into your suggestions to deal with those I have and prevent future ones from forming. I don't have a sweet tooth so nothing I have to change there...yay!
I have one pesky one between my eyebrows. Fortunately it isn’t very big. Good to know that you should moisturize. Enjoyed the video!
You look AMAZING here Dr. Dray!!!!! Hope you're having a good week!
thanks
Your Better then my dermatologist at Kaiser! Thank you! Thank you!
You are a font of knowledge, Dr. Dray! TY for this! It sounds like this may also help those with subtype 2 rosacea (plenty of papules and pustules). 💜👍
Iv been suffering from severe comidomes since I was a teen! Thankyou so much ! Iv searched and searched for years and now I finally have an explication as why I get them ! Though I already got rid of them using retinol for about a year, but it’s nice to finally know! Thankyou so so much !
Courtney Ridenour can us ask what your skin care routine is
Thanks for the video. I have to say the less is more philosophy can also be applied to content- there’re so many choices and sooo many products presented during one video. I apologize if this comes across as critical, of course this is just my experience and opinion. Again I’m grateful for your efforts and hard work.
I have a mixture between fungal acne and close comedones so I'm basically hopeless 🙃
Valentina Carvallo what’s the difference?
Try using anti dandruff shampoo with active ingredients 2% ketoconazole as mask for 30 mins. I'm in my treatment (5days) i got good result so far.
You should try hydrocortisone 1% and fungal cream prescribed by a doctor! Thats what i had and it worked for me, it spread to my scalp and my face had closed comedones and it was swollen and greasy :(
ngo.hai.kim how long for results ?
bleu Hea you’ll be surprised but it officially cleared up in two days - I used it twice a day, morning and night (ketoderm + 1% HC) and for my scalp I used Taro-mometasone 0.1% (all meds perscribed by a doctor) I had really good skin growing up with no acne, but this was a rare occurrence where I had a fungal acne infection to my face and in my scalp. Happy to be back in normal skin again :) hope this helps!
Tarte knockout tingling treatment has been extremely helpful in combating whiteheads. My skin has never looked better. It has salicylic acid, sulfur, and lactic acid. It smells terrible and stings for a minute. but it is the only thing that has helped me!
My forehead was like that in my early teens but disappeared long ago. I remember back acne at 18 and that’s been gone too
Thank you so much for this video. I have struggled with whiteheads for over ten years. I just recently finished a 6 month does of accutane. My skin is clear and whitehead free, but I am now looking for products to keep it that way. This video was so much help. I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge.
Hey let me know if you come up with a new routine
Definitely helpful I figured out what the problem was as soon as you said “sugar” but thank you so much such a help.
Your bone structure is amazing 😍
Lozz ar agreed!!!
I would think that a using a light moisturizer first, let dry then even a gel sunblock, let dry, then perhaps patting powder mineral makeup to even skin tone, not brushing. May work. Plus wash your puff or brush daily .
What are your thoughts on people like Dr Lee who pop all these comedones etc? Is it a good idea to have professionals do extractions? Or should they be left alone?
Extractions are helpful in certain situations, but the comedone has to be at a certain stage to extract without risk of scarring. Typically when a patient has been consisently using a keratolytic, like retinoid, some of their comedones become ammenable to extraction. Dr Lee also decompresses, via an extractor, epidermoid cysts, which are not the same as comedones. She is well trained and has the expertise, training, and experience to know what lesions are suited for extraction. The issue with extractions, is when people try and diy them or have them performed from someone who does not know what the heck they are doing...this can lead to scarring and problems. Getting extractions for the sake of getting extractions, on lesions that are not amenable, is not a good idea
Thanks so much 😍
I’ve been waiting for this, thank you. I had my facial before and the lady told me I have few especially under eyes and advised me to steam my face as part of my skin care routine.
Thank you for this video and recommendations, my girl is almost 11 and starting to get these things unfortunately (thank you daddy :( ), since I'm a dry sensitive, never had acne type of gal, this was totally something I never even thought of. So I'm starting to do a little research on this topic, and this has been really helpful. La roche posay is my favorite brand, and really available over here, so I guess we'll start with that.
Any luck? My 10 yr old daughter has closed comedones all over her forehead =(
What skincare routine or which products did you use?
Thank you! almost 50, and all my life I had suffered from comedones, acne, super oily skin. I had seen many dermatogist and not a single one told me about comedones. I used to get microdermabrasion, and the Dr will remove with dry ice device. I also used exfoliation everyday and I am on prescription tretinoid that helps. No one told me about moiusturizing my skin because is oily so I though is not necessary. No wonder my skin is a mess. Changed my skin routine with your guidance, today I started with new face washs (day and night), moisturizers (day and night)... I do have tretinoid and layer my sun screen religiously. THANKS
I developed closed comedones during menopause and had no idea what they were. A dermatologist prescribed Metrogel which did nothing to help. Over the counter acne products also didn’t help, as well as aha’s and bha’s. Moisturizing was beneficial but it took me a long time to add moisture because I thought the comedones were caused by lubricants. Since starting a tretenoin prescription that also contains azelaic acid and continuing to moisturize a lot, they are finally starting to go away.
Becky C. I have the same thing happening post menopause, dr prescribed metro gel, hasn’t helped much
The comedones on my cheeks were really tough to get rid of. When I massage a facial oil into my skin as part of my double cleanse (Hada Labo, thanks to Dr. Dray!) I can still feel raised areas under the skin even though I can’t see some of them but as I said, with the tretenoin and azelaic acid the number of them are beginning to diminish, thank goodness. For me, the other acne products I tried which dried out the skin seemed like they SHOULD be a good idea but moisture is what actually has helped the most other than the actives I’m using.
I have issues with clogged pores that I didn't used to have. I've been starting to use her suggestions recently. But I read that part of getting older is that your cell turnover in pores decreases and causes pores to clog up and there to be too many dead layers on your face. Whereas when people are younger, the cell turnover is good. Explains most of my current problems. It's always something I guess haha... I recovered for the most part from perioral dermatitis and now this clogged pore thing occurs...
One of Dr. Dray’s suggestions was a Paula’s choice product, azelaic acid with 5% salicylic acid. I’ve been using this and it has really helped. I have sensitivity to salicylic acid in higher concentrations but this doesn’t irritate my skin. The bumps have almost completely disappeared (note, I also use a retinoid with azelaic acid at night). Those closed comedones have been so tenacious. I’m grateful I finally found a solution that works for me.
Which moisturiser do you use please?
@drdrayzday talking thru nose . we see nose running . may be its because using lot of shampoos , make-up stuff etc. we are grateful and we thank you are working for us restlessly.
Omggggg thanks your wonderful i never understood the reason for my blackheads now I can treat them thank you 🙏🏼
thanks for watching
Now I finally know why my face is so sensitive! Thank you! I will defenitely wear sunscreen more often :)
You are very knowledgeable.... thank you so much for taking time to do these
Wow - this is the most thorough and helpful video I’ve ever watched! I never knew what to call the thing that was wrong with my skin until now - I can’t wait to put these tips into place! Thank you! ❤️
Off topic, but you look lovely! You have great skin and eyes! Love your longer hair too! Great vlog!
Great topic to cover - so thorough and helpful! this will help my son, who suffers from this problem!
thanks for watching!
HAPPY FRIDAY DR DRAY!!
Happy Friday!
Dr Dray Thank you so much!! I hope your Day is filled with lots and lots of joy!! Always! xoxoxO!
Thank you!
That describes my skin, exactly.
When I was younger, OTC acne medications actually made my clogged pores worse. Same with sunshine. I finally figured out that my skin does not tolerate anything drying. Period. Oil is most likely produced in an attempt to moisten and protect skin. My thoughts only.
So, in adulthood, and now as a 50+ yr old, I still get these yuck filled blocked pores on my chin indentation and on the sides of my nose.
I finally asked my dermatologist for a low dose retin-a. As my sensitive skin could not handle OTC retinoids. (My theory on that is all the 'other' ingredients do nasty things to irritate my skin).
And, low and behold, I do not get irritation from the true Retin-a.
I've totally simplified my skin care. I moisturize a lot now, whereas I use to think I was oily because if these bumps. I'm not!
Anyway, gentle cleansers and moisturisers with ceramides and other skin food goodness, minimal ingredient mineral sunscreen and makeup (rarely use makeup) and any other product is simple like HA. Plus I'm starting to use salicylic acid on just those problem areas. The retin-a hasn't cleared them up on its own yet.
Which moisturiser do you use please? Do you wear foundation?
@@veggiesaurus5834 CeraVe cleansers and moisturizer. Like I said, I rarely use makeup, but when I do it's usually mineral, Bare Minerals. Why?
Please do a video for severe cystic acne (what products you recommend) and your professional opinion on Accutane. My doctor offered it but I have heard it’s really bad for organs and such.
Love you so much for all these fantastic informations you provide us with especially those of us who are aestheticians Dr Andrea!
I learned so many new knowledges about closed comedones from your video, thank you!
This is such valuable information!! You just saved me so much time, money, trial and error. Going to put the cookies down. They cause wrinkles and acne!!!
i’ve seen your videos from last year and more and you honestly look so much younger here!
Could you do a video on molluscum contagiosum please? My daughter has them, our family doctor says to leave them alone but there’s so much conflicting information on line I don’t know what to do for the best! Many thanks Dr Dray.
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I had them frozen but I couldn't wait to get rid of them so I took a cuticle cutter and started a war. I won. I have no regrets just be careful because the papule that comes off is contagious.
You cant leave them alone they will spread they are HIGHLY contagious. Go to derm get them frozen off. You have to wage war on them somehow. Like I said I dont regret removing them myself. I'm sure a doctor will not recommend this though. I do, with the cuticle tool.
Coralee Grant thanks for the advice, so far I’ve been using thuja and covering with a plaster plus tea tree and lavender oil in the bath. She’s got 2 on her face which I’ve left alone as I’m concerned they might scare. Poor love is 11 so starting to feel self conscious. Apparently they can last for years!!
helen dean Did you get rid of them? My daughter had them also and it took a whole year. The were on the back of her thighs, like under her bottom and by the time I saw them she had a good amount. My dermatologist prescribed a cream and I would treat her every night.
I am 57 and have closed comedones and I have done every peel, microdermabrasion, and micro needle and I have had terrible rashes and the comedones never get any better. I wish I wouldn’t have done so much harsh treatments and I swim in chlorine and salt water. My poor skin. I will do less is more now and quit irritating it.
When I was 19, my skin was perfect everywhere but between my eyebrows. I had no clue what it was and realized it was comedones like a year later. Started using salicylic acid and was quickly relieved from my comedones and now have clear and bright skin. Thank God for SA.
Victoria Killam, did you wet your face and leave the SA on your face for a few minutes or washed it daily with SA?
@@justtrash1992 I washed it daily with SA. I have a facewash my dermae that I use to this day. I also used a stronger SA treatment by Paula's Choice but no longer use that
I hear you on the cosmetics, I made the mistake of using certain primer, foundation, and setting powder which separately, cause no issues. But one fateful day halfway through my day my face started to tingle and burn. I immediately washed my face AT WORK. I had a HORRIBLE rash. After using a "soothing" face mask my face was swollen the next morning. Then the skin started flaking, peeling, and just falling off. After all was said and done I was left with hyper pigmentation around my mouth and forehead. Now 5.5 months later, the dark spots are gone but now I have these comedones. 😭
“You can blame your parents for comedone formation if you’d like” 😂😂
This woman’s brain is so attractive! 🌹💕💕💕💕
Do you recommend those hydrocolloid bandages?
they are helpful to keep a pimple protected from UV and wandering hands
I suffer from blackheads (closed comedones) and have since I was a teenager. I've found the best combatant for me to be benzoyl peroxide; salicylic acid tends to be very drying on my skin, whereas the benzoyl peroxide is not. Neutrogena makes a cream "pore wash" that can be used as either a cleanser or a mask, and I've found it very effective.
I never know what kind of chapstick to wear because I always get closed comedones near my lip line! Ugh it’s so frustrating because I always have chapped lips!
I've been watching some of your videos on fungal acne and have to say I really appreciate the way you present your information. I was wondering if you could do a video on hydradenitis supperativa?
Thank you for the video! How to get rid of acne scars?
Im not a dermatologist but i would like recommend u any product that has niaciminaid, and at night use Retinol
They will be ur life saver 🙏🏼🙏🏼
love this topic!
Thanks for watching!
@@lindih111 Thanks sweet lady, it's freezing today 17F, but next week is going to be in the 50's. I'm excited we can all use some sunshine :) Enjoy the rest of your evening!
lilies009 its beginning to feel warm here and I’m glad warm days are nigh for you as well.Thanks to you too and enjoy your evening 🤗💛🍇🐿
@@lindih111 good to hear! xoxo!
I always look forward to Friday Q&A. This is a very interesting topic.
Thank you Dr. Dray!
Happy weekend!🌺🌸🌷💕☕️💕🌷🌸🌺😘
Help Dr. Dray! You have been a life saver for me. I’m in my 30s and I’m breaking out for the first time. I was overdoing it with scrubs and masks, but I’ve been trying things you recommend and it’s helped! After watching your videos I realize I have super sensitive skin and my skin barrier isn’t great. Is there a vitamin supplement or some specific kind of lotion I should use? I bought the CeraVe PM and it tingles a little. Is that normal? Thank you SO much for all your helpful videos. You are an angel! ❤️
Another great video from the beautiful caring drdray, currently Im a flight attendant and since I started watching you a few months ago my skin is looking amazing im in epiduo forte also but I followed my sunscreen and UV measures since I live in Puerto Rico and get UV Index of 9/11 all the time MY SKin looks AMAZING!! ♥️♥️blessings for you thank you for your videos that helps so many people!!
Which moisturiser do you use please? Do you wear foundation?