My 17yo daughter tried everything from changing her diet to drinking tons of water to drinking green tea to hundreds of dollars of products. Finally what worked was the Differin Adapalene Gel. The purging process was 8 weeks or so and she almost gave up but it was so worth hanging in there. Her morning routine is Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser, Cerave Moisturizing Lotion and Cerave sunscreen before putting on makeup. Evening routine she washes her face twice to get makeup off, uses Differin Gel then moisturizes. I think her skin is sensitive because every time she tries benzoyl peroxide her skin breaks out including cystic acne. I’m so grateful she didn’t have to do Accutane. I hope this helps someone, it’s such a hard thing to go through.
Yes, you can do some simple things for that. I also love the videos by Dr Dray, as she’s a practicing Dermatologist & gives some great budget friendly advice on some products that work. Differin is a So so,d in drug stores and Walmart. Why would someone want to buy online from Amazon?
The naturium benzoyl peroxide wash is 5%, but I believe it is encapsulated & works so well, but isnt nearly as drying or sensitizing. Might be worth a shot if it helps with consistency:) im so happy she found a routine that works! I went through 8 months of accutane myself after terrible acne & completely understand the struggle.
It makes sense that diet and drinking water didn’t do anything because there’s no scientific evidence that those things help to treat acne. That’s why they aren’t included in this video. Adapalene is a drug and is backed in sciences of course it’s more effective than “eating better”.
Thanks, great video! Can I suggest a topic for a future video? > Dermatologists also do cuticles and nails right? I think a video about nail care would attract many viewers. How to take care of cuticles (cut them or not), what damages the nail (shellack, acrylic, regular polish) or also how to spot nail diseases like fungus, etc. THANKS 🙂
Thanks for the advice. I've had acne since I was about 12. Now at 30, it never left. It really is an ongoing battle for some of us. My greatest tip is really just patience. This is what's allowed me to best evaluate whether I need to do something differently or not.
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide completely got rid of my acne. I had acne on my forehead, cheeks and on my jaw (painful acne). I saw results with differin adapalene after 4ish months so you definitely have to trust the process. Benzoyl peroxide helped speed up the process. It’s the only thing I use now plus moisturizer and my skin is super clear and I get compliments on how smooth it is now. Def need to try if you are suffering from acne!
Great video! 😊 I have acne since my early teens. I was von Accutane five times and my acne came back every time. The only thing that keeps my skin completely clear is a consistent skincare routine with Adapalene, Niacinamide and Zinc PCA, Glycolic Acid and Copper Peptides. I had very oily skin, because of all these treatments I‘m now using the thickest moisturizers and most greasy sunscreens to keep my skin barrier healthy.
Dr dray has also pointed out a lot of these and I like that her as well as yourself agree on so many things because I hear people say this doctor says this and that one says something different but people never realize doctors and also have differing opinions on things. I love the panoxyl wash I use it on my arm pits and my back for acne and on my chest for when I shave and I’ve noticed it’s helped with ingrown hairs.
Retinoids, sunscreen, exfoliating acids, benzoyl peroxide, and azaleic acid have given me the best skin state I've had yet. Eliminating my dietary triggers (gluten), fragrances, and essential oils also relieved my acne of so much inflammation.
Q: What are your thoughts on a low daily-dose of isotretinoin? : 10mg daily for around two years. Is there a higher chance of relapse doing it this way?
Apostrophe is great if you don’t have insurance or can’t go to a doctor to be prescribed. However, if you do have insurance and have access to a doctor, getting a prescription through that doctor is cheaper. (P.S. Apostrophe can accept HSA.) An example is Apostrophe charges $30 for 3 months of spironolactone pills, whereas you can get the same pills for $10 for 3 months from your doctor. The Apostrophe $30 includes seeing the dermatologist, so that is why it is great if you don’t have insurance or can’t see a doctor. But if you are already paying for insurance that can cover a doctor appointment or medicine, or you are already going to a doctor, you should get the prescription through them since it is only $10 instead of paying more for Apostrophe (for this example). This is from my recent personal experience 😊 I did enjoy using Apostrophe, but then I had a yearly checkup at my OBGYN and started my prescription through her instead, and it’s much cheaper.
Is it okay to use the cerave renewing SA cleanser with the new acne control gel or should I use the resurfacing retinol serum? I am oily with acne and I would say hormonal acne around the lower cheek / chin area . My body is getting use to getting a menstruar again and 7 months postpartum only have had my menstrual 2-3 times now so I would say it's hormonal acne because i wouldn't get as many pimples back then like I do mow . So pleas help my routine is cleanse with the renewing cleanser SA and vanicream moisturizer that's it 🙂
Hi Sam, thank you for this video! This has really helped me! Can I just ask, if use salicylic acid, adapelene and sulfur. I do rotate them, would you recommend to still use benzoyl peroxide? Thank you :))
Can you make a video for acne in preteens/tweens? My oldest is getting white heads and I ended up with scarring bc I didn’t know anything about it as a teen. Also, good luck with the storms. Right here with you on the Central Coast.
Not a professional, but I thought it is the same thing as acne in adults as for the product to use? I guess the adapalene gel and benzoyl peroxide wash she mentioned will help treat whiteheads.
@@楚子矜 tweens haven’t yet gone through puberty, so their skin is a bit different. I don’t think we need to whip out the big guns for kids that are just starting to get whiteheads and mild acne. But maybe I’m wrong.
@@e4lvsops That is a good point. Then it is best to consult a derm then. Acne and scarring can be really mentally devastating for people who have it. Or maybe just try the wash to see if it helps a bit? I have used the CeraVe benzoyl peroxide wash, which is pretty gentle on my sensitive skin. Hope it helps!
Thank you, Dr. Ellis! I'm 33 and still dealing with hormonal and cystic acne that started when I was 12 years old. I've had periods of clear skin over the years, but this year was when I really overdid it and ended up experiencing a histamine reaction to the same benzoyl peroxide product that I'd been using successfully for years. All of a sudden, wherever I used it I would get itchy, red, swollen eyes and neck patches. My esthetician said that I had compromised my skin barrier by over exfoliating and overusing drying ingredients. So, I've gone back to basics to try to repair my skin barrier. It really feels like I'm starting from scratch. I've tried tretinoin multiple times but have never been able to tolerate it, so I'm really hoping that trying products from your line, Prequel, will change that for me.
I've been on Doxycycline regimens, used both regular and extra strength ProActiv, Neutrogena, Rodan and Fields Acne treatments, Murad, homeopathic treatments, Differin (which I am highly sensitive to) and Accutane (which I am severely allergic to-throat almost closed with Angelina Jolie lips). The only things that have kept my acne at bay now for almost 20 years are Rosula (which insurance doesn't cover and is expensive as hell) and my custom Curology treatment, which I'm using currently. They made me a compound of Clindomyacin, Azaelic Acid, and Spironolactone, which has removed most of my acne on my neck and face. Most of my acne now is hormonal, so for 2 weeks every month, my jawline, lower, cheeks, chin, and upper neck are riddled with acne. But this is also clearly genetic, because my mother who will be 49 soon and is in the middle of menopause still gets acne to this day.
Because benzoyl peroxide doesn’t play nicely with other skin care ingredients, I tend to reach for a salicylic acid wash instead. Is there a way to work around this issue?
I know a lot about skincare & I've watched so many videos, read so many articles, etc. I have never seen anyone mention your thoughts on spot treatments, but it makes SO MUCH SENSE. thank you for that new insight!
If you were going to choose one device for anti aging what would you choose. You don't have to necessarily say a brand but would you choose red eye or microcurrent or something else. I would like to get something and I don't have a huge budget but I want it to be effective
Have you done a video on HS? You always have such great information, I wondered if you had anything on that. There’s not much that can be done, it’s a horrible condition, but just seeing it addressed is good.
My biggest problem was always the cysts that would form which continued into my fifties until I went gluten and soy free. I think they cause inflammation in my body. Migraines and stomach issues were there as well. But soy and gluten are in so many foods we eat from restaurants and groceries. At 66 and after discovering my contact allergies as well now I’m only dealing with things a 66 year old deals with like wrinkles and “maturity spots” as my dermatologist calls them. 😖 Inflammation is important to check out. In my humble opinion. 😆 Enjoy your channel. P.S. I never use anything other than my hands to wash my face. No exfoliating for this girl. Other than CeraVe vitamin c 10%.
I heard benzoyl peroxide can create free radicals knowing that it kinda scares me a bit to attempt to use it. My acne in the past has always been mild but the last 6 months or so it just had a mind of its own and was coming out of the blue. I finally have got it to calm down with the use of salicylic acid twice a day and it seems to be helping but I might consider seeing a dermatologist if it flares up again.
Not "can" but "does" as oxidation is the whole mechanism of action for that ingredient which kills the acne causing bacteria in the skin. However there isn't any evidence that long term use would cause premature aging, at least that is what I have gathered from derms.
@@morgianasartre6709 I still say can.. I dont want to take chances as a long term use of it knowing that it can create free radicals. I rather use something that doesnt have that potential less worry for me and better for my skin health in my opinon.
Liked and subscribed 💕 I’m very happy that you’re making videos about acne. I’ve personally suffer from it since I was 16 and I’m already 27. The only thing I think it has really work for me it’s birth control pills. The difference has been huge. I didn’t really see much improvement with topical medications. I was told my acne was hormonal and that’s why I was put on birth control pills. My doctor back in my home country prescribed me a birth control pill containing Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol. It worked perfectly and the side effects weren’t so bad for me. I moved to the USA a couple of months ago, and I haven’t been able to find a similar birth control pill containing Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol 😕. I googled about it and apparently it’s not FDA approved here. Not sure what I can do. Any advice? Thanks in advance ❤
I used adapalen with a glycolic acid face wash, a regenerative serum, a Moisturizer with a bit of salicylic acid and then benzoyl peroxide as a spot treatment. It worked, kind of…
''the pimple began weeks earlier deep in your skin......'' I've asked this question before regarding rosacea, but as I'm going over some of your video's including this one, this question arises for me, based on what you just said: ? would infrared light from a Red Light device than be more effective in preventing pimples, that start ''deep'' in the skin, or would just the 660 wavelength be ''deep enough '' ?
My teenage son has a few acne in his face back then, so we tried to control it by investing into acne treatment so we subscribe to a Proactive product but sad to say my sons acne just got worsen, his whole face was full of acne We are so frustrated so when I called the Proactive company they said that that’s because my sons face is adjusting to the product, so my son continue using Proactive for a year or so but again with no improvement so finally I told my son to stop using it. Thank God his face is much better now, though the acne scares still visible It’s frustrating to rely on Proactive product that really didn’t help my sons acne problems at all
Need a video on clean and clear 3 step bundle I used it for years I have very clear skin.. I’m getting into skincare now buying these more expensive products that I see from dermatologists… I still use my cleanser from clean and clear in the morning and the aveeno oat in the pm I do use a thiccc night cream but in the morning I find myself grabbing my clean and clear moisturizer I’ve used for years and putting it under my sunscreen.. tell me dr. just how bad is clean and clear make a video that will make me throw them out for good😂
Well I can gladly say this is hands down the best advice I have received, from any other ordinary RU-vid video discussing skincare issues, the amount of countless RU-vid videos I have been scrolling through for months to be gifted this one! You are a God send, thank you!!!
I can only use benzoyl peroxide as a spot treatment, if I use it all over I develop painful cystic acne (that is not even typical for me) in places that are usually clear. Any idea why that could be?
@@sezuaniniyiinsani Nope, purging is bringing existing brewing acne to the surface faster, not creating new acne in places that don't normally break out. This is a negative reaction.
Thank you for this video ! I definitely wish I hadn’t waited so long to see a dermatologist but the process has been so rewarding. I do have a question about clindamycin though as I’ve been using it for a year now. How long can you use it for ? I have seen varying answers online and even my dermatologist was very vague about it. She basically said I can use it however long I want as long as I continue using a benzoyl peroxide wash to prevent antibacterial resistance. Is azelaic acid good enough to act the same though if I wanted to switch?
what are your thoughts on boiron calendula cream as a gentle moisturizer for someone who is struggling with skin issues? and for someone struggling with perioral dermatitis do you believe ingesting fluoride, cinnamon and spicy foods can trigger/make it worse or only if it touches your skin topically when being ingested?
Unfortunately, I spent 10+ years going to different medical and cosmetic dermatologists and my skin only got worse. I ended up clearing my skin on my own. I feel like if a medical professional has not been able to get your acne under control within a year, you need to dive deep into research and come back to their office equipped with knowledge so that you can work as a team, and not rely on the doctor exclusively.
Spironolactone keeps my skin completely clear but I’ve been experiencing double periods every month. What’s your suggestion Dr. Sam? Even I lowered the dose to 25mg qd. Can I take every other day?
My teenage son is currently skin cycling with Banish. Day 1 pumpkin mask. Day 2 retinol. Day 3 fighter gel (has sulfur, helps treat acne). Day 4 vit c serum. Day 5 vit c creme. 3rd week now! So far its working. Banish has MONEY BACK GUARANTEE so we have the option to return in case their products wont work! So glad theyre all working for him. 💯
It can at first during the retinisation phase while your skin is dry and irritated, when your skin gets used to it it shouldn't, but you should still wear sunscreen, especially on high uv index days.
I think a big acne mistake is not getting to the root cause but trying to treat the symptoms topically. Persistent acne is your bodies way of telling you that something is not right internally. Dermatologists always seem to ignore this
During the pandemic my face was breaking out so bad, and i didn't have the chance to have an appointment with a dematologist. So I started applying almond oil and argain oil every night in my face and evetually the pimples got better. So starting doing what we can do at home is definetely one of the best thing to prevent it to get worst.
