Purging & Irritation: How to Handle The Challenges

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Since launching my #AcneSolved series last week, I’ve seen the ‘what if’ questions scattered through my Instagram and RU-vid comments.
This reaction is completely normal, especially in the face of previous attempts to solve acne without a proper plan.
In Part 2 of the series, I’m addressing how to handle these challenges and concerns, like purging, and irritation, to keep you keep on track to achieving Great Skin Days!
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Disclaimer: The content seen in this video is provided only for medical educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek professional help individually if you suffer from any dermatological condition. Due to the volume of patients seen in the clinic, and to the unique nature of skin, Dr Bunting is unable to respond to every query on these videos.

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@froufroudeluxe 4 года назад

I’m so happy I can wear masks in public so no one can see the monstrosity that is my skin right now

@rehabalaitani5723 4 года назад

ME TOOO !!

@rehabalaitani5723 4 года назад

But my forehead still has acne ;(

@ghostie_18 3 года назад

same haha

@anasquire4775 3 года назад

AMEN 🙌🏽😂

@non-friction6110 3 года назад

Facts!!!!!!! Purging on chin!

@amandamaciog8001 4 года назад

This video came out at the perfect time! I've just finished month 1 of dermalogica overnight retinol repair & won't lie, the purge was hurting my feelings. You're like a cheerleader for retinol users. Please keep these "what to expect on your retinol journey" updates coming.

@DrSamBunting 4 года назад

Haha I'll take that! Thank-you.

@melanievu4797 3 года назад

My second used it and my... it is hurting my feeling. My face has so many little rash spots. It is so dry. Did you have the same problem?

@ktbrunner1862 3 года назад

“Hurting my feeling” I like that a lot actually

@claretaplin9315 4 года назад

If anyone else is suffering the dreaded purge (I'm 3 weeks in using medik8 blemish sos in the morning and i already used a retinoid at night), I've found the Cosrx pimple master patches to be a life saver. You pop them on overnight and when you wake up, the impurities/puss from the spot are drawn to the surface. Either resulting in a spot that comes to a head straight away (unattractive, but does speed up the process) or the inflammation of cysts is visibly reduced.

@alezandradavila2581 4 года назад

I like how honest you Are about treatment no matter what u do

@dreamingpotato_ 3 года назад

I’m on my 8th week of retinol and my skin is just a purge fest. Thank you for giving me the courage to keep going.

@ellahanna6675 Год назад

How’s your skin now?

@juliawilliams8061 3 года назад

Thank you so much for your encouragement! It’s all I needed!

@tj28308 2 года назад

Dr. Sam, I'm so glad I found your helpful videos. I'm on my 1st week of 1% retinol in squalane, and I already almost give up due to the purging and irritation, especially the stinging, redness and dryness around my eyes due to product transfer. I have a very sensitive skin, but I've used 1% encapsulated retinol daily before, with no side effects, before deciding to amp up to 1% pure retinol with sandwich method. My face, and psyche tbh, was in a lot of pain from the get go. Almost giving up, but then I saw your vids, then I took a few days off, moisturising more religiously, and today everything is a lot better that I can resume using retinol. Hope this stage will be over soon.

@reichlorenze2409 3 года назад

Thankyou Doctor Sam! I have to keep going😌🙏🏼

@DoctorAnne 4 года назад

Just keep on keeping on and be gentle. Excellent advice.

@AlanaBertozzi 4 года назад

Thanks for the information. It was extremely helpful. I'm going through so much irritation at the moment and severe cystic acne with the most painful breakouts

@cerealis_5432 3 года назад

Has your skin improved?

@mk19248 3 года назад

This was so comforting. Thank you🥰

@DrSamBunting 3 года назад

You’re welcome! 😊

@mamabear5221 2 года назад

Very helpful and informative. I had so many questions about my break outs that I never had before. Appreciate this video....I'm not gonna lie tho...I thought this vid was made in the 80's..For Real...

@sanfran91 3 года назад

Oh my god I'm so glad I found this video. I've started a retinol and I've been using it for 2 months. My skin has been purging all this time (but it does seem to calm down, just very slowly) but I'm just gonna push through and decide if I need to switch to a different one in another couple of months.

@rosie8094 Месяц назад

How did it go

@AndreaCIC 4 года назад

I'm on my 4th week of tretinoin, started slowly with 0.25%, I haven't notice any irritation (just the first 2 applications) and my skin is sensitive so that's good. No much purging, more acne than normal of course but nothing scary. But I do peel everywhere! the buffering tecnique does help, but still peeling, nothing red, but you can see it when wearing makeup

@leslieperez3768 2 года назад

Same then I have peeling around my face then acne but it will disappear 2 or 3 days but I notice of improvement. Im using tretinoin

@angelr9686 4 года назад

I really needed this, thank you Dr. Sam!💕

@16ChocolateHearts 4 года назад

Can you get milia as a result of purging? I increased the frequency of my AHA serum and got milia near my lips / bottom half of the face.

@ssdegol 3 года назад

I’m on my 2nd month and still trying to adjust to irritation from red skin and burning skin. 3 days a week. I’m so hoping this gets more comfortable.

@ktbrunner1862 3 года назад

Love the info, but I just HAD to put it on 1.75 speed

@tiiak675 4 года назад

Just wanted to ask you that what are your opinions about rose water?

@Dan-rw9do 4 года назад

I am using tret 0.05% every 3rd night and use benzoyl peroxide every other night. In the daytime I use moisturiser with vitamin c and spf50+. The purging is not so bad by it is noticeable up close. I will stick to every 3rd night because I think it’s a steady purge instead of forcing it out faster if I used tret every night

@kajalchauhan1404 3 года назад

Any updates??

@galato4234 4 года назад

Thank you for your videos. I would like to know what do you think about the Obagi Nu-Derm Cleanser....? Thank you.

@helen37x 4 года назад

I'm just finishing month 4 of using 0.05% tretinoin every night and I personally purged for over two months. During months 3 & 4 I've still experienced blemishes but fewer and smaller, definitely more manageable. What I'd recommend to everyone is push through the peeling and get to daily use as quickly as you can (obviously pay attention to your skin and back off if needed) and incorporate a 5% niacinamide product to help your skin barrier and combat hyperpigmentation. Other than that keep your routine as simple and irritant free as possible and be diligent with sunscreen use.

@jlhl3530 4 года назад

I am on the exact same journey as you, maybe two weeks behind. I was so depressed at the 2-3 month mark.

@helen37x 4 года назад

@@jlhl3530 I was the same. I've heard so many people say purging usually last a month and a lot of people give up when they find they are still breaking out a lot during the second month. It's important to see comments from people who have had a longer purging period to gather some strenght and keep going a few more weeks. For whoever may read this: If you are purging (and not breaking out from the tret formula) keep going, it'll be worth it! If you don't notice any signs of improvement at 3-4 months, reevaluate your routine and check with your dermatologist as they may also prescribe you something to help (clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acid, dapsone, etc). Also it's important to note that lower strenghts (0.01% and 0.025%) are best for antiaging and will not be as effective at tackling acne as higher concentrations (0.05% and up) so if your main issue is acne and ypu are using a low dose you may find yourself in a way too long purging period.

@DrSamBunting 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing your experience.

@cashmerehazel21 3 года назад

What products do you use to spot treat the acne that came out during the purging phase? Since we likely can't use BHA or benzoyl peroxide, what else to use to manage the painful spots?

@yuyukangkang5768 2 года назад

Almost 4 month.. Consider cutting my Buffering with moisturizer but after that the iritation strike me back now i had rash and acne im so frustrated.. I wanna cry.. Now I am going to go off for 10 day just to make the iritation better and I'm going to start my 0.05 tritenoin again with my moisturizer before

@PassionsAndCoffee 4 года назад

Thanks for the effort Dr. Sam ❤️

@DrSamBunting 4 года назад

A pleasure!

@sabhaazamshah 3 года назад

Hi doctor Sam I use retinol at night and niacinamide in the morning my skin has gone a bit red and itchy I have white small sebum dots on my face how can I stop the itchyness

@SB-sx9fn 4 года назад

Your amazing thank you for your helpful content!!

@sioneddafydd1708 4 года назад

Thank you so much for doing this series! I’ve recently purchased acnecide and The Ordinary’s Azelaic Acid and was wondering if it’s safe to incorporate both into my routine at the same time? Or is azelaic acid better to use after the benzoyl peroxide has cleared my skin? x

@noirca 3 года назад

Hi I'm still purging from shaving my face, so apparently my skin is sensitive and it's been more than 2 months my right cheek is purging, couple months before that both of my cheeks are purging but now it's just the right cheek. can you recommend some products to heal it? i just use moisturizer & spf in the morning, and i add cosrx blemish cream on top day & night

@gagapaking1514 Год назад

Hi doc, is it possible to get acne breakout when using tritenoin for the first time even though I don't have acne on the first place? I'm planning to use it for anti aging purposes..

@chrisholt4804 3 года назад

What happens if you start getting like a sunburnt feel? Around the back o you neck, back or arms, and face and have not been in the sun. This purging or a irritation or allergic reaction?

@joshm3519 3 года назад

Very informative Video Dr. Bunting! Would you recommend a salicylic acid cleanser and alternating between retinol and benzoyl peroxide every other night? Thanks

@lucillesoriano5257 3 года назад

i am using betaine salicylate 2-3x a week, Im on my 8-ish week, there are still pimples on my forehead (though I noticed that the area is smoother than before) is this still purging?

@majagirlpower2561 4 года назад

can you again purging ? when you are done whit purging ?

@ralphralph808 3 года назад

Hi Doc Sam, I just wanna ask for a suggestion. I have been using tretinoin cream for few months from .025 to .05 and it works wonders for my skin. However, when i shift to q higher concentration .1% i am experiencing again purging. Shall i continue the process????

@sarahtayao8398 3 года назад

Hello Dr Sam bunting I just wanna know if my skin is purging because I'm using aloe vera snail a 4days and I continue using this product then I noticed that my acne scar started to redness again and until it bump so it is a part of a purging? By the way I'm a oily and acne prone.,hoping I got an answer from you.,

@allysamaricardeguzman8958 4 года назад

the little bumps are on my jawline

@xdekuxhospitalx140 3 года назад

butter fly that is mostly hormonal acne.

@kk-kk352 3 года назад

@@xdekuxhospitalx140 but my cycle is normal

@stayhappyandspreadhappines1472 Год назад

Can i use tretinoin during skin breakout, please tell me something

@sarah.marco888 3 года назад

Been using The Ordinary's Granactive Retinoid and i can definitely feel my skin barrier getting better. Skin is glowier, feels firmer. But there's some really nasty purging on the left side of my chin and all the "goodness" is really coming out 😂 it can be frustrating because the goodness seeps out bit by bit. But yeah patience is a virtue. thanks for this encouraging and enlightening video 👍😁

@senilehoe 3 года назад

please let me know how it's going. I just started to use the same formula and it's only been a week and I started to break out more than usual, around chin and jawline definitely of cystic nature...

@sarah.marco888 3 года назад

@@senilehoe hi Greta, yes i have the same on my chin area and jawline. It's only situated in this area and a lot of clusters. I feel i have a lot of "goodness" seeping from underneath this area because maybe i wear makeup almost every day. I actually have a video review of my Granactive Retinoid usage so far on my channel. However im also checking the serums im using it with. I stopped using it with one serum which is the some by mi yuja Niacin which has citrus and orange extract and oil... I feel this might be a bad combination since im a bit sensitive to citrus oil. Im now sticking to more basic Niacinamide formulations like the Nacific Phyto Niacin serum and i also the Buffet of The Ordinary together with the Retinoid. Keeping the rest of the routine more soothing and hydrating.

@sarah.marco888 3 года назад

@@senilehoe my breakouts now are mostly flat already and im dealing more with the hyperpigmentation now. But the Retinoid addresses this too. Ill be posting a video update soon. It took me at least 2 months to adjust to the Granactive Retinoid. I was really wondering if i should stop using it at some point because my purging was a little beyond my expectations, but the patience seems to be paying off 😊 so i encourage you to stick it out too.

@jojosiwa4522 3 года назад

Are the bumps suppose to hurt

@_ojas_energy 3 года назад

Hello! Is it possible to have no purge at all? I started with 0.025% one a week on 2ndofJune. Then in 3rd week i started using daily because i absolutely felt nothing. Now It's been 10days that I'm using it daily. I've no acne, no redness, no peeling. I mean is there a possibility that I won't purge at all. Or the purging will start soon? (Mind you it's been 4 weeks now).

@brae6352 3 года назад

yh its possible you won't if you haven't already-, she said only 1/4 ppl using it will experience purging.Also, if you watch Dr Drays video, she talks about the concentrations of tretinoin and according to her the studies show that skin improvement at the 1 yr mark are the same for the 0.025, 0.05 and 0.1 tretinoin. So, just stick with using the same concentration in a pea size amount.It's easy to get impatient about seeing results and start using more product or a higher concentration. In my humble opinion, just stick with it and be patient.

@nohasalah8470 4 года назад

Hi Dr sam i have just ordered you retinol serum ,shall i expect purging ?

@DrSamBunting 4 года назад

It depends on your skin - if there are clogs under the surface, it might do initially. But the good news is that it contains 3 anti-inflammatory ingredients too so it offers very balanced benefits.

@ylana7767 4 года назад

This retinoid purging is so hard I feel like a total freak mess. Will it get better?

@fovos7359 4 года назад

How is it now

@Fatema_Fa 4 года назад

Me too it’s been a month now thank goodness we are at home but i didn’t use it last night because my skin was a little irritated and there is no dermatologist to consult in this crisis

@gabgonzales9638 2 года назад

How is it now? Or any update?

@rofaidasamy8845 9 месяцев назад

How are you doing now?

@Banana11128 3 года назад

Just a question,I've being using cerave sa cleanser.I love the feel of it and it dosent sting my very sensitive skin.but I notice up close I have tiny white spots, is this purging also I have a rash on side of face that is lingering for awhile even before this,could that be a reaction to something?.thankyou

@Thessy_kings 3 года назад

I’m using the foaming cleanser , I’ve been having small bumps on my cheeks where I normally breakout

@Banana11128 3 года назад

I've noticed if I use a toner after cerave SA cleanser and before moisturiser ,it seels ok,but if I don't use toner,I'm now also getting tiny red spots which are usually a sign of allergy, so it dosent seem water can wash this cleanser off,leaving a film,no cleanser is good if left on skin as this has sufficiants. I love the feel of this,but I fear continued use will do more harm.I broke out after cerave pm and am lotions and the white tub,not sure why.I've very sensitive skin,but I find so many products aimed at sensitive skin breaks me out😢

@Thessy_kings 3 года назад

Dana Kelly I literally stopped using everything and my face is getting back to normal. I use only tea tree oil and moisturizer

@evapriest 4 года назад

is there any danger in getting possible transfer of the active into the eye?

@SueRosalie Год назад

use vaseline as a barrier

@mirinaxo1663 4 года назад

I tried Differin for 4 months and it made my skin so bad that I eventually stopped. It left my skin with terrible post inflammatory erythema. So now I have these red marks left over and really besides the small bumps I don’t have bad acne or anything but it looks like I do. What’s the best treatment to fix this? I was thinking a laser but if you have any suggestions? Thanks

@DreamingCimderella 4 года назад

It would be best to see a dermatologist. Good luck!

@yasmeendaraz6536 4 года назад

same ! differin ruined my skin. just got prescribed tretinoin 0.05% and contemplating whether to try it or not

@kajalchauhan1404 3 года назад

@@yasmeendaraz6536 does it works on your skin I am taking about tretinoin

@pebblescupcake8095 3 года назад

@@kajalchauhan1404 I'm using tretinoine cream 0.01 percent. I didn't break out in starting period but after 4 months 💀 my skin went nuts. Now it's been 6 months. Idk what to do now 🥺

@alexandroalvarez746 2 года назад

how much the retin a

@ericaung592 3 года назад

Which moisturizer is good for over drying skin? I using epiduo and my skin super dry af

@S-M-K-sq6zr 2 года назад

I use cetraben on my dry skin

@alicedsouza2528 4 года назад

Hi Dr Sam...I am using adaplene 0.1% and its been 1 month Can it help reduce minor acne scars and some mild hyperpigmentation???

@marshmallow8978 4 года назад

Alice dsouza .1 is the highest strength. It’ll take a long time for hyperpigmentation. If it’s only minor scars I would find something else but since you are already in month one idk

@grabpopcorn5170 3 года назад

It did help me in drying up my acne but no idea abt hyperpigmentation

@thenicepenarosel-bal9874 Год назад

6th weeks of purging🥲🥲🥲 I hope I started sooner.😭

@kiruthikak3175 3 года назад

My skin texture is different there are lot of tiny bumps almost all over face, Whiteheads, blackheads.... No redness or itching.. Is this purging?! ... I am using Niacinamide and aha bha gel

@theseventh5204 2 года назад

Same, just clear bumps...and the odd bigger, clear spot, will they get worse? I've never had bad skin and it's messing with my head!. Purging sucks!

@jamiehazirah3217 3 года назад

Can anyone help i dont know whether im purging or breaking out.. i started a new skincare but gradully addingg it 3 weeks. Im using hada labo light lotion,niacinamide,then cerave lotion. Then i added aha bha peeling solution 2 times a week. But my acne seems like getting worse and inflammed. Bcs its getting bigger and more red 🥺🥺 can anyone help 😭😭😭

@jee492 3 года назад

aha and bha can cause purging. so i would assume that's only purging.

@majagirlpower2561 4 года назад

Can i just not stop ?

@kajalchauhan1404 3 года назад

I completed about a month ..yes I am using tretinoin but I am still confused either I am breaking out or it's a purging because I get many cystic acne on my chin ... please help me

@darrenhollaway749 3 года назад

Are you having 6 a day like me ?

@darrenhollaway749 3 года назад

Of 100mg

@Rajannayouthclubvemulawada 2 года назад

My doctor recommended me azelaic acid after using azelaic acid my skin get more acne and some brun skin on down side of lips acne breakouts what to do now should i need to stop it or use it please help me madam

@nl2423 2 года назад

what is your regimen. wash treat protect etc? what product u use

@chocolateamargo98 4 года назад

Hi dra im struggling with acne.. My acne was clearing up then i tryed the granactive retinoid emulsion, the first 2 weeks were wonderful i think i started hard every two days my face become softer and brighten but after those 2 weeks it start a big break out really crazy.. What can i do should i keep using the retinoid

@farahbashir2297 3 года назад

Same

@farahbashir2297 3 года назад

Dnt know should I continue

@imperialtower 3 года назад

can you pop the acne thats purging or not?

@sabhaazamshah 3 года назад

No don't do that

@debdeepchattopadhyay7298 4 года назад

If one starts using a retinoid like tretinoin 0.05% just after coming off from a course of accutane, will they experience the purge/initial break out all over again?

@claretaplin9315 4 года назад

When i finished 5 months of accutane/isotretinoin, i was advised not to use a topical retinoid for 6 months.

@alotofmore Год назад

I don’t care about the results anymore I hate trentinoin and I’m done using it!!

@soraya7 4 года назад

I've been prescribed Doxycycline ... not sure if I should take it ... anyone else taken this??

@francescaraimondi1206 4 года назад

Soraya Solash i have, it took some time but it really cleared my skin!! i had really bad acne but it got so much better with this medication plus some face washes and topicals.

@sariamuneer2048 4 года назад

Dont take I took it and got acne all over

@cashmerehazel21 3 года назад

I took it, didn't help much with the acne but what happened was I started to have really scary dreams such as being forced to join a terrorist group that digs out babies' eyes and soak them in tanks of urine to marinate them and to be eaten by their leaders as part of health food. There were dreams of shooting and burning live bodies etc. It's so scary and I do not ever watch this kind of movies and even avoid hearing news like this. These kind of dreams were so far off from my daily routines which was just attending university classes and coming back to a nice family. So I started asking myself what has changed and immediately thought of doxycycline as the only change in my routine. I googled it and sure enough there were evidences of people having suicidal thoughts and going into a deep mental rabbit hole and depression etc. I stopped taking the drug thereafter and the dreams stopped quite immediately. Please be careful of what drugs you take.

@mahakarora6496 3 года назад

does purging leaves marks????

@pb25789 2 года назад

Normal acne does leave marks but purging pimples last shorter and have marks that fades faster because retinol helps turnover your skin fast

@_InsertName_ 4 года назад

Dr. Please help me. Let me tell you my problem in brief. From last Wednesday (23rd Oct), all of a sudden I had *itching rashes* on the upper side of my right elbow. I thought it must be due to prickly heat. Then the next day those rashes happened on the upper side of my left elbow. On Saturday it spread on my entire hands. Today Monday, on both the corner of my eyes, and on the ears it happened. I don't think that this is due to prickly heat, because it's cold up here where I live, and I didn't even sweat or go out. Also I *never* had prickly heat rahes from the past 6-7 years. I apply body oils and so many other products even in summers, so much makeup all year round but nothing like rahes ever happened. It was only when I purchased a particular brand's Facial Mist and applied in on my hands and face on Wednesday that everything started . Even I read a lot of honest reviews on RU-vid and many people commented that that brand's product gave them rahes and pimples which they never had at the first place. Now I am awake from 4 am, can't sleep due to this itchiness. Is there any home remedy by which these itchy rahes can be stopped? Please suggest. Can hot vapour treatment do anything?

@lanle-ji7km 3 года назад

How is your problem now? I am facing with ichy on my face too

@_InsertName_ 3 года назад

@@lanle-ji7km I consulted a dermatologist. I got a form of eczema known as contact dermatitis. He gave me 2 tablets and then after a week it went away.

@anapaulasanchezvasquez2881 3 года назад

🙏

@teammacpil2832 3 года назад

Is purging itchy?

@rebeccag4798 3 года назад

Yes it will feel slightly itchy, right & irritated

@rebeccag4798 3 года назад

*tight

@JimmieHammel 3 года назад

At 3 months my skin was just as bad as day 1 and now at 6 months it's at least 3 times worse than before I started.

@JimmieHammel 3 года назад

Turns out this was probably because of a snail mucin filtrate lotion I ordered... I might be allergic to it.

@rasheenamahbubani5273 3 года назад

Thank you for updating us, Jimmie! Hope your skin is better now

@bvrlylava 3 года назад

@@JimmieHammel is it the cosrx snail mucin essence?

@JimmieHammel 3 года назад

@@bvrlylava no, it was one of the benton ones. But it's not just that one. I've actually discovered that most moisturizers make me break out, no matter how sparingly I use them. I have really oily skin.

@ssquaressquare8692 4 года назад

Can I use hydroquinone with tretenoin

@mariamelpignano5970 4 года назад

hydroquinone burned my dark spot☹it looks awful right now...

@SueRosalie Год назад

yes you can

@cw5451 3 года назад

Damn, she talks so slowly that I sped up the play speed.

@drk3786 2 года назад

My doctor prescribed me retin A cream 0.025 and doxycycline. Retin a everynight.it's been 3 weeks I'm using the cream and all I get is more tiny bumps and a more sensitive skin with no peeling.do you think it's working?