They don't teach doctors how to adhere to African/Black Skin types. They are mostly taught about fair skin and how to treat those types. Which makes it difficult to answer questions with a patient who wants to know more about the treatment for dark skin, they literally have no way to medically answer that.
I am a woman who never learned how to properly care for her parts until this angel came along. I used to think that my 'self cleaning oven' was broken because of medical issues I was born with. I was suffering with monthly, if not weekly, bladder infections (have been since I was a child) and now I know that it was my over-zealous 'care' that was perpetuating my issues. And now I find out that I am removing my hair incorrectly too! Thank you, for educating me with dignity and compassion.
Its not socially acceptable to have hair but I’d rather take the comments than go through that pain again , all I do is trim and I love it . If I can look at a males natural body and believe it’s beautiful , there’s no reason why they can’t do the same .
Same girl. I invested in a lady trimmer 4 years ago best decision ever , my body my rules. I am currently working on fading dark marks left by years of improper hair removal and ingrown hairs (the struggle is real).
Yes. Omg. The pain after removing my public hair is the most uncomfortable ever. In my live (20y) i can count on one Hand if how many times i shaved fully in my Bikini Zone. The most i do is trimming for that part of the body. And when i go swimming i may shave the sides but it hurts like hell for days after. And i tried all these tips others give like trimming the hair beforehand, soaking, coco butter, various shaving techniques and nothing..NOTHING! Ever worked!
"The hair tends to get ingrown on the armpits, pubic area, and legs." *SO BASICALLY EVERYWHERE.* Edit: Update, you can get them from shaving your arms and face too. Just recently found out these parts can be shaved....
Wow, I'm a man and this is by far the BEST explanation of ingrown hair that I've ever heard! None of my previous dermatologists have ever explained it so clearly before. I now know what I have to do to reduce ingrown hair on my face and neck areas. Thanks Dr. Simi!
@@DrSimiAdedeji I very often have ingrowing hair that goes very deep (you can see by skin that hair is there sometimes very long and curled) and there is no chance that it will fix themself, what to do in such situation?
Recently, I have found that growing out my leg hair actually encourages the problem. I am a South African 🇿🇦 woman of color, with thick curly hair. I live in South Korea 🇰🇷. During winter months, I suffer severely from ingrown hair on my legs because I must wear many layers of clothes that sit close to my skin in order to insulate from extremely cold temperatures. I allow my hair to grow out on winter months because shaving it off dries my skin out but the friction and tightness of my pants/thermals, directs my leg hair back into my skin. How can I remedy this issue?
I have natural curly hair everywhere and I have ingrown hairs that need to be surgically removed my some of the ingrown s I get do fix themselves but alot I've had for year's cause I cant get them out all my life I've picked em out with needles I've dug into my skin deep to pull ingrown hairs out!!! I need help
I can’t believe this wonderful doctor is giving us a consultation hour about ingrown hair its causes and how to treat it for FREE and everything on display to rewatch and comment! So useful and detailed as well thank you so much
I literally pock them out with a needle, even the ones that are completely under the skin. Anyway I can't see another way of resolving the problem because some of them were even 2cm long and still chilling under skin :(
@@asukalangley5896 Same, Ive pulled some 2cm from under the skin the same way you do because they showed no signs of growing out on its own and my skin only gets more irritated the longer the hair stays ingrown.
Wow the inclusion of not just standard fair-skin symptoms but also the difference of symptoms for darker skin is SO IMPORTANT! Thank you so much for what you're doing! 💕
There is so much about us that is normal but that we are overly critical about. If these conversations could become more 'normal,' we would see just how common certain conditions are and we would be able to learn from each other's experiences. Thank you for watching. ❤️
This is absolutely THEE most informative, educational and clearest, most professional video I've ever seen on skin care, especially for poc. Thank you for helping so many heal our skin. ❤️🙏🏾
I've just seen this comment! Thank you Katarra!😊 I really appreciate your comment. This video took A LOT of work so I'm super pleased that you appreciated it!
I’m 31 years old, have had a significant amount of bio education AND spend a lot of time researching skin issues and I’ve still never heard this explained so well for women of colour. I hope the future is brighter than that but thank you so much for being a light right now!
this is one of the BEST medical videos I’ve EVER watched on this platform! the way you explained everything so clearly and even provided different examples of how it may very due to skin tone or hair type is amazing and definitely needed. not to mention your voice which is very nice to hear. thank you for sharing this knowledge ❤
True, but my underarm and pubic hair make me itch like crazy, so it's this or nothing. Feminism is about choice: you can choose to do something about your body hair or not.
Yes heaven knows we have enough silicone, weave wearing claws for nails twerking, don't know who their baby daddy is black women on you tube..... Dr is truly what you call a queen
I am so incredibly grateful to have found you!!! As a black woman, it’s so hard to find someone who is as knowledgeable about darker skin tones and is capable of offering advice and help! I subscribed and will be watching your videos every time to learn more about women’s health as well as my skin! I wish I could book an appointment and meet you but I’m quite far (Canada). But thank you 10000x!!! Thank you! Thank you
OMG Queeeeeen!!!!! After 16 years of having in grown hairs and inappropriate male dermatologists who just wanted to make dumb comments instead of treating my issues, I found this video 😭😭😭😭😭 getting hope!! My baby daughter is going to be set up for success when she gets older ❤️
As someone who’s just qualified in waxing/hair removal I was SHOCKED to learn there is so little guidance out there for waxing people of colour. This video is super super super helpful. It should be mandatory in 2024 that we learn about different skin tones and how infections, contraindications and contractions can manifest in all skin types. Thank you so so much Dr Simi 🥰
i really hope this video will help a lot of girls to not do the same mistakes i did in the past. my skin is very very pale but i've always had dark and thick hairs all over my body and i have curly hair so that's definitely why i'm prone to ingrown hairs. growing up i always felt ashamed of my body, thinking that there was something wrong with me. for many years i got rid of my hairs and treated my skin wrongly until i got to the point where my skin got very sensitive and my legs are now covered in red and ugly scars. it took me months and many mistakes to gather all the information and tips that are listed in this video. i started doing laser hair removal, i'm learning to treat my skin properly and i can definitely see some positive changes but i know my journey is still long. acceptance and love for your own body is definitely the first step you have to take to start the healing process. xx
@@HelloWorld-jr3bi it really depends on your type of hairs. the thicker and darker they are the easier it's for the machine to read them and burn them. after 3 sessions i noticed a HUGE difference: i have about 70% less hairs and the ones that are left are thin and much less noticeable. my skin is now getting ealthier and all the red scars and spots are slowly fading
Thank you so much for your information. I’m 59 years old & I don’t shave my pubic but I still get in grown hair. May GOD bless you for your help.I have been struggling with this for a long time.🌷
This video was AMAZING. So thorough. And I really appreciate knowing what happens to other skins as well. I'm a cosmetologist and I get asked lots of questions. The more I know the better equipped I am. ❤️❤️ Thank you
The first doctor who is actually using every day experiences and can talk to us the way we can understand everything. It was a really useful video. Thank you so much ❤
Shaving with olive oil really helped me against ingrown hair and irritation afterwards (i have thick dark hair) Just wanted to share bc i think everybody should try this once
I tried shaving with coconut oil and had discomfort each time. Tbh the main issue is us wanting a close clean shave. I used to just trim my bikini area and hardly ever dealt with ingrown hairs but then I switched to sugaring and now laser and I have nonstop ingrowns😩
I am very interested in hearing about the laser options for women of colour. I am dark skinned with constant hair growth on my chin and face and I have suffered with in grown hairs on many occasions. Having a beard is just not an option. This video has been very helpful and I am looking forward to more great tips!
@1-800-HOES-MAD x because its hard to find someone that can relate to how to treat dark skin! Most information online is suited to fair skin only and there is a big lack in information for black people like us ☹️ even though we are the most affected by this, as black people have curly hair that is the most prone to ingrown hairs as explained in this video. This woman is very important to many us for that reason, hope you understand now
@@agnesansah9438 is not about racism you’ve mentioned that not me, ... is just every black women knows how difficult is for us to find tips and advices from and for us.
@@agnesansah9438 its because dark skin is different to others and not always treated with the same methods as lighter skins. Shame on you for thinking this
I truly LOVE how you include the different situations that can happen in different skin tones! I truly admire what you do. It might seem something small but in a field of knowledge that has historically ignored women and people of color, what you do is truly revolutionary!!!!!
I’ve thought for all these years that we are supposed to pull our skin tight to get a smoother shave, and now I just learned that that is the cause of all my issues. THANK YOU
What’s she’s saying actually makes sense to me. I experience ingrown hairs after shaving or waxing but if I stop for a month or more, it “heals” or “resolves” on it’s own. And when I finally wax, it’s so pretty! 😍 Lol
I thought u just have to exfoliate the skin few times a week so the isnt any dead skin cells that could be on top of the hair and prevent it from growing out.
@@cooleditgirlperson7932 not really. I know people who don't grow hairs on their armpits since puberty. And they're in mid-20's and near 50's still having menstruation. 😌
Thank you Dr. I have been suffering with this problem in both areas for a few years now.i felt so ashamed, I didn't know what I was doing wrong,and how to stop it. I went to doctors nothing they prescribed helped. My insurance don't cover dermatologist. So grateful to find your channel ❤❤❤
I’ve resorted to just using a small pair of scissors to nip the hairs off. Everything I’ve used - even when labelled “for sensitive skin” - has aggravated the cysts I get in these areas. Looking forward to this video.
I have been using azelaic acid and a chemical exfoliant every other day or so. It's helped to reduce hyperpigmentation faster than glycolic acid alone. But it is very drying.
Didn’t shave for about a year, did small trimming, and it transformed my relationship with my hair all over my body. I can recommend to not shave and then go back to shaving when you need to.
I recommend waxing over shaving. Unlike shaving where the hair grows back within 24 hours, the results from waxing lasts for 4 weeks! And the hair grows back finer and thinner.
I am a woman of color and I used Lazer removal many years ago. I lost a lot of money and still a very hairy face. I wish I knew this before throwing away my money. It is very depressing. I shave everyday. I have tried everything. Nothing works long term. Thank you so much for this video and you are so beautiful. Your skin is amazing.
@@pininja4981 no need to judge someone based off of their hair removal practices. She didn't say anything about the time. I myself have always shaved just once a month, and I shave during my shower with a gentle cleanser. I get one razor bump like once in a blue moon.
@@tang3151 who judged?? The girl in the video literally says thst you should let ur hair grow a bit. Let it regenerate and get stronger. When you shave nonstop you make your skin and hair weak af
I've always wandered why girl/women are Always going on about shaving and waxing. I have a lot of hair on my head and No under arm hair or anywhere else i think gid blessed with no hairs on my body. I wanted to know how to get rid of one little hair near my ears i went to JA 2019 and my cousin was doing my eyebrows then he carried on to shave the side burns which i didnt ask for. And ever since then this little bump at the side of my face gets painful each time i try to squeeze it it doesn't burst or anything just hurts so i have left it along. But i would really like it to go away. So i can get a little advise on the best way or thing to use i can't pluck it as there is nothing to grab on to.
I'm so thankful I found hair removal creams years ago. No more ankle nicks, not as much ingrowns, and no prickly feeling when it grows back. I know some people hate how it smells, but I never noticed anything unusual with Veet
You should write a book! There’s so much helpful information here I wish I had something to thumb through I could never figure out shaving or waxing without getting ingrowns so I just use a men’s electric shaver. It doesn’t cut close but it’s good enough with my light hair. I’m going to try soaking method. Thank you!
I stopped getting ingrown hairs when I began laser hair removal. It’s the best decision I’ve ever made. My skin is so soft and smooth. And even when a few hairs grow back, it’s still smooth. Haven’t had an ingrown in years❤️.
@@jenniferatlet6238 I got it done at my dermatologist office.I trusted them more than the clinics. And they explained to me all of the different types of laser for the different skin types, and I had 6 sessions. I did bikini/underarms.
Would rather talk about how intelligent & well-spoken she is, but yes, I’m definitely going to be checking to see if she has a video regarding her skincare, for sure. (Haven’t finished this video yet & am a new sub.)
I am a middle eastern/asian woman, always wondered why those pigmented areas occur after ingrown hair happens and what can I do to reduce that. Thanks a lot for the video!
Doctor Simi, I have a request for a new topic❤️ how to reduce dark spots, blackheads on the T-zone of the face. Especially around the nose. Those spots also have hairs in them and they are so tiny that they can't be shaved or tweezed. How to remove them.. Tgank you ❤️
I had this problem as well. I used Aveeno Maxglow peel off max that is soft to the face. I only put it on my nose and it actually removed the blackheads and the hair. I was surprised.
I get the worst ingrowns ever. I use to shave, but started waxing and it’s a little better. With that said I always pick my ingrowns despite how much I try not to. One time I got out a really painful one that was literally an inch long.
Lily Cortes YES! The area was a little irritated for a bit but nothing crazy. Then it got really bad all of a sudden and then I picked at it and I was shook!
Use Black soap whenever you use any type of hair removal method, it helps it will keep your pores clean and helps to keep your pores from turning dark or darker. EXFOLIATE like crazy, use BHA,s and AHA solutions. I use Ingrow Go solution. I also use salicylic acid soap which helps to exfoliate dead skin, decreasing the chance of ingrown hairs forming. I also let the soap sit on my skin for a long At least 10 mins and then rinse it off with Luke warm water, not hot. I used to get them really bad but EXFOLIATING, using black soap, salicylic acid solutions and soaps really helped to the point where I will get none or 1 or 2 ingrown hairs at a time. The key really is exfoliating, I usually do it 4-5 times a week and the days I don’t do it I use BHA it AHA solutions which I put on in the motioning and then when I’m going to bed. If you shave use new sharp razors or shaving creams but If you can use waxing and laser.
Lord I have both of these types of ingrowns, and they're on my chin/neck area 😭As a woman, this is not a good look. I've always told myself when I can save up enough money, I'll get laser hair removal. This video was so helpful. Thank you!
Thank you, I'm stuffing from Ingrown hair and although my skin is not dark, I'm getting darker spots that contrast a lot with the rest of my skin. I'm gonna follow your recommendation. ^^
I just want to drop my message of appreciation to you Dr. Simi because you’re able to explain everything so smoothly and it’s very clear to me. I appreciate your way of explaining with a demonstration. You’re not just a brilliant doctor but you can be a great teacher, too. :)
Can you explain why after shaving, more than one strand of hair starts to grow from one spot? I've noticed that anywhere I pass a razor on my skin like 3 or 4 hairs start to grow in the same spot afterward! I can never really find the answer to this and haven't heard other people talk about it before. Thanks for putting out these videos, they help me a lot!
My mom stopped from shaving for the same reason. Because she didnt have much hair but as she started shaving her hair got thicker and grows a lot. So waxing is better.
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I'm a woman and I have had some issues with my hair on my face. I wanted to tell you what an amazing job you did with this video. If more doctors presented a problem, reaction, solution like you, the world would be a better place for patients. You explain things clearly. You explain them to the point. You explain how to address the issue at hand and acknowledge that everyone is going to handle it differently. I wanted to tell you how impressed I was with your video. I have a feeling you represent what a patient wants in a doctor. This is SO rare, therefore I want to make sure to get you the validation that you deserve. Thank you
Thank you for saying "stop shaving", because some doctors don't adress this possibility. I did a laser hair removal under my arm pit, I was too young to understand that I could try to fight society standarts, but I wasn't given the right question to ask myself to make a better decision. I didn't remove all hair, now a days I don't even remove them, I rather have bought a computer instead of doing somthing to please others.
Thanks for this, I remember a while ago I had no information about ingrown hair and I googled "bumps on my vagina, and literally the first thing that popped up was vaginal cancer, I was shook 😂 anyway you're doing a good job educating us.
Not sure if you already did the video, but I’d love to hear more about laser options that are safe for dark skin. Also, reallly loved the video!! Thanks sooo much! It was so helpful and informative and was amazing to watch someone actually show what things look like on deeper skin tones!!💕
Thank you for this video! I do struggle with ingrown hairs. The areas I do shave, I find that shaving with coconut oil works wonderfully. A clean process and leaves skin moisturized and conditioned.
This video is very helpful. I came here after self treating myself of a current ingrown hair 🤦🏾♀️ I truly believe in the power of just not treating the hair at all. There were plenty of time I left the areas alone and let the hair just be and everything was normal. Unfortunately, it’s summer and I’m going on vacation. I’m hoping to try waxing but during the fall winter months I’m definitely going back to not removing the hair.
Hey! Have you done waxing before ? I have like very sensitive skin and shaving just leaves me all irritated and I can never get like a good shave. But I’m too scared to do like a wax session 🤕
I love how you're including symptoms for every shade of colour
Thank you!!!!! ❤️
@@lucyboogard9738 spam
Please say if there is a laser treatment available for grey hair. I am a older black woman who has suffered all het life with facial hair.
@@DrSimiAdedeji
You’re very smart and informative! Thank You for Your videos!
Ya
There's no going back once you start listening her voice . She's so brilliant !
Lol. Thank you.
Yeah😊
Just found her and I'm hooked.
I agree! I could listen to her ALL DAY!! She seems like an amazing doctor already, and she would make an awesome professor!
Correct! Me 4 videos later🤦🏾♀️🙋🏾♀️😍 She's a wealth of information!!!
I love how she is explaining..its so easy to understand
How can ingrown hair be treated?
I know she’s the best. I wish she was in Atlanta
@@HelloFromSH38 LOL! 😂 Thank you. I sometimes wish I was in Atlanta!
I know! She doesn’t use extreme English words
Precisely, she also has this timeline labels (idk what it's called haha)
Wow, a doctor that actually cares about educating and helping people? That's rare. Thank you for taking the time to educate us❤️
It's not really that rare is it. Or are you in America? In that case RIP
@@annnee6818 I'm in America. I'm cry laughing at your comment
It's not rare at all.......
@@JoonieJuice Hope ya’ll are doing okay there 🫶😭
I love this lady. She's intelligent and explains stuff in the simplest ways. She would make a good lecturer
Same
The accent is a bonus
She would make a good lecturer
Well she is a doctor, I would hope she is educated 💀
She fine asf, you forgot to say that.
My teachers could never be this easy to understand...
Professors especially
teachers are never easy to understand
i never knew a thing from them
Professors
Lol
Teachers want to teach us.
When we watch this video *we want to know*
Finally a doctor that knows what’s going on w darker skin 😭 all of my doctors have misdiagnosed my issue and now I’m sure this is it.
They don't teach doctors how to adhere to African/Black Skin types. They are mostly taught about fair skin and how to treat those types. Which makes it difficult to answer questions with a patient who wants to know more about the treatment for dark skin, they literally have no way to medically answer that.
@Jasmine Taylor I agree
I think it’s really cool that you show the symptoms on light and dark skin. You would think it’s normal but it’s not. Thank you ☺️
Literally the first time ive seen the difference explained for someone with darker skin...it only took someone of color to relate I guess
It's so refreshing to hear all of this from a person who would actually know.
It is okay using depilatory creams at the pubic region
I thought I would skip through this video like I do all TH-cam videos but I sat here and watched the entire thing. This was so informative! Thank you!
Same !!
Me too excellent video no doubt !!
Same sis!!! Lolol
Same
Seriously
Its really refreshing for someone to mention all skin colours
Ikr 😆
@nobody. Haha I see your pun 😂
I am a woman who never learned how to properly care for her parts until this angel came along. I used to think that my 'self cleaning oven' was broken because of medical issues I was born with. I was suffering with monthly, if not weekly, bladder infections (have been since I was a child) and now I know that it was my over-zealous 'care' that was perpetuating my issues. And now I find out that I am removing my hair incorrectly too! Thank you, for educating me with dignity and compassion.
Madam you should teach in a university. Everyone would leave smarter . You can explain things so well.
or teach 1,6 million people in the world via youtube?
Which lasers are safer for skin of color?
Honestly
Lol! Thank you!
I know right, she's amazing 👏🏻
Its not socially acceptable to have hair but I’d rather take the comments than go through that pain again , all I do is trim and I love it . If I can look at a males natural body and believe it’s beautiful , there’s no reason why they can’t do the same .
yessss exactly!
Yes queen
Same girl. I invested in a lady trimmer 4 years ago best decision ever , my body my rules. I am currently working on fading dark marks left by years of improper hair removal and ingrown hairs (the struggle is real).
Yes. Omg. The pain after removing my public hair is the most uncomfortable ever. In my live (20y) i can count on one Hand if how many times i shaved fully in my Bikini Zone. The most i do is trimming for that part of the body. And when i go swimming i may shave the sides but it hurts like hell for days after. And i tried all these tips others give like trimming the hair beforehand, soaking, coco butter, various shaving techniques and nothing..NOTHING! Ever worked!
Say it louder sis
"The hair tends to get ingrown on the armpits, pubic area, and legs."
*SO BASICALLY EVERYWHERE.*
Edit: Update, you can get them from shaving your arms and face too. Just recently found out these parts can be shaved....
Nope there's still you arms. So not everywhere
@@Naomi-ib5tv but lets be real how often do we shave our arms?
You have hair all over your body
@@worry-bunny7328 I shave my arms.....
@@akumamakima2280 i know 😂
Wow, I'm a man and this is by far the BEST explanation of ingrown hair that I've ever heard! None of my previous dermatologists have ever explained it so clearly before. I now know what I have to do to reduce ingrown hair on my face and neck areas. Thanks Dr. Simi!
I think she has to win Miss World cause she's so so so beautiful and so cultured
Yes excatlely what I was thinking. Her grammar is flawless.
@@nicolet2841 yup I'm learning scientific English words from her videos:)
Thank you! You're too kind! 😊
@@DrSimiAdedeji and you're so sweet🖤
say mash’allah
She’s not lying about just letting it grow. Most ingrowns fixed themselves.
Thank you and thank you for sharing your experience!
@@DrSimiAdedeji I very often have ingrowing hair that goes very deep (you can see by skin that hair is there sometimes very long and curled) and there is no chance that it will fix themself, what to do in such situation?
Recently, I have found that growing out my leg hair actually encourages the problem. I am a South African 🇿🇦 woman of color, with thick curly hair. I live in South Korea 🇰🇷. During winter months, I suffer severely from ingrown hair on my legs because I must wear many layers of clothes that sit close to my skin in order to insulate from extremely cold temperatures. I allow my hair to grow out on winter months because shaving it off dries my skin out but the friction and tightness of my pants/thermals, directs my leg hair back into my skin. How can I remedy this issue?
It doesn’t always fix itself it grows underneath the skin
I have natural curly hair everywhere and I have ingrown hairs that need to be surgically removed my some of the ingrown s I get do fix themselves but alot I've had for year's cause I cant get them out all my life I've picked em out with needles I've dug into my skin deep to pull ingrown hairs out!!! I need help
I love your videos! No one ever distinguishes between having fair skin and having dark skin. We need this across the board in healthcare ❤️
Thank you! Absolutely agree - we need to raise more awareness that certain skin conditions look different on different skin tones! ❤️😊
I love your videos
I love your videos
@@DrSimiAdedeji which lasers are safe for darker skin
I have curly c shaped hairs and get lazer treatments. So far it’s helping 🥰
I can’t believe this wonderful doctor is giving us a consultation hour about ingrown hair its causes and how to treat it for FREE and everything on display to rewatch and comment! So useful and detailed as well thank you so much
Not me literally tweezing out ingrown hairs and damaging the skin even more, causing more ingrown hairs... oh dear 😭
same 😔 my face was like :0 when i basically do every single thing that causes this i started laughing because i’m so stupidddddd
Omggggg i Im dump
I literally pock them out with a needle, even the ones that are completely under the skin. Anyway I can't see another way of resolving the problem because some of them were even 2cm long and still chilling under skin :(
@@asukalangley5896 Same, Ive pulled some 2cm from under the skin the same way you do because they showed no signs of growing out on its own and my skin only gets more irritated the longer the hair stays ingrown.
I JUST DID THIS WAIT
i’ve been WAITING for someone on here to point out how hair texture has a lot to do with the difficulty of a successful shave, i love you!
@ඞ same problem I've been thinking if I should just cut it
Wow the inclusion of not just standard fair-skin symptoms but also the difference of symptoms for darker skin is SO IMPORTANT! Thank you so much for what you're doing! 💕
I’ve spent my life feeling absolutely disgusting due to ingrown hairs. Thank you for making me feel normal ❤️
I felt this❤
I thought I was the only one who had them
There is so much about us that is normal but that we are overly critical about. If these conversations could become more 'normal,' we would see just how common certain conditions are and we would be able to learn from each other's experiences. Thank you for watching. ❤️
I thought I was the only person too
I really felt the same, I feel soo much better after watching this
A thumbs-up just for providing pictures of what these conditions look like on dark skin! Thank you!!
AMEN!!!
So she’s a GP, dermatologist and gynocologist?? Holy crap they don’t make doctors like this in America loll
there is no way i would walk out in public looking like a gorilla, i'd rather shave or wax.
Only Africans
@@Forever-gd7vs good for you?
@@dumbyoshi1519 😂
It’s because in america it’s harder to complete two residency programs in largely unrelated specialties
This is absolutely THEE most informative, educational and clearest, most professional video I've ever seen on skin care, especially for poc. Thank you for helping so many heal our skin. ❤️🙏🏾
I've just seen this comment! Thank you Katarra!😊 I really appreciate your comment. This video took A LOT of work so I'm super pleased that you appreciated it!
not me literally doing everything wrong and causing my own ingrowns and then complaining about it 😂😂😂
For real
Ma'am you are beautiful 😍👏🏾
🤦🏻♀️ same
Pubic hair
I went to an so called professional and bitch gave me ithchy areas with bumbs and ingrown hairs
I’m 31 years old, have had a significant amount of bio education AND spend a lot of time researching skin issues and I’ve still never heard this explained so well for women of colour. I hope the future is brighter than that but thank you so much for being a light right now!
You should consider making educative videos since there’s not so much out there :)
I'm a latina and I really appreciate her talking about darker skin
why is this showing up on my recommendation, how TH-cam know i have ingrown hairs
X2 hahaha
Right, I just shaved yesterday. 🤣
The fact is most of us have ingrown hair. :D
Probably at some point every woman had ingrown hairs....
Dude😂🤣🐒
this is one of the BEST medical videos I’ve EVER watched on this platform! the way you explained everything so clearly and even provided different examples of how it may very due to skin tone or hair type is amazing and definitely needed. not to mention your voice which is very nice to hear. thank you for sharing this knowledge ❤
Hi, thank you for such an encouraging comment! 😊 I'm so pleased to hear that you gained so much from my video. Thank you for your support! ❤️
It's hard to be women due to the high expectation of hairlessness as part of socially acceptable hygiene
In the winter I don’t shave my legs extra insulation.
I think it’s kinda weird. I don’t wanna walk around feeling like a pre-pubescent child man. Just keep it trimmed and clean and you’re good to go.
True, but my underarm and pubic hair make me itch like crazy, so it's this or nothing. Feminism is about choice: you can choose to do something about your body hair or not.
The only problem is that i have is hairy legs and I hate that but I never shave because it not that bad but is so irritating especially in summer.
if you have it it means your body is working normal :P
I can listen to beautiful, smart black women all day.
Same man shes a absolute goddess for this video and she genuinely knows her stuff
Yes heaven knows we have enough silicone, weave wearing claws for nails twerking, don't know who their baby daddy is black women on you tube..... Dr is truly what you call a queen
@@Awzuki jbbbbbb
@@Juju-tx3bb just because someone wears weave or nails doesn't mean they aren't smart lol. People can wear what they like!😊
@@Juju-tx3bb get some help
are we going to talk about the woman who was getting the facial?? her skin?? literally so clear and beautiful wow
I can’t believe how beautiful this doctor is, well cultured and super helpful to everyone!!! I truly appreciate it 🎉❤
Thank you for your support! ❤
I am so incredibly grateful to have found you!!! As a black woman, it’s so hard to find someone who is as knowledgeable about darker skin tones and is capable of offering advice and help! I subscribed and will be watching your videos every time to learn more about women’s health as well as my skin! I wish I could book an appointment and meet you but I’m quite far (Canada). But thank you 10000x!!! Thank you! Thank you
OMG Queeeeeen!!!!! After 16 years of having in grown hairs and inappropriate male dermatologists who just wanted to make dumb comments instead of treating my issues, I found this video 😭😭😭😭😭 getting hope!! My baby daughter is going to be set up for success when she gets older ❤️
So how is it going now ?
Please do a video on the different types of lasers that are safe for people of color. Thank you.
I will do!
I need this video very much
Look for 'YAG' Lasers!
is there potential health effects of using laser? Thank you!
Ineed it too, cz ihv suffered with bumbs, n hyperpigmentation
As someone who’s just qualified in waxing/hair removal I was SHOCKED to learn there is so little guidance out there for waxing people of colour.
This video is super super super helpful.
It should be mandatory in 2024 that we learn about different skin tones and how infections, contraindications and contractions can manifest in all skin types.
Thank you so so much Dr Simi 🥰
i really hope this video will help a lot of girls to not do the same mistakes i did in the past. my skin is very very pale but i've always had dark and thick hairs all over my body and i have curly hair so that's definitely why i'm prone to ingrown hairs. growing up i always felt ashamed of my body, thinking that there was something wrong with me. for many years i got rid of my hairs and treated my skin wrongly until i got to the point where my skin got very sensitive and my legs are now covered in red and ugly scars. it took me months and many mistakes to gather all the information and tips that are listed in this video. i started doing laser hair removal, i'm learning to treat my skin properly and i can definitely see some positive changes but i know my journey is still long. acceptance and love for your own body is definitely the first step you have to take to start the healing process. xx
Same for me 😑
How many times does it take to get ride of hair for ever?
@@HelloWorld-jr3bi it really depends on your type of hairs. the thicker and darker they are the easier it's for the machine to read them and burn them. after 3 sessions i noticed a HUGE difference: i have about 70% less hairs and the ones that are left are thin and much less noticeable. my skin is now getting ealthier and all the red scars and spots are slowly fading
This is the best explaining of anything I've ever seen.
Thank you!
Her makeup is sooo pretty nd her eyes too. Wow. So pretty and smart.
Thank you so much for your information. I’m 59 years old & I don’t shave my pubic but I still get in grown hair. May GOD bless you for your help.I have been struggling with this for a long time.🌷
Same here. I’m 59 and still deal with this and it sometimes is so painful
I love how she’s using dermatology terms and I totally understand everything makes so much sense
i love her voice
Thank you!
@@DrSimiAdedeji
Good Evening Dr Simi, watching ur video for the first time please how can I get rid of hairs on my chin permanently
She’s such a queen! I love her!
This video was AMAZING. So thorough. And I really appreciate knowing what happens to other skins as well. I'm a cosmetologist and I get asked lots of questions. The more I know the better equipped I am. ❤️❤️ Thank you
I actually clicked on this to get tips for my husband. He gets them in his beard area every time he shaves. This was great easy to understand advice.
You’re not a doctor you’re a queen 😍❤️ Thank you!
😊
She's both~
I’m sorry sis, you heard Sarah, you are no longer a doctor. Hand in your badge, you’re off the case
@@rainingcatsandjune lol
Why not both lol
The first doctor who is actually using every day experiences and can talk to us the way we can understand everything. It was a really useful video. Thank you so much ❤
I didn't know that letting it grow was a recommended thing, I did myself good on that one. Ty for the video.
Shaving with olive oil really helped me against ingrown hair and irritation afterwards (i have thick dark hair)
Just wanted to share bc i think everybody should try this once
Do you find it clogs your pores or no?
I tried shaving with coconut oil and had discomfort each time. Tbh the main issue is us wanting a close clean shave. I used to just trim my bikini area and hardly ever dealt with ingrown hairs but then I switched to sugaring and now laser and I have nonstop ingrowns😩
But it clogs the pores
I love how detailed you are, I have suffered from ingrown hair for so long, hope this help. Thanks so much for making this video.
You are so welcome!
Can we start shaving again curing our ingrown hair even if marks are left
Hey, how did ur ingrown hairs go away? Did u do any treatment of left it like that? If left, then how many days did it take to go away?
The first doctor I’ve ever trusted‼️ 💪🏽💕💕💕
Me too... first time on TH-cam . The only person I trust
Dr. Dray ? She's amazing too
Ikr
I am very interested in hearing about the laser options for women of colour. I am dark skinned with constant hair growth on my chin and face and I have suffered with in grown hairs on many occasions. Having a beard is just not an option. This video has been very helpful and I am looking forward to more great tips!
Thanks, I really needed a professional black women talking about this issue
You had to pull the racist card😂😂😂
@1-800-HOES-MAD x because its hard to find someone that can relate to how to treat dark skin! Most information online is suited to fair skin only and there is a big lack in information for black people like us ☹️ even though we are the most affected by this, as black people have curly hair that is the most prone to ingrown hairs as explained in this video. This woman is very important to many us for that reason, hope you understand now
@@agnesansah9438 is not about racism you’ve mentioned that not me, ... is just every black women knows how difficult is for us to find tips and advices from and for us.
@@agnesansah9438 its because dark skin is different to others and not always treated with the same methods as lighter skins. Shame on you for thinking this
@@divinee4330 EXACTLY
I truly LOVE how you include the different situations that can happen in different skin tones! I truly admire what you do. It might seem something small but in a field of knowledge that has historically ignored women and people of color, what you do is truly revolutionary!!!!!
You are amazing with your programs. Send updates to akomaikechi9@gmail.com
Your programs is very educating. Welldone
I love how she’s not giving minimal info and at the same time she’s not being super boring
I’ve thought for all these years that we are supposed to pull our skin tight to get a smoother shave, and now I just learned that that is the cause of all my issues. THANK YOU
In all my days of watching TH-cam, I’ve NEVER sat here and watched a 15 min video straight ! This was sooooo informative 🤞🏾I needed this ❗️💯
Seriously, me too
Same!
What’s she’s saying actually makes sense to me. I experience ingrown hairs after shaving or waxing but if I stop for a month or more, it “heals” or “resolves” on it’s own. And when I finally wax, it’s so pretty! 😍 Lol
But then I again wax and get the same ingrown irritated legs 😓. Story of my life.
I thought u just have to exfoliate the skin few times a week so the isnt any dead skin cells that could be on top of the hair and prevent it from growing out.
Wait but does every girls have ingrown hair or not?
@@cooleditgirlperson7932 not really. I know people who don't grow hairs on their armpits since puberty. And they're in mid-20's and near 50's still having menstruation. 😌
The best thing is shaving from time on time on winter to have soft legs without the damaged skin feel and the ingrowm hair
Her explanation is so detailed and amazing that I'm her fan now
Thank you! ❤️
@@DrSimiAdedeji 😍❤️❤️
Thank you Dr. I have been suffering with this problem in both areas for a few years now.i felt so ashamed, I didn't know what I was doing wrong,and how to stop it. I went to doctors nothing they prescribed helped. My insurance don't cover dermatologist. So grateful to find your channel ❤❤❤
I’ve resorted to just using a small pair of scissors to nip the hairs off. Everything I’ve used - even when labelled “for sensitive skin” - has aggravated the cysts I get in these areas. Looking forward to this video.
Dr Simi i would like to know more on how to get rid of scars and hyperpigmentation caused by ingrown hairs.
Me too
Me too
glycolic acid
Chemical peels or laser treatments for scarring. :)
I have been using azelaic acid and a chemical exfoliant every other day or so. It's helped to reduce hyperpigmentation faster than glycolic acid alone. But it is very drying.
Damn I actually sat and watched the whole thing. Great lesson.
Thank you for watching!
Thanks!
Thank you for your support! ☺️❤️
Didn’t shave for about a year, did small trimming, and it transformed my relationship with my hair all over my body. I can recommend to not shave and then go back to shaving when you need to.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
I recommend waxing over shaving. Unlike shaving where the hair grows back within 24 hours, the results from waxing lasts for 4 weeks! And the hair grows back finer and thinner.
as an aspiring doctor, its so motivating to be represented by a darkskin black woman in this field
Cringe
@@Bwah04 in what way is that cringe?... being inspired by a doctor is cringe? What planet are you living on?
@@TCakes why did she have to bring race in to it do :/
@@collinky957 they brought in race to it because shes representation that YOU probably take for granted. stop being so ignorant.
@@teaonbush4211 they are white Supremacists. Easy
Please talk about the different types of lasers, specifically ones that are suitable for darker skin.
Hi Lalita. I have....... th-cam.com/video/gzjEsfFd2yw/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=DrSimiAdedeji 😊I hope you find it helpful!
I am a woman of color and I used Lazer removal many years ago. I lost a lot of money and still a very hairy face. I wish I knew this before throwing away my money. It is very depressing. I shave everyday. I have tried everything. Nothing works long term. Thank you so much for this video and you are so beautiful. Your skin is amazing.
She is absolutely right about letting hair grow.😳 In lockdown, I've got smoother healed skin, by not shaving.
😂😂😂 She meant dont for a while to let the haur grow stronger and better healthy skin.. Not for 6 MONTHS😭😭😭😭
@@pininja4981 no need to judge someone based off of their hair removal practices. She didn't say anything about the time. I myself have always shaved just once a month, and I shave during my shower with a gentle cleanser. I get one razor bump like once in a blue moon.
@@tang3151 who judged?? The girl in the video literally says thst you should let ur hair grow a bit. Let it regenerate and get stronger. When you shave nonstop you make your skin and hair weak af
I've always wandered why girl/women are Always going on about shaving and waxing. I have a lot of hair on my head and No under arm hair or anywhere else i think gid blessed with no hairs on my body. I wanted to know how to get rid of one little hair near my ears i went to JA 2019 and my cousin was doing my eyebrows then he carried on to shave the side burns which i didnt ask for. And ever since then this little bump at the side of my face gets painful each time i try to squeeze it it doesn't burst or anything just hurts so i have left it along. But i would really like it to go away. So i can get a little advise on the best way or thing to use i can't pluck it as there is nothing to grab on to.
Did you have pimps even underground orr
When I was young and first got an ingrown hair I immediately thought it was herpes even though I was a virgin 😂
Same lol 😂
I recently started having it and I was crying and scared and thought my cheating spouse had given me herpes 😂
@@chikaedeh9915 same
Im 14 and I thought the same thing at 12-13 😭
@@chikaedeh9915 He's cheating but you're still fucking him? Ok 🤡
I'm so thankful I found hair removal creams years ago. No more ankle nicks, not as much ingrowns, and no prickly feeling when it grows back. I know some people hate how it smells, but I never noticed anything unusual with Veet
You should write a book! There’s so much helpful information here I wish I had something to thumb through
I could never figure out shaving or waxing without getting ingrowns so I just use a men’s electric shaver. It doesn’t cut close but it’s good enough with my light hair. I’m going to try soaking method. Thank you!
I stopped getting ingrown hairs when I began laser hair removal. It’s the best decision I’ve ever made. My skin is so soft and smooth. And even when a few hairs grow back, it’s still smooth. Haven’t had an ingrown in years❤️.
Where /how did you get your laser hair removal done?
@@jenniferatlet6238 I got it done at my dermatologist office.I trusted them more than the clinics. And they explained to me all of the different types of laser for the different skin types, and I had 6 sessions. I did bikini/underarms.
@@batjgm23 How long does it last ?
@@batjgm23 ohhh i see! I never thought about a dermatologist! Thank you love ❤️
It is so expensive,i'm still saving for that
can we talk about how beautiful her skin is though, and how on point her makeup and hair are? im so jealous omg ( * ^*)
Would rather talk about how intelligent & well-spoken she is, but yes, I’m definitely going to be checking to see if she has a video regarding her skincare, for sure. (Haven’t finished this video yet & am a new sub.)
I’m in love!!!
I am a middle eastern/asian woman, always wondered why those pigmented areas occur after ingrown hair happens and what can I do to reduce that. Thanks a lot for the video!
I’m Irish, so my skin is very pale and sensitive, and ingrown hairs tend to be really red and painful for me. This video is so great, thank you
Doctor Simi, I have a request for a new topic❤️ how to reduce dark spots, blackheads on the T-zone of the face. Especially around the nose. Those spots also have hairs in them and they are so tiny that they can't be shaved or tweezed. How to remove them.. Tgank you ❤️
I have the same problem
Thank you for your video suggestion. I will need to make a video about this!
@@DrSimiAdedeji thank you ❤️
I had this problem as well. I used Aveeno Maxglow peel off max that is soft to the face. I only put it on my nose and it actually removed the blackheads and the hair. I was surprised.
Omg I have those too and my dermatologist said they're most likely sebaceous filaments
I get the worst ingrowns ever. I use to shave, but started waxing and it’s a little better. With that said I always pick my ingrowns despite how much I try not to. One time I got out a really painful one that was literally an inch long.
👁👄👁 an i n c h l o n g
Lily Cortes YES! The area was a little irritated for a bit but nothing crazy. Then it got really bad all of a sudden and then I picked at it and I was shook!
AN INCH LONG?!😳
I use to wax and would get the worst ingrowns. I shave now and hardly ever get ingrowns. How strange 🤔 I've got some crazy confused hairs.
Use Black soap whenever you use any type of hair removal method, it helps it will keep your pores clean and helps to keep your pores from turning dark or darker. EXFOLIATE like crazy, use BHA,s and AHA solutions. I use Ingrow Go solution. I also use salicylic acid soap which helps to exfoliate dead skin, decreasing the chance of ingrown hairs forming. I also let the soap sit on my skin for a long At least 10 mins and then rinse it off with Luke warm water, not hot. I used to get them really bad but EXFOLIATING, using black soap, salicylic acid solutions and soaps really helped to the point where I will get none or 1 or 2 ingrown hairs at a time. The key really is exfoliating, I usually do it 4-5 times a week and the days I don’t do it I use BHA it AHA solutions which I put on in the motioning and then when I’m going to bed. If you shave use new sharp razors or shaving creams but If you can use waxing and laser.
Lord I have both of these types of ingrowns, and they're on my chin/neck area 😭As a woman, this is not a good look. I've always told myself when I can save up enough money, I'll get laser hair removal. This video was so helpful. Thank you!
I've been suffering from ingrown hair for 4 months now. Thank you for letting me know.
Any tips on hyper pigmentation under the arm
milk-honey and CURCUMA
love you sis
@@BELLADONNANAJWA thanks 😊
@@BELLADONNANAJWA how do you use it?
What's curcuma
@@peacebrideba608 I think she means cucumber
thank you, i finally got someone here who takes into account the skin colour.
Thank you, I'm stuffing from Ingrown hair and although my skin is not dark, I'm getting darker spots that contrast a lot with the rest of my skin. I'm gonna follow your recommendation. ^^
White people can still get hyperpigmation so yea her advice will help you
I love Dr Simi ❤️ best explanation ever thankyou
Thank you! ❤️
we stannnn an educated woman😍👏
I just want to drop my message of appreciation to you Dr. Simi because you’re able to explain everything so smoothly and it’s very clear to me. I appreciate your way of explaining with a demonstration. You’re not just a brilliant doctor but you can be a great teacher, too. :)
Can you explain why after shaving, more than one strand of hair starts to grow from one spot? I've noticed that anywhere I pass a razor on my skin like 3 or 4 hairs start to grow in the same spot afterward! I can never really find the answer to this and haven't heard other people talk about it before. Thanks for putting out these videos, they help me a lot!
I have the same issue too
I have the same issue as well
Yes! This
Maybe it's the hair actually splitting, like she mentioned can happen to weakened hair 🤔
My mom stopped from shaving for the same reason. Because she didnt have much hair but as she started shaving her hair got thicker and grows a lot. So waxing is better.
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I'm a woman and I have had some issues with my hair on my face.
I wanted to tell you what an amazing job you did with this video.
If more doctors presented a problem, reaction, solution like you, the world would be a better place for patients.
You explain things clearly. You explain them to the point. You explain how to address the issue at hand and acknowledge that everyone is going to handle it differently.
I wanted to tell you how impressed I was with your video.
I have a feeling you represent what a patient wants in a doctor.
This is SO rare, therefore I want to make sure to get you the validation that you deserve.
Thank you
After dealing with bumps for many years, I just trim my hairs with a pair of small sterilized scissors... Shaving and waxing just isn't for everyone.
Same here
That helps for me as well
Did the bumps go away after not shaving or waxing? I might have to do this.
I just shaved my legs and holy phuck ! Im dying lol i had to take ibuprofen and now i dont feel anything
I trim my hair with a pair of scissors but i am now suffering with an ingrown hair
Thank you for saying "stop shaving", because some doctors don't adress this possibility. I did a laser hair removal under my arm pit, I was too young to understand that I could try to fight society standarts, but I wasn't given the right question to ask myself to make a better decision. I didn't remove all hair, now a days I don't even remove them, I rather have bought a computer instead of doing somthing to please others.
Thanks for this, I remember a while ago I had no information about ingrown hair and I googled "bumps on my vagina, and literally the first thing that popped up was vaginal cancer, I was shook 😂 anyway you're doing a good job educating us.
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Not too late to save yourselves my dear people. She is a lifesaver. Thankyou
Not sure if you already did the video, but I’d love to hear more about laser options that are safe for dark skin. Also, reallly loved the video!! Thanks sooo much! It was so helpful and informative and was amazing to watch someone actually show what things look like on deeper skin tones!!💕
Electrolysis!
Thank you for this video! I do struggle with ingrown hairs. The areas I do shave, I find that shaving with coconut oil works wonderfully. A clean process and leaves skin moisturized and conditioned.
This video is very helpful. I came here after self treating myself of a current ingrown hair 🤦🏾♀️
I truly believe in the power of just not treating the hair at all. There were plenty of time I left the areas alone and let the hair just be and everything was normal. Unfortunately, it’s summer and I’m going on vacation. I’m hoping to try waxing but during the fall winter months I’m definitely going back to not removing the hair.
Hey! Have you done waxing before ? I have like very sensitive skin and shaving just leaves me all irritated and I can never get like a good shave. But I’m too scared to do like a wax session 🤕
Brilliant lady. Thank you for speaking about women's health! Bless you 🩵
It’s 4:51AM and I’m binge watching your videos!! You’re so informative and explain things so simply that I’m able to understand, no problem!!