Agree 100% Scrappykat! I have a few seb-hype spots on my face, and my derm has a "don't give it another thought" attitude about them. But because they are visible to everyone who sees me, I do wonder what are my options to remove them. Thanks for the great video!!
Fun fact: I went to my derm because I thought I had a basal cell cancer on my face. It turned out to be SH. But it was my first visit so he did a full mole check and I had a mole on my back that was positive on the edges for melanoma. It was caught very early and no issues now. Moral of the story: don't diagnose yourself and don't skip your derm visit.
I have taken your advice and want to share with you, and everyone, that using a retinol works so well to shrink my little sebaceous hyperplasia “donut.” It has been at the side of my nose for twelve years, and this is the first thing that has worked for me! I noticed a difference after two applications. Thank you Dr. Dray🙏🏻
@@shireen175 I have had success with Neutrogena retinol cream. Never put your fingers in the jar, because it will degrade the active ingredient. Plus, even if your fingers are clean, you can still contaminate the product. I use a clean Q-tip to scoop out a bit of product at a time. I use it on my entire face; then, I leave a little glob of it on my SH donut. I sleep with it like that. It has never disappeared, but the appearance is less noticeable.
@@piapadmore430 Thankyou, nothing has helped me with my SH, was on accutane once that was the only thing that made it less noticable, will try this as well!
@@shireen175 I checked my jar. It is silver-ish with white cap: “Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair- Regenerating- Accelerated Retinol” Let me know please if it works for you🙏🏻😘
Hi, I my dermatologist discovered my first sebaceous hyperplasia "spot" when I was a teenager. He described it to me as an over reactive oil gland. Over the years, as I've gotten more, my dermatologists never really look at it as a priority. They do bother me, after watching this, I'm definitely going to speak up. My Dr. is wonderful but never shy about offering an expensive solution. A few zaps are most likely in my future :). Thanks for your great videos and have a great weekend!
I've been taking an estrogen blocker for breast cancer for 4.5 years. The SH has gotten much worse during that time. I have been using strong retinol cream for a few months and it seems to be melting, peeling the lesions away. They are deep so I'm going to keep going with the daily application of retinol on my face and upper back indefinitely. Happy that it works.
I have sebaceous hydroplasia on my cheek and I'm so pumped to get surgery. I tried using the laser but it made it more red in the area they did a biopsy. I have had mine since birth. Thanks for making this video and you really know what your talking about which is great. Edit:I'm back and Its removed now and I'm so happy
Dr. Dray, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Your advise has been life changing for me. I’ve have atopic dermatitis since I was little, visited dermatologists all my life but gave up and stoped going because the treatments didn’t work or make a difference so I was used to live with this uncomfortable condition for decades. Believe ir or not, your common-sense minimalist approach has been life changing for me. I stopped using corticoids (which I have used non-stop all my life) about a couple of months ago just by following some of your recommendations (routines, advise and products). Again, thank you, thank you, thank you. Recently someone close to me was diagnosed with urticaria and I was hoping you could make a Q&A video about that condition and everyday advise to cope with it.
I have been taking zinc supplements for about 2 months, and even though I can’t comment on its effect on sebaceous hyperplasia, it has helped to reduce oil production slightly. I’m planning on discussing with my dermatologist on the use of anti androgens alongside a laser treatment :)
Dr. Dray, I'm not sure if you mentioned that people with oilier skin are more prone to sebaceous hyperplasia. I have super oily skin and started getting SH in my twenties. My esthetician of 15 years, learned how to remove SH by a doctor years ago. She creates a tiny "flap" using a sterile needle to remove the "core" (the deep gunk in the hair follicle and gland) on each one. She uses sterile fine point tweezers and a lighted magnifying glass to remove the "core". They actually ARE extractable and she says if you don't get all of the "core" out, they will return (which is why if you've ever picked at one, they don't go away). I've never had one return in the same spot. I put vaseline or bacitracin on them and cover with tiny Clear Spot bandaids overnight or two to prevent scabbing and for faster healing and smoother makeup application. They heal nicely, quickly, and never scar with this treatment. The longer the SH are there, the larger they can get. They can be as emotionally devastating as having acne. It's TRAGIC this treatment isn't taught. My esthetician charges $60 (plus I tip) for 1 hour and can remove several within that time.
@@beckyjohnson5247 Hmm - I don't know if there's a way to do that on youtube. If possible, could you ask the name of the technique used? I can then search to find someone near me.
@@cnathan1 I don't know what the actual technique is called. I highly doubt many, if any others offer it. If you've ever watched Dr. Pimple Popper, you'll know that most doctors and maybe estheticians won't take the time to remove them or other skin ailments. There is skill involved as well, to ensure the core comes out. I do what she calls the Enzyme & Extraction treatment. She applies an enzyme mask and steams skin for about 10 minutes to open up the pores. Then she'll extract SH, milia, black heads, zits, etc. You can tell her you'd like her to focus on something, such as SH.
@@beckyjohnson5247 Thank you! I've tried extractions, but the estheticians I've gone to don't seem to know the technique yours uses. If you do find out yours is comfortable with sharing business information so others in your area can contact, please do share with Dr. Dray's viewers.
I’ve been watching your videos for a few weeks and want to say how informative and interesting they are. Thanks so much for doing them. You inspired me to start Retin A with your very detailed videos on Differin (since I am 69 I thought Retin A would be more appropriate!). So far so good- I am doing the 0.025% once a week since I am very chicken about redness, peeling, etc., even though my dermatologist said once a day would be ok!! I really like her, but I think you are more realistic on the real life day-to-day effects than most Drs. Thanks again!
I have on my forehead what first appeared as a freckle, then over time began to rise a bit and get darker. Being a sun worshipper of the 70s and 80s (I know!!) I was quite concerned and had a dermatologist take a look. It is a sebaceous hyperplasia (thankfully!!). I am so pleased with the diagnosis that cosmetically it does not bother me (whew)!! I have noticed though, that with the use of tretinoin it has diminished considerably in color and size. Thank you, Dr Dray for your kind spirit and willingness to share your knowledge to better educate so many!! Wishing you a wonderful weekend!!
I've done deep microneedling on the areas over and over in a session and then have been able to extract bits out which has made them greatly reduce each.
I am totally convinced that it is related to a decrease in androgen and sebum as a result. I have PCOS and have gone on a strict diet to aid my health. These past 6 months I have lost a lot of weight and the oily skin and blemishes have greatly reduced. What has increased dramatically on my skin? Sebaceous hyperplasia (doctor confirmed).
I am 78 and have a mild breakout of SH as described. I have make friends who have had it treated with electrocautery with good results. What I don’t understand is that within the last few months it seems every dermatologist on YT had found me. I get a new video every day. Weird.
I have had great success with radio frequency treatment through both the Skin Classic and Lamprobe devices offered in some dermatologists' offices and med spas. Both devices emit a radio frequency current that basically evaporates the lipids comprising the sebaceous hyperplasia papules upon contact. My first treatment was expensive - about $400 - because I had about 50 hyperplasia on my face, but I'm down to about $100 for a few maintenance zaps once or twice a year when new ones pop up. I don't know if links are allowed in comments, but if you search both companies and sebaceous hyperplasia, you'll probably find a provider in your area.
@@AL-vk5uu It's definitely a "zap" burning-type sensation, but I tolerate it fine. Depending on where you go, you can request lidocaine to numb your face beforehand. I find I don't need anything.
I had a cluster of 3 hyperplasia growing into one big one on my forehead. I went to the dermatologist and he wanted to scrape it off. It didn't feel like the right thing to do, so I left telling him I would think about it. What I ended up doing is I got a monthly 10% salicylic acid peel directly followed by a derma needling pen treatment of the spot. I rang up the dermatologist and he prescribed me tretinoid cream. The results are stunning. In two treatments the spot is less than half the original size. I use 0.05% tretinoid cream 3 times a week. I use about a small pea size that I dilute with about twice as much regular night cream for my whole face. It makes a world of difference.
@@ericmartin9569 no, tretinoine cream is something your skin needs to get used to. What I ended up doing is put about a peasize of cream on the back of my hand and then take some regular night cream and put about 2 pea size next to it and mix it together. That I put on my whole face and the leftover I rub on my hands. Tretinoine cream is also the best anti aging treatment out there so everything benefits from it. I started this routine in February 2020 and my bumps shrank to nearly invisible. In 11 months time I had 6 peelings and derma pen treatments (had one 2 days back) and my skin looks amazing.
@@Khan-ro5uy No mine just appeared when I got older. But once the pores were grown over the bumps kept growing. I get a peel now maybe 2x a year, still use the tretinoin cream every other day. It never came back.
@@littleraven28hi! Can yoh please explain the derma needling pen treatment? Is there a specific name for it or is that the name? And you get it done at a dermatologist at the same time as the SA peel?
I tried everything….nothing worked and then I used differin omg amazing! I had them all in rows on my far head two dozen….now after 2 months I’m down to about 8
I'm on Differin now and hoping it'll clear them. I'm on week 2 and more are coming out, I'm hoping that this is a purge of sorts. Did you experience something similar or did they just disappear for you?
Happy Friday!! I can’t wait to see your weekend, hopefully you’re mom will be in there, I truly love how tolerant, sweet, and inviting she is ❤️❤️! Have a wonderful night
I have this SH since High School. Recently, I tried using Glycolic acid toner from Inkey List continuosly and in just a months it somehow flatten. Now I am using Paula's Choice BHA to declogged my pores so that it prevents on developing more SH.
I notice that mine start off as zits. And before the zit has time to run it’s course it’s already headed over and formed a sebaceous hyperplasia. I have to hurry to reactive the zit with sulfur… it stimulates the oil production and the zit “unheals” and can run its course. If I don’t use the sulfur soon enough the zits heals over with lumpy skin in the form of sebaceous hyperplasia. Permanently scarring my face 😕
I went to the dermatologist and has been confirmed I have sebaceous gland hyperplasia. I was also recommended electrodessication (I agree that it's an inexpensive procedure) and offered accutane (but not recommended). I already use bezaclin and differin for my acne. Surprised I still have this condition. I do agree they bother me and keep multiplying more these past few months and years. I do feel like I want to get rid of it. I did notice two was flatten out recently and was not sure if my facial visits help. At my facial sessions I had the aqua peel (hydra facial) done which is a machine with a tip that cleanses and sucks impurities. I will continue to monitor and see if I go the electrodessication solution. Thanks for this video Dr Dray
Great Video!! I have several clients who are plagued with this condition and want them extracted mainly for cosmetic issues! Of course its not something I can treat and always tell them to consult with their dermatologist, but I will take the information you provided today and pass it on to them!! 😀
As always, thank you so much for the informative video! I've been watching your videos for a while now and have implemented a lot of what I've learned from your advice into my skin care routine. I've seen much improvement in the overall appearance of my skin, and I'm really glad that I came across your channel.
I agree with you totally, besides we have to use salicylic acid religiously for a long period, not for a month or so, I'm learning all the time with you. Thank you.
Those little bumps are annoying. I have quite a few. I’ve found a few things that keep them looking flatter but nothing has taken them away completely. I’m getting more used to then just being there. And good tip to have them looked at by a derm. Mine always studies mine each December I go in for my yearly mole patrol lol.
@@sauntonsunset7660 after a year I’ve had several come back. Not as bad as before. If you have them removed make sure you leave the scab alone. Put a little aquaphor on each one
after a year I’ve had several come back. Not as bad as before. If you have them removed make sure you leave the scab alone. Put a little aquaphor on each one
Dr. Dray I have another questions about this annoying skin condition: do you believe sunscreens and/or silicone in skincare products may cause or aggravate sebaceous hyperplasia? Have you seen the new plasma pen or fibro blast treatments to get rid of it? Thanks!
Great explanation for a common issue. I had about 20 small ones of these on my face and my dermatologist put me on Retin-A at night and spot treat of BHA in the morning. It was a slow process but after about a year they are virtually gone or basically so flat that they are hard to see with the naked eye. Since I’ve continued to use the Retin-A I have no new ones either. Yeah!
How frequently do you apply the Retin A? My derm was so disappointed because I've been on Retin A since July 2018 (I don't apply it daily because it burns my skin if I use it too frequently) without any dramatic changes...
I just had many of these cautherized at the dermatologist's office. Quick, slightly uncomfortable, but so worth it! They only charged me $10/spot. At the same time they treated a few cherry angiomas on my face. I wish I would have asked about getting them treated years ago!
I had 3 bumps pop on my cheeks 3 month ago. One is quite large maybe 3 mm in diameter and raised so with ceiling lights it looks quite apparent. After doing a bit of research, the cause of Sebaceous Hyperplasia is testosterone ( or DHT). There is a new treatment for acne which blocks the effect of androgen on the skin only, its called Winlevi cream, the active ingredient is Clascoterone which is a topical anti-androgen with no side effects (I am a male). I have been using this on my Sebaceous Hyperplasia bumps once a day for the last 2 weeks and the bumps have decreased by 50%, including the large one. At this rate they will be gone in one month.
I had it and my dermatologist used that thing to burn it , it came back so he did again and now I'm good, I do use retin a . Thank you Dr Dray for all your videos ☀️😎
Dr dray I have a question regarding androgens. I had high blood levels when I was younger and had cystic adult acne. I was cured for the most part by taking aldactone. My understanding was that it binds with the free testosterone and that had the affect of reducing my oil production. Whatever it did was a miracle. I could never take birth control pills of any kind and antibiotics and retin A did nothing for me. Here’s my question. I am now 55 years old still break out on occasion but have now developed many sebaceous hyperplasia lesions. I still take the aldactone. I am wondering if my age is affecting androgen levels naturally and I am at the same dose of medicine which could be lowering them more-would I notice improvement if I decreased the aldactone. Is there even a connection? I now use coconut oil to wash my face and am able to tolerate retin A and that is helping some with the hyperplasia but new ones are developing. Thank you for your time! Great videos and service you are giving to us all!!
I would highly recommend the Evologie Intensive blemish serum ( I do not work nor associated in anyway with this brand ), I went to the dermatologist and she tried to burn one sebacious hyperplasia spot off (electrocautery), but it left a scar and pretty much came back. But I started with this serum and it diminished my spots significantly that they are barely visible. I will continue using it and see if it gets even better. Apparently, it has salicylic acid, tea tree oil and azelaic acid. Try it and see if it works for you.
I would love to see a video on hidradenitis suppurativa. I know it has alot to do with internal workings but maybe how to treat it externally as well. Love the videos! Heart ❤️
My dermatologist has given me isotretinoin for sebaceous hyperplasia . What should i do ? I am 17 year old boy and really worried about side effects of isotretinoin.I have not started taking it as i have so much confusion about its side effects.
This was really good advice particularly about speaking up to your dermatologist about how benign cosmetic issues are really impacting your wellbeing. Around 40 I had this crazy crop up of seborrheic keratosis everywhere especially hands and legs ! and I felt like I couldn't' get the dermatologist to really tend to me on those because they were benign skin lesions. Finally I went in and said these were really REALLY bothering me and they told me to schedule a total body freeze at a private pay rate ( insurance won't cover but a few here and there apparently). It was a mess and has taken a while to fully heal, but it did remove a bunch of them and I feel like I can now keep up with them better as they pop up.
I have had great success with radio frequency treatment through both the Skin Classic and Lamprobe devices offered in some dermatologists' offices and med spas. Both devices emit a radio frequency current that basically evaporates the lipids comprising the sebaceous hyperplasia papules upon contact. My first treatment was expensive - about $400 - because I had about 50 hyperplasia on my face, but I'm down to about $100 for a few maintenance zaps once or twice a year when new ones pop up. I don't know if links are allowed in comments, but if you search both companies and sebaceous hyperplasia, you'll probably find a provider in your area.
I have had these for years, mostly on my forehead, cheeks , jawline, nose etc. I have tried everything including laser, retinol and numerous OTC meds, nothing worked. I finally put out the $$ and had radio frequency treatment.... so far so good, gone!
@@wombatlittle1 hi a plastic surgeon did it in his office. it is called radio frequency. it actually burns the skin a bit and dissolves the oil deposit. it did hurt tho, my guy did not freeze skin. i also had some moles removed. the healing time however seems long especially for the moles and im afraid it may scar
Hi Dr. Dray, Thank you for the information regarding sebaceous hyperplasia. I had a dermatologist zap them off my forehead, approximately 1 dozen but unfortunately they came back. I will now be starting treating my skin with Retin-A. Hopefully this will help.
Thank you for addressing sebaceous hyperplasia in detail! I’m 47 and have always had very oily skin and have several sebaceous hyperplasia; luckily mostly under my bangs but I have a couple, also in the T Zone area, that are very noticeable. I’ve been searching for a way to help prevent more from forming; I’ve noticed they tend to appear during the humid summer months when my skin is at its oiliest. Last I knew there wasn’t really a way to get rid of them that didn’t leave scarring...or so I read several years ago. Thanks to your information, I’ll give retinoids a try and I know a cauterizing treatment will work if I really need it 😊
Cool subject. I am 54 and have some of them but not too bad. I see my dermatologist yearly so no issues. Thanks! I am interested in the derma rolling topic.
I have had amazing results with using Mederma Advanced Scar Gel to clear my Sebaceous Hyperplasia. I used it twice daily on these ugly bumps to get rid of these buggers in just a few weeks. The larger bumps took a bit longer to clear up than the smaller ones, but I was so happy to watch them all shrink a bit smaller every day. So if you don't have a Plasma service available in your area to treat them or you just want to try something else first, you may consider trying this treatment option to clear your skin of this frustrating issue. Best of luck to you all!
@@Sora06241 it cleared up my scar as well as my sebaceous hyperplasia. It really is some miracle stuff and very affordable. I rubbed it in really well and then put another generous dab on the spots and by morning I could see they had shrunk a bit so kept it up twice a day until they were gone.
I’ve been getting Agnes RF treatments from my plastic surgeon and have found these treatments to be quite effective. It’s relatively new and would encourage anyone who is dealing with this condition to research whether or not this could be a viable treatment option.
I had abdominal cancer and theyntook all my girl parts and my spleen. Since then, I started getting sebaceous hyperplasia on my forehead. I use to have beautiful skin. Now I lool like I have acne. Still super oily skin. Using Neutrogena Stubborn Texture daily cleanser and Neutrogena rapid wrinkle repair regenerating cream. It seems to reduce the appearance.
Mine started at the age of 18 instead of the usual teenage breakouts. And theya re on my chin only. I do have an oily tzone though. But they are only on my chin.
Thank u doctor!!!! I'm a 38 year old male and have a million of them on my forehead!!!! Hate them!!!! I've had super oily skin all my life, acne, rosacea, seboreic dermatitis u name it!!! Hyperhidrosis as well and a lot of sun exposure :(
You mentioned cyclosporine can cause sebaceous hyperplasia. Cyclosporine is an ingredient in Restasis can people who use Restasis be more susceptible to sebaceous hyperplasia?
Mine is so severe people ALWAYS think I'm sweating. When I wipe the edge of a card onto my face and wipe on my arms people think it oil lotion from how thick and how much there is....iv been dealing w.since I was 8 i need a solution
Hi Dr. Dray! Thanks for the informative video on sebaceous Hyperplasia. I wonder if you could perhaps do an informational video on something I believe I have under both of my eyes but never knew what it was called. I refer to it as looking like "chicken skin" but believe the correct name for it is Syringoma. It is becoming much more noticeable as I age (soon-to-be 54) and would like to know what options are available for treating and/or getting rid of it. Thank you in advance!
Enjoyed:) Love your well explained and very informative Q&A’s A++++!! The skin is so FASCINATING and FRUSTRATING at the same time!! Happy Friday:) Hope u and Mom have a super weekend!!
I can't figure out my skin issue. I have these bumps that aren't acne or cystic acne (I've struggled with both), they're not really that red, they're not white or yellow or black, they're not even that hard, they're not painful.... They're just raised bumps and I can't find an answer lol. Pictures online don't help
I know this is weird but I did a 10 day fast years ago (Master Cleanse---I know, I know, young and dumb), and they "dissolved" away. Autophagy? They came back eventually, though.
I’m on three immunosuppressants for Ankylosing spondylitis and think it’s definitely a contributing factor. 😫 I just got electrodessication yesterday so fingers crossed!
sindhuja varma Two treatments in, and I’m looking great! The forehead ones are stubborn and will probably take a total of three treatments. I had one very large one that I’ve had since high school and though was a mole on my forward and it’s almost gone! My neck and chest only took one!
I have had great success with radio frequency treatment through both the Skin Classic and Lamprobe devices offered in some dermatologists' offices and med spas. Both devices emit a radio frequency current that basically evaporates the lipids comprising the sebaceous hyperplasia papules upon contact. My first treatment was expensive - about $400 - because I had about 50 hyperplasia on my face, but I'm down to about $100 for a few maintenance zaps once or twice a year when new ones pop up. I don't know if links are allowed in comments, but if you search both companies and sebaceous hyperplasia, you'll probably find a provider in your area.
Thanks for the great advice.. I am subscribing!! I suffer from SH and have had NUMEROUS treatments. I am always scared my sunscreen will irritate or clog my pores and cause more SH, so I don't use sunscreen as often as I should. What sunscreen would you recommend? I'm 40, combo skin and still have acne.😣
You must use sunscreen everyday because you can get more from sun exposure. I have tons on my face. Nothing gets rid of them: Retin A, adapalene, Salicilyc Acid, AHA, not even electrocautery. I have an appointment next month with a plastic surgeon. I will ask him about getting laser done on my face.
Hey doc I wanted to share that I recently started Benzoyl Peroxide lotion 2.5 and the sebaceous hyperplasia got smaller and even seems to be drying put and getting flatter. Why is that? I have used this lotion before and the results were not that dramatic. Maybe my skin had gotten "inmune" to it. What do you think? Thanks!
I have this really bad as well as female allopecia, really bad globular lines, kp, and other issues at age 41 (self diagnosed). Luckily I'm too poor from my long list of disabilities to afford a dermatologist or treatments. I am so depressed 😔
Hi did these products help with your sebaceous hyperplasia? I’m going crazy trying to find something that will help. It’s so embarrassing having it all over my forehead :(
Thank you Dr Dray for addressing this. I ❤️ all your videos. I have sebeaceous hyperplasia that has been spreading all over my face and neck I have had a dermatologist try the liquid nitrogen on them but they have not changed. ❤️ your channel you are the best! 🤗
Unfortunately, I have SH 50+ lesions that I’ve had cauterization, laser, but still come back. It’s starting to effect my nose as well. The only time they went away was with Accutane ( pulse therapy) but came back after stopping. Now at 52 , can I go back on Accutane for short time if my liver isn’t 100%? A doctor once said that intestinal health is involved as well with my case? I’m just so sad about my SH problem.
I have been trying to figure out what exactly it is that I have under my eyes. It’s shinny dots. It looks worse when I wear concealer to cover it. People always think I’m sweating under my eyes but I’m not. I completely hate it. It’s getting worse. I now wear big dark glasses because I can’t stand it. I cannot find a Dermotologist that deals with this in my area. They won’t go near the eyes.
Hi Andrea! Thank you so much for this video. I am one (of the many probably) that requested this topic. I will admit it has been a while since I have seen a dermatologist and I am self-diagnosed with mine. In addition to that, now that you mention it, there are some spots that appear they could be something else more threatening. With that, I am going to set up an appointment ASAP and get these checked, so thank you. One question I have...will my retin-a affect any of these if they are NOT Sebaceous Hyperplasia, before I can get in?
I have sebaceous hyperplasia and adult acne. I was on Accutane 3x in the past and it cleared the SH completely, but after the med stopped, it returned. I've also had freezing, cauterization, topicals, but the isotretinoin is the only thing that worked. My question--can isotretinoin be used in small does indefinitely to maintain results? Thanks for the informative video.
Isotretinoin (roaccutane) is also available as a topical cream treatment, perhaps that could work. People seem to have seen an improvement using tretinoin too.
I ve had ellman radiofrecuency (electrocauterization) and the SH dissapared, but I got 2 scars 😢, they have some weeks, and I dont know what to do. My derm told me they wont leave scars... but I am watching other thing, I am stressed
I want to move to where you live so you can be my dermatologist. lol You explain things so well, really getting to learn a lot about skin and different conditions.
I’m 52 and have developed these pesky bumps. I’ve had 3 accutane treatments in my life but that was years ago. I take Adapalene now but it doesn’t really do anything for it. I really want them off my face. But I don’t want scaring.
Is it normal that I'm only 15 and have them all over my cheeks ☹️☹️☹️ I started having them like a year or two ago which is much more weirder. Their number also keeps increasing with time and it's super depressing.
Also, I picked up the neutrogena hydro boost gel cream for night time. I have never really been sensitive to any skin care. This burned my skin going on, and took about 10 min to go away. My whole face is bright red. I wonder what is in this That my skin is so reactive to? I love the texture of it...but probably shouldn't use it again. I'll stay on the search!!!
Thank you for discussing this topic. I've had them since I was 20yo. I have more than 15 on my forehead alone. My Derm provider offered to do an ED&C on them, but I'm afraid of the scarring. Any thoughts on that?
Hi Andrea, I have one more question (I posted a bunch today under various videos). I have a bit of vitamin D deficiency and started reading about which vitamin D to take (D2 or D3). In the meantime, I found that the skin needs to be exposed to UVB light (the rays that cause wrinkles) to produce Vitamin D. So if we wear sunscreen all the time, how will we produce enough Vitamin D?
uvb is not the wrinkling ray it is the cancer causing ray...which is why there is zero amount of sun exposure to raise your vitamin d without raising your skin cancer risk
Dr Dray I did not understand your answer. The point is that at least some amount of damaging rays are necessary to produce vitamin D. I came across info that among the people who are at risk for vitamin D deficiency are those who overuse sunscreen.
Fire of Love - Огън от любов Hi.. expose yourself to sun without any sunscreen within 1 hour of its rising time... or 1 hour before sunset...it wont cause any harm but will give good vitamin D .
VIDEO REQUEST: PLEASE do a video on WORKOUT skin care, specifically for swimmers. I feel crazy washing my face 3x/ day plus all the drying ingredients, but I have to get the makeup off then rebalance post chlorine. What do you recommend? Thanks for your vids!
Hi Dr Dray. I was diagnosed with sebaceous hyperplasia 1 yr ago. Dr prescribed tretinoin and glycolic acid. They have helped a lot, some even disappeared. I am wondering about products with silicones or oils, should I avoid them? Can they make it worse?
It was a cream from a compound pharmacy where they mixed tretinoin and lactic acid. However, I have since changed I now use in the evening a toner with niacinamide after that I use salicylic acid (not every night) then tretinoin. In the morning I use the Ordinary niacinamide serum. I also use other products but these things have made a huge difference. I stopped using anything that has oils in it but silicones are fine. I hope that helps :)
@@lisag8442 don't worry. Thank you very much. I have been using The Ordinary Niacinamide and Zinc too. I have noticed a difference as well but I've been doing a bunch of things in the last 3 months: Blue LED light Theraphy (shrinks enlarged oil glands), Tazorac or Adapalene at night (speeds up cell regeneration to help fix damage to the cells and reduces excess oil), dermarolling once a week with .5 microneedles (plumps skins which helps to make the bumps less visible), The Ordinary Peeling solution and Salicylic acid mask (surface exfoliation helps to flatten the bumps and deep exfoliation cleans out pores to reduce hardened sebum) and use SPF every single day. I purchased am electric needle but the bumps came all back. I was able to extract a few of the bumps for the first time. The pore dilated and I was able to get all the hardened sebum out. I could never do that before.
Hello Dr. Dray thank you for your generosity of sharing so much information with us. I have a question, does galvanic desincrustation help? I am a skin care teacher and your information is so valuable for my students. Thank you
Thanks! I will go to a doctor when able (we're in quarantine) to make sure it's nothing else, but I have a small blip on the curve of my nostril--at first I thought it was a mole, since they are increasing (I'm 62) . I'm hoping that's all it is. Thanks again!
