She's a very matter-of-fact person, she's not trying to terrify you or heighten your anxiety. She's a scientist who knows what she's talking about. That's soothing.
I know! I love just knowing the bottom line and she offers us that! No nonsense and not snobby about going to places like walmart and dollar tree. 🙄 I am on a budget but I still care about taking care of my skin.
One tip: Put a sunscreen stick (like neutrogena baby stick or ultra stick) next to the hand soap on your sink. After washing your hands, pat dry and rub the stick on the back of your hands so you don't forget to reapply.
There’s also a car tints that give your car windows a crazy high spf rating. Definitely helps for people who need to drive a lot for their job or who have a long commute
true, there are specific membranes for cars' windows (sometimes they are a tad bit dark) that offer a very high UV protection. My boyfriend has them, it's very easy to apply over your windows, no damage at all, and when it's hot and sunny outside they help to keep the inside of the car a bit cooler
never use any hand cream without retinol, it wont work to prevent wrinkles. It only hydrate it. Only use hand cream with retinol. If not, never use it. She knew it but still advertise for eucerin
I know this may seem odd, but when I come by to see Dr. Dray, NO matter the topic, I always feel calmer and more at ease. Is it just me?? 🤷🏻♀️ Thank you for EVERYTHING all the time Andrea. You, mom and Tybee are in my daily thoughts and prayers. Love you lady! 💛💖
Yes. It is her confident, trustworthy, intelligent, calming, and friendly voice. That is why she is one of the people I like to listen to after I watch the depressing news. She is good for my skin and mental health. :-)
Well, I agree, but it seems like the other commenters are missing the point. Absolutely, Dr Dray seems like a very nice person and has an enjoyable personality, but she is calming because she is rational, professional, ethical and educated. Professionalism in healthcare providers includes pastoral and ethical education, duty of care, and reliance on scientific method. What is happening in this situation is that she is bringing all of these things to a popular medium. It is part of a populist way of looking at things to say that all the good things she is bringing to us are due solely to her being a singular 'hero', rather than a professional acting within a professional framework including academic bodies and licensing bodies. It’s the same as the 'bad apples' view, simply reversed. Dr Dray is bringing us scientific information delivered within the ethical framework of a healthcare professional. Both of these things are the product of many years of dedicated study, AND well designed degree courses.These courses are taught by experienced, professional educators, drawing on material that scientists in labs, and professors of ethics have dedicated their careers to over generations. Take away the years of academic study the professional ethics and you have a nice influencer selling products.
This comment won't help anyone but this video reminded me of something I haven't thought about in years. I met the legendary Mae West when she was 83 years old (1976). I was standing basically face to face with her while she chatted with me and a few other fans. I was very surprised to see that her hands looked amazingly young -- like the hands of a healthy 25 year old! Of course, as an 18 year old male I didn't even think to ask how she managed to keep her hands looking so young... Now I wish I had!
Alot of people binge watch on Netflix during Covid-19 period... I'm binge watching on RU-vid and Dr Dray is 1 of the channels I watched almost everyday - some videros I re-watched a few times. Am I the only one? I learn so much from Dr. Dray - thank you. After watching Dr. Dray's videos I realized a lot of things she said is the same thing that my dermatologist had been saying for years (due to language barrier - I couldn't understand what he said at the spot and usually take me some time to digest). Big hugs to you Dr. Dray :D
I've dived deep into the world of radiation and far too many people believe that somehow staying indoors saves them from the harmful radiation, unless you'rte living in a container, lot of radiation comes through the windows, i wear sunscreen everyday no matter where i am going or what i do...
My friends make fun of me because I get my products from Walgreens and not Sephora. I look ten years younger than they, so keep up the good work sister. SPF all the way.
I have the hands of an 80 year old on a 28 year old body. always have even as a child people would ask why they were so wrinkly -__- It doesnt help that i am an avid hand washer throughout my childhood and adulthood as well. so thank you for this. We are out here and we are struggling.
Omg, I also was told that I had "grandma hands" as a teenager ! And I've been taught to wash my hands frenetically all day long, I have never realized the link between both before !
My fair-skinned grandma always called them "liver spots" and because of them, she was embarrassed to show her beautiful hands. Wish Dr. Dray was around during her time! People get very self-conscious about those spots. Another helpful video by Dr.Dray!
The fraxel laser removes spots on the arms and backs of hands. The only drawback is that the laser marks take a while to heal. It cost me $2500 to do both arms and hands but it took a while.
I have noticed watching your videos how good a condition your hands are in and how good they always look they’re outstanding! This channel has been so good for my skin and also my well being. Dr. Dray it’s beautiful to watch you listen to people’s requests then help them! 👍🏻☕️❤️❤️
Hi Uncle Charlie! Happy Tuesday!! I can only wish my hands and skin in general looked half as good as Dr Dray's. 😩 Hope you are having a wonderful day! 😊
Over the last couple months I've been required to wear latex gloves and a mask at work. I made it a habit to slather on Eucerin before putting on latex gloves, and my hands have never looked better! And my nails have never been so strong!
Dr. Dray! You just saved my hands! I am a homecare nurse and I use hand sanitizer so much that It was impossible to keep sunscreen on my hands while working! I just ordered some gloves! Such a perfect solution!
Thanks so much! I’m 60 and my hands are old! I burned them badly when I was 21 and it shows. I saw your beautiful, radiant skin and sat and listened to every word.
We are almost twins. I’m 55 and I damaged my hands in my late 20’ in a car accident so I have scarring. I also have vitiligo (thanklfully I am very fair so it is not as obvious as wither deeper skins tones). So I guess semi-twins. I hope you see some change, every little bit counts.
So very helpful, Dr. Dray. I'm 69 this month and have a fair amount of sun damage on my hands, so this is valuable info. Thank u!🤗✌️ (Don't neglect your hands, ladies)
Start rubbing lime/lemon skin/peel on your hands for some 2 to 3 minutes on each hand RELIGIOUSLY. Take some photos before you start Take some photos 6 months later BEST WISHES
@@iwillnotseeyourreply.9235 My own personal experience has been such that my left hand has no liver/brown spots whatsoever and my right hand has about 5 tiny ones that are visible within 30 cm! I am right-handed! And no sunburns! Please read Andreas Moritz books on the misfunction of the liver organ and almost all diseases stemming from undigested foods, lack of enzymes, overeating, eating in between meals, etc. A FASCINATING PHYSICIAN. He died "suddenly" in his early sixties! May he rest in peace.
Thank you soooooo much Dr. Dray you are the best I’m only 13 but I like binge watch all you vids bc i am just so interested about the skin and I want to be a dermatologist when I get older and even though im 13 I am very well educated about the skin and people may call it over reactive but I am very prone towards frecles on my hands and I bought Adapalene and I was looking for a vid about putting adapaline on my hands and I am already fully aware of the damaging efects of sun damage and I ALWAYS where sunscreen and sun protective clothing before I stepped outside the house and it is almost become a habit but now I know how to use adapalenene how so thank you so much you are like my favorite dermatologist 😁😁😁😁😁
Thank you for this video, my husband always says women show their age on their hands no matter how young they may look and he’s totally right! Have been using the eucerin advanced repair and its very good, just bought the gloves for driving since I drive an hour every day in the Florida sun. Thank you!
Incredible information, thank you so much!! I've been using this routine of Differin adapalene with Eucerin advanced repair AM/PM, with sunscreen in the AM, and my hands have been transformed, in just 1 month, it literally works that quick, if you're consistent....I almost don't recognize them.
I love her “Well hey guys!” It’s almost like she’s half singing when she greets us every time. Its such a cute and sincere greeting from my favorite RU-vid dermatologist🥰
I spent most of my life avoiding the sun or wearing a sunscreen every day but I forgot my hands and it shows. It's never too late, though. Thank you for the great information.
I use the Coolibar fingerless gloves while driving, running errands, taking the dog for a walk...and my sunscreen game is strong. I also apply Tretinoin to my hands at night. 👏 FYI - on the West Coast, CVS and Rite-Aid are two separate drugstores. My city has both of them plus Walgreens and some local/regional ones.
I disagree. But I have eczema on my hands, so I am biased. 😉 On that note, I cannot recommend the Eucerin Advanced Repair Hand cream enough for cracked and itchy hands.
I've just started using Eucerin Advanced Repair hand cream, and then came accross a video where it's recommended by a dermatologist! I'm proud of myself for making a wise choice)))
My favorite channel on RU-vid !! Sitting here with gloves and urea cream on my hands :) Thanks for all these amazing tips! Greetings from Germany (where I can't find many of the products you mention but trying my best to find good alternatives)..
Greetings to my home country from Texas, where I live now. I feel your pain about not being able to find most of the products mentioned. I feel the same when I watch German RU-vidrs review products from DM 😭😭😭
I am glad to see this. My hands are definitely starting to age. I keep sunscreen in my car for my hands if I haven’t put it on in the house. Will try the Eucerin.
Dr. Dray....love your channel. Very happy to see you recommend "Eucerin". My family has been using this lotion forever. Without realizing that their Intensive Repair has AHA....my neck has no wrinkles....great product.
I love your videos! So helpful. I also really love how you don’t just recommend expensive products, which I can’t afford. I use to hydrate my nails with oil and hands with lotion and then put on nitrile gloves (this is My Bliss Kiss’s Intensive hydration treatment). Unfortunately, my stupid persnickety skin didn’t like the gloves and started giving me fingernail/bacterial infections. These healed but lead to onycholysis, which was worse and longer lasting then the infection in a way. As a result, I am afraid to wear gloves now. I don’t wear gloves when cleaning or when gardening. I used to always wear gloves to protect my nails. Heck, I wore gloves in the shower, which helped to protect my nails and hands immensely. I am definitely interested in the cotton gloves, because they breath, so you’d think they’d be ok. However, I’m kind of afraid of them. I am going to have to try to find out if cotton gloves would be apt to cause bacterial infection or if they are not because they breathe.
Thanks Doc..have beena floral designer for 40 yrs..hands always wet which is drying. And have those annoying age spots. Have tried so many products very encouraged with info..thanks🌟
It’s not possible to overstate just how much I value your videos! You are a kind and knowledgeable, and I learn so much from you. Thank you for taking the time to share this vital information with us. 🥰
Also use a hand soap that is gentle like the cerave baby shampoo and body wash which I dilute as a hand soap, it’s the only wash that I know of that has ceramides because I noticed my hands starting to look older with the blue veins popping out and realized I was using a sodium laureth sulfate hand wash and once I stopped using that my hands looked young again.
I have red dots all over my chest and legs and I seen a dermatologist last week that said its from collagen breakdown and the only thing that will help is laser. I'm only 44, I was hoping there would be a miracle cream or something. Thanks for all you do. Tour skin is beautiful
Exposure to chemicals and detergents in household cleaning products can take a toll on hands and dry out and irritate sensitive skin. Look for gloves that are designed to keep hands looking their best.
im 33 and just started noticing sun spots and i have become hyper aware of them (thanks to all my driving in my early/mid 20s). I have adapaline so i'll start with that! thanks for the advice!.
I been having trouble deciding if I should try for med school for dermatology or make my way up as a nurse practitioner of dermatology. the finance is what scares me.
🇺🇸 Requirements: 1. Have a high school diploma or equivalent 2. Complete a Bachelors Degree (4 years) A) Achieve a high GPA, especially in pre-requisite courses for medical school B) Score well on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) C) Have great letters of recommendation D) Apply to a lot of medical schools in order to raise your chances for acceptance E) Do well on medical school interviews 3. Attend and graduate from Medical School (4 years) A) Do well in pre-clinical courses, labs, and exams in years 1 & 2 B) Get good scores on the USMLE exams (i.e. Step 1 after 2nd year then Step 2 CK and Step 2 CS in 4th year) C) Do well on core & specialty clinical rotations (in-area and away) in years 3 & 4 D) Participate in research projects and get published E) Have great letters of recommendation F) Apply to a lot of dermatology programs in order to be offered interviews for multiple residency programs as dermatology is one of the most highly competitive specialties; and then successfully Match into one of the programs you interviewed at 4, Complete an Internship, which is called first year of residency or PGY-1 (1 year); note that it may be at a different institution in a different state than you do your derm residency training A) Pass USMLE Step 3 exam before end of first year of residency 5. Dermatology Residency (3 years) 6. Fellowship(s) - Optional (1-3 years) 7. Pass additional exams to become board-certified Note that Dr Dray also completed a PhD degree in the middle of medical school, which added 3-5 years of graduate school and research before she started her post-medical school training.
@@jt8142 It's kind of shocking to me that people don't know or understand that a dermatologist is a medical doctor, just as any other discipline of medicine (cardiologist etc.).
@Skin Witch I used to see a nurse practitioner in dermatology for many years; she was great! From what I know, I think it’s less expensive and less time consuming to become a nurse practitioner and yet they see all the same types of patients, unless you’d really like to perform skin surgeries.
I would agree with you about eucerine doc. My palm is literally broken due to dryness. The 2nd day i used eucerine my hands was instantly healed. I never bought any other cream for my hand other than this. 😊
Awhile back you mentioned Eucerin Advanced Repair & I ordered both a tub & a large bottle of the lotion. (They're identical in feel to me, so when I get down in the bottle, I'll likely add the tub contents to it as it's more convenient for dispensing.) I can't thank you enough, Doc! I use the lotion from neck to toes after a shower, throw on socks for about an hour. The 'chicken skin' on my arms is SO much improved & I actually like the lotion for my feet as well as the pricier Kerasal. One of the unfortunate effects of menopause is the oddball wiry hairs that spring up on chin & neck, & I had a problem that I chalked up to ingrown hairs. I couldn't get the spots to *heal*. The Eucerin Advanced took care of the issue within weeks, & I can't tell you how long I'd suffered that embarrassment! Love it for my hands as well. I don't comment very often anymore but definitely wanted to thank you! Hugs to Miss K! Blessings! Jackie in upstate NY
After watching this video, I gave myself a challenge to lighten or get rid of the age spots on my hand. I did two things: used the La Roch Posay MelaD, and put on 50-70 sunscreen during all daylight hours. Honestly, it feels like it’s been a miracle. At 65 my hands are almost entirely clear. Fair skin, with spots for many years. Wow! Thank you Dr. Dray! (I also use other actives and follow your guidance on skin care, cleansing, etc. My skin hasn’t looked this healthy in decades!) You rock!
Life is so great with Andrea!! Thank you for all these beautiful wonderful informative videos. I feel so confident now When I go for skin care shopping.
Dr Dray, I’m 72 and I use the PSA pigment bar and pigment gel you recommended on the back of my hands. I wear the Coolibar fingerless gloves when driving. I don’t have one spot. Thanks so much for your advice! I love your videos!
Could you do a video showing examples of "unassuming" melanomas? For example, spots that turned out to be melanoma, but could have easily been missed. Most people expect very obvious larger moles or irregular spots! The more educated we are the better we can advocate for ourselves!
Thank you for this video! I have deep vertical ridges in all my fingernails- a result of my thyroid cancer treatment. They always cause comment, and they actually can cause my nails to split vertically very easily. I didn’t know I could do anything about them!
I just want to say I wear sunscreen every single day for over a year now because of you! Plus, thank you for being on RU-vid. I’ve saved so much money on skincare because I know what is scientifically proven through you! Also your humor is excellent 👏👍
You're the BEST! because of you I've started using CeraVe on my face (saving tons of money) and now CeraVe Retinol Serum on my kinda saggy neck (I just turned 64!). Thank you!
very helpful Dr Dray! At 50, the appearance of sun spots on hands and arms annoys me. I use driving gloves and arm covers during the summer (I live in Japan...even teenage girls wear arm covers!!!!). My right arm has way more sun damage than my left (a result of driving). I have started extending my skin care routine to my hands/arms. The tip about putting sunscreen on the back of your hands is SO helpful!!!
On yesterday's grocery list : Eucerin Rough Spot Treatment. Couldn't find it. Ordered it. On today's list for going to grocery store: Eucerin Advanced Repair. 😄👋 Thank you so much for sharing what you know, Dr. Dray. Really do appreciate it.
I can’t live without the Eucerin urea hand cream and foot cream. I stock up on these products especially when there’s an online discount. Definite game changer products, serious skin care.
I like the Outdoor Research Active Ice gloves for driving. They have saved my hands driving in the So Cal sun. They come in good colors, and now come in cool prints!
Me too, and Bioderma photoderm sensitive extreme milk with uva50. It's chemical but very casty, but I don't care. Problem is, I think they stopped making it 😖
Great video (as usual). Dr. Dray, would you make a video explaining the difference between collagen and elastin, and if retinol or retinoic acid can help with elastin? Thank you for your honesty and for being so generous with the information.
I just wanted to tell you thank you for all of your information in all of your videos. I just started a skin care routine sadly (in my 50’s) and it’s been great for me to hear from an expert. Thanks! 🥰
I started wearing gloves for bikers while hiking in the mountains and jogging around the neighbourhood last year. They are cost-effective, you don't have to remember to re-apply them every so often and they protect the palms of the hands if you trip over something and take a fall. My hands seem to have fallen in love with the cycling gloves by now ;-)
@@evelynpinkley5511 The ones without fingertips; they feel less warm in hot weather. I have also invested in a good quality umbrella with SPF which is great for people who suffer from sun-induced migraines. I do not recommend it for jogging, though ;-)
Excellent and most informative video. My first time seeing Dr. Dray glad I found her.. sunscreen and the sun damage is the most damaging to the well all parts of the body glad that she gave some good tips on how to take care of the hands. Thank you so much Dr. Dray. 😀🙏
I just got acquainted to you and your videos you are very impressive and your videos are like a Christmas present for my mind - I am learning so much. Thank you.
Dear Dr, Dray, I really enjoy your videos and am enjoying them. I grew up in El Paso, and was there for much of the last 4 year period while my mom was still alive, so enjoy the familiar mild TX accent and shopping opportunities, as well as your very helpful information. Now, however, I am back at home in Juneau, Alaska, which I do love -- but not the shopping... We do NOT have: Dollar Tree, Wal-Mart, Target, CVA, Walgreens (or Rite Aid or any other chain pharmacies). We do have two small grocery stores, part of the IGA chain (think small independents that were bought by a chain that buys small independent stores in rural areas - and in fact IGA bought our 2 small independent groceries when the owners wanted to retire); one Fred Meyer -- bought by and now part of the Kroger chain; and one Safeway, which I rarely shop at as it is farther from me than Fred Meyer. We also have a very small Costco, probably the smallest Costco I have ever been in. I live in a medium-size regional center, and the capital city of my state. (Also, we have no road access to go anywhere else, as is also true in much of Alaska.) This is why rural America feels sort of left behind and "out of the loop". If you can do a video of skin care options available at Kroger or Costco, especially cost-effective ones, I would be very grateful.
Im pretty young but I saw my aunts hands the other day and got a little scared 😅 Excited to get the Eucurin daily hand creme for prevention and in the future use differin! Thank you, Dr Dray!!
I already use either Eucerin or CeraVe cream after a shower. I do find Eucerin very effective, but slightly on the greasy side, so after applying, I have to wipe or clean the palms of my hands to avoid that feeling.
People thought I was NUTZ when I started using sunscreen on my hands and arms back in my early 20s. Unfortunately, there was no UVA coverage in sunscreens in those days, and the highest SPF you could get was 12!
I first noticed my age spots when I was on a 15 hour drive. I’ve kept sunscreen with me ever since. I have been use trentinoin on the backs of my hands, face and chest for the last couple months. [edit] Now that I know about adapalene, I will use that instead!
Enjoyed 😊 I been applying my prescription Retin-A onto the back of my hands and have been very pleased with the results! The spot l had on my right hand is pretty much gone, the left hand is clear!! Sunscreen from head to toe, is my daily routine/habit!! Thank you for your advice and guidance with our skin care purchases! Happy Tuesday Stay safe and healthy everyone 😊🍁
@@mirasingh7428I've been faithfully applying Retin A onto my hands now for four years and very happy to say that my hands look significantly younger compared to women my age, as does my face neck and chest. But l also use sunblock every single day,sunny or cloudy and do not sunbathe.
My favorite hand cream for anti aging benefits is Kose Coen Rich Q10 Night Renew.. visable results after a couple of uses. Nivea Q10 hand cream is actually pretty good, too. Q10 is great for firming & lightening dark spots 🙂. Atrix Beauty Charge makes some good ones, too.
Your skin looks absolutely radiant! Thanks for the tips, I've been more cognizant of my aging hands and wasn't sure what the best lotions were. Looks like I'm grabbing this at Walgreens today too!
