CLOSED COMEDONES: Q&A WITH DERMATOLOGIST DR DRAY
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ต.ค. 2024
- CLOSED COMEDONES: CAUSES & THE BEST SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
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My solution to comedones is to not have a magnifying mirror!
Shar Roon 😂😭 Big struggle.
LMAO LMAO
and always think that people would never stare at your face for like 10cm away like you do infront of a mirror lol
😂💀
Or my friend ,Mary, said 'use vaseline.........smear it on your mirror. Lol
I found your channel 9 months ago and last week I got the best compliment out of the blue from a total stranger..."what do you use? You have beautiful skin!"
Can't tell you how happy I was.
I owe it all to you! I went from scrubbing/exfoliating daily, having breakouts and uneven skin tone, to following your day/night routine and it's been an amazing transformation. Without turning this into an essay, just wanted to let you know, what you are doing is greatly appreciated!
Me too. I did exactly the same thing and my skin is looking much better ever since I stopped scrubbing and exfoliating.
Glad to hear!
How old are you?
Hi! Can you specifically tell me those videos that really helped you? Thank you so much.
What are you using? She recommends so much I don’t know where to start! 😂 its all good I love that she recommends budget friendly stuff. She is wonderful
She looks like she could be Nancy Wheelers older sister
loool my face looks better in those mirrors for some reason
ᏞᎪᏌᎡYN. ?? what does this have to do with this comment
@@lybug I think she meant to comment on the comment that is below this one, and got confused.
LMFAOOO I WAS DEADASS THINKING THAT😭😭😭
I always say this!!!
This is as informative as it can be, your vids easily become my fav Dr Dray😊
Formation of Comedone
1. Natural skin barrier defect with tendency of inflammation and hyperproliferation of cells at ductal lining → microcomedone → whitehead +/ blackhead
2. Pustule formation possible from inflammatory resp to keratin as comedone surfaces
3. Aggravating factors (drives inflammation +/ sebum production):
○ UV light
○ irritating substance (palmate from hair care, heavy makeup)
○ skin barrier defect (dehydration, mechanical exfoliation, harsh chemical peels)
○ diet: high glycemic index diet, skimmed milk
Where were your videos when I was a teenager? Could have saved me from so much skin irritation!
Olivia Smock same here
Olivia Smock me too
Same, my mum had no idea as she never had spots and washed her face with soap 😭
@@CarmenxSullivan means?
Me too 3 yrs ago!
Skin care routine for closed comedones please!!
Yesssssss
absolutely!
please!!!
Check the description box she wrote out some recommendations
Yessssss please
I have so many closed comedones... it’s so annoying. I never understood my skin more than I do now that I’ve watched this video. I finally understand why my skin sucks. Simply bc it does and it’s not necessarily anything I’m doing wrong, it’s just how my skin genetically is. Thanks mom and dad... ): at least I’m using a prescription retinoid. It’s the foam one. Loved the video!
It's more likely 'fungal acne' / malassezia. Most doctors don't know about it because they are lazy and can't be bothered to read medical research. There are many treatments with varying degrees of success (e.g. Ketoconazole, Urea, Honey, Uva Ursi, and Olive Leaf Extract, Biotin) published in the journals of medicine. It's not the fault of your parents, it's cause by a low count of good bacteria in your lower intestine - which leads to low biotin production - which causes fungal overgrowth - usually from antibiotic use.
Fr my dad gave me ugly genetics 😭😂
I use azelaic acid to help fade dark spots from formerly healed pimples that left hyperpigmentation, seems to work quite well and fairly quickly.
Sara Scott what brand do you use?
nykka3 ducray
In how much time your scars faded?
Khubu Jan I usually start noticing them start to fade after a few uses, they really fade after about a month. Just depends on how deep the scar is.
You know i used it from march and the it doesnot show any effect of spot reduction
Although it gives a bright look
But the scar is just the same as it was 😑😑
Yesss cutting down on sugar has helped my skin sooo much. I have less closed comedones after changing my diet and skincare. Thank you!!
Really?? Wow. Does it help with closed comedones
Im so done with my skin problems. Ive already spent time and money in the entire 18 years. Im just done, ive accepted it and lives with it now idc. But your videos are very informative so i enjoy watching them. Thank you for sharing❤️
Girl same. Been dealing with this crap since I was 14 and I just don't care anymore, I really don't.
kquinze how do u not care i wanna not care im tired of this shit its been years and im just tired mentally and physically of trying💔
Same:-)
When she named blush and lipstick as the makeup products with a risk to closed comedones I screamed. Those are literally my favorite makeup products to use
SAME :((
Ugh, same.. I don't seem to have issues with lipstick, but I'm going to have to skip blush from now on. I went through all my makeup and I only have a few things that don't contain any red or yellow dyes. :(
Time for a minimalist approach to makeup I guess.
I sooooo wish I had seen this video 10 years ago. I remember when I got my first pair of glasses, I immediately started crying when I put them on; I had NO idea I had so many closed comedones or even what they were for that matter. Things obviously got better as they tend to do, but regardless I can’t wait to start using this advice in my routine to clear up what does pop up every once in a while. Thank you, Dr. Dray!!! 💕
Omg this is to true
My mum has a perfect skin ...guess what ...
I have my dad’s skin...😰😏😢😭
Same 😞
Same 😭
SAME
My dad has nice skin, while my mom has a lot of skin issues 😕
Antonella9713 my dad has perfect skin, I look like him, but I have my moms skin 🙃
Here a comedone-prone skin! Yes, sugary or fried fast food make it worse, also scrubs. Salicylic acid and AHA helps a lot.
Funnily, my chin and my right cheekbone are the worst areas.
Really? Salicylic acid really fucked my skin up and made everything worse
dredd same
Mine’s my forehead and I kid you not, Cosrx AHA made it so much worse and yeah. Curiously enough, what helped lessen its appearance is my use of moisturizer + vaseline (during night time). I still have them though 🥲 I’m going to go to a doctor soon to have a checkup. Might use tretinoin if it’s prescribed to me.
@@jadie-maydredd210 this is called purging, it is normal to happen like that when you use active ingredients for the first time. Your skin is just exfoliating, and all the hidden comedones come to the surface
Holy crap same
Your skin looks immaculate!
thanks
Yvonne L seriously
YES!!!!
Yes. She glows. Is there a bruise by her mouth, though?
@@kimberlykv4313 Probably. Though When I look at older videos of hers, it is more prominent. It seems to be getting better
"you can blame your parents if you like" hahhahahh love you so much!
:)
And blame my parents, I will
I'm obsessed with your videos now. I just stumbled upon your channel this past weekend. I'm now a subscriber and watch your videos the most now.
Thank you for making this channel!!
This is by far the most detailed and informative thing I’ve found on the internet regarding closed comedones. Bless your soul.
thanks for watching
Your description of closed comedones fits my skin to the T. I'd been suffering from closed comedones on my forehead since I was in middle school. In my effort to eradicate them using AHA, BHA, scrubs and Clay masks almost DAILY, I triggered closed comedones on the rest of my face and bonus:ECZEMA. I got rid of everything and only used micellar water and moisturizer. It took me half a year to get them under control. Never am I ever going to make the same mistake again.
Thank you so much Dr. Dray. Your channel is the most comprehensive and authentic source of information regarding skincare. Keep up the awesome work!
I can’t exfoliate with acids or retinoids either, my skin gets super dehydrated and produces more oil. I “wash” my face with cold water after I workout and use gentle makeup wipes to remove makeup and lightly “exfoliate”. Using cleansers and acne products freak my skin out.
Which moisturiser do you use please? Do you wear foundation?
Hey do u mind sharing what products you do use?
Havent evenfinished watching this and im so happy youve made a video on these! Theyre my main form of acne and theyre soooo stubborn.
Just finished the video and wanted to provide my experience: Before I learned about the importance of the skin barrier, i was throwing EVERYTHING at my closed comedones. Treinoin, bp, aczone, bha, and aha EVERYDAY. Without moisturizer. I cringe. Of course, they continued to form and i did not understand why since I was using all these science backed ingredients! Then I read a blog post about the importance of the moisture barrier, quit all actives for a couple of weeks (during which all my cc’s disappeared...but then started to form again I guess after the initial sigh of relief from my skin lol and bc of its natural propensity to form them ) and reinitiated a simplified regimen: tretinoin every other day, salicylic acid, and aczone. Also use cerave cream in the tub which my skin loves, layering it over oils such as squalane and sealing it all with vaseline at night. The result has been far less comedones and when they do form, they leave immediately (often through mineral oil cleansing massage which i do every night followed bt vanicreams gentle skin cleanser ofc. The clogs pop out in little grits, its amazing).
Sofia Carolina can you share which products you used especially the mineral cleansing oil
@@motongever I use a Curology mixture which contains tretinoin as well as dapsone gel (both prescriptions, although differin is an over the counter retinoid you can try), wood snow mineral oil as a pre cleanse then vanicream cleanser, and cerave moisturizing cream for moisturizer. i use the Curology at night and the dapsone gel AM & PM.
This is the best deep dive into comedones I have ever seen. Thank you for making everything so easy for us to follow and understand. You are truly changing people's skin health one video at a time!! 💙💙💙💙
thanks for watching!
@@DrDrayzday hi Doc, can you talk about different kinds of lasers for brown asian mexican skin that could alter the cells on face and sebaceous glands so it not that oily and prone to comedones open and closed etc...
THANK YOU. I have been hoping you would speak about this topic. This is my current struggle. I have been watching your channel for a while and have stopped wearing make up. I started using sunscreen and gentle cleansers, BP, Differin, SA (all brands you have recommended). But I feel like I might be going overboard and making things worse. A skincare routine for closed comedones would be wonderful and so so helpful!!!! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. KNOWLEDGE, AND ENERGY!
Claudia Gabrels those are a lot of actives when youre also using a retinoid which is not good for your moisture barrier. I would scale back the actives to just the retinoid and one active per day. I used to do the same thing as you and now that ive scaled everything back to the above and focused on maintaining my skin barrier (i use vanicream gentle cleanser and cerave in the tub) theyve improved way more than when I was throwing everything at them
Having heard of washing face with only water, initially i felt that it wasn't clean having to live in an all summer and humid country singapore. However after doing just that, every single morning, the natural oils that our skin has actually naturally clears out my comedones. I double cleanse at night, and keep things very basic. And drinking water alot, helps me too.
I must have lived under a rock before subscribing to your channel. I hang onto your every word, re-watch, take notes, and I’m getting wiser. My skin is incredibly better, too. Sometimes I wonder if PCOS, which we know is pancreas driven, has something to do with my skin issues. I cannot change that, but I can and have changed my routine and lifestyle ...with your help. On to visiting your description box... Thanks, Dr. Dray. 😗🌸🍃
I have PCOS too! One great thing for me (unfortunately not for acne but a lot have had luck) is S’moo. I’ve been taking it for about 6 months and my energy has been better and I actually went off of BC (because it wasn’t helping with acne anyway and I wanted to see if my cycle would regulate itself). So far I’ve been successful with two cycles (they’re 50 days long but they’re even!). I should be hitting the time where it’s staring to regulate even better (I’ve been off of BC for about 3 months). You can always try that!
26 years old and been treating my closed comedomes like popping zits was my job. Have also been scrubbing lots in an attempt to get rid of them. This video has been a skin saver and the products you listed are accessible!! Can't believe this information is free. Thank you Dr Dray ♡
Any result?
@@anonymousor213 im too broke to get mew products but ive scrubbed less and popped less i do have less comedomes on my forehead tho! Still learning new stuff for my skin.
@@milkdromeda7.041 pray for you🙏
@@anonymousor213 honestly this is the nicest thing someone has said to me online. Thank u ♡ good luck to u
@@milkdromeda7.041 lots of love to you ❤️🫶🏻
From india🇮🇳
Thank you so much for this!! I’ve cleared up my acne as far as the angry inflamed pimples, but i’m struggling with comedones and discoloration. Your videos have been really informative and it’s very clear you put in a lot of effort. Can’t thank you enough!
thanks for watching!
Hi! As always, an informative and interesting video. Even if you don't have this skin problem, you still know someone you know who has an acne problem. I have a lot of empathy for these people who have to fight acne every day. It must be said that this affects morale and self-confidence. I am sure that thanks to all your videos on the subject, many people will be able to improve their quality of life.
I love this, I had no idea that everything I was doing was contributing to this problem. Thank you!!
Ahh, I finally found that this has been the problem with my skin for the past several years! I couldn’t figure out what they were called, I just assumed they were clear pimples so thanks for making this. I have been popping them and using scrubs, but now I will try these other suggestions and stop doing that. I also use blush everyday and have wondered if that’s a part of it. Thanks!
I suffer from closed comedones and it's really annoying to treat and to look at. I really.want to thank you for your thoughts and expertise in this area. I definitely want to try the sulfuric mask as you suggested. I hope you are having a wonderful day and have a terrific weekend. Give my love to your mom and Tybee for me!
Happy Friday!
Your videos are so long but I don’t get bored any minute they finish and I want to continue watching you! You are informative never go from TH-cam 💜💜💜
i... dont...know... what to DOOOOO (crys) I want clear skin again
Girl same!!😭
Something that has helped me, is keeping my skincare routine simple. I feel like we do too much. Also, using just my fingers, I cleanse for 60 seconds. It makes a huge difference. If you feel like you need more exfoliation and fingers won't cut it, the Mint Sonic cleanser tool from amazon is amazing
Sameeeee
girl ive never had clear skin 😭
I havent had clear skin since i was like 9-10 and im 15 almost 16 now and its just getting worse so ._.
WOW this video helped me so much! I always wondered what these little bumps were on my face that didn't really fit the traditional description of acne were! I'm so glad you made this youtube video because my skin makes SO MUCH SENSE now! Thank you!!!
What helped you
Would love to hear about scalp psoriasis! I have really enjoyed your vegan updates.
Me too! I have scalp issues, and am wondering if it's psoriasis.
Please! I have tried everything, but going to the dermatologist. It’s so frustrating!
Catherine W there is no treatment. I deal with it 25 years. No cure.
The only thing they do is perscribe shampoo that has a chemical exfoliant and creams that temporarily keep the symptoms at bay, usually untill you stop using them.
My scalp psoriasis was induced by a chemical burn 6 years ago and the best luck OTC ive had is using cerave on my scalp and the blue shampoo or mens dandruf shampoo with layers of AVACADO oil. 💞 good luck 💞
Please see a dermatologist for an exam? If you do have psoriasis, you are at a higher risk for psoriatic arthritis, and there are medications that can help prevent joint degeneration.
Hi Dr Dray! Thanks a lot for the video. Very useful. Till the age of 35 suffered with acne (mostly closed comedones). Then started oral Isotretinoin. This has just changed my life. Such a relief not to worry about this anymore. Have a great weekend!
I’m about to start isotretinoin! So it seemed to help with comedonal acne (as well as others?)? Thanks!
@@kellyjeannebarabasz7178 yes
Yay! A good ol’ skin condition video! This is my favorite Dr. Dray genre.
Sometimes we could be very dramatic. I mean I see a pimple and oh Lord. But when I learn how many diseases are out there that truly can affect the life of some people it breaks my heart and I realize how good I have it. Skin diseases should be taken seriously. Diseases can have a huge impact in people's mental state. Thus, adding a mental disease to the combo. I pray the day skin diseases are taken as serious as any other disease in our body instead of cosmetic, beauty drama. Feeling good about yourself is as important as having a healthy heart. Some of this diseases are not just ugly but painful.
Dr. Dray laying down the science I crave as always. I feel like I owe you a copay! 😆
Hi Andrea! Just wanted to say thank you for doing what you do on this channel and otherwise! You have helped so, so many people (myself included, of course) here on TH-cam and in your own community. Education is the most powerful tool a person can have, and you've provided us all with a toolshed.
I love your channel, I can always count on quality content here ❤️
thanks ms annie
Loved this video as always!! The Q&A are very interesting!! I have learned sooo much during the time I started watching your channel, and am learning more everyday!!Thank you so much for everything you do for us!! You are Amazing!! Please enjoy the rest of your Day!!
thanks Ms Jackie!
Dr Dray You are so very Welcome!! You are one Amazing Lady!! Always!!! xoxoxO!
Agree completely! Thank goodness for Dr. Dray!!!♥️😍
themori3 Thank you!! I'm with you on that one!! Hope you have a Great Day!!
Jackie Marsh Andrea is simply the best TH-cam has to offer in skincare advice!! She’s my only Gurú.
I'm learning so much from you! I wish you (and TH-cam) had been around when I was younger.
I could literally listen to you talk about closed comedones for hours, lol. Thanks for the wonderful, nerdy, genuinely helpful content Dr. Dray!
thanks for watching!
I still can’t get over how amazing her skin is
Words can't explain in detail how grateful i am for this video, i didn't even know it had a different name. I have stopped using scrubs for a while now and also toned down my make up use. Going to try to look for the moisturisers you recommended. Thank you so much❤
Where have u been all my life lol. I'm 36 and got into the skin care game really late. As a teenager I was a "laying out" girl and absolutely did not protect myself from the sun and paying the price now. I absolutely love ur content and have been binge watching all your videos all morning. Thank you so much for what ur doing for us subscribers!!! ♥️♥️♥️
thanks for watching!
So updated comment. I tried the products you recommend for this and yessss my skin is clearer and it’s only been a few weeks
Once again, Dr Dray, thank you. You have just explained those bumps on my temples. I’ve been wondering for months what exactly those bumps are directly to the left of my left eye and vice versa on the right. I use sunscreen and moisturizer and do not use scrubs, but I do apply acids in addition to retinoids. I bought ZapZyt wash after discovering your channel to use once in a while, but now I’ll leave it on longer and pick up some Azelaic Acid to go along with my tube of salicylic gel.
I love seeing your cute face every day since I started educating myself with your videos :) Thank you so much Andrea, lovely person you are :) I've learned so much so far, you are like a big library :)
Omg!!!
I have been searching and looking for so long to figure out what type of acne I have so I can help clear my skin. You finally taught me. Micro comedones. Thank you!
Dr Dray you are such a blessing, a gem.
I failed to watch your videos for awhile and had a skin care question, so I binge watched your videos for an answer. I’ve meant to mention, as I’ve been viewing videos I’ve missed (especially your Pyunkang Yul review and Mature Skin Care Tips video) your complexion is absolutely GLOWING! Your skin has a “lit from within” look. I also love your longer hairstyle, it’s incredibly flattering for you. You Go Gurl! You look beautiful! 💗 Take care, young lady and I look forward to more mature skin tips.
I really appreciate your honesty with this. I've struggled with comedonal acne for so long and had no idea it was caused by a predisposition to it. Hopefully these tips help me to get better control over it.
So helpful. I suffer from closed comedones, battle an autoimmune disease and am on immunosuppressant meds so this was very informative. Will definitely look into your suggestions to deal with those I have and prevent future ones from forming. I don't have a sweet tooth so nothing I have to change there...yay!
Dr. Dray I love your videos!! I even take notes because it is so educational. Could you do a video about laundry detergent? I keep reading articles about how toxic it can be.
Have you tried eco egg I use and it has no nasty chemicals, lasts for ages. Just takes a bit of getting used but it's been years, my washing is clean, and skin not irritated. I use an eco softern as find it doesn't much smell, only downside but otherwise really happy with it.
I've been using Molly's Suds as well as the whitening powder from them via Amazon for several months. Our clothes don't seem to be fading nor stink despite the detergent having seemingly safe ingredients & so few of them. No kids here so I can't comment on crazy stains but that may be covered in reviews.
I visited Mitsuwa tonight and found your Momotoni sheet masks you raved about previously. I felt like I stuck Dr Dray gold strolling through their huge sheet mask selection. My gleeful smile surely made me look a bit crazy.
"So be aware that that is lurking there on the skin" lol!! I'm spooked
LOOOOVED THIIIS!!!!!! I have seen some dermatologists who told me that because I am acne-prone (and I get a lot of closed comodones), I don't need moisturizer because my skin already develops a lot o oil. Thanks for giving a biochemical background behind the skin barrier defect! Also a lot of giddiness because I've studied some of the medical terms you used hehe
When you use moisturizers and you have white heads, they make it worse than the experience
Omg, I went to a lot of dermatologies during the last 5 years of my life and none of them told me that my kind of acne was a comedonal one, AHH! I'm so frustrated my mom really has spent a lot of money on a lot of treatments for my acne and none of those worked. Now that I know what type of acne I have I would do more research about it and find a skin routine that hopefully works for me T.T.
I'm so glad to have found your informative video
Moyra Olivera Dd it work ?
❤️ For blackhead on nose 👃 I found 😂 that putting epiduo gel twice a day ( without any sun exposure) helps a lot !!
Mariem Bejaoui I love that! It works so well for me, but is there anything similar? Having it on a prescription is a pain is there anything over the counter?
Man have I been waiting for this! I just started differin and I’m a month in and I have only a few comedones left and haven’t been making any new ones!!!
Rachie944 i started yesterday, hows it been working for you??
Which cleanse cam i use before digerin
Thank you for this information! I have been trying to figure out how to best clear or lessen my comedonal acne for a couple of months now and this was so helpful!
I have one pesky one between my eyebrows. Fortunately it isn’t very big. Good to know that you should moisturize. Enjoyed the video!
Very informative and your skin is GLOWING. That's it, final straw, I'm going back to my Derm to talk with her about Tretinoin. :) Have a great day!
thanks for watching!
She reminds me of Nancy wheeler from stranger things
Nice to see more "problematic" conditions shown & specific repair tips
Packed FULL of info! Thank you! This will be helpful to me. 👍🏼💕
And it’s not like I need more reasons, but you just gave me yet another to quit sugar...to which I’m hopelessly addicted. 😫
What a brilliant presentation! Thank you! So much useful info here.. I think many of us have mistakenly believed that over enthusiastic exfoliation and sonic brushes were the answer to closed comedones and pimples generally. I’m convinced that such practices, combined with inadequate sun protection brought about my rosacea when the results collided with menopause. My skin was ok till I started to use a Clarisonic.. within two weeks I was flushing uncontrollably and the rosacea had began. Now, three years down the line, gentle skin care is making the nightmare way more manageable. I have to add that I’ve been taking Low Dose Naltrexone for the past 12 months and that seems to be helping too. It helps to stabilise the immune system...I’m wondering, based on what you’ve said here about the role of cytokines (which I believe are over produced in rosacea) if the LDN might be calming the over reactive immune response in my rosacea skin? I’d really value your thoughts on the role of LDN in certain skin conditions, as no dermatologist or Doctor I’ve ever seen is able to offer any thoughts about it at all.
I still can’t tell if I have fungal ance or closed comedones
Same :(
Me tooooooo
Saaaame
Same
Yes me too...
Thank you once again for your advice. Every time I am watching a skin care program or looking at skin care, they are always saying you must exfoliate .. every day if possible. I think that is so harsh and especially in the winter time there is no way I can do that. So am glad to hear that you don't advise exfoliating.
You look AMAZING here Dr. Dray!!!!! Hope you're having a good week!
thanks
‘you can blame your parents for comedonal acne if you’d like’
me: YES MAAM
Thank you so much for this in depth information on comedones. I suffer on then mostly on my chin a a few on my cheeks. They are so frustrating to deal with. As always, I come away from your video feeling empowered. Will be taking your advice and be looking for products that you have recommended. Your the best, Dr Dray! Thank you and have a great weekend! 😃
that you have recommended. Your the best, Dr Dray! Thank you. Have a wonderful weekend! 😃
as an esthetician your videos help me so much with explaining things to people. appreciate you.
thanks
I have always had skin prone to acne and comedones. Since I' ve started watching you (about a month ago), I stopped using scrubs and my Foreo brush. I started using a different mosturiser (one recomended by you) and a suncream and I started noticing acne going away. Thanks for all your advice. ♡♡♡
Same boat, I stopped wearing makeup too. But im starting to miss it
@@ayahaz3634 I never wore makeup in the first place ( sometimes a bit of concealer, but that's it), so that is no struggle to me 😊
May I know what moisturizer do you use?
@@cloudsinmycoffeeeee Sure! I started using the Neutrogena Hydro Boost. It's supposed to lock the moisture in your skin and seems quite effective in doing so. I usually follow up with a day/night cream by Bioliq. I have not seen that one in her recomendations, however, I purchased it before finding Dr. Dray's channel.
I have these on my forehead for at least 10 years and never knew what they where. Mine are smaller but still very annoying Thank you!!!!! ❤️
So you can not get rid of them?😮
Close ur eyes and listen to that “hey guys “
Reeeaaaallly trying to cure mostly closed comedones/mild acne with a cruelty free regime. These are helpful.
I've seen your routines - could you maybe create a cruelty-free one? That would be amazing ❤😊
Hi Dr. Dray! Update on my fight against closed comedones at 59. What a battle. I discovered CosRx Whitehead Power Liquid. It really works for me! My plan is to use it every other night and Retin-A the other nights. After using it for only 2 nights I am starting to see improvement. It doesn’t dry out my skin and is pretty gentle. It stings when first applied but feels okay after 5 minutes or so. I hope this helps other folks out there who are frustrated with these stubborn whiteheads. I should add that I’ve been looking for an effective treatment for 4 years.
Becky C. Hi there, just wondering an update? :)
Brilliant video, and I identified with so much of what you say. My whole problem with closed comedones became apparent after having microdermabrasion a couple of years ago and it ruined my skin. It took several months to fix the damage and thankfully now I'm using the right skincare routine I can manage it but lesson learnt the hard way! It's such a careful balance between keeping my skin hydrated with the right moisturiser but not using anything too heavy/rich that exacerbates the clogging! Retinoids and salicylic acid have both been fantastic for improving my skin in combination with a basic routine to support the health of my skin barrier.
Which moisturiser and cleansers do you use please? Do you wear foundation?
@@veggiesaurus5834 I use my own brand of rinse off cleansing oil (oil to milk), for moisturiser I love Eucerin 5% urea face cream over my barrier support serum to help tackle dehydration and keep my skin barrier healthy. I wear bare minerals complexion rescue most days as it's really light/sheer and hydrating. I don't enjoy the feel of foundations on my face so only wear them occasionally on nights out (in that case NARS radiant tinted moisturiser or sheer glow). Hope that helps!
Just started using Differin to help with my comedones, wish me luck!
How has it been with the differin? I’ve been hesitant to try it.
how was it?did the gel help with your comedones?
So the gel helped with my comedones! I don’t remember the last time my face felt so smooth. But, the purging period was a little intense for me... especially around my cheek area. I had a hard time not picking at my skin during the purge and that left me with some intense post inflammatory erythema... however, I got some azelaic acid from the ordinary about a month ago and that has helped tremendously with the redness as well as other acne that arises. I think another month in and my skin will look good as new!
I’m glad I started Differin but it definitely made my skin worse before it got better. Wearing masks all the time helped me get through the purging period but it was tough. I definitely recommend looking into an over the counter azelaic acid once you’ve used Differin for like a month.
Vyala B yay glad it worked for you :) how long did your purging last? and how long did u start to see improvements? aaa im excited to try differin too but im really scared of purging😩
Dr Dray, your brilliant videos gave me faith in paying private to go see a dermatologist for my acne and I'm now on isotretanoine so thank you very much! Think you're brilliant!
Did isotretinoin end up helping your comedonal (and other) acne? I’m about to start it
Love this video! Thank you! Yeah, I hate testosterone 🤦🏻♀️ I’ve been on Sprironolactone for almost 2 years. Acne is a bit under control, but I still breakout. I even wash my pillow cases every other day with All detergent. No fragrance and no dye. I switched my diet to low glycemic index food about 3 years ago, but I noticed quite a difference 6 months ago when I cut dairy out. I love cheese, but I limit dairy because I have noticed I will get acne. I recently switched to coconut yogurt rather than Greek yogurt; unsweetened coconut yogurt was difficult to find around here. I love yogurt and I hadn’t been consuming it for a long time. I was happy when I found coconut yogurt. Lol! Have a nice weekend!!!!
Hope you had a great week!
You are a font of knowledge, Dr. Dray! TY for this! It sounds like this may also help those with subtype 2 rosacea (plenty of papules and pustules). 💜👍
Your Better then my dermatologist at Kaiser! Thank you! Thank you!
Definitely helpful I figured out what the problem was as soon as you said “sugar” but thank you so much such a help.
Could you do a review of some “primer” sunscreens? Such as the La Roche Posay Anthelios 50 Daily Face Primer with spf 50. I’m wondering if they would be good options even without makeup
Rebecca Nas Rebecca Nas thank you for your recommendation, but this simply isn’t true. A better way to word it would be that most people will not be applying spf makeup (namely foundation) in the proper amount and coverage needed to get to the labeled SPF of the product. They are not technically “less effective”, just not applied correctly for sun protection. Primer is a different situation though, which is what I asked about. I suppose you could say it’s makeup, but it is generally applied in a manner more fully, like a moisturizer or sunscreen would be, so one would think this may be an acceptable and “effective” option for the face even without any other makeup, like I said in my comment. So my question to Dr. Dray still stands!
Great topic to cover - so thorough and helpful! this will help my son, who suffers from this problem!
thanks for watching!
Thank you SO MUCH for doing this video. I’m so happy you informed us about it. I have been struggling with closed comodones for a long time and it took over my self confidence it was horrible. I was able to get tretinoin for a little with curology so I know it works well but I couldn’t afford to pay for the monthly subscription so I finally got health insurance again and plan to go to my dermatologist to figure out if I can get a prescription of tretinoin again. Before I did that though your videos SAVED my skin, especially since from you I figured out my skin was not getting enough moisture so I started to use a humectant while my face is wet and ALSO moisturize and also use SPF everyday so little by little you have helped me so much and I just can’t wait to finally go to a dermatologist and figure out everything. Thank you for giving us great information that really helps. It would be awesome as well if you did a skin care routine for someone who has closed comodones so we know what to use when and all that. Also separate them from oily to dry skin? If you possibly can. Thank you for being you Dr.Dray it’s so helpful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
lessthanthreemeli i struggle with closed comedones and i’ve been thinking about tretinoin, what sort of tretinoin treatment did you use? Was it a cream or tablets or something else? Loved to know
Extractions helped me dramatically with closed comedomes. They wouldn't go away even after I solved my acne breakout problems. Turns out, all they needed was a clean extraction and my skin texture became 90% flatter over the course of just a week.
Did you get extraction from professionals.?
@@iqrabhat645 No, that's a waste of money. Buy an extraction kit and do it yourself, and just maintain sanitary procedures. Also make sure you use proper technique to prevent skin trauma.
@@TactlessGuy okay ❤️
Help Dr. Dray! You have been a life saver for me. I’m in my 30s and I’m breaking out for the first time. I was overdoing it with scrubs and masks, but I’ve been trying things you recommend and it’s helped! After watching your videos I realize I have super sensitive skin and my skin barrier isn’t great. Is there a vitamin supplement or some specific kind of lotion I should use? I bought the CeraVe PM and it tingles a little. Is that normal? Thank you SO much for all your helpful videos. You are an angel! ❤️
I've been watching some of your videos on fungal acne and have to say I really appreciate the way you present your information. I was wondering if you could do a video on hydradenitis supperativa?
I used to have super clear skin, but now I have so many bumps and closed comedones, so im really trying to clear that up lol
Same, i used to have baby skin but n-now i don't know what happened to my skin
me too!! i even tried salicylic acid on them, which worked initially, but not anymore :(
This is happening to me now and i have no idea why. I'm trying salicylic acid and it's helping but im not completely back to how i was
@@samuelgiron4447 same 🥺
Same. It happened when I hit 25. My doctor said that this is commonly seen for some reason and he prescribed adapalene which helped SO much. BHA and AHA helped initially but it wasn't until I went to the doc that it really cleared my skin.
Wow - this is the most thorough and helpful video I’ve ever watched! I never knew what to call the thing that was wrong with my skin until now - I can’t wait to put these tips into place! Thank you! ❤️
dr dray, i just looked at the ingredients for cerave moisturizing cream and was surprised to see petrolatum. the official site lists the product as oil free but petrolatum is mineral oil. more importantly, i couldnt find anything on their site that lists their petrolatums refinement history to show its purity, thus proving its truly non toxic with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. in the eu products cant contain petrolatum for this reason unless the refinement history is known. i know the us doesnt require this.
I got closed comedones cuz of Cerave moisturizer
Love you so much for all these fantastic informations you provide us with especially those of us who are aestheticians Dr Andrea!
I’ve been waiting for this video for soooooooo long! I have these nasty little buggers on my cheeks and around my jaws. Tretinoin really helps keep them at bay but there are some really stubborn ones on my cheeks that have been there for literally years that just don’t go away! I use Tretinoin, salicylic acid, Sulfur, etc. nothing works! I also drink 3.5 litres of water a day, take zinc supplements. Should I just go to a dermatologist to get them extracted? They seem really deep in the skin and they don’t appear white at all. Just skin coloured bumps. 😫
I never recommend attempting to self-treat
Mine are similar, but I'm not sure they're CC. As yours are, mine are very deep in the skin. So much so that sometimes it probably isn't even noticeable to others unless I point it out. Mostly I can *feel* them when I drag my fingers across those areas. Furthermore, I only have a few. Like a couple of the cheek, 1 or 2 on the chin, 3 or 4 on my forehead (near the hairline). I just hate feeling them every time I wash or moisturize.
Can any of you say what worked or what they are actually?
This is such valuable information!! You just saved me so much time, money, trial and error. Going to put the cookies down. They cause wrinkles and acne!!!
Can you do a video on milia, both treatment and prevention?
i have a video on milia (two i think)...look in the Q&A playlist
Dr Dray thanks so much!
onice331 YES PLEASE
Iv been suffering from severe comidomes since I was a teen! Thankyou so much ! Iv searched and searched for years and now I finally have an explication as why I get them ! Though I already got rid of them using retinol for about a year, but it’s nice to finally know! Thankyou so so much !
Courtney Ridenour can us ask what your skin care routine is
You are very knowledgeable.... thank you so much for taking time to do these
Long time Benzoyl Peroxide hater here. I recently found a BP wash that has been absolutely transformation to my skin. If you're one those individuals that has had a bad experience with Benzoyl Peroxide, I would still highly recommend a 5% BP wash. So, so much less irritating to my skin, but still effective.