Hormonal acne| Dr Dray Q&A

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[@kiu6065]

16:32 skin care start

[@rhondaanthony12]

Omg.. thank u!! She rambles a bit

[@amvriiris1605]

thank you

[@ruthchristos7174]

Oh thanks alot 🙏

[@王kxm]

Bless you

[@quendelf5407]

Who else gets that awful itching when you feel a big one coming though on your jaw. Urgh!?

[@DrDrayzday]

they can itch something terrible

[@s.blanchette9978]

Oh my gosh! On get them on the chin that itch sometimes. I thought it was just me!!!

[@ollymounara605]

They never itched. They were painful. Now I seem to have a fungal rash that I have about a year. That inches like crazy. At night I have treated it with iodine to kill off the fungus. It has calmed down. Also I have been taking Lugol's iodine drops. The last time the iodine wasn't completely absorbed by the skin. I sometimes mix a drop in with my skincare. Aloe Vera and coconut oil also seem to help.

[@prislouise573]

Girl very itchy and painful at the same time 😢

[@quendelf]

@@prislouise573 I feel you.

[@suew6011]

I can’t tell you how much I admire you offering all the wealth of information that you do... you truly do have the patients best interest at heart.. I’ve been a nurse for 41 years and you are providing such a wonderful service to so many!! Thank you.. Sue

[@DrDrayzday]

thank you so much Ms Sue!

[@juinga78]

Sue W Mrs Sue you couldn't have word it any better, thank you Doc!

[@allarab2612]

I like that she is vegan but she doesn't push it on other and she respects their choices. You're a very level headed and smart lady. Thank you for sharing some of your knowledge

[@1220hawkeye]

Allara B why does everyone think all vegans do this? There are many of us who dislike when vegans are like this because they scare people away more.

[@GJ-pj4mj]

So much light in this comment! :)

[@kimtov4820]

Allara B I didn’t even know that about her..

[@thinkitythings]

Shelly Beans bc being loud is being heard. People of certain beliefs/lifestyles who are quiet about it are not generally on display and identifiable to the masses.

[@jol7851]

@Sincere Tha King veganism isn't a lifestyle it's an animal rights movement that tries to reduce animal suffering. When americans find out chinese people are eating dogs, they lecture Chinese ppl that they shouldn't, start petitions to ban dog meat, etc. Isn't that hypocritical? Why force Chinese ppl to ur beliefs but vegans can't get upset that Americans are eating pigs and speak up about it?

[@Sarah-rf5rj]

"Particularly with the menstrual cycle..." Me: *deep sigh* "Sugar" Me: *internal screaming*

[@stacey1245]

Sarah Aisha Rizal same 😞

[@amirajaana6859]

Sugar is major love in my life but it’s superrrrr inflammatory 😩

[@user-us1yu8gx9s]

@@amirajaana6859 and its in everything, ketchup, granola, salad dressing, etc

[@bryanwilliams7331]

Immediate and realistic method on the way to take away the factors that cause acne are mentioned in this acne guide *AcneCureOnline. Com* I have suffered acne issues for quite a while now and I am ecstatic to give the suggestions in this guide a go. I would certainly suggest this guide to my buddies. .

[@hollygamble1764]

I felt this more than you will ever know

[@sarab6839]

Adult acne sucks .. and it's very embarrassing😷😷

[@sarab6839]

JMV especially when you're surrounded by people with crystal clear skin😭

[@brittneyglanville7597]

JMV yes the scars 😪 I feel like my whole face is a scar

[@usc1294]

Sara B so depressing 😔

[@hobisdimples94]

Right?? 😥😭 Quit the bc I was on to treat PMS because the side effects were just awful and now I'm in battle with my face. I've got what I call a "crater face" now 😟

[@aamina105]

@@hobisdimples94 You can overcome the scars!!! Try Chemical Peels and Derma Needles!!! Goodluck!!!😁😁😁😁

[@jjaphet_08_48]

At long last ... an honest dermatologist.

[@DrDrayzday]

:)

[@_LauraPatricia]

Yeees! Ann honest dermatologist who doesn’t push expensive product and who actually cares about her patients!!

[@drdavinlim]

Great video... just did one myself on the same common topic.

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks! It is a distressing condition many cope with

[@rikuwaves]

You two should do a video together! My fav 2 skincare go to

[@nykka3]

I’m subscribed to both of you!

[@anthonycarlucci7464]

Dr Davin Lim I came from that video to here I’m 19 and have ice pick scars dry skin I thought my thyroid was trash now it might be something adrenal but what do I know I’m no doc thank You’s

[@twincherry4958]

Collab

[@quendelf]

Person with no pores and a single tiny pimple: "Oh my god my skin is awful. Kill me now." Me: *Visible pores, blackheads and so much hormonal acne* "Oh nooooo. How terrible" -__-

[@DrasticEvasion]

Find a face wash and moisturiser with niacinamide in! Honestly it has done wonders for the texture and appearance of my skin, it also reduces pore size and reduces sebum/oil production. It's my new favourite, wish I'd known about it before all this horrible acne broke out 😑

[@MaoYu23]

@@DrasticEvasion It didn't help mine at all :( After 2 months, i didn't see any result...

[@theproductivebabe]

@@DrasticEvasion do you have any recommendations?

[@stellaarcher2062]

Bruh I feel ya

[@olivianoelle333]

right

[@hollydestroyerofworlds5568]

I wish my dermatologist was like you. She just gave me pills and sent me home 😒 No tests, no finding the deeper cause... nothing of that 😒 and I just wasted money. I am gonna see someone else. Thanks a lot for your videos xx very helpful

[@DrDrayzday]

:)

[@t-.-t.]

Same.. my derma is apparently very famous in my country. I visited him today for closed comodones on my face ..But he straight up prescribed me accutaine and harmonal pills without even a blood test.. like wtf?!! And he always prescribes super expensive creams..which has fragrence in them.. I ended up paying my entire months salary in just 15mins. And im not going to use anything he prescribed.. such a waste..

[@veeatraveller5312]

i feel you. i never came back

[@Anna.Maria.B.]

I went to see a dermatologist last year (only once), and he basically disregarded everything I said and just gave me a bunch of samples -_- Currently looking for another one.

[@MelissaandCats]

SAME! SO frustrating

[@Vrsenese1095]

Thank you! I am 22 and have never had bad acne until this year and all over my jaw and below my cheeks. This was a great insight to hormonal acne

[@DrDrayzday]

glad to hear it was helpful

[@genevagonzalez8605]

When your 19 going on 20 and you have both teen and now adult acne 😂😭

[@SarahhhBeth]

that's my struggle right now!!

[@lanatodorovic1416]

Same siss

[@taay_thegreat2057]

I’m 25 and it’s just getting worse I get what you mean

[@alliedeleon2209]

me too 😣

[@karissailormoon]

Try being 31....still searching for that magic potion

[@Palladio-gu3dj]

This was another great video! I just love when you say "dont beat yourself up". One of the old myths with acne used to be that acne = dirty and there was so much disdain for those suffering from acne. Thanks as always!

[@DrDrayzday]

:) Thanks!

[@brandimccormick4439]

When I get a pimple on one side of my face I almost always get a "matching" pimple on the opposite side almost in the exact same spot on that opposite hemisphere as the first pimple. Or am I crazy?

[@realsimpleketo8890]

Same with me 😂

[@ev69able]

Same!!!!

[@chrisssyd]

Same 😟

[@whiskersBOOSTER2]

brandi mccormick me too

[@ayezaabid328]

Haha I am so glad to not be the only one.

[@justinterested3164]

I suspect we would rarely get this much information from a derm in one, or even all of our visits with her/him.....I realize there are often time constraints, but I think this info reassures and educates so many pts. who might be confused and or frustrated with their treatment. Thank you so much for this video and all that you do. Priceless!! Rita

[@DrDrayzday]

:)

[@0MiniJoker0]

"Its not like you got Acne because you ate at Mcdonald's once" HAHA I love u Dr Dray

[@RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea]

Queen unfortunately people treated me like I did 😭

[@oliviascott3714]

LMFAO

[@Name..........]

Mood, I get told I'm not washing my face properly. Or it's because I'm using an oil free moisturizer with my benzoyl peroxide wash and adapalene

[@sueryan7799]

Thank you! You spend more time explaining these issues to me than the 1-2 minutes that my dermatologist spent with me!

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks for watching

[@stephlon6757]

It’s interesting that she mentioned dairy being a factor. It’s true in my case, when I consume dairy products I tend to break out a lot so I cut those out of my diet. But while I was in Europe this summer, I started drinking milk again but it didn’t trigger my acne, nor was it hard on my stomach as I’m lactose intolerant. I think it definitely has to do with the garbage that is put in American foods .

[@Greyfeather08]

It is not just what they put in the dairy, but what they feed the cows and the type of cow race too vs the european ones.

[@commie_dog_boy]

they dont put anything extra in milk they just dont filter out as much blood and pus

[@Kizamo]

Yea, milk in the US vs other countries is quite different.

[@DarthVader-gp6fm]

This whole discussion was so empathetic on your side and so caring, it made me cry. It really is such a big struggle on an emotional level, and it does feel isolating, and the term "hormonal" really does make it feel like a big illness, like something is wrong with me. Thank you. Thank you so much

[@gaj30]

i actually prefer having hormonal acne over being seen as dirty or something

[@ShanGooFan]

Oh how I've been waiting for this! I've had clear skin most of my life but I've been dealing with hormonal acne the past 3-4 months and I find myself ill equipped with what to do. It's very frustrating for sure. I have to say, you are a fantastic teacher. You have a way of explaining things that really cuts to the chase. I've learned so much from you this past year.

[@DrDrayzday]

Glad this was hlepful Ms Shannon and Happy Friday!

[@jessicarenae5107]

*The big thing for us women on KZbin is watching all the muas, so of course they all recommend their favorite skincare favorites of course. I thought it'd be cool if you'd give us feedback and let us know if the products they suggest are decent or not?!*

[@anniecastillo2277]

That's a great idea, most of the skin care products they recommend are expensive brands and I think it's foolish to spend a fortune on skin care products without knowing if they are really so excellent and without understanding well the components and whether or not they could be useful for your skin type, and remembering that they often get these products for free , You know what I'm talking about, Sunday Riley for example.

[@ala4935]

Jessa Nae she's just going to disagree with everything but the same several products she recommends over and over

[@chrisr9764]

ala as opposed to recommending new products every month? Why change something that works. Stop believing the marketing bs.

[@AdrienneS1970]

I think she already has....

[@ala4935]

Chris R if only there was an option in between. i'll never use 99% of the things she recommends because animals are killed to make them and that's dumb. i'd rather listen to someone who cares, beauty guru or not.

[@Richa_]

Just got hormonal acne and I freaked out because I never had acne as a teenager. But I am so glad that all the products I have bought are exactly what you recommended!! Cerave is really a good brand after all

[@ashcookiesfitnessmore496]

Same me too! What do you use to wash ur face? I'm so scared to use anything cause my face reacts to everything 😭😭😭

[@roadpizza3470]

Love watching you! Great advice. I’m a doc and you remind me of one of my best friends in life who is a dermatologist. Same sense of humor. Appreciate the evidence based, real advice. You don’t talk down to patients and I think that is a rare and special quality. All the best to you and success in every endeavor!!

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks so much! Hope your day is going well :)

[@KaraCorey]

Appreciate these videos Dray ❤️

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching! Hope you are having a great week!

[@vickysookdeosingh561]

I’m going through this exact situation. Glad you acknowledge the psychological effects, it is quite debilitating.

[@luvbylisa]

This is my struggle...hormones stink lol! I get cyst like acne during my menstrual cycle and they sometimes pop on their own. They hurt a d leave me scars :(

[@DrDrayzday]

frustrating for sure!

[@JessieBanana]

Using progestin only birth control gave me the worst cystic acne in college, when I didn't even acne as a teen. It took me years to realize that. I was so unprepared for how to treat it or the psychological effects of feeling like I looked like I was on meth. That type of birth control also caused me to have more dryness and eczema. Once I went back to a birth control with estrogen, the cystic acne stopped. It took a little over a year for the scars to fade. I used rosehip seed oil, I don't know if that did anything, but it was cheap and it felt like it helped the healing. I never knew how painful acne was. I never cared about acne in others and I always thought it was primarily cosmetic.

[@DrDrayzday]

Yeah the progestin only bcs can whip up some skin frenzy. Sorry to hear you had to go through this....very frustrating

[@jadech3221]

JessieBanana omg been looking everywhere for such an answer, thank you! My progestin IUD also gave me horrible acne and I am getting it removed to go back on the pill and all I could find online was info on how to clear your skin by coming off the pill! Like nooo after a year living like this I don’t have patience anymore and want it gone 😭 thanks for sharing !

[@denizgizem6787]

i’m also using progestin because i have endometriosis but i don’t wanna use it cuz it gave me acne on my cheeks:/

[@MarjolaineDaudrumez]

Yes! I breastfeed so it’s the only pill I can use and I am so frustrated with this! When I use regular birth control pill with oestrogen, my skin is clear!

[@marshadamour7507]

Super video. So informative. You are certainly an intelligent caring doctor . Thank you for what you do!

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks so much!

[@cindi7228]

My acne persisted until menopause at 56! Ugh. I am enjoying relatively clear skin for the first time since I was about 12. Accutane did not fix the issue. Nothing fixed the issue but for the hormonal fluctuations to end.

[@VKjk]

La Roche Possay Toleriane and SPF fluid is really good and gentle. Also, Bioderma hydrating serum is also great and gentle. I had really bad hormonal acne on my jaw a few months ago but I realised that less is more. I just treated my acne by calming and hydrating it by using a mild cleanser, Bioderma hydrating serum plus 2 drops of Rosehip oil. My skin is cleared now and my goal is to treat the scars. Drinking lots of green matcha tea helps too :) Love your videos Dr. Dray

[@jojom1871]

Viv K Yes agree less is more, gentle cleanser & moisteriser. Though Rosehip oil doesn't agree with my skin. So wish it did, iv heard great things about it

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks!

[@VKjk]

Stephanie sprinkle, I heard The Ordinary Rosehip oil is good although I’m using the one from Trilogy

[@VKjk]

JoJo M, maybe you can try Tamanu Oil. It’s supposed to be high in linoleic fatty acid plus non comedogenic. One of my friends swear by it.

[@jojom1871]

Viv K never heard of tamanu oil will try it ! Thank you Viv K 😊

[@tuftyloves]

This bummed me out so bad. I've suffered with hormonal acne and hirsutism for so long. I've been to dozens of doctors over the past three years for various things and never had a single one who would run tests before prescribing a medication. You and your colleagues are the exception, unfortunately, but I commend you for it. I'm constantly told "let's just try this medication, and see how things go." Never given answers.

[@DrDrayzday]

it is frustrating

[@karenferrero1]

I went to a dermatologist for the first time and he prescribed blood pressure medication for adult acne! Oh, by the way, no one ever even checked my blood pressure. I left and never went back.

[@tuftyloves]

Karen Ferrero was it spironolactone? That's commonly prescribed for acne. Dr. Dray talks about it in this video :)

[@karenferrero1]

Kristina Nyholm I don’t remember and you may be right that it is prescribed a lot. However, I felt that prescribing a blood pressure medication to me without first even asking what other (if any) medications I may be taking to see if there’d be an interaction, or without first taking my blood pressure, was not very responsible. So I immediately did not trust this person to make sound medical decisions for me.

[@kagitsune]

This is why I have largely given up on the thought of visiting a dermatologist for my cystic acne. Every time, the same recommendations after a 5 minute assessment. No tests, no consideration for any other issues I might be having or medications I might be taking. My last ditch effort will now be to ask my new GP for some PCOS blood tests. If that comes back negative... I'm just gonna have to live with this disease and the pain/scarring it causes. Until the science improves, I suppose.

[@april4125]

You have totally changed my skin. I can’t thank you enough for giving us all of this invaluable information and such budget friendly skincare recommendations! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jordanalexander1645]

Love that you are vegan! It’s nice having a doctor that I can relate to!

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks for watching

[@AdrienneS1970]

You have taught me more in this one video than I have learned from my doctor and endocrinologist. With my pregnancy I got the bad hormonal acne around the jaw. Now, going through the change, the same thing is happening. I had no idea it was hormones. Hair on the face, hair on the head thinning. They say my estrogen is just a wee bit low but not enough to do anything about. They won't give me estrogen anyhow because my mother has estrogen induced breast cancer. So hormones for me is a no go. Guess it's time to see my gyno. Thanks Dr Dray!

[@DrDrayzday]

very frustrating to deal with for sure

[@wifemommeboblife3657]

VERY painful around the neck area. And the hyper pigmentation is frustrating as well. Thank you for touching on the fact that hormonal acne is a disease, its difficult for people with clear skin to understand and most do judge by thinking you're dirty or unclean and unapproachable. Its definately something to over come as a teenager with acne and now an adulybwith acne. The tip is to just try to ignore your appearance and the appearance or others. If you dont judge people yourself, you'll be less likely to feel as though you're being judged.

[@wendyreategui2615]

My jawline has cystic acne so bad, they hurt & bumpy.. horrible.. it makes me feel so self conscious.. I don’t even want to go out when someone asked me to meet for dates etc..

[@mgranda3501]

me too man i get them on my neck and jawline u not alone

[@NYS30]

@@mgranda3501 omg im not alone. Im having terrible hormonal acne even on jawline and neck it becomes so painful and itchy. Been on doxycycline and topicals and didnt help me much. Im just switched off from world and staying at home bcs im asshamed

[@Sarah-rf5rj]

I ate one mars bar, JUST ONE, AND BOOM deep cystic acne appeared on my chin on the same day

[@benja8083]

I experienced the same 3 days back. Now I am struggling with deep, cystic acne on my chin and jawline.

[@fovos7359]

Its just a coincidence u cant get acne that quickly

[@llamaliammm]

I ate 2. May the lord bless me through the month

[@FernandoTorrera]

Home made almond milk with stevia vanilla and strawberries tastes just like melted ice cream and no acne. I have pcos

[@WiseFamin]

I think this is my favorite Q&A yet. I clicked on it expecting talk about spiro and general information about hormonal acne, and left with some really useful, actionable knowledge on insulin-like growth factor, which even my healthcare professionals don't want to get into too much. THANK YOU.

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks!

[@cellphonecharm]

I suffer from PCOS and the worst part is when people treat you like you're dirty and don't wash your face. Even complete strangers feel the need to comment on my face and that really hurts. The truth is I'm obsessed with washing my face but ive recently come to the understanding that i would benefit more from hormonal therapy more than just conventional topical treatments. Thank you so much for this video. Next time someone says something thoughtless about my face, im sending them a link to this. I'm subscribing.

[@NatalieCovers07]

I have really bad hormonal acne and it's been bad for about 3 months now. Worse than ever in my opinion. I'm 24 and I'm about to start birth control because I've heard others say that it has been helpful to them. I'm happy to hear you say that as well. I really hope it works because I have no more self esteem. I feel like the world is looking at my acne.

[@ashcookiesfitnessmore496]

Hey did the birth control ever help?

[@itsyomama9198]

it looks like it worked lol

[@gaj30]

it just comes back when you come off the birth control though. i was on it for 8 years

[@Roll587]

My skin was flawless until I was about 19. I still don't know why it started (birth control? age? something else?) but learning how to deal with my acne-prone skin has been a series of trial and error attempts to find products.

[@MsMadd98]

I feel this! I had hormonal acne without birth control when I was a teen so I went on it, and my skin was great. Now it's basically done the opposite effect and is leaving me with acne all over my chin and jaw. Id be better off without the pills but I am using it for other reasons.... lol and I cant seem to find any skin care that takes care of it!

[@Sab8190]

Mads I’m in the same boat! I’ve had it for three years now. Still trying to find my solution

[@gurjotsandhu4699]

Am in the same boat ..in teenage I did not even know skincare because I never needed to care.i was flawless. I am struggling now dont know what to put on my face

[@melissagarcia5426]

Same here! I’m 22 and my skin was flawless until last year when I started my birth control after a 2 month break. It’s depressing 🥺

[@fredbarker9201]

Same :( only ever a few spots in teenage years. Late 19/ early 20 big breakout. I never used to do skincare so I don’t think this is what will resolve it. I feel like only accutane at this point.

[@keileen8357]

I have hormonal acne and my skin normally has episodes around ovulation and through the luteal phase (when pms symptoms arise) and chills out once I pretty much start my period. I am pretty much trying a skincare routine based around my cycle and will see if that works. Supplements I have notice will probably help. Antibiotics are a no go for me because I took one for a year and my body became resistant. Not just that, but it WRECKED my gut bacteria. I take probiotics and a pms supplement, so far with everything mentioned I have seen a reduction. But, not obviously a cure. Anyone reading this with hormonal acne- you are amazing, you'll get through this. I understand your pain- it doesn't define your beauty. I love you ❤️

[@Versace71]

Mine is with dairy I notice it happens when I have had dairy

[@DrDrayzday]

many observe this

[@megancotterly9357]

This is actually making me want to schedule an appointment as I suffer from hormonal acne and have several of the symptoms that you are talking about.

[@nursyafinasobri7072]

You mentioned all the feelings i'm feeling due to my acne. Love you Dr Andrea

[@DrDrayzday]

:)

[@sanjajovanovic6187]

I can’t thank you enough for sharing this information! I have been suffering hormonal, cystic acne for over 10 years. Your video has offered more answers than all these years of numerous dermatologist visits and extensive research. Your explanation is very clear and to the point. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@Victoria_Fama]

My acne hasn’t gone away since I was 10 I’m 21 now

[@rainforest5054]

I just subscribed. You deserve more subscribers and should be on tv to help more people like me who suffer from skin problems especially acne. You are truly a blessing! Thank you for the wealth of information you willingly share to us. Love from the 🇵🇭..

[@ashleyrichardson6122]

Totally agree she is definitely Dr. Oz level

[@saraholeson6651]

I've had mild acne since puberty. I'm now 30 and it has never gone away.

[@dnap0lymerase171]

When you want BC to limit hormonal acne, but BC makes you depressed and kills your libido.. ugh :( I never experienced this type of acne until I turned 20.

[@kyratompsett4409]

I feel that. I went off my birth control and my skin flipped out, but my body started responding properly sexually. Went back on it and my mood immediately crashed and zero sex drive. I give up

[@Lulu-hq8mx]

@@kyratompsett4409 same.

[@reynak6803]

Love your Friday sit downs despite not suffering from the majority of the skin conditions you discuss. I enjoy your research references, and I think you could do a series on publications you find interesting. You’re a great teacher

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks for watching!

[@tychandler3115]

I’m so glad I came across your channel! I too, am suffering from hormonal acne & it’s been really bad the last 6 months. I went and saw a dermatologist & he prescribed me Tretinoin & Doxycycline. After two months, I’m seeing good improvements in my face. Best feeling ever! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of the world. I know how it is to struggle with this & I just want to say I’m a big fan & that for others that are struggling, hang in there... find a honest and knowledgeable dermatologist and go for it! There is hope. P.s I’m subscribed :)

[@whatthefuckor5226]

Hello Dr. Dray, I heard that Ive been taking l-lysine for about 10 weeks now, and now adding vitamin B-5. Do you think taking these 2 supplements together is good?

[@DrDrayzday]

no

[@ashcookiesfitnessmore496]

I've never had acne before but recently I turned 18 and I think the stress from college triggered my hormones plus entering eating disorder recovery. Now I'm having some hormonal acne mainly on the sides of my cheeks and chin area/some forehead too. It's a whole new experience but I'm learning to love my skin like this because there's nothing I can do besides wait for the dermatologist. Because I eat REALLYYYYY healthy legit the healthiest and it's not helping and any topical treatments either. Just schedule with a dermatologist y'all and be positive!

[@jennyungersma815]

I have been suffering from cystic acne for about 6 years now and it is so refreshing to hear some real answers. Thank you! I now have some things to look into and discuss with my doctors.

[@DrDrayzday]

Glad to hear this was helpful

[@savannahtipton4688]

Thank you, Dr. Dray. I'm absolutely at my wit's end with my terrible face. I finally can afford to go to the dermatologist, and now have the confidence to do so, and understand what to expect. Thank you! Thank you so very much!

[@Emgee78]

Watching this now, as I am in my early 40's and all of a sudden breaking out in acne I haven't experienced since my teens. For now it's under control, but I'm always on edge for the next breakout.

[@Certifine]

*Could be the face diaper!*

[@funnyjcutie]

I have been struggling with painful, hormonal chin/jawline acne for the past 8 months, and it has shattered my self confidence. I tried hormonal birth control for 6 months and it didn't help. Yesterday my derm agreed to try accutane, I start in a month. I am so hopeful!

[@NYS30]

Hi how's your accutane update on your hormonal acne?

[@aemilyb]

Thank you for making this video! Would love to see a video about oral contraceptives in general and their effect on acne/hormones, etc. Also super interested to learn more about the effects of coming OFF birth control after a long period of time. :)

[@EmilyBeanz]

I have been dealing with a overactive pituitary gland (the past 11 yrs) with a benign tumor which has been “fun” to say the least. The acne, hair loss, and migraines have made my 30s a living hell. I could never find tips to deal with this condition. The tumor is now gone, yet the pituitary is still at wild levels (up to 20 something at times). Here I am at 41 years old and getting my acne under control. I wish I had found you earlier. This is a great video!

[@stacyedwards35]

I have endometriosis and my chin acne gets so bad out of the blue when I’m having. Bad flare up that lasts a while. I started oil cleansing and it helps a lot. But man I’m 38 I am bummed I’m still having acne at this age.

[@DrDrayzday]

I am sorry to hear you are having to cope with this Ms Stacy, it is very frustrating and I hope things get better

[@gillianlimroth3989]

Skim milk tends to have more sugar in it to compensate for the lack of flavor ;) Which can definitely affect your skin health as you mentioned

[@DrDrayzday]

yep

[@angelawhitehead2889]

No it doesn’t

[@angelawhitehead2889]

Dr Dray no it doesn’t

[@MarjolaineDaudrumez]

I have seen a nutritionist for gestationnal diabetes and she actually said skim milk contains a little less sugar (lactose) than regular milk...No added other types of sugars...

[@elizabethworkman6614]

Best video so far! It's always important to keep people informed to make smart judgements. I'm so glad you are on KZbin.

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks!

[@lindsayzachrey4851]

I recently decided I want to pursue Dermatology. I know it’s going to take a lot of work but I’ve never been more excited or confident that this is what I want. Took me 27 years to pick a career path but better late then never! Any tips for what bachelors degree I should pursue? I figured Public Heath would be a good option. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@DrDrayzday]

Thank you so much :) The major does not matter...make sure you take the pre-req courses and STUDY hard :)

[@m0zarts-animation]

Thanks for all the helpful information!!!! I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the exact medications you mentioned are what my dermatologist has me using -- and my acne has improved a lot over the last ~5 years. I think my biggest difficulties are in dealing with the acne when it shows up rather than preventing it...

[@susanbochy9657]

Great info!! Hormonal acne ugh!! How can one little cystic acne cause so much pain and be so deep? Drives me crazy when one pops up and it seems to last forever...and trying to keep my hands off is almost impossible, but I’m better about it now!! Simple skincare routine has helped tremendously...thanks :) Have a great weekend /tell Mom Hi :)

[@DrDrayzday]

the worst! happy friday to you, Ms Diane, and Echo!

[@oatmilkfiend9627]

Dr. Dre, I just wanted to say how grateful I am for your videos! There’s so much nonsense about skincare online, so your helpful, science-driven content is so helpful.

[@mirandabailey855]

I totally trust you and your opinions of skincare 🤗

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks!

[@bryanwilliams7331]

Direct and realistic strategy on the way to remove the aspects that cause acne are given in this acne guide *AcneCureOnline. Com* I`ve suffered acne conditions for quite some time now and I am delighted to give the ideas in this guide a try. I would undoubtedly suggest this guide to my buddies

[@nasolothompson5800]

Thanks again for your excellent content. I wanted to share with you that I tired your suggestion of putting my moisturizer on a dripping wet face before applying my acne medication and it has made a HUGE difference.My skin is less irritated and yesterday someone commented that I looked like I was glowing. Thanks a million and happy new year (from Jamaica)

[@DrDrayzday]

so happy to hear that this has helped!

[@doletharoberson5407]

Which video does she discuss this ?

[@quendelf5407]

I still get a few big hormonal bumps but only 3 at maximum monthly now. I’d like to share that coming off my birth control (that I was actually given for my acne) is what helped the most. However for the month after I stopped it, the flare up was awful and I do still have scarring on the jaw from that.... However, it has been 90% better since stopping all hormonal birth control. It took about 4 months to totally go away after stopping it but one of the best things I’ve ever done.

[@DrDrayzday]

Yeah if the birth control did not have any ethinyl estradiol component it can worsen the acne

[@lori9855]

I dealt with this years ago and ended up on Accutane. It helped so much. Thanks for sharing and happy Friday

[@DrDrayzday]

accutane is a great drug

[@sydthesquid5045]

My dermatologist straight up told me hormonal acne didn’t exist. She said hormones don’t ever cause acne or effect the skin. I was shocked. Of course hormonal acne exists! Thankfully, I got spironolactone from another dr which cleared me up.

[@danwitavan5146]

sometimes i wish a surgeon could peel my face back and take everything out 😭😭😭😭

[@JanetJenkins]

You have saved me tons of money, current and future!

[@paigeb801]

I suffered from hormonal acne and other mentioned symptoms for 2 years before I was diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrome that was caused by an acth producing tumor in my lung. I think it’s great that you listen to your patients and attempt to rule out other causes for acne instead of just genetic inclination.

[@DrDrayzday]

Wow! Thank you for sharing this Ms Paige! A lung tumor is a very scary thing to go through

[@maggiez3677]

I've been struggling to find out where to start with PCOS-like symptoms. Thank you!

[@abbie.ireland]

I had a right good chuckle when she said “eating a piece isn’t going to make or break your face *micro pause* literally.” 😄

[@abbie.ireland]

Good to know too; cheese is yum.

[@baddestdonut8658]

Thanks for taking your time to share your knowledge

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks!

[@katarakaki]

You answered all my questions regarding hormonal acne and then some. Thank you very much! I love your channel,, not only do you present information in a relevant and accessible way you also make it interesting and entertaining. Also, thank you for always including a comprehensive list and links to all the products/sites etc that you mention. I know it takes time to do this so please know that your efforts are appreciated. In this video I particularly liked your discussion on potential causes of skin problems (both hormonal and nutrition related). I find many medical professionals neglect this component to treating ailments. Keep being awesome!

[@reganolivia5737]

Can you review African black soap? And vitamin E cream for your face and if they’re good for acne thank you

[@noelleaf1288]

Regan Olivia vitamin E is comedogenic

[@Rawbeauty00]

hi dr. dray thank you for always being so helpful and informative :) I have hormonal acne mainly (and perpetually) on my chin and occasionally on my forehead.i was prescribed doxycycline for a month and a half (everyday for a month, every 2 days after that, 40 capsules in total), and clindamycin topical solution as well as to interchange between tretinoin 0.05% and a salicylic acid/peptide cream every day. I'm worried using all this simultaneously might be too irritating. what do you think? my skin is combination/dry.

[@ceciramos316]

I’m suffering from hormonal acne now after getting off birth control after 8 years. Treating it with prescription acne gel I hope it works because I don’t want to be on birth control for a long time!

[@00BeesKnees00]

I'm taking birth control pills nonstop for the last 25 years for my extreme cystic acne. It's the only thing that works. No regrets about messing up my hormones because they were already messed up to begin with.

[@iceecrystal09]

Hi! What are your thoughts on Birth Control to control hormonal acne?

[@Schoeben7925]

Also there are specific pills that help and don’t help so make sure to get on the ones that do .... I don’t remember what the difference is but your Gyno should know

[@ThrowMeYourBread]

I know everyone is different but I never had acne only one pimple when I was PMS . I decided to get on Mirena iud and now I have severe cystic acne . 😳

[@AdventurezStudio]

Chiquita Banana this !!!! I got the mirena too and came to this video to see what I could do with the scars !!! Horrible cystic acne.

[@larapatr5089]

@@ThrowMeYourBreadiud create copper zinc imbalance, (higher copper), try supplementing zinc, it can help.

[@kaponepratt6092]

Made me suicidal - I do not recommend the acne birth controls,

[@karinamartinez9296]

I’ve been going to an esthetician once a month for all of 2019. My skin does look brighter however we’ve figured out it’s hormonal and an internal issue. I’ve had acne for over 10 years. It’s done a number on my self esteem and I can’t seem to get rid of it. This video was very helpful.

[@fatimarodriguez1713]

What did u do for the internal issue?

[@prislouise573]

OMG! Thank you for making this . I never had any acne all my life but since I get to my 40's oh lord I started getting it 1 or 3 and the hurt so bad 😪 and always left a big deep scars that last at least 3 months before they fade. The product that helps me a little is niacinamide acid.

[@katnickle5161]

Is there a difference in effectiveness for curing acne of different types of oral contraceptives specifically progesterone only pills versus in combination with estrogen or a higher percentage of estrogen?

[@Banana11128]

I had to switch to proestrogen only pill years ago,my skin got so bad and took a long time to calm down and hasn't been the same. Alot have had this experience,on a combined pill I had rarely a akin issue

[@NegativeAccelerate]

My acne only went away when combined with oestrogen.

[@kestrel.m]

My acne that was caused by my endometriosis was very painful and overall was so bad that i didn't want to go out. However, it is the reason I became a medical esthetician. It took me awhile, but I am acne free. Those who suffer, it can definitely be treated. Its worth to go see your doctor about it.

[@FA-ki7py]

Can you share the treatment you had please?

[@sarahjane9264]

You are simply THE BEST, Dr. Dray. THE BEST. Thanks for all your hard work putting these videos together for us to enjoy. We appreciate you!

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks for watching!

[@chastitywasham3565]

Many, many Thanks!!! You have cleared up soooo much mystery as to why I have insane sudden painful breakouts!! Still at 35 years old. I will definitely be truly diligent with my PC Dr. And getting into a dermatologist!!

[@rturner3025]

Thank you, Dr. Dray, for your videos. I am 54 years old and currently suffering with hormonal acne. I recently attempted to come off of meds (estrace and provera) for menopause symptoms. Shortly after I stopped taking the meds, my hot flashes came back with a vengeance and I am now dealing with cystic hormonal acne. . .ugh!! ☹️ Back on the meds and have topical liquid clindamycin phosphate (just watched your video on this product and will incorporate 10% benzoyl peroxide and differin in my routine). I am desperately hopeful I can get this severe swelling down before a big meeting/presentation I have in 3 days. It is not fun being over 50 with cystic acne.

[@user-pf1eo4bs5m]

Dr Dray, is it necessary to wear a sunscreen every day during winter time when UV index is low? Thank you for your efforts! Love your KZbin channel!

[@DrDrayzday]

yes

[@yenbui3573]

I'm in med school now and hearing you talk about steroidogenesis and how the hormones interact with each other makes so much sense now. I've actually watched this video several times already and I keep coming back as I learn more. Thanks so much Dr. Dray!

[@katarinaramos97]

Sheesh! The origins to my acne could be linked to all sorts of reasons.That's a lot of co-pays.

[@Schoeben7925]

Lol right!!?

[@brittneyg5014]

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing this information. I wish my derm took the time to explain things like you do! Could you do a video on products to help combat winter skin dryness, especially on hands? Hand soap and cream recommendations would be appreciated.

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks! I have videos on this

[@HarpreetKaur-pm3so]

Hi Dr Dray, I watched your videos about Ratin A. And now I have two questions 1. Currently i am in canada and my doctor did not give me prescription as he believes i am too young to start ratin A for anti aging. I am 27 though😁. So my friend brought me Ratin A from India as it does not require prescription in india and it's just for $3. Do you think ratin A without prescription is the genuine one, not fake? 2. What order I should apply Ratin A? Before or after moisturiser ( Neutrogena gel + cerave PM) Thanks

[@miumiu6736]

looking forward to Dr.Dray's answer

[@DrDrayzday]

i think you should follow the advice of your treating physician, period

[@HarpreetKaur-pm3so]

Awww okay, but I have deep forehead wrinkles and sun burn marks on my cheeks just at the age of 27. That's why I was thinking to start ratin A 0.025. Well thanks for your response:)

[@HarpreetKaur-pm3so]

Lineerenkiwi yeah, he is not a dermatologist. He is my family doctor. And I don't have any acne. I wanted to start Ratin A for wrinkles, sun burn marks and discoloration.

[@rebeccaaldag5745]

+

[@laurenrichens9818]

I have always suffered with acne. Now that I’m in my 20’s it’s along my cheeks and jawline. I have been tested for PCOS and don’t have it. My hormones have been on the low side and I didn’t have a period for 5 years (hypothalamus amenorrhea). I recently got my period but along with more acne... Anyone gone through something similar?

[@lilyyao9789]

Same… how are things going now? Do you still have acne? If not, what helped you? I am going thru the same thing now

[@NYS30]

What help you actually? I've been dealing with mess hormonal acne on jaw and neck but result negative for pcos. So i'm lost as doxy and any topicals didn't works on me.

[@dynamicduo1442]

You are so helpful, and I feel so much better after listening to your video. I'm so used to going to the doctors and being handed pills or antibiotics. They dont take the time to talk to you about a possible root cause so I really appreciate you doing these videos!

[@HayloISNOTHalop]

Avoiding as much sugar as possible is an amazing tip. Thank you. Can I use differin gel for hormonal acne prevention?

[@SharonCapehart]

Thank you so much for informing us about dairy. LOTS of love!!! sharon

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks! Hope you are enjoying the day Ms Sharon :)

[@ErinGoBragh325]

Hi Dr. Dray, I'm super interested in hearing your thoughts on oral vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) for treating hormonal acne in conjunction with topicals such as Differin or Tretinoin? Thank you in advance!