As a dermatologist I love your videos, they're really educational, well summarized, very funny and most important they speak the to truth with no bull s***, i'm honestly really tired of many ,so called influencers, and sadly some colleagues who try to sell skin care products in someway that they forget that we are scientist first of all and we shouldnt play with patient expectations, keep going doing an excellent job!😊😊
Very kind of you! My main aim is to focus on the science and be blunt/transparent with any subject, even if being ‘too honest’ often means slowing your own success 😂
I am on accutane rn for mild but persistent acne. I am 20 , i just wanted to know, if i can use Tretinoin cream after my accutane treatment is over. And will it cause any purging further ? , since i have completed my treatment. Please help .
Well said, I've recently started to find resentment for the skin care culture & their sales teams... never fun to go to a 'doctor' and leave worse than you arrived..:( It would be nice to have a new centralized health authority vs the legacy cooperate mess we confuse for medical care today.
@@usamasyed Brother please reply. My doctor prescribed me to take ethidox lb 100 for 1month but i continued it only for 19 days my face got much better than i discontinued it & now after almost 1.5 month my acne/ pimples came back. Now I was thinking to restart talking ethidox lb 100 for 1 month properly.so can i ? Edit:- I'm 18 years old
As a 50-year old with scarring on my face, chest and back from years of severe cystic acne in my teens and 20s, I have educated myself on how to keep my skin and maybe most importantly, my children's skin clear., so they don't have to go through what I did. Very good summary! Thanks!!
Have been struggling with acne for 6 - 7 years even now ( having an outbreak) I am 21 and acne has completely destroyed my confidence as I feel like people stare at my acne.
You are actually so cute, besides providing information, you actually make people laugh as well. Keep the good work up. Hope to see some new videos very soon.
In first place ,if uou live in country with hotter environment , always use a good sunscreen . This was the most informative video about acne treatment on youtube .
Sunscreen is not good for your skin it contains parabens and other toxic ingredients that end up causing skin cancer instead try a UPF shirt and a hat!
Had acne for ages and then an endocrinologist prescribed me spironolactone and within a week my hair started falling out in chunks and has never been the same since. Biggest mistake I’ve ever made. In the end I had to go on two courses of roaccutane and that exacerbated my hair shedding and thinned out the texture of my hair. My acne is gone but it took my best feature with it.
You are that rare creature who is informative and entertaining! I have been very successful in treating my cystic acne with tretinoin 0.05%, spironolactone 100mg, salicylic acid wash in am, benzoyl peroxide wash in pm 4% and lactic acid twice a week. After a hysterectomy in 2014 my skin went apeshit and it took a while of OTC attempts that did nothing until I finally saw a Dr. Now I have my routine and I cleared up the hyperpigmentation and get a breakout very very seldom. Dermatologists are heroes, we are vain humans and having to conceal and cover and disguise to just exist was exhausting. Now I do my routine, see my Dr a few times a year and live my life. Thanks for all you do!
You are an amazing dermatologist! Thank you for being so honest! This is soooo rare nowadays when everyone tries to sell so much stuff. So much respect for you! Could you please recommend cruelty-free moisturizers? Many brands like CeraVe, Neutrogena, etc are kinda shady, say they don't test on animals ''unless required'' in China or through suppliers, or through a third party. So they actually do test. We'd love to know really good cruelty-free products.
Honestly I'm not an expert on the 'cruelty-free' genres because I feel like most of the information on it is inconsistent and misleading e.g. brands that advertise as 'cruelty free' will still use ingredients that have been tested by OTHER companies and become part of the FDA 'approved monograph' allowing them to be used in the cosmetics in the US.
@@usamasyed Thank you very much for the quick reply! Do you have any thoughts on Revolution Skincare? That's what I've been using, they say their products are cruelty-free, they are inexpensive and seem quite ideal.
The whole “cruelty-free” thing is BS that companies use to charge you more for their products, so don’t let that claim be the reason why you buy or don’t buy a skincare product. A lot of the leading brands do lots of research before launching a new product with new ingredients. They have to test on animals to make sure it’s safe for humans. Your cruelty-free brands benefit from that research, so it’s just hypocritical to shop from “cruelty-free” brands.
For me, my face will get acne pretty bad if I regularly eat oily things. So, if I avoid eating anything cooked with oil, my face stays a lot more clear.
Thank you once again for your knowledge. I signed up for the email part. Again, thank you! God has blessed you with great knowledge of skin, and I am thankful for you sharing.
@usamasyed I have acne prone skin. My skin is oily still at 40. Other the years I have learned that my skin is also extremely sensitive and as a reaction I get more acne. The blemishes look like my regular acne and not allergic reactions. Although I can also get allergic reactions. No Dermatologist found out or even tried to investigate that part. Avoiding fragrance, alcohol essential oils, flower water like rose water or moisturizers with a lot of oils have helped a lot. VitC and leave on salycilic acid products also trigger my scne. The list is long. But it's under control now.I found out by myself by trials and errors over the years since I started to get acne at 13. Using acne fighting ingredients have helped of course. But changing my pillow case often 2/week for me using a special small towel for my face everyday has also helped. I saw the difference when I did and when I did not. It's unfortunate that many Dr who see acne prone skin never consider that it could also be sensitive. Most products that target acne are harsh including many medications I tried in the past. Thankfully I have a Dermatologist now who understands that, because he has seen it enough times in his many years of practice (he is close to retirement) so he does not look at me like a crazy person... like other Dermatologists I had in the past but who did not even help. If acne was that simple to treat nobody would have it. People who suffer from acne follow Dr advice to the T with hope that it will stop until they have to face the truth when it's not working. Treating acne is not as simple as black and white. This or that protocol/ingredient followed by the book is not always helping patients and other the years we often have to learn our skin ourselves.
Thank You for making this video. Could you also make one on hyperpigmentation from the sun please? I've tried anything but don't know what to do anymore. Thank You and keep up the great content.
I’m 67 years old and I have tried everything to get rid of dark spots. Nothing has worked for me. I tried triluma and I was so happy with the result. My skin was beautiful. They came back and now,not even triluma works. I use sunscreen every single day. My sun screen is at least 50 and I reapply every 2 hrs.
@@rosalina4556riluma is a mild steroid and hydroquinone, neither of which is supposed to be long term. That why it comes back. I believe the last of the tri is tret?
I've tried for months to get rid of acne and kept failing. I even made it a bit worse, I think it was a result of being too aggressive. This gave me a new insight on what I've been not doing, so thank you! And yes, I also get an immediate acne breakout whenever I think about pizza.
Ooo my!!! You arrrreeee..... incredible!!! I'll keep this video to keep coming back to learn and relearn! Wow, wow, wow! Lots of respect from Nairobi, Kenya. Definitely subscribed!
Hi Doc, thank you so much for your vids. It's really reassuring to see qualified people like you being completely honest with all these buzz about skincare. I've been trying to educate myself a lot of times with what products to use but I'm always dissatisfied with influencers and their claims not backed up by studies at all. Anyway, I'd like to know more about pores and if it's really possible to either completely remove them or at least significantly make them invisible. I have very visible pores and most of the time it's more visible especially during humid days. Is there any non-BS way of improving it? Or is it mostly genetics?
Dr. Usama, never in my life have i met a dermatologist who's funny, informative and just down right good looking like you 😅🎉 i would probably be one of the first to buy your retinoid cream 👍🤝 love your content and keep up the great work Dr.
Bravooooooo ❤❤❤❤❤ what a video, so comprehensive yet compassionate and funny! Doxy and benzoyl peroxide (which i avoided for 14 years) cleared up bad back acne I had for my twenties and thirties. Knowledge (and not advertising) is power. Thanks for the public dermatology Dr!
Awesome video! I love it as a cause & treatment overview for the hormonal cystic acne, but what about the solid cleansing regime in the morning and in the evening as a very important part of it? Because the dirt, make-up, sweat, etc. that is unproperly cleansed off the face with acne is a) clogging b) contributing the spread of bacteria, c) preventing the products to penetrate... Plus, the improper cleansers (too oily or too stripping) mess the barrier up. Can you talk a little bit about that? 🤗
Hi usama, 1.Which skincare routine you recommended for face that is applicable for body also? As you said just a gentle cleanser / moisturizer/ sunscreen / adapelene at night. Exfoliate once in a week. 2. Using sunscreen reduce tanning and pigmentation also?
Thank you for posting this video because I have struggled for acne for my entire teen years but it has gotten better it sometimes reappears from time to time
Salycilic acid has always made my skin ridiculously dry and worsened my acne whenever I tried it. Is there a good full-face, daily-use alternative for it you'd suggest? Also, I know you just did a full video recently on the red/blue light treatments, but why were they not even mentioned in the ultimate guide? And how do all these treatments relate to acne not directly on the face, such as the neck, chest, back, and bum? Thanks for continuing to share quality information.
It's the same for me if I use it as a leave on treatment but I see improvements who I just use it as a mask or cleanser like the 2% salicylic acid mask from the Ordinary or the glycolic+acid salicylic cleanser from Facetheory. I also have a youtube channel where I talk about everything skincare. My acne prone + very sensitive skin.
Thank you for your informative, easy-to-apply and honest videos. In this ocean of different information to find something reliable and professional is really difficult. I really tried to find real professionals that know their work and have education, not just cosmetologist or plastic surgeon, but real doctors with science-based stuff, and finally I found dermatologist, who really knows about skin and hair. I would love to see a video about psoriasis treatment possibilities with pros&cons, and video about hair dandruff problems, like how to fight dry dandruff and oily dandruff (psoriasis and dandruff does not regard to one person in this context).
Acne is so frustrating. I've tried many products like Neutrogena, benzoyl peroxide etc that worked for a couple of weeks but then stopped working. Alot of acne products leave my skin dry but it seems like every moisturizer including the oil free ones make me break out. It's very complicated.
I'm watching ur vedios for a while i have a severe cystic acne and deep acne scars I've been using tretinoin 0.05 over last 4 months with ur recommmentations i never imagined my skin get better but it does Tretinoin is kind of saviour for me. Thank you sir
I just started using retinal with lower concentration. One month down the line, I can already see the changes. I have less spots on my skin and my blind pimples are disappearing faster than before.
@@usamasyedi have used oral retinol some year ago and my acne have disappeared but after two year now i got it again and its not helping with any topical cream that you mention i have use them again and also not improving with antibiotic should i have to go for oral retinol again??
Great video as always :) One thing I am a bit unsure of, is what you mean by "concentrated sugars" being linked to acne? I haven't heard from credible sources that regular sugar causes any skin-problems before, but I am also unsure if that is what you are talking about or not
It’s more high glycemic index foods that can cause inflammatory states in the body, not specifically white sugar, although that would likely too of course!
@@usamasyed What type of inflammation are we talking about? Long term or short term? 😄 This video gives a great explanation of why sugar (and other high glycemic foods) in it of themselves are not more inflammatory to the body than other foods - but overconsuming food is. th-cam.com/video/i3D1SMCw550/w-d-xo.html
I have been struggling with severe back acne, and recently my dermatologist prescribed isotretinoin capsules, 10mg, as part of my treatment plan. However, I have some concerns regarding its safety since no blood tests were conducted before starting the medication. Could you please provide some insight into whether it's generally safe to proceed with isotretinoin without prior blood tests? I want to ensure that I can trust the process and have a better understanding of the potential risks. Additionally, I cannot thank you enough for freely sharing this valuable information on TH-cam. ❤️
I don't want to second guess other providers you may be seeing in person! Generally speaking, it's normal in US clinical practice to check liver enzymes, a cholesterol panel, and a full blood count, as well as a pregnancy test for biological females. It's best to discuss your specific case with your own doctor.
Great videos brother. Now if you could do a video on eye skin care ,like this one, that would be great. There's so much confusion out there about what works and what not , so eagerly waiting for your take on this .
I laugh...😂 But not every 3 mins... My dermatologist didn't explain my meds very well. Thanks Doc for explaining it in detail. New subscriber here... 😊
This man is Gem 💎 In skincare industry Where they will never share the secrets and to the point methods, but this man is seriously worth watching, To the point, revealing all secrets and being scientific based. All in One , Amazing. 💙🙌🏻💎
I've been fighting acne basically my whole life since my teens. I used to take the combination pill and minomycin antibiotics they were very effective but I don't take them anymore because of the risks at my age. I'm now in my 40s ( I'm female) and still get acne but not as severe. Can you recommend a treatment that would be appropriate for my age? Your videos are great and very informative.
This video is extremely detailed Thank you so much I’m definitely taking note I reacted badly to Clindamycin & not gone back cause I’m just tired I go in next week & showing them this video
Your video Dr Syed was very informative and helpful. I suffered acne skin problems very long time ago. I am sure this is the video that explain specifically on how skin problems like i have and how to cure it. Thank you so much. Perhaps this time i can find the 1😊. Seriously thank you. I will message if there'll be improvement with my face😊
@@usamasyed didn't think of getting a reply from you... Thank you 😊🙏... Please launch the skincare app soon for which you shared link earlier... And pls make more videos as we need genuine content from wonderful person like you ❤️
Didn't laugh .. i don't want to lie to make you feel happy .. ..soo here's the truth i Didn't laugh .. because i am damm serious whenever it comes to gaining alot of information and knowledge.. soo i was able to learn a fews here .. i am glad to learn these today ..thank you sire
please also make vedio regarding fungal acne (red bumps) that is the serious problems we indians are facing due to high humidity here. they frequently breakout or remain all over the time on face forehead temple.
Hi Usama Bhai, I absolutely love your videos as someone whos willing to be a dermatologist just wanna say from all four Chambers of my heart ❤️ thank you !!
@@usamasyed Dr. Usama Syed, please help me with this doubt. Retinoids encourage cell differentiation, cell turnover, and skin rejuvenation by promoting faster skin cell regeneration. However, I came across information about the shortening of telomeres. Telomeres are present at the edges of chromosomes that shorten with each cell division. Retinoids increase the frequency of cell division, causing the telomeres to shorten quickly. If telomeres become too short, cells will no longer divide, leading to premature aging. I also found research suggesting that retinoids, especially retinoic acids(Tretinoin), suppress the activity of the enzyme Telomerase, which is vital for preventing telomere shortening and aging. While this shortening of Telomeres may be effective against cancer cells, I am concerned about their impact on normal healthy cells. Are Retinoids still safe?
A/w brother your videos are very informative,honest and most accurate about issues.I have a question about collagen supplements does it work or not So can u make a video about it ?
i know alot of the over the counter info from my great skincare refresher from yesrs ago but this was such a good refresher, SO MUCH INFO SO GOOD!! ❤❤ and i learned a-lot about prescription stuff, nice
Hey Usama, could you make a video on hyperpigmentation and scarring from eczema. I see many videos online adressing acne scarring but would be so helpful to see i fo regarding others types of scars especially on POC. 😊
thank you for this overview. what should you do if you have severe acne but plan to have a child as a female? and which acne treatment is safe during pregnancy?
Hello Doc.. First of all i want to say that your awsome and most sincere person that i have heard in TH-cam chanels .. i have been watching all your videos and i love all of them what i could not find is nothing abut seborrheic dermatitis. Please make a video abut this i would love to have your opinion.. love you and your chanel...
I was on Accutane for 7 months and it totally cleared my hormonal acne away as of March 2023. I started my first pill in September 2022 and last pill I took was on March 2023. I started from 20mg, 40 mg, 60 mg to 80 mg. I now have glass-like, smooth baby skin and currently on tretinoin for preventative measures. I'm on the 0.05% tretinoin and it works for me. We've been best friends for the past 7 months and never breaking up. Plus I wear sunscreen everyday. My hairdresser complimented me on my skin the other day and asked me what I was using. I told her it was my bestie Tretinoin. I guess she didn't believe me cos I saw her pull my hair up to check for scars after a face lift lol. Mind you I'm only 37 but look 27. Nuff said! Love my bestie Tretinoin ❤ 😍 💖 ❣ 💕
Why can't i like it for hundred times 👏👏👏 informative as well as the way you create your video is so good. Keep creating keep awairing. Stay happy doctor.
Finally seen a dr who didn’t sponsor any product to the audience authentic information with steps for every acne treatment👍🏻
He did it by sponser advertisement of dermaco
As a dermatologist I love your videos, they're really educational, well summarized, very funny and most important they speak the to truth with no bull s***, i'm honestly really tired of many ,so called influencers, and sadly some colleagues who try to sell skin care products in someway that they forget that we are scientist first of all and we shouldnt play with patient expectations, keep going doing an excellent job!😊😊
Very kind of you! My main aim is to focus on the science and be blunt/transparent with any subject, even if being ‘too honest’ often means slowing your own success 😂
I am on accutane rn for mild but persistent acne. I am 20 , i just wanted to know, if i can use Tretinoin cream after my accutane treatment is over. And will it cause any purging further ? , since i have completed my treatment. Please help .
Well said, I've recently started to find resentment for the skin care culture & their sales teams... never fun to go to a 'doctor' and leave worse than you arrived..:( It would be nice to have a new centralized health authority vs the legacy cooperate mess we confuse for medical care today.
Amazing
@@usamasyed Brother please reply. My doctor prescribed me to take ethidox lb 100 for 1month but i continued it only for 19 days my face got much better than i discontinued it & now after almost 1.5 month my acne/ pimples came back.
Now I was thinking to restart talking ethidox lb 100 for 1 month properly.so can i ?
Edit:- I'm 18 years old
As a 50-year old with scarring on my face, chest and back from years of severe cystic acne in my teens and 20s, I have educated myself on how to keep my skin and maybe most importantly, my children's skin clear., so they don't have to go through what I did. Very good summary! Thanks!!
does he have vid on skin brightening? if yes pl share the link...I am 47 BTW
I would love to know what you use and your routine. Sugar exacerbates my cystic acne
The best video ive ever watched concerning face care towards acne
Have been struggling with acne for 6 - 7 years even now ( having an outbreak) I am 21 and acne has completely destroyed my confidence as I feel like people stare at my acne.
Same with me 😢
Samee
I feel u🥺
Fr
Same 😢, it's now my fifth year with acne 😢
I try so hard to remove it but it still comes back😩😭
I come under that 15% people who have never experienced acne ,I am here not to show off but to gain knowledge from Dr Usama Syed😊
You get a pass in that case
@@usamasyed 😂😂😂
One minute into the video, I already smiled and subscribed. I hope I’d get a solution to my acne by the end of the video. Thank you Doc
As a doctor I love your videos. It’s actually inspired me to start my own vlog channel.
Would love to see a video on the treatments of acne scarring (microneedling, laser, CO2, chemical peels, etc)
have one on my channel!
@@usamasyedlink?
You are actually so cute, besides providing information, you actually make people laugh as well. Keep the good work up. Hope to see some new videos very soon.
Very kind of you, thank you!
In first place ,if uou live in country with hotter environment , always use a good sunscreen . This was the most informative video about acne treatment on youtube .
glad it was helpful!
Sunscreen is not good for your skin it contains parabens and other toxic ingredients that end up causing skin cancer instead try a UPF shirt and a hat!
I absolutely love how fast and thorough you explain things 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you!!
Had acne for ages and then an endocrinologist prescribed me spironolactone and within a week my hair started falling out in chunks and has never been the same since. Biggest mistake I’ve ever made. In the end I had to go on two courses of roaccutane and that exacerbated my hair shedding and thinned out the texture of my hair. My acne is gone but it took my best feature with it.
How long did your treatment last?
Damn, that’s my worst fear if I ever take accutane. Did it come back since then or no?
me treading that while on spironolactone for 4 months now 😭 i haven’t noticed more hair less or any negative side effects so i should be good?
I'm happy you're doing skincare videos again. Informative and no fluff!
nah as he said in the video hes working on his own product. hes selling out
I wish I could have had access to all this info when I was growing up. Thanks again, Usama for such an educational and yet entertaining video!
My pleasure!!
You are that rare creature who is informative and entertaining! I have been very successful in treating my cystic acne with tretinoin 0.05%, spironolactone 100mg, salicylic acid wash in am, benzoyl peroxide wash in pm 4% and lactic acid twice a week. After a hysterectomy in 2014 my skin went apeshit and it took a while of OTC attempts that did nothing until I finally saw a Dr. Now I have my routine and I cleared up the hyperpigmentation and get a breakout very very seldom. Dermatologists are heroes, we are vain humans and having to conceal and cover and disguise to just exist was exhausting. Now I do my routine, see my Dr a few times a year and live my life. Thanks for all you do!
This is my favourite comment so far! Love hearing a happy story like this, and so glad you got the help you needed!
You are an amazing dermatologist! Thank you for being so honest! This is soooo rare nowadays when everyone tries to sell so much stuff. So much respect for you! Could you please recommend cruelty-free moisturizers? Many brands like CeraVe, Neutrogena, etc are kinda shady, say they don't test on animals ''unless required'' in China or through suppliers, or through a third party. So they actually do test. We'd love to know really good cruelty-free products.
Honestly I'm not an expert on the 'cruelty-free' genres because I feel like most of the information on it is inconsistent and misleading e.g. brands that advertise as 'cruelty free' will still use ingredients that have been tested by OTHER companies and become part of the FDA 'approved monograph' allowing them to be used in the cosmetics in the US.
@@usamasyed Thank you very much for the quick reply! Do you have any thoughts on Revolution Skincare? That's what I've been using, they say their products are cruelty-free, they are inexpensive and seem quite ideal.
The whole “cruelty-free” thing is BS that companies use to charge you more for their products, so don’t let that claim be the reason why you buy or don’t buy a skincare product.
A lot of the leading brands do lots of research before launching a new product with new ingredients. They have to test on animals to make sure it’s safe for humans. Your cruelty-free brands benefit from that research, so it’s just hypocritical to shop from “cruelty-free” brands.
For me, my face will get acne pretty bad if I regularly eat oily things. So, if I avoid eating anything cooked with oil, my face stays a lot more clear.
Dr Usama is one of the rare dermatologists we can trust✔🏃🏻♀️
Very kind of you!
Second this
Thank you once again for your knowledge. I signed up for the email part. Again, thank you! God has blessed you with great knowledge of skin, and I am thankful for you sharing.
thank you for the kind words!
Doctor, Please do a video on the Ultimate guide to treat Hyperpigmentation.
good idea, will work on this!
Also another pro tip for acne is changing your pillowcase regularly. At least once a week lol. That + retinoids cleared up my acne.
Not a huge believer in the role of pillowcases in acne
@usamasyed I have acne prone skin. My skin is oily still at 40. Other the years I have learned that my skin is also extremely sensitive and as a reaction I get more acne. The blemishes look like my regular acne and not allergic reactions. Although I can also get allergic reactions. No Dermatologist found out or even tried to investigate that part. Avoiding fragrance, alcohol essential oils, flower water like rose water or moisturizers with a lot of oils have helped a lot. VitC and leave on salycilic acid products also trigger my scne. The list is long. But it's under control now.I found out by myself by trials and errors over the years since I started to get acne at 13. Using acne fighting ingredients have helped of course. But changing my pillow case often 2/week for me using a special small towel for my face everyday has also helped. I saw the difference when I did and when I did not. It's unfortunate that many Dr who see acne prone skin never consider that it could also be sensitive. Most products that target acne are harsh including many medications I tried in the past. Thankfully I have a Dermatologist now who understands that, because he has seen it enough times in his many years of practice (he is close to retirement) so he does not look at me like a crazy person... like other Dermatologists I had in the past but who did not even help.
If acne was that simple to treat nobody would have it. People who suffer from acne follow Dr advice to the T with hope that it will stop until they have to face the truth when it's not working. Treating acne is not as simple as black and white. This or that protocol/ingredient followed by the book is not always helping patients and other the years we often have to learn our skin ourselves.
@@usamasyedif you got oily hair and skin, I can see why it wouldn’t hurt
He gave this tip.
@@usamasyedme too coz I m suffering it since 3months now only I hve problem not before and I used to change my bedsheets and pillows after 15,days😊
Thank You for making this video. Could you also make one on hyperpigmentation from the sun please? I've tried anything but don't know what to do anymore. Thank You and keep up the great content.
I’m 67 years old and I have tried everything to get rid of dark spots. Nothing has worked for me. I tried triluma and I was so happy with the result. My skin was beautiful. They came back and now,not even triluma works. I use sunscreen every single day. My sun screen is at least 50 and I reapply every 2 hrs.
@@rosalina4556riluma is a mild steroid and hydroquinone, neither of which is supposed to be long term. That why it comes back. I believe the last of the tri is tret?
@@rosalina4556that really sucks . Hv u tried hydroquinone?
I've tried for months to get rid of acne and kept failing. I even made it a bit worse, I think it was a result of being too aggressive. This gave me a new insight on what I've been not doing, so thank you! And yes, I also get an immediate acne breakout whenever I think about pizza.
Totally agree that often the speed of trying to get results makes people short-term overdo things and it gets worse!
Ooo my!!!
You arrrreeee..... incredible!!!
I'll keep this video to keep coming back to learn and relearn!
Wow, wow, wow!
Lots of respect from Nairobi, Kenya.
Definitely subscribed!
Hi Doc, thank you so much for your vids. It's really reassuring to see qualified people like you being completely honest with all these buzz about skincare. I've been trying to educate myself a lot of times with what products to use but I'm always dissatisfied with influencers and their claims not backed up by studies at all.
Anyway, I'd like to know more about pores and if it's really possible to either completely remove them or at least significantly make them invisible. I have very visible pores and most of the time it's more visible especially during humid days. Is there any non-BS way of improving it? Or is it mostly genetics?
Thanks doc. You made the video adorable, loved it
Dr. Syed I love your videos. Helped me get a good skincare routine I actually stick to and gained tons of knowledge while saving tons of money!
Ahh love to hear this!
You are really one of the most transparent person i had ever seen,GREAT man,love from INDIA🇮🇳
Very kind of you, thank you! 🙌🏼
@@usamasyed i wish,i could meet you if possible...☺️
Dr. Usama, never in my life have i met a dermatologist who's funny, informative and just down right good looking like you 😅🎉 i would probably be one of the first to buy your retinoid cream 👍🤝 love your content and keep up the great work Dr.
So sweet of you to say, thank you!!
We’re looking forward to your products, Dr Usama! ❤
Looking forward to launching once I’m 100% happy with them!
@@usamasyedyey! We’re excited!!
Can you please do a video on reducing hyperpigmentation? Also how to tell if dark spots from picking are HP or genuine scars?
Bravooooooo ❤❤❤❤❤ what a video, so comprehensive yet compassionate and funny! Doxy and benzoyl peroxide (which i avoided for 14 years) cleared up bad back acne I had for my twenties and thirties. Knowledge (and not advertising) is power. Thanks for the public dermatology Dr!
Awesome video! I love it as a cause & treatment overview for the hormonal cystic acne, but what about the solid cleansing regime in the morning and in the evening as a very important part of it? Because the dirt, make-up, sweat, etc. that is unproperly cleansed off the face with acne is a) clogging b) contributing the spread of bacteria, c) preventing the products to penetrate... Plus, the improper cleansers (too oily or too stripping) mess the barrier up. Can you talk a little bit about that? 🤗
i love your way of explaining things bro ma sha Allah.
Thank you!
Hi usama,
1.Which skincare routine you recommended for face that is applicable for body also?
As you said just a gentle cleanser / moisturizer/ sunscreen / adapelene at night. Exfoliate once in a week.
2. Using sunscreen reduce tanning and pigmentation also?
Thank you for posting this video because I have struggled for acne for my entire teen years but it has gotten better it sometimes reappears from time to time
Salycilic acid has always made my skin ridiculously dry and worsened my acne whenever I tried it. Is there a good full-face, daily-use alternative for it you'd suggest?
Also, I know you just did a full video recently on the red/blue light treatments, but why were they not even mentioned in the ultimate guide?
And how do all these treatments relate to acne not directly on the face, such as the neck, chest, back, and bum?
Thanks for continuing to share quality information.
Yes that acid has never helped my skin, it's always made it worst& inflamed
It's the same for me if I use it as a leave on treatment but I see improvements who I just use it as a mask or cleanser like the 2% salicylic acid mask from the Ordinary or the glycolic+acid salicylic cleanser from Facetheory. I also have a youtube channel where I talk about everything skincare. My acne prone + very sensitive skin.
Salysalic acid is the worst for me. Even Paula's choice BHA didn't work instead make my skin angry. BP works like magic.
Aha bha and centella are better
Lactic acid is supposed to be more gentle if you have sensitive skin!
Thank you for your informative, easy-to-apply and honest videos. In this ocean of different information to find something reliable and professional is really difficult. I really tried to find real professionals that know their work and have education, not just cosmetologist or plastic surgeon, but real doctors with science-based stuff, and finally I found dermatologist, who really knows about skin and hair. I would love to see a video about psoriasis treatment possibilities with pros&cons, and video about hair dandruff problems, like how to fight dry dandruff and oily dandruff (psoriasis and dandruff does not regard to one person in this context).
Great future video ideas, will add them to my list!
Please can you make a video on dark spots caused by acne and how to go about treating and preventing them. Thank you
Will do!
Can you please prescribe a daily routine steps and the names of each products. Like face wash, toner, treatment and sunscreen
Thank you for this. Can you please do a video on eckzema on the face and what to do with flareups?
I have a video about eczema on the channel that may be useful!
For my acne problems, I always use Monsia products, which dry and clear them up without leaving blemishes on the skin 😌
Acne is so frustrating. I've tried many products like Neutrogena, benzoyl peroxide etc that worked for a couple of weeks but then stopped working. Alot of acne products leave my skin dry but it seems like every moisturizer including the oil free ones make me break out. It's very complicated.
I'm watching ur vedios for a while i have a severe cystic acne and deep acne scars I've been using tretinoin 0.05 over last 4 months with ur recommmentations i never imagined my skin get better but it does Tretinoin is kind of saviour for me. Thank you sir
Ahh so happy to hear this!
@@usamasyed It's my pleasure to get a reply from u sir
Have seen so many but you are the best... Love you dr ... Love from India❤
* *watching the video at midnight* *
😂 importance of sleep hits different during the late night binges!
Literally me now
Really Good, Very Helpful👍🏻😍
I just started using retinal with lower concentration. One month down the line, I can already see the changes. I have less spots on my skin and my blind pimples are disappearing faster than before.
Love retinal
@@usamasyedi have used oral retinol some year ago and my acne have disappeared but after two year now i got it again and its not helping with any topical cream that you mention i have use them again and also not improving with antibiotic should i have to go for oral retinol again??
You have got my subscription for the first time watching an educative video about acne
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Great video as always :)
One thing I am a bit unsure of, is what you mean by "concentrated sugars" being linked to acne? I haven't heard from credible sources that regular sugar causes any skin-problems before, but I am also unsure if that is what you are talking about or not
It’s more high glycemic index foods that can cause inflammatory states in the body, not specifically white sugar, although that would likely too of course!
@@usamasyed What type of inflammation are we talking about? Long term or short term? 😄
This video gives a great explanation of why sugar (and other high glycemic foods) in it of themselves are not more inflammatory to the body than other foods - but overconsuming food is.
th-cam.com/video/i3D1SMCw550/w-d-xo.html
Subscribed cus of the good work you're doing without taking a sponsor. Much love to you. ❤
I have been struggling with severe back acne, and recently my dermatologist prescribed isotretinoin capsules, 10mg, as part of my treatment plan. However, I have some concerns regarding its safety since no blood tests were conducted before starting the medication. Could you please provide some insight into whether it's generally safe to proceed with isotretinoin without prior blood tests? I want to ensure that I can trust the process and have a better understanding of the potential risks.
Additionally, I cannot thank you enough for freely sharing this valuable information on TH-cam. ❤️
I don't want to second guess other providers you may be seeing in person! Generally speaking, it's normal in US clinical practice to check liver enzymes, a cholesterol panel, and a full blood count, as well as a pregnancy test for biological females. It's best to discuss your specific case with your own doctor.
Doctor please please please make a video on sunscreen.
It is so essential yet so risky and can be harmful. So confused what to do and what not to do.
Thank you my beloved husband！:)
I don’t know you like that
Great videos brother. Now if you could do a video on eye skin care ,like this one, that would be great. There's so much confusion out there about what works and what not , so eagerly waiting for your take on this .
I laugh...😂 But not every 3 mins... My dermatologist didn't explain my meds very well. Thanks Doc for explaining it in detail. New subscriber here... 😊
hmm okay, as long as you laughed, I'll let you off
This man is Gem 💎
In skincare industry
Where they will never share the secrets and to the point methods, but this man is seriously worth watching, To the point, revealing all secrets and being scientific based. All in One , Amazing. 💙🙌🏻💎
Thank you my bro! 🙌🏼
First three things: Diet, Smoking, and Bad Sleep.
Sounds like someone IK 😭😭
I started using stratum and honestly have seen such big differences in my skin texture and acne. Thank you so much for your tips and tricks
That’s so great to hear!!
I've been fighting acne basically my whole life since my teens. I used to take the combination pill and minomycin antibiotics they were very effective but I don't take them anymore because of the risks at my age. I'm now in my 40s ( I'm female) and still get acne but not as severe. Can you recommend a treatment that would be appropriate for my age? Your videos are great and very informative.
You can do fasting for 2 days ..to clean your body ..during fasting drink 2ltrs of water
That's my problem as well
Great video! From my personal experience I noticed that my male hairloss medication Finasteride also reduced my acne.
Absolutely can happen! Reduced levels of potent androgens can help both
Stress giving me acne, acne making me more stressed. Damn loop. 😅
hahaa so true
Thanks Dr.! Could you please make the same comprehensive video about Atopic Dermatitis/ Eczema?
already done! check the channel
Omg I was given the 10% benzoyl peroxide cream. No wonder my face acne increased
Accutane changed my life and love ya content Dr. Syed because you keep it a buck. Salute!!!
This video is extremely detailed
Thank you so much I’m definitely taking note I reacted badly to Clindamycin & not gone back cause I’m just tired
I go in next week & showing them this video
ASWK WRWB. Please make a video for oily skin and something for open pores as well! JazakAllah Khayr! May Allah bless you with more wisdom with afiyah.
Watching this video at night 2AM(In india) you are really a great person man,i wish i could meet you if possible...😊
Dr.Syed Im a big fan of your none bs way of reviewing products. Please review the iRestore Professional 282 Laser Hair Growth Device!
Your video Dr Syed was very informative and helpful. I suffered acne skin problems very long time ago. I am sure this is the video that explain specifically on how skin problems like i have and how to cure it. Thank you so much. Perhaps this time i can find the 1😊. Seriously thank you. I will message if there'll be improvement with my face😊
You are on of the finest Dermatologist out there. You talk facts and not BS. Love your videos❤
Thank you!!
@@usamasyed didn't think of getting a reply from you... Thank you 😊🙏... Please launch the skincare app soon for which you shared link earlier... And pls make more videos as we need genuine content from wonderful person like you ❤️
Didn't laugh .. i don't want to lie to make you feel happy .. ..soo here's the truth i Didn't laugh .. because i am damm serious whenever it comes to gaining alot of information and knowledge.. soo i was able to learn a fews here .. i am glad to learn these today ..thank you sire
Hello sir, I loved your videos on skin advice. Could you do the videos on hair and scalp. It'd be very helpful.
Will try!
I got to know all this because i watched many videos on acne, why you took so long to make a video like this.
This video is amazing
Thanks for your teachings I learnt alot
please also make vedio regarding fungal acne (red bumps) that is the serious problems we indians are facing due to high humidity here. they frequently breakout or remain all over the time on face forehead temple.
Can you explain acne treatment routine as well
Please make a video concerning pigmentation on face
Ok
Hi Usama Bhai, I absolutely love your videos as someone whos willing to be a dermatologist just wanna say from all four Chambers of my heart ❤️ thank you !!
Ahh what a beautiful comment, thank you so much for taking the time!
@@usamasyed my pleasure 🙂
@@usamasyed Dr. Usama Syed, please help me with this doubt. Retinoids encourage cell differentiation, cell turnover, and skin rejuvenation by promoting faster skin cell regeneration. However, I came across information about the shortening of telomeres. Telomeres are present at the edges of chromosomes that shorten with each cell division. Retinoids increase the frequency of cell division, causing the telomeres to shorten quickly. If telomeres become too short, cells will no longer divide, leading to premature aging.
I also found research suggesting that retinoids, especially retinoic acids(Tretinoin), suppress the activity of the enzyme Telomerase, which is vital for preventing telomere shortening and aging. While this shortening of Telomeres may be effective against cancer cells, I am concerned about their impact on normal healthy cells. Are Retinoids still safe?
@@udayprakash8692tem cells according to dr dray
The best video i ever watched about skin care and acne treatment❤
Thank you for keeping us entertained while educating us
🙌🏼 thank you for the comment!
A/w brother your videos are very informative,honest and most accurate about issues.I have a question about collagen supplements does it work or not So can u make a video about it ?
Yes I will make a video about this!
@usamasyed please could you do a video on hyperpigmentation caused by acne
Well explained 👏🏻
Wow Dr. it is just wonderful, lots of thanks, and good wishes for you 😊😊😊
Thank you, Mary!
Please make video about stretch marks and treatment
Please make a video for premature greys of hair Pleaseeeee
i know alot of the over the counter info from my great skincare refresher from yesrs ago but this was such a good refresher, SO MUCH INFO SO GOOD!! ❤❤ and i learned a-lot about prescription stuff, nice
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Hey Usama, could you make a video on hyperpigmentation and scarring from eczema. I see many videos online adressing acne scarring but would be so helpful to see i fo regarding others types of scars especially on POC. 😊
Will add to my list!
thank you for this overview. what should you do if you have severe acne but plan to have a child as a female? and which acne treatment is safe during pregnancy?
This was a super helpful video!
Hello, can you do a video on Elemis’s products??
Hello Doc.. First of all i want to say that your awsome and most sincere person that i have heard in TH-cam chanels .. i have been watching all your videos and i love all of them what i could not find is nothing abut seborrheic dermatitis. Please make a video abut this i would love to have your opinion.. love you and your chanel...
I was on Accutane for 7 months and it totally cleared my hormonal acne away as of March 2023. I started my first pill in September 2022 and last pill I took was on March 2023. I started from 20mg, 40 mg, 60 mg to 80 mg. I now have glass-like, smooth baby skin and currently on tretinoin for preventative measures. I'm on the 0.05% tretinoin and it works for me. We've been best friends for the past 7 months and never breaking up. Plus I wear sunscreen everyday. My hairdresser complimented me on my skin the other day and asked me what I was using. I told her it was my bestie Tretinoin. I guess she didn't believe me cos I saw her pull my hair up to check for scars after a face lift lol. Mind you I'm only 37 but look 27. Nuff said! Love my bestie Tretinoin ❤ 😍 💖 ❣ 💕
Heard so many similar stories from my patients too!
Waoo. If you are married is there any problem in fertility with so much tretinoins ??
Can we get tretinoin as I don't have insurance at this point
Why can't i like it for hundred times 👏👏👏 informative as well as the way you create your video is so good.
Keep creating keep awairing. Stay happy doctor.
Thank you, Amna!
Very informative and basic👍
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Very nicely explained doc!
Also cuteness overload 😘...
YOUR CHANNEL IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD🔥✨ KEEP IT UP👍 Man.
Impressive video.i will apply your advise