Nice video content! Excuse me for chiming in, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Mackorny Clean Skin Blueprint (just google it)? It is an awesome one off product for Removing a Natural Scar minus the normal expense. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my mate after a lifetime of fighting got amazing success with it.
Holy, me too. I washed my face every chance I got, all day long with Noxema. That's it, no moisturizer no sunscreen and i had acne for years and I still have some faint scars to show for it. I actually think some of my wrinkles are a direct result of it. Luckily I got somewhat smarter in my "wise" yrs. And now I have pretty nice skin due to staying out of the sun🌞💛🌼
KateTsanka Excellent Video clip! Forgive me for chiming in, I would love your opinion. Have you ever tried - Schallingora Removing Flaws Scheme (do a google search)? It is an awesome exclusive product for getting rid of your ugly scar minus the hard work. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my cooworker after a lifetime of fighting got cool results with it.
Hi dr Dray! Thanks a lot. Indeed, everyone says to let scars dry. Love Cicaplast. I put it also when my skin just feels very irritated. It really helps. Plus it is really not expensive in Europe.
I don’t know why, but whenever I apply LRP Cicaplast on my dry-irritated skin, instead of being moisturizing and nourishing It seems to dry and peel my skin even more. I also tried to apply It on my healing pimples and I noticed no differences or improvements. Am I the only one? Maybe I’m allergic to panthenol, who knows
I'd love to see a video on Aloe Vera, as skin care, is it really as beneficial as everyone says? the pros & cons. the science. the best kind / brand to use? the whole Dr.Dray breakdown, please? 😎
Personally for me, it wasn't bad per se but it was really really drying for my already dry skin, especially pure aloe vera. I had to wash my face off and then apply moisturizer to make up for the dryness. But idk, maybe i am applying it wrong.
It's a pretty common allergen. Both me and my mom get extremely itchy from aloe. It also causes dryness on a lot of ppl.... you're better off with using a more safe and stable moisturizer.
Thanks, Dr. Dray. My daughter recently had stitches removed from her chin after a fall. I knew Mederma didn’t work from my past experiences. Thanks for giving us some great alternatives. I, too, was taught “just let it air out.” You’re a gem. 🌸🍃
I have a 3 1/2 year old C Section scar that I started using silicone sheets on about 6 weeks ago. The scar was discolored and raised in several areas, and had a few large keloids as well. I have seen a huge difference with the silicone. In most areas the scar is virtually gone, and the keloids have softened and shrunk and aren't as discolored. I have also been doing massage and other mobility techniques on the scar and surrounding tissue, mostly with my physical therapist who has been treating me for several Post baby issues including this, which has also helped the appearance as well. Massage breaks up the scar tissue and causes it to lay down healthy tissue, this time slower than when the area had to heal so the chances of more scar tissue are minimal. I wish I had known all of this right after the surgery, as i'm sure it would have been much easier to prevent the extra scar tissue vs. trying to treat it years later!
Stephanie Cleary can u Plez Plez tel me which massager u are using. Literally I want . I got burn and got scar on face that is very very difficult face others. Plez suggest me something
@@dawatsamchoe826 try forever living aloe vera gel. I used it a few years ago when I burnt my whole right leg from a motorcycle. I am usually one to have scars and it didn't leave any marks on my skin
I really wish my surgeon had this information or if she did, gave it to me, after my hysterectomy. Three of the five incisions (DaVinci robot surgery) have faded into my stretch marks, but two are still reddish purple two years later, and they probably always will be.
I just had back surgery and have 2 long wounds. I applied scar gel with silicone, but after watching this and hearing your remarks on vitamin E oil, I remembered in 1971 after my brother severely burned his hands saving my bedroom from catching fire due to a kerosene lamp falling over, I treated his burns every night for weeks with it. He had zero scars. Maybe no study can prove it works, but I know it does. I will now use both as treatments.
I agree. After a childhood friend was severely burned by an oil lamp falling over her mother used vitamin E oil on her scars for months. It’s been well over 30 years but whenever I see her I just see her amazing skin. Can’t tell she was ever burned.
This video is so helpful. My face had a bunch of small acne bumps and is going through the healing phase. Good to know I can put healing ointment and cicaplast on it if needed. Thanks so much for this video! Sending love to you, your mom, and Tybee!!
I would love to see your mom come on and give us her skincare routine :) I also saw in another video that she applied sunscreen over makeup so I'd love her tips on that
Thank you so much for the in depth information you provide! I have a pretty ugly scar under my eye from a deep car scratch. The skin is now healed but is red and raised. I’ve always heard Vitamin E or Mederma for scars but was afraid to try anything since it’s pretty close to my eye. I am going to try the silicone. Thank you!
I used to be scared of balms but now they’re my fave ever since my trip to Korea. I’d use vaniply as my humectant layer and it helped me fight off the harsh winter wind burn. Since then I’ve tried the etude House cica balm from the soonjung line, the pyunkang yul acne balm and chica y chico totarol 3% balm and have noticed how faster my hyperpigmentation fades. The PCA pigment gel and PC azelaic are wonderful, but I can only tolerate them every other day because they’re strong so they leave my skin red and peel-y-I keep those products on my jawline. On my cheeks, I am all about the balms. So yah, just wanted to share more options. Cica balms and dimethicone are my best friends now 😊
Andrea, Thank you for this information. I wish this was available to me some 35+ years ago when my C-section was done. The silicone sheets would have been nice to have for healing.
I'm on my last year of chemical engineering and next year I'm going to medical school (I'm a bit crazy 😁) but I just wanted to say that you inspire me so much, you explain and teach things so well! I want to show your videos to everyone that likes skincare products and don't understand why I care so much about ingredients.
Amanda B ~ Wow! You seem pretty amazing. My husband of nearly 37 years is a ChemE with a math minor. That stuff makes my head spin. Best wishes in your future endeavors.
I have really bad DARK scars from addiction "track marks" they look like bruises. I hate them so bad I use leg makeup to cover them so people stop thinking I'm an abused wife. I am sooooo tempted to use the skin bleaching stuff. Ive used scar creams it does nothing to reduce the way they look. Makes me feel like no matter how long I'm clean I'm always a junkie with tracks. I'm really scared to spend a ton of money, I don't have, on somthing that might not work.
Omg, that must be so hard. Try not to tell yourself that because addiction is a beast and it takes so much perseverance and dedication to quit and the fact that you've been clean says a lot about you as a person! Congrats on going clean; you're so strong. Don't put too much time into what other people think about it because I'm sure you're beautiful. Definitely don't use any bleaching or whitening creams as those can be so horrible for the skin. It's really not necessary to spend a lot of money on creams of treatments although there are some that may work, you really don't need to pay your life's fortune for it. I would probably just recommend going to a dermatologist if you can as its the safest and likely most effective option. Hope it gets better for you ❤
There is a make up called dermablend to give coverage of scarring... Also there is a product called Dermaflage which is a silicon that which might help covering it. Congrats of kicking your habbit👍 I hope this helps.
Just last week , I had a horrible allergic reaction, and the itching was HORRIBLE and I scratched and scratched. Well, I was in flight headed to Mexico city. When I got to the hotel... I was in so much pain I sought out a pharmacy . There was a quite a communication barrier, so I showed them my elbow, swollen, inflamed, broken skin in multiple places.. This is on and off for almost 2 years. The worse I think , to date. I have prescribed corticosteroid cream, but didn't have it with me @ the time. So, I showed them ; 4 pharmacists, and they gave me sample packets of La Roche-Posay cicaplast pro recovery skincare Gel B5 & another product by same company that they said I could put on right then..Id never heard of it. I am most defiantly scarred and when the open wounds heal. I will use the GelB5. I was happy to hear you give your professional opinion on it. Thank you!!!!
Another great video 😃!!! I felt so down about my scarring once my acne had cleared, so I’m VERY relieved I was able to heal it! I wish there was more videos like yours at the time! I ended up microneedling which worked SO well for me 😭🙌 I never got round to trying the silicone sheets but I’ve heard really good things? Thanks again 💕
Hi Marianne! Are your acne scars less visible? Just wondering because I’ve been on 0.05% tretinoin for about 4 years and my scars are still the same. I know everybody’s skin is different, I was on tretinoin 1% for a year and my skin couldn’t tolerate it at all. My skin was super dry and flaky for a whole year, so the doctor switched me back to the lower percentage.
Vanessa Garlant hi, ive been suffering from adult acne last 2.5yrs, the area on both jaw lines is horrible from constantly repeated breakouts...it’s scared and discoloured. I started on 1% tret(retirides from Spain as we can’t get tret here in the uk). It’s reduced my breakouts considerably but not completely as tret alone is not enough cure for ‘hormonal’ acne and a antibiotic is also required alongside the tret but for now I’m happy with it without the antibiotic, with regards to the scaring and discolouration I see it’s reduced the appearance quite abit but it’s still visible only not as bad as before, guess will take time...so its working for my scarring too. I feel like all the exfoliating from the tret is what’s helps the scars and discolouration, time will tell as I only started tret 10weeks ago and am going super slow hence only on 2x per week at present.
@@vglovesbeauty I use 0.25% tretinoin every other day (alternating with Epiduo) Been using this combo for a year maybe. My scars are not gone, but they look a lot better!
Hey Dr. Dray. I had a competition today and I did an oncology event and got first!!! Most of the tiebreakers were things that I learned from your channel. Thank you so much!
@@pineapple365 yup but it takes very long like 6 months. Consistency. I kept my skin moisturized and used rosehip oil after it. Sunscreen too. I am scar free. Rosehip oil is the real game changer though. Apply on wet skin. It's a dry oil so it won't cause anymore acne. To speed up the process try derma roller suitable for face but be careful about cleaning it and your skin to avoid any more acne.
This video was so timely, as my pest control tech just had neck surgery & we were talking about scarring. I was able to share this valuable information with her. I was glad to hear she was using a silicone gel sheet currently. Someone had recommended she use lavender & frankincense essential oils, but I shared your clinical experience with her about those not being a wise choice due to delayed hypersensitivity potential. Gave her your channel info, so I hope she checks you out! Appreciate your sharing your wealth of dermatological knowledge with us, as very helpful in navigating this stuff. 😉 💕 👍🏻 🌷
Thank you so much for the information, I have recently been devastated by my acne scars on my cheeks and jaws. I just can’t seem to get rid of them and they cause me such low confidence and low self esteem:( I would love to diminish the scars. And keep my acne clear.
I had breast reduction surgery two days ago and I got a scar cream sample to use in about 3 weeks. Just wanted to check if it's actually usefull. Thank you so much!
Would these tips apply to shingles too (I guess more on the recovery stage when blisters have gone done)? Or could you do a video on shingles treatment and recovery?
Another great talk! Thanks for giving your viewers fact based research information. Vaseline is something I've kept around all my life it's so useful for so many things,lately I've been smearing it all over my face before going out into the snow blizzards, lol. Happy Wednesday 🙂🍁
I love your educational videos. Can you do a video on skin tags, how they can be treated and prevented? Do over the counter products work to remove skin tags? Thank you.
I have a wound on mycchin from a basal cell carcinoma removal. It's pretty deep. I'm using Neosporin right now. I keep it hydrated. I'm taking a supplement as well. I'm glad you mentioned vitamin E. I'd thought about applying vitamin E . im glad i didn't do it!
Thank you so much for taking the time to help us understand our skins' needs. My kids, both under 2, just had chickenpox recently. I've been applying cicaplast and cicalfate religiously but it looks like some scars are here to stay. Any advice? Thanks again
We are always told that moisturizing the skin prevents wrinkles in the long term. And also that those with oily skin will have fewer wrinkles than those with dry skin. Are these true?
I have a nasty Frankenstein scar with track marks on my chest from a moh’s surgery for a basal cell carcinoma. I treated the scar with all of these tips here which my dermatologist provided 2 years ago following the surgery. I used a silicone gel for a year, it didn’t see the sun for a year, I moisturized with Vaseline immediately following the surgery for awhile, and I didn’t workout for 6 weeks per the dermatologist’s recommendation for a better aesthetic result. It’s not red, nor raised. Just the track marks are left 😔. What causes those? And do you have any advice for correcting it short of a scar revision? Thank you!
Rachel I My dermatologist has recommended derma rolling (at their office, not at home lol- some people do it themselves) and laser therapy, so I’m planning on doing that as soon as I can after my surgery
Hi! I learned a lot in that video. I didn't think you could develop an allergy to vitamin E. I love turmeric spice in my recipes but I wouldn't dare apply it to my skin...lol ! I already have a few stitches in the palm of my hand. And, I used the La Roche Posay product (cicaplast) that had been recommended to me by my doctor. I really appreciated it because I couldn't tell where the injury was now. I often use Cerave ointment for my lips and when I have itching. I don't know if Cerave Itchy is more effective but I'd like to try it one day.
Thank you for such informative videos, Dr. Dray! Just had a mole scraped on medial right breast area (benign) - I’m keeping the area hydrated and covered with band aid for the first week. I scar lightly, non-keloid. I’m unsure what next step should as scrape/cautery is not a wound I’m familiar with. I’m thinking silicone sheets for a bit then continuing with a good moisturizer. 🤷🏼♀️This video helped as I was considering bio oil and mderma- which I will not be doing now! I have plenty of vitamin c, and will be buying some cera ve healing ointment instead. Thank you for all you do! 👏🏻
@@beeskneesbabe1 unfortunately yes.I live on an island close to the beach and I can't go.Years ago when I wasn't familiar with this allergy I fainted on the beach after stepping out of the sea.Scarey.
@@beeskneesbabe1 it's terrible isn't it.Even in winter I suffer from the cold wind when it hits my face even being in a fully airconditoned room can get me itchy.I have to avoid these circumstances.
I have a recent scar that I am treating and this video has been excellent! I have the silicon sheets but had been putting vitamin E from capsules and massaging it on. I haven’t developed an allergy but I will stop using it now. What routine would you recommend for a teenager that is starting to have pimples but not full blown pimples?
I’ve been reading reviews of The Ordinary’s new Pycnogenol 5%, and a lot of people have been saying that it’s helping the redness in their face and helping to even out their skin tone. I suffer with PIE, and I was wondering if you think this would be beneficial to try?
So the Silicone scar sheets Dr Dray linked, in their info it says they are best for raised scars. So do they work good for boxar/ice-pick scars too? Thanks so much for all info
Dr Dray your sooooo thoughtful and caring so glad I found you!!!!’ I never really wore sunscreen and I’m 53 yrs. I get everything you use just call me a copy cater. Im up all night since I found you! And your personality is so funny at times which makes it even better,your awesome. Sometimes I get mixed up on what to get so now I mainly just watch your up to date videos. I laughed so hard when you were in Walmart and called Cerave your home boy! Lol😂
Your skin is looking amazing Dr Dray! Could you put out your current skin care routine if you’ve changed it from your last video? Really appreciate the information I’ve gained from all your videos 😊 Thanks
Exceptionally useful video. I was a little confused with what works for older scars, versus freshly forming scars as far as the wound treatment period. I see the silicone is good for old scars, not Vaseline and the such surely... that was more about new scar treatment I imagine. Then hyaluronic acid (or the sodium variation) in like, a moisturiser, is good for old scars and when they're fresh, it seems. CeraVe moisturising lotion seems good for that (for dry to extra dry skin). I never knew about silicone. Super glad to hear this (also saw the Bio-oil video, not getting that shit). "Dermascar Gel 15g" is relatively cheap. They have ones with vitamin C & E, screw that. 15g isn't much for the task at hand, but apparently it "goes a long way". Will definitely give it a whirl. Thank you for this video! Such a damn good channel.
Dr Dray I’m a huge fan of yours!! Love your videos. I would like to ask if this particular baume can be helpful for my very dry and irritate skin due to isotretinion
The tinted Elta MD sunscreen was very drying and irritating for my skin. It was almost as bad as avobenzone. Instead of my eyes being irritated, my skin would dry and flake.
Hi Dr.Dray! One I just wanted to say I LOVE your videos! I learn something new (& important) with every video! When I was 14 months old I had an accident where I was left with third degree burns on my feet and legs and it’s been something that, in a way, almost defines me. I’m proud of my scars but it has bothered me for quite some time. And 20 years later I want to find a way to reduce the visibility of them. What do you recommend for mature scars and burn scars in particular?
Hi Dr Dray😇......... i wish u would have come in my life 4 years ago when my skin started changing .i started having adult acne and did everything wrong ......... now i have deep scars and dark spots on cheeks and chin.
Nusrat Qadir mee too, last 2.5 yrs suffering from adult acne, final started using tretinoin from Spain and also other products recommend from dr drays videos and it’s a lot better
Dear Doctor, we have some expensive cremes here, which claim a strong anti-aging effect - this is a combination of 3 derivatives - retinyl palmitate, retinyl acetate and retinyl propionate. These derivatives are on the ingredients list on the place nr. 25 and below. They are closed in the nanocells of squalane and can therfore penetrate deeply. Do you think this formulation can be so effective for anti-aging? Thank you so much and love from Scandinavia :)!
We clocked 19°C here in winter/February in Belgium yesterday, warmest day in February ever; that's about 66°F. And today was no different. Next week it promises to be more "fall"-like, but it's warm here too. Odd isn't it?
Yes, she made a video. I think she mentioned wearing sunscreen with niacinamide around the eye to brighten it. Sometimes dark under eye circles are hereditary. Definitely check out her video. I know I saw it a while back 👍🏼
I want to cry, this is such a useful video!!!! I'm 30 and this is the first i'm hearing about hydrating the acne, etc. Such useful information!
thanks for watching!
LOVED THIS! Thanks for dedicating your time to educate us
Thanks Ms Liah! Hope you are having a good week
LIAH!! 😍🤩😍🤩
Liaaaah 😍
Nice video content! Excuse me for chiming in, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Mackorny Clean Skin Blueprint (just google it)? It is an awesome one off product for Removing a Natural Scar minus the normal expense. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my mate after a lifetime of fighting got amazing success with it.
Lol the hungry guys on this comment section 🤣
I wish you and your videos had been around when I was a teenager! Thank you for another informative video.
Thanks! Hope you are having a great week
Holy, me too. I washed my face every chance I got, all day long with Noxema. That's it, no moisturizer no sunscreen and i had acne for years and I still have some faint scars to show for it. I actually think some of my wrinkles are a direct result of it. Luckily I got somewhat smarter in my "wise" yrs. And now I have pretty nice skin due to staying out of the sun🌞💛🌼
Me too! So many things I did wrong! I share your videos with all my friends and family, especially the teenagers.
Dr. Dray have you considered making a podcast? just a thought
KateTsanka
Excellent Video clip! Forgive me for chiming in, I would love your opinion. Have you ever tried - Schallingora Removing Flaws Scheme (do a google search)? It is an awesome exclusive product for getting rid of your ugly scar minus the hard work. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my cooworker after a lifetime of fighting got cool results with it.
Great idea 💯💯💯
She is an actual working doctor with patients. And she posts on TH-cam almost every day. I think she’s doing enough.
I'm from Australia and I'm so happy that you mentioned what we can use here in Oz for scaring skin
love QV
i use the la roche posay cica cream on my shaving irritation and it works great
Hi dr Dray! Thanks a lot. Indeed, everyone says to let scars dry. Love Cicaplast. I put it also when my skin just feels very irritated. It really helps. Plus it is really not expensive in Europe.
I like it too! Nice barrier cream. Happy Wednesday!
Dr Dray is it useful for burn scar
Dr Dray Plez. Share me . Burns scar is irritating me lotsss
Need help
I don’t know why, but whenever I apply LRP Cicaplast on my dry-irritated skin, instead of being moisturizing and nourishing It seems to dry and peel my skin even more. I also tried to apply It on my healing pimples and I noticed no differences or improvements. Am I the only one? Maybe I’m allergic to panthenol, who knows
I'd love to see a video on Aloe Vera, as skin care, is it really as beneficial as everyone says? the pros & cons. the science. the best kind / brand to use? the whole Dr.Dray breakdown, please? 😎
Chelsea Kaye i tried it and didnt worked for me
It broke me out like crazy !!!! 😔😭
Same!! I thought i was the only unlukyy person for that loll
Personally for me, it wasn't bad per se but it was really really drying for my already dry skin, especially pure aloe vera. I had to wash my face off and then apply moisturizer to make up for the dryness. But idk, maybe i am applying it wrong.
It's a pretty common allergen. Both me and my mom get extremely itchy from aloe. It also causes dryness on a lot of ppl.... you're better off with using a more safe and stable moisturizer.
Thanks, Dr. Dray. My daughter recently had stitches removed from her chin after a fall. I knew Mederma didn’t work from my past experiences. Thanks for giving us some great alternatives. I, too, was taught “just let it air out.”
You’re a gem. 🌸🍃
Tammy Woods what did you end up using for your daughter ?
I have a 3 1/2 year old C Section scar that I started using silicone sheets on about 6 weeks ago. The scar was discolored and raised in several areas, and had a few large keloids as well. I have seen a huge difference with the silicone. In most areas the scar is virtually gone, and the keloids have softened and shrunk and aren't as discolored. I have also been doing massage and other mobility techniques on the scar and surrounding tissue, mostly with my physical therapist who has been treating me for several Post baby issues including this, which has also helped the appearance as well. Massage breaks up the scar tissue and causes it to lay down healthy tissue, this time slower than when the area had to heal so the chances of more scar tissue are minimal. I wish I had known all of this right after the surgery, as i'm sure it would have been much easier to prevent the extra scar tissue vs. trying to treat it years later!
Stephanie Cleary can u Plez Plez tel me which massager u are using. Literally I want . I got burn and got scar on face that is very very difficult face others. Plez suggest me something
I hope and wait ur reply
@@dawatsamchoe826 try forever living aloe vera gel. I used it a few years ago when I burnt my whole right leg from a motorcycle. I am usually one to have scars and it didn't leave any marks on my skin
Work on it now when u are young... it gets hard as u get older....
I really wish my surgeon had this information or if she did, gave it to me, after my hysterectomy. Three of the five incisions (DaVinci robot surgery) have faded into my stretch marks, but two are still reddish purple two years later, and they probably always will be.
I just had back surgery and have 2 long wounds. I applied scar gel with silicone, but after watching this and hearing your remarks on vitamin E oil, I remembered in 1971 after my brother severely burned his hands saving my bedroom from catching fire due to a kerosene lamp falling over, I treated his burns every night for weeks with it. He had zero scars. Maybe no study can prove it works, but I know it does. I will now use both as treatments.
I agree. After a childhood friend was severely burned by an oil lamp falling over her mother used vitamin E oil on her scars for months. It’s been well over 30 years but whenever I see her I just see her amazing skin. Can’t tell she was ever burned.
Oil or serum?
@@haleemamuhammad7957 gel tabs with oil inside
This topic benefits everyone on planet earth 💛
thanks for watching!
lilies009 Happy Wednesday Sweetie!! I hope you are having a Great Day!!
@@jackiemarsh2470 great to see you again Ms. Jackie 😀. Hope all is well with you, and yes, happy Wednesday to you as well 💛
This video is so helpful. My face had a bunch of small acne bumps and is going through the healing phase. Good to know I can put healing ointment and cicaplast on it if needed. Thanks so much for this video! Sending love to you, your mom, and Tybee!!
Thanks for watching!
I would love to see your mom come on and give us her skincare routine :) I also saw in another video that she applied sunscreen over makeup so I'd love her tips on that
I just rub it all over my hands and then sort of press it on. Keep pressing until it sinks into your skin. I finish off with some spf tinted powder.
Yes!!!! Great idea! Would love to see that too.
Me too!
@@andijvieblaadje great idea!
Thanks for the info. I’ve had adult/hormonal acne for 5 years now. I have so many acne scars; so bummed.
Perfect timing!
I have burns on both hands from filling our wood stove, and from the oven grill🔥🔥🔥
Thank you so much for the in depth information you provide! I have a pretty ugly scar under my eye from a deep car scratch. The skin is now healed but is red and raised. I’ve always heard Vitamin E or Mederma for scars but was afraid to try anything since it’s pretty close to my eye. I am going to try the silicone. Thank you!
I used to be scared of balms but now they’re my fave ever since my trip to Korea. I’d use vaniply as my humectant layer and it helped me fight off the harsh winter wind burn. Since then I’ve tried the etude House cica balm from the soonjung line, the pyunkang yul acne balm and chica y chico totarol 3% balm and have noticed how faster my hyperpigmentation fades. The PCA pigment gel and PC azelaic are wonderful, but I can only tolerate them every other day because they’re strong so they leave my skin red and peel-y-I keep those products on my jawline. On my cheeks, I am all about the balms. So yah, just wanted to share more options. Cica balms and dimethicone are my best friends now 😊
Andrea,
Thank you for this information. I wish this was available to me some 35+ years ago when my C-section was done. The silicone sheets would have been nice to have for healing.
I'm on my last year of chemical engineering and next year I'm going to medical school (I'm a bit crazy 😁) but I just wanted to say that you inspire me so much, you explain and teach things so well! I want to show your videos to everyone that likes skincare products and don't understand why I care so much about ingredients.
Amanda B ~ Wow! You seem pretty amazing. My husband of nearly 37 years is a ChemE with a math minor. That stuff makes my head spin.
Best wishes in your future endeavors.
good luck!
Absolutely loved the information in this video Dr Dray. Never heard this anywhere else but it absolutely does make a lot of sense now.
I have really bad DARK scars from addiction "track marks" they look like bruises. I hate them so bad I use leg makeup to cover them so people stop thinking I'm an abused wife. I am sooooo tempted to use the skin bleaching stuff. Ive used scar creams it does nothing to reduce the way they look. Makes me feel like no matter how long I'm clean I'm always a junkie with tracks. I'm really scared to spend a ton of money, I don't have, on somthing that might not work.
Use the skin bleaching cream and if that doesn't work then go to a derm and see if they can help im sure they can
Omg, that must be so hard. Try not to tell yourself that because addiction is a beast and it takes so much perseverance and dedication to quit and the fact that you've been clean says a lot about you as a person! Congrats on going clean; you're so strong. Don't put too much time into what other people think about it because I'm sure you're beautiful. Definitely don't use any bleaching or whitening creams as those can be so horrible for the skin. It's really not necessary to spend a lot of money on creams of treatments although there are some that may work, you really don't need to pay your life's fortune for it. I would probably just recommend going to a dermatologist if you can as its the safest and likely most effective option. Hope it gets better for you ❤
There is a make up called dermablend to give coverage of scarring... Also there is a product called Dermaflage which is a silicon that which might help covering it. Congrats of kicking your habbit👍 I hope this helps.
I have read that Copper Peptides could be potentially helpful in accelerating wound healing and useful for anti inflammation
Just last week , I had a horrible allergic reaction, and the itching was HORRIBLE and I scratched and scratched. Well, I was in flight headed to Mexico city. When I got to the hotel... I was in so much pain I sought out a pharmacy . There was a quite a communication barrier, so I showed them my elbow, swollen, inflamed, broken skin in multiple places.. This is on and off for almost 2 years. The worse I think , to date. I have prescribed corticosteroid cream, but didn't have it with me @ the time. So, I showed them ; 4 pharmacists, and they gave me sample packets of La Roche-Posay cicaplast pro recovery skincare Gel B5 & another product by same company that they said I could put on right then..Id never heard of it. I am most defiantly scarred and when the open wounds heal. I will use the GelB5.
I was happy to hear you give your professional opinion on it. Thank you!!!!
Another great video 😃!!! I felt so down about my scarring once my acne had cleared, so I’m VERY relieved I was able to heal it! I wish there was more videos like yours at the time! I ended up microneedling which worked SO well for me 😭🙌 I never got round to trying the silicone sheets but I’ve heard really good things? Thanks again 💕
thanks for watching!
How many sessions did you need for you to notice an improvement with the microneedling?
@@vickytime3855 Honestly, about 12! x
Hi everyone! Have a great day, don't forget your sunscreen. 🌞
Happy Wedneday!
My acne scars are looking better after having used tretinoin and vitamin C for a while. Do NOT use turmeric on your face. Been there; done that! lol
:)
Hi Marianne! Are your acne scars less visible? Just wondering because I’ve been on 0.05% tretinoin for about 4 years and my scars are still the same. I know everybody’s skin is different, I was on tretinoin 1% for a year and my skin couldn’t tolerate it at all. My skin was super dry and flaky for a whole year, so the doctor switched me back to the lower percentage.
Vanessa Garlant hi, ive been suffering from adult acne last 2.5yrs, the area on both jaw lines is horrible from constantly repeated breakouts...it’s scared and discoloured. I started on 1% tret(retirides from Spain as we can’t get tret here in the uk). It’s reduced my breakouts considerably but not completely as tret alone is not enough cure for ‘hormonal’ acne and a antibiotic is also required alongside the tret but for now I’m happy with it without the antibiotic, with regards to the scaring and discolouration I see it’s reduced the appearance quite abit but it’s still visible only not as bad as before, guess will take time...so its working for my scarring too. I feel like all the exfoliating from the tret is what’s helps the scars and discolouration, time will tell as I only started tret 10weeks ago and am going super slow hence only on 2x per week at present.
@@vglovesbeauty I use 0.25% tretinoin every other day (alternating with Epiduo) Been using this combo for a year maybe. My scars are not gone, but they look a lot better!
Marianne that’s great! 👍🏼
How should silicone scar gel be used with a moisturizer? After washing the face, would it be occlusive lotion then silicone?
Good question!
Cass E same question
I would recommend silicon sheets instead of just a gel. I leave mine on for 12 hours at a time and think it would give better results :).
Hey Dr. Dray. I had a competition today and I did an oncology event and got first!!! Most of the tiebreakers were things that I learned from your channel. Thank you so much!
Have you heard of Scagel? I think that is what it is called. I used it for a scar on my face. A nurse recommended it to me. It really helped a lot.
Oh i have it too. I wanted to know if it helps with acne snd acne marks. Its been a week only
@@Jay-dj7vh any updates? Did it work?
@@pineapple365 yup but it takes very long like 6 months. Consistency. I kept my skin moisturized and used rosehip oil after it. Sunscreen too. I am scar free. Rosehip oil is the real game changer though. Apply on wet skin. It's a dry oil so it won't cause anymore acne. To speed up the process try derma roller suitable for face but be careful about cleaning it and your skin to avoid any more acne.
This video was so timely, as my pest control tech just had neck surgery & we were talking about scarring. I was able to share this valuable information with her. I was glad to hear she was using a silicone gel sheet currently. Someone had recommended she use lavender & frankincense essential oils, but I shared your clinical experience with her about those not being a wise choice due to delayed hypersensitivity potential. Gave her your channel info, so I hope she checks you out! Appreciate your sharing your wealth of dermatological knowledge with us, as very helpful in navigating this stuff. 😉 💕 👍🏻 🌷
Thanks!
Dr. Dray....you are brilliant and articulate. Thanks for another great presentation.
thanks
Thank you so much for the information, I have recently been devastated by my acne scars on my cheeks and jaws. I just can’t seem to get rid of them and they cause me such low confidence and low self esteem:( I would love to diminish the scars. And keep my acne clear.
Hey Hannah. Did you use the products and did it help? If yes, which?
I had breast reduction surgery two days ago and I got a scar cream sample to use in about 3 weeks. Just wanted to check if it's actually usefull. Thank you so much!
Would these tips apply to shingles too (I guess more on the recovery stage when blisters have gone done)? Or could you do a video on shingles treatment and recovery?
Hi Dr dray. What do you suggest to be done for chicken pox scars on the face
Dr. Dray, would you please do a video of stretch marks? How to treat them and improve the look they leave
Alma Sagastume: Type “dr dray stretch marks” in the TH-cam search bar for a video on this topic.
@@jt8142 :) thanks
Love your content its JUST perfect thank you for sharing your knowledge with us 💕💕💕
Really good to know....My Mom always said, uncover it and let it scab over !!!! thanks for the advice !!! xo Simone
Thanks for watching!
Pls. make a review on Korea’s Most Hyped Product! It’s called Madeca Cream.
Please review madeca cream
Great video. How do I use this after my normal moisturizer or do I used it as moisturizer.
What about ice pick scars? I need some info on what creams are the best😔😢 Something affordable
Another great talk! Thanks for giving your viewers fact based research information. Vaseline is something I've kept around all my life it's so useful for so many things,lately I've been smearing it all over my face before going out into the snow blizzards, lol.
Happy Wednesday 🙂🍁
thanks for watching!
I always have scars because of mosquito bites. Thanks for the info, Dr. Dray💕
I love your educational videos. Can you do a video on skin tags, how they can be treated and prevented? Do over the counter products work to remove skin tags? Thank you.
i have a video on skin tags
Dr. Dray please make a video on how to get rid of keloid or hypertrophic acne scar.
I have a wound on mycchin from a basal cell carcinoma removal. It's pretty deep. I'm using Neosporin right now. I keep it hydrated. I'm taking a supplement as well.
I'm glad you mentioned vitamin E. I'd thought about applying vitamin E . im glad i didn't do it!
Wst did u fo
Thank you! I'm going to get surgery in the next couple months for my thyroid and want to minimize a visible neck scar as much as possible
Thank you Dr. Dray for all your wonderful informative videos!
Have a great day!🤗🌸🌸💗🌸🌸😘
Mayra Wellington Happy Wednesday Sweetie!! I hope you are having a Great Day!!
Jackie Marsh thank you sweet Jackie! I hope you enjoy a lovely day!❤️💗❤️
Please make a video about Centella asiatica as a skincare ingredient~Thank you
Thank you so much for taking the time to help us understand our skins' needs. My kids, both under 2, just had chickenpox recently. I've been applying cicaplast and cicalfate religiously but it looks like some scars are here to stay. Any advice? Thanks again
Suggestions for scars on the face from lacerations…
Sounds like the 30% vitamin c in silicone from the ordinary and niod’s hydration vaccine can also be very good choices.
It was 70 here in the U.K. we’ve never experienced a February like it before, this month has been the warmest on record great review 🐶
Global warming!
Dr dray ,this was another great video.Thanks for all your help and kindness
Hey Dr. Dray your videos have helped me so much. Do you have a product recommendation for acne scars on the back?
We are always told that moisturizing the skin prevents wrinkles in the long term. And also that those with oily skin will have fewer wrinkles than those with dry skin. Are these true?
that is true, yes....there is some evidence that having acne as a teen/young adult is protective against wrinkles
Does the silicone gel treatment work for redness of the scar as well as helping flatten it and make it less noticeable?
I used QV gentle wash soap free shower and intensive with ceramides moisturizing cream. This is Australian brand
I have a nasty Frankenstein scar with track marks on my chest from a moh’s surgery for a basal cell carcinoma. I treated the scar with all of these tips here which my dermatologist provided 2 years ago following the surgery. I used a silicone gel for a year, it didn’t see the sun for a year, I moisturized with Vaseline immediately following the surgery for awhile, and I didn’t workout for 6 weeks per the dermatologist’s recommendation for a better aesthetic result. It’s not red, nor raised. Just the track marks are left 😔. What causes those? And do you have any advice for correcting it short of a scar revision? Thank you!
Rachel I My dermatologist has recommended derma rolling (at their office, not at home lol- some people do it themselves) and laser therapy, so I’m planning on doing that as soon as I can after my surgery
Great advice. Tysm
Hello good evening what ointment would you prefer for old scars on legs ?thank you
Thank you so much I just bought a generic scar gel today. I am going to take it right back and get one of your recommendations. Thank you
if it is silicone it would work same as these....does not have to be the name brand
Exactly the one I had did not have a drop of silicone in it. Thank you!
How get rid of hypopigmented scar ......light colour scar??? Is there any solution
is there any evidence that topical cbd oil is beneficial for the skin (body/face)? would you recommend cbd oil on the skin?
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!! So thankful for finding your videos. Very helpful and informative!!
thanks for watching :)
When wearing silicone sheets 24 hrs how to wear sunscreen or retin a?? Or just wear silicone sheet i dint get iy
Hi! I learned a lot in that video. I didn't think you could develop an allergy to vitamin E. I love turmeric spice in my recipes but I wouldn't dare apply it to my skin...lol ! I already have a few stitches in the palm of my hand. And, I used the La Roche Posay product (cicaplast) that had been recommended to me by my doctor. I really appreciated it because I couldn't tell where the injury was now. I often use Cerave ointment for my lips and when I have itching. I don't know if Cerave Itchy is more effective but I'd like to try it one day.
Hi, Can I use effaclar cicaplast for acne scars?
Thanks for your informations
Thank you for such informative videos, Dr. Dray!
Just had a mole scraped on medial right breast area (benign) - I’m keeping the area hydrated and covered with band aid for the first week. I scar lightly, non-keloid. I’m unsure what next step should as scrape/cautery is not a wound I’m familiar with. I’m thinking silicone sheets for a bit then continuing with a good moisturizer. 🤷🏼♀️This video helped as I was considering bio oil and mderma- which I will not be doing now! I have plenty of vitamin c, and will be buying some cera ve healing ointment instead.
Thank you for all you do! 👏🏻
This vid was very informative. I learned several new things, which I’m thankful for. 🙂 I’ll be tossing the Mederma, getting something with silicone.
Hi Andrea.I suffer from cold urticaria(allergy to the cold) would love if you could do a video on this as it's very rare here in Greece.
Is that where you get hives and red itchy skin from where cold things touch your skin?
I am only asking because this happens to me as well. Curious to know.
@@beeskneesbabe1 unfortunately yes.I live on an island close to the beach and I can't go.Years ago when I wasn't familiar with this allergy I fainted on the beach after stepping out of the sea.Scarey.
@@beeskneesbabe1 it's terrible isn't it.Even in winter I suffer from the cold wind when it hits my face even being in a fully airconditoned room can get me itchy.I have to avoid these circumstances.
I have that! Had it since I was about 8 and we never knew what it was until recently :)
I have a recent scar that I am treating and this video has been excellent! I have the silicon sheets but had been putting vitamin E from capsules and massaging it on. I haven’t developed an allergy but I will stop using it now.
What routine would you recommend for a teenager that is starting to have pimples but not full blown pimples?
I’ve been reading reviews of The Ordinary’s new Pycnogenol 5%, and a lot of people have been saying that it’s helping the redness in their face and helping to even out their skin tone. I suffer with PIE, and I was wondering if you think this would be beneficial to try?
Brittany Sherman sound good for my redness around my mouth
I have heard Pycnogenol helps with psoriasis.
i reviewed pycnogenol is a video on dermaE products
Dr Dray awesome thank you!
@@brittanysherman4912 can u send me the link of that video pls?
The ordinary has a vitamin C cream that contains silicone. Would that be a good product to use?
GREAT videos!! Love how much information you give in your videos!
thanks for watching!
Hey can you make a video on how to treat cold sore scars on the skin around the lips and on the lips themselves. Please and thank you so very much 💯
Would you recomend Dr. Rogers Restore Healing Balm?
Thank you for making this video! I really appreciate the information 😃
So the Silicone scar sheets Dr Dray linked, in their info it says they are best for raised scars. So do they work good for boxar/ice-pick scars too?
Thanks so much for all info
Thank you so much Dr. Dray! You have really helped me with my skin. Is there a sun screen best for darker skin tone for the face?
i like cotz natural tint
Dr Dray your sooooo thoughtful and caring so glad I found you!!!!’ I never really wore sunscreen and I’m 53 yrs. I get everything you use just call me a copy cater. Im up all night since I found you! And your personality is so funny at times which makes it even better,your awesome. Sometimes I get mixed up on what to get so now I mainly just watch your up to date videos. I laughed so hard when you were in Walmart and called Cerave your home boy! Lol😂
Dr Dray Thank you
Do you have any recommendations of treatments, other than surgery, for skin discoloration scars from oven burns?
Your skin is looking amazing Dr Dray! Could you put out your current skin care routine if you’ve changed it from your last video?
Really appreciate the information I’ve gained from all your videos 😊 Thanks
it is the same as it is int he last video
Happy Wednesday, Dr Dray! Thanks for this valuable information! You're the best. 😄
Great video! Can you do a video about moles and mole removal, plus the general costs and healing post-removal?
i have a video on moles
Exceptionally useful video. I was a little confused with what works for older scars, versus freshly forming scars as far as the wound treatment period.
I see the silicone is good for old scars, not Vaseline and the such surely... that was more about new scar treatment I imagine.
Then hyaluronic acid (or the sodium variation) in like, a moisturiser, is good for old scars and when they're fresh, it seems.
CeraVe moisturising lotion seems good for that (for dry to extra dry skin).
I never knew about silicone. Super glad to hear this (also saw the Bio-oil video, not getting that shit).
"Dermascar Gel 15g" is relatively cheap. They have ones with vitamin C & E, screw that.
15g isn't much for the task at hand, but apparently it "goes a long way". Will definitely give it a whirl.
Thank you for this video! Such a damn good channel.
Is a good idea to use adapalene on a healed wound (no blood,new skin has just formed)as a scar prevention method?
Hello Dr Dray I hope you are well! Quick question--is being exposed to fragrance stressful / "wear and tear" on the liver? Thank you
Dr Dray I’m a huge fan of yours!! Love your videos. I would like to ask if this particular baume can be helpful for my very dry and irritate skin due to isotretinion
Great information, thank you Dr. Dray. Happy Wednesday everyone
Happy Wednesday!
Hi Dr. Dray!! What skincare products should I avoid I’m allergic to aspirin. Thanks in advance! Love your vlogs!!!! 👍🏻😍
The tinted Elta MD sunscreen was very drying and irritating for my skin. It was almost as bad as avobenzone. Instead of my eyes being irritated, my skin would dry and flake.
Hi Dr.Dray! One I just wanted to say I LOVE your videos! I learn something new (& important) with every video!
When I was 14 months old I had an accident where I was left with third degree burns on my feet and legs and it’s been something that, in a way, almost defines me. I’m proud of my scars but it has bothered me for quite some time. And 20 years later I want to find a way to reduce the visibility of them. What do you recommend for mature scars and burn scars in particular?
Hi Dr Dray😇......... i wish u would have come in my life 4 years ago when my skin started changing .i started having adult acne and did everything wrong ......... now i have deep scars and dark spots on cheeks and chin.
Nusrat Qadir mee too, last 2.5 yrs suffering from adult acne, final started using tretinoin from Spain and also other products recommend from dr drays videos and it’s a lot better
Dear Doctor, we have some expensive cremes here, which claim a strong anti-aging effect - this is a combination of 3 derivatives - retinyl palmitate, retinyl acetate and retinyl propionate. These derivatives are on the ingredients list on the place nr. 25 and below. They are closed in the nanocells of squalane and can therfore penetrate deeply. Do you think this formulation can be so effective for anti-aging? Thank you so much and love from Scandinavia :)!
* creams
no, retinyl palmitate is not effective for wrinkles/fine lines
Should I put Vaseline and silicon on open wounds? Or only when it’s healed?
I love your videos ❤️
We clocked 19°C here in winter/February in Belgium yesterday, warmest day in February ever; that's about 66°F. And today was no different. Next week it promises to be more "fall"-like, but it's warm here too. Odd isn't it?
Hello! New subbie here! I'm 21 😁 Can u do a video on dark neck and dark eye circles. Pls it's a request.
Rsr Crystal I thought she already had a video on undereye circles? I could be wrong though?
i have a video on dark under eye circles
Yes, she made a video. I think she mentioned wearing sunscreen with niacinamide around the eye to brighten it. Sometimes dark under eye circles are hereditary. Definitely check out her video. I know I saw it a while back 👍🏼
Hi dr.dray, I would love it if you could touch on hypohydrosis and some hacks for it.
Berly Noriega: Type “dr dray hyperhidrosis” in the TH-cam search bar for videos on this topic. Good luck 🍀👍 😊
Thank you so much!!! You rock and your skin is FLAWLESS!