All About Acne - with Dr. Sandra Lee

Hello everyone!
I get a lot of questions at the office, on my KZbin Channel - Dr. Sandra Lee (aka Dr. Pimple Popper), and on my Instagram all about Acne. What it is, how it forms and how we treat it at the dermatologists office. So I thought this would be a great topic to launch Dr. Pimple Popper University with!
So for those of you that are dealing with acne and are looking for some information and advice, for those of you that are maybe doing research for a friend or loved one, or for those of you that are just curious about skin care and dermatology, I hope this video provides some useful information and helps you understand and take better care of your skin!
If you're looking for specific information, here's what you can find in this video:
1:00 - What is Acne?
4:00 - What causes Acne?
6:10 - Acne Treatments & Procedures
8:20 - Treatments We Do in the Office
Keep the questions coming! And I hope you enjoy the video and Dr. Pimple Popper University!
Happy Popping!
Dr. Sandra Lee (aka Dr. Pimple Popper)
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[@buuu7123]

I hate when people make fun of me for acne. I means it's natural, every time I try to say a joke or something, one of my friends is just going to say "oh at least I don't have acne" like relax it's a joke. Then when I feel like I made progress, my friends are like "no it's the same..wait I think there‘s more" Just because I got it early and like everyone in my class doesn't have it, doesn't mean u should talk about it every second.

[@stephanie-vn9xq]

Teen Feen ya friends suck dump them

[@claudia-7137]

stephanie ya ditch them

[@aysel_9955]

Dont care about them. They are mean and bad people. Care yourself. You are the most important person. And care about your soul much more than your skin.

[@emataylor8352]

Some people get acne earlier than others. After a while the acne will really get better and your skin will clear up and your friends will start to get acne (just because they don't have it now doesn't mean they won't) so just ignore them.

[@hbk6042]

Teen Feen they don't sound like friends ......

[@Denuhm]

I used accutane, it was horrible at first but it really worked. 15 years acne free. I'd do it again.

[@MCee97]

Denuhm is there any side effects? I heard they make you depressed?

[@Atan55555]

I'm 14 and I have horrible body acne and its extremely painful. Its on my arms, chest, back, neck, shoulders. I don't know what to do and I've been going through this for years. Please, does anyone know something I can do? I'm desperate at this point

[@aprilleerose]

Gwen Profitt ask your parents if they can make you an appointment to see a dermatologist.

[@loveviola23]

I did it and it cleared it for a year but it came back. Still struggle with my skin and cysts.

[@nataliekinsella4170]

Thank you for promoting Accutane. I had severe cystic acne from middle school onward, on my face, back, and chest. I would regularly wake up in the morning with my nightshirt stuck to my back with blood from cysts tearing open while I slept. I tried oral antibiotics, topical creams, over the counter washes and creams, Proactiv, laser treatments, Clearlight, steam treatments, steroid shots, microdermabrasion, etc. After years of pain, embarrassment, and frustratingly inadequate and expensive treatments, I was finally OK'd for Accutane. I was on it for a few months in college and I've been acne free ever since! I still have scarring on my back from years of acne, but Accutane absolutely changed my life! It may not be the right choice for everyone, but if I could go back in time I would have gotten on it years earlier. The second best treatment was Clearlight, but it was not as long lasting and was more expensive.

[@wal-martbrandcloroxbleach4751]

Same accutane cleared my skin up and now its been 4 months and i haven't had one single pimple

[@Worldoflight300]

Congrats!

[@sharroon7574]

What is clearlight?

[@randomletters-4146]

How much they pay you for sponsoring

[@Art_by_Nicole]

I am starting Accutane tomorrow. I hope it works for me!

[@qaisarasanusi9481]

"Pizza only causes acne if you rub it on your face" aNAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA OMG I LOVE U SO MUCH

[@Galemor1]

The real reason those kids gets acne, is because they sleep in dirty beds. Change the sheets more often, the pillow cases even more frequently, and watch what happens.

[@Josh-xp6cd]

@@Galemor1 no

[@Josh-xp6cd]

@@Galemor1 the reason teens get acne cos there going true puberty and have hormone imbalances

[@Galemor1]

@@Josh-xp6cd That might be true, but for many guys, is just about their cleaning habits..

[@Josh-xp6cd]

@@Galemor1 but let's be honest what people sleep face down on a pillow

[@diegovelazco1802]

When someone says wash your face it makes me so fucking mad. I do it routinely it’s more than just washing face holy.

[@hibaaffan9605]

OMG IKR MY DAD KEEPS SAYONG THAT, literally it could be so many more things.

[@Kk-iv5yr]

Glad this channel exist. Education is highly important

[@seantheguy]

The shit she said about food is bullshit

[@moonlightmochi884]

Food actually has to do a little with acne but not for everyone. I can see it myself that it get so so much worse when I eat something unhealthy and it's really annoying

[@lblovessc]

Your voice is so therapeutic💖😍 could listen to you all day x

[@jackl9n]

i hate how im eating chips while watching this

[@trishameloling2367]

just be joyful 😂😂

[@ainsleyr8169]

just be joyful bitch I’m eating Mcdonalds

[@Ukhtmuminah]

I'm eating toffee whole nut chocolate and its fucking delicious and my weakness !!!!!

[@sonykj128]

here's a few suggestions for relieving acne naturally Make sure you consume plenty of fruit and vegetables. Make sure you have enough sleep don't eat food that is processed or contains preservatives make use of low or no sugar foods. (I read these and why they work on Ayanas acne blog site )

[@nataliem875]

Lol ya i ate pizza while watching this

[@candidoneto5774]

Excellent doctor. Human and efficient. Example to be followed by all of us. I'm from Brazil and I'm very happy when I see that there are great doctors.

[@robyn-mareepenny2926]

i suffer from H.S. which is currently being treated with Humira, oral antibiotics and clindamyacin. I am very happy to watch your educational videos and learn more about acne and acne products. Thank you for creating these University videos.

[@jjjones9072]

in my experience food does cause acne cause I eliminated Dairy i entirely 3 years ago and I haven't had a zit since then. im allergic to dairy.

[@hisloveiseternal1]

Jj Jones Yep. Mostly all of us are. Milk is meant for baby calfs, not humans.

[@alexanderk.3056]

Chocolate or milk based products, caused me more burst of pimples when consumed ... I've did tests and even today I avoid to eat huge quantities of chocolate or milk based products or even greasy food like butter or cream ...

Bad foods, like cheap cheese (not expensive cheese), with bad fats can be bad, but don't forget about bad drinks as well! We need to keep our skin hydrated, so if we drink too much of the wrong thing, this can have a huge effect. I quit drinking 5 years ago and the skin around my eyes look so fresh and youthful. My husband and I both think we both look older when we used to drink, even though we're older now!

[@addisonboren222]

Its the hormones added in milk. Not really the milk itself.

[@gabrielladiamantina]

Jj Jones me to

[@tidepodlover0382]

I have horrible acne and I just started accurate about a month and a half ago and so far it’s working my skin is clearing up so fast I’m in love with it!!! And my confidence is growing!

[@clearskinhabits]

Yay! Glad you have found a solution. i have also taken accutane and to be honest it worked but a couple of years my acne came back. I share how i cleared it without medicine. I hope this helps you!

[@copperflame]

Can you make a video on this: What topical things or procedures (microdermabrasion?) can I do for existing scars? Also hyperpigmentation from blemishes, it goes away eventually, but can I speed it up at all?

[@seantheguy]

Retin a and this one pen doctor procedure that punctures all over your face making everything level then it heals evenly getting rid of pits and scars

[@ladytomato1989]

@@seantheguy just did micro needling last week and it's the second time i'm doing it, it improved skin texture and help with acne.. but bloody as hell when you do it, takes a little gut

[@JayAfterDark]

This doctor is so beautiful and so smart... I listened to everything she said... So easy to listen to.

[@ladyonyx3811]

I've had cystic acne since I was eight years old. I'm 25 now and it's still there. I've tried every product on the market but never could go to dermatologist because of the cost and lack of insurance. Fast forward to this past year when I found Dr Sandra Lee's acne treatment and -products. My deep scars have lightened and seem smaller, the inflammation of the acne has gone down, and the cysts don't come as often. Benzyol Peroxide is too strong for me but I've had good luck with the Sulfer Lotion instead. Retinol is a dream with the scarring.

[@chillll3955]

I have scars from cystic acne too. My case isn’t as severe as yours, but I feel ya.

[@ladyonyx3811]

@@chillll3955 My acne is still no where near as bad as some people. I feel deeply for those who have acne because it affects your self-confidence and we live in a world where looks matter so much. Good luck with your treatment, hope everything goes well!

[@chillll3955]

@@ladyonyx3811 Yes I’m so insecure about it, I don’t even wanna go to a sleepover bc I wouldn’t have makeup on. It sucks, but I’m working on it. Thanks! I hope your treatment goes well too!

[@nicholaswoo8400]

I’ve used almost everything that’s she listed that helped acne and it won’t go away

[@sydneydixon554]

My dermatologist is horrible. Did absolutely nothing to help.

[@yenlee]

Garlic the Nutrilite.

[@mayukhabommaraju5068]

lisa Harrison is it free? How do they help?

[@kimreed9156]

I have cystic acne and it is soo painful and embarrassing! other people tend to judge me and say Im not clean or my hygiene is bad but that is soo wrong I'm 30 and still have it bad. I pray my 2 daughters don't go through this because it truly kills your confidence and I try my best to teach them to not be beauty is everything type of girls and they are beautiful no matter what

[@clearskinhabits]

Hey Kim I used to suffer acne vulgaris so I know how that feels, and it can and does crush one's confidence ! I share my experience on my channel about how I cleared my acne from the inside out! Hope this helps

[@closefar3195]

Kim Reed stay strong Kim, I'm 32 years old (male) and till last year I had acne, 10 years ago I used and I'm really not lying over 28 products If not more and nothing helped or even an slight of It. Last year It suddenly disappeared but since a year I have Ingrowing hairs on my cheeks and jaw. I never dared to go outside until I accepted my looks (wich Isn't bad) but appreciated my mentality and personality and I think you enjoy yours. I hope you have a nice day👊🏾

[@safwanashar3621]

Am also.suffering from this bloody cystic acne

[@ggaccentc]

I always found that if I eat a lot of chocolate, I break out :/ Maybe it's sugar I dunno but has always been consistent through my life.

[@daytona453201]

Its the dairy. Eat a tub of cottage cheese and see if your skin breaks out

[@MsPrincessnatalia]

I'd say it's dairy 👍

[@seantheguy]

No shit😂

[@amandabrown3566]

Seek Out Dr.Josh Axe...And Search Acne...He Will Tell You That Acne Is Treatable With Diet...

[@jacobfraedrich73]

They did a study lactose cause oils to. Be produced more

[@isabelhadasa6092]

PSA I really respect Dr. Lee and love watching her show! She is very knowledgable and caring practitioner. However her firm statement that food does not cause acne has not been my experience. All I can speak to is my own life experience.. I had cystic acne from age 19-24. It was bad and painful. I tried everything topical you could imagine. I was prescribed spironolactone. Nothing worked and I was scared to try accutane. I stopped eating dairy after tons of research about my type of acne (cystic acne along the jawline/ "beard" area) and finding that in some women, dairy could cause this cystic hormonal type of acne outbreak. Actually first I tried only having organic dairy to see if it was only the "added hormones' everyone talks about. I stuck it out for a while like that hoping because I really love dairy products and didnt want to take the plunge of going cold turkey. But I had to do it. After a few months dairy free, the frequency and severity of these outbreaks was noticeably reduced. It took a ton of will power but I've been dairy free for a year and my acne is gone. I just wanted to share my story in case someone has something that sounds similar and thinks it wont be food related after seeing this video. It actually might be!!! I miss cheese and milk but I don't miss my acne more :P

[@anaguerrerosholisticwellbe2788]

Eating lots of cheese causes my skin to break out. 100% every time. I don't touch dairy products any more and my skin has benefited from it.

[@ziptoid]

i trust her more than my mom when it comes to my face

[@nimconoora6963]

Look how young she looks and clear her skin is

[@Impalaman1968]

Ironically, I had a few cysts come up on my face and back recently. ....just had them removed. Then I stumbled upon your channel! After seeing the sizes of some of the lipomas and cysts that you have removed, now that ping pong ball sized lipoma that I had removed seems tiny by comparison! You are a very good and compassionate doctor and I applaud the work that you do!

[@MrSlimpickenz]

This is absolutely fabulous Dr Lee! Thank you so much for this channel. I'm so excited!!!

[@iamqulo]

i have cyst acne and i feel like crying all the time :( help...

[@Galemor1]

I went to a skin doctor and got prescribed isotretoin. It dries out the pores from inside, but it's harsh, back pain, and I had to take a pregnancy test from blood each month when I needed to refill my prescription. Just because it would 100% damage a baby, and it lasted for 7 months, before it seemed to be over. I haven't had cystic acne after, but it's only been 2 months since I finished the treatment, and I do get some watery acne or irritations now and then still.

[@Ritamay01]

Quenton Long order B 5 vitamin from amazon and take it. People that have acne are lacking the acid in B5. Share this news with all your friends that have acne. It’s a shame creams they sell for ACNE.

[@celestinewabuge5003]

@@Ritamay01 where can i get the cream plz

[@celestinewabuge5003]

@@Galemor1 where can get the cream plz

[@Ritamay01]

@@celestinewabuge5003 it’s not a cream it’s an amino acid you are lacking that’s why you get acne.. just order the vitamin B5 from Amazon. It’s about $15

[@smartfoodnutrition4034]

As a physician, it is your responsibility to look at the research showing that dairy and the increased IGF-1 levels as a result of dairy consumption, does increase acne.

[@natalie12880]

Dr. Lee is aware of this. She has spoken in other videos about how dairy and sugar can contribute to the formation of acne due to the effects they have on hormones. In this video, she was simply disputing the common myth that food is the main cause of acne, an idea that is completely bogus and unfair. Food being able to increase the amount of acne an individual has (among many other factors) is not the same thing as it being the root cause of all acne. Not once did she say that food doesn't affect acne, but rather that it often isn't the main culprit for it existing in the first place. She made it quite clear that she was speaking in a general sense... And honestly, it's a bit ridiculous to suggest that Dr. Lee, a woman who has spent 12 years working to get to where she is now, is seemingly unaware of this type of research.

[@kellypersich5021]

Thank you taking the time to give us a little lesson. I've been on Acutane twice and still have acne, but my skin was great while on it. Avoiding the sun was hard but worth it. After the second time I stopped getting cystic acne, thank goodness. Looking forward to the next educational video!

[@virendaryadav4448]

Not OK with you OK to go in oil looked like it ewes you want ditto to be tree ur uuu

[@virendaryadav4448]

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[@virendaryadav4448]

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[@savannahpassananti2555]

I get acne only on the right side of my face 😕 I hate it so much! It sometimes grows in patches. You should do a video of recommend skincare for people with thyroid disease 😊

[@newSOUL10]

I needed this. Thank you so much! I've been looking for answers to why i break out so much and now i know! This winter year has been the worse for my skin also. Time to switch up on my daily skincare.

[@alyssadecker9295]

Loved how she described accutane , I personally used accutane and it worked tremendously !!

[@safwanashar3621]

Only one dose of accutane makes me depressed

[@annielyall1053]

Super helpful video, I've been having trouble with acne as an adult but it has gotten about 10 times worst after I had surgery 5 months ago, I've never had black heads on my forehead, or this amount of cystic acne all over my chin, cheeks, upper lip and scalp. I'm really struggling, it definitely puts a damper on your self esteem

[@timothy2935]

Was it the pain meds ??

[@LydiannaBella]

What kind of surgery did you have? I am having the same issus

[@liliananichifor8803]

I have used accutane 2 times, it worked only when I did the treatment but after it came back. I have done hormonale tests, blood tests, bacteria test( even from the pimple), kept a raw vegan diet for a year and still nothing, the improvement was just a bit but the acne never disappeared. I have to say that my struggle is about 16 years now. I have lost all my hope, I think acne is a skin problem that has no treatment because we still do not know the real couse of it. :(

[@safwanashar3621]

Same problem with me acne comes back after treatment

[@juanadelacruz1339]

liliana nichifor were same. hopeless. after the treatment in dermatologist. it came back again and again

[@moseslindo956]

I lover her voices it’s really calms me down

[@likachishi7200]

I have never ever had acne my entire life. My skin was almost flawless until the past few months- I have started getting acne just on my left cheek. And I am freaking out. Help me

[@moseslindo956]

Lika Chishi use shit water

[@paola-qp2mg]

I got a curology ad. I feel attacked.

[@ruvinipriyadarshani8484]

food does not cause acne! Im so happy to hear that :D

[@Seizuresalade]

Dairy can!

[@alexapinedo7762]

I love that you're doing this channel! I'm already hooked. You've inspired me to want to become a dermatologist even more.

[@stephrh.003._.8]

I'm so happy because she said pizza doesn't give you acne because I just had 2 slices and I was a lil worried:)♡

[@TheoMcCoy]

What a great channel idea! Love it!

[@andreacasella5341]

I’m now 30 years old and Iv literally tried everything but accutane. That is next on my list! My acne has ruined my self confidence and I agree that it does change your personality.

[@ladytomato1989]

I tried accutane at 26 and it worked like magic, but it came back after a couple years bc I was working out with makeup on and didn't wash my face until before sleep..

[@janafabijanic1464]

Oh, no, people, please don' t eat whatever you want just because it is said in this video that food isn' connected to acne. Most of doctors and experts say that what you eat is very important for you, and for your skin also. I know people who stopped getting acne by stopping to eat dairy. So, healthy food is important either you have acne or you don' t.

[@Rinasusanarosado]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, I'm learning so much and putting it to good use💖

[@lezieltecson8555]

I do love ❤️ you Doc. Lee I always love to watch your doctor pimples pumper video in tlc. You have a big heart ❤️... May God bless you always and always have a good health to help more people that needed your help.. ❤️

[@dana8656]

Does anyone else get pimples that are filled with a clear fluid instead of pus? The clear fluid never stops coming and the pimple simply comes back the next day. I have no idea how to treat them and they are fairly painful.

[@armandomagana4422]

I remember when I used to have allot of acne in the 8th grade I hated so much I felt horrible but in high school it started going away I’m now in college and I feel Great of myself

[@ryanfernandezguitar]

I just got accepted to med school! Time to prepare with this channel!!

[@anthonylabeau6159]

Lol, I was going to congratulate, but I see the comment is 6 yrs old, hope things are well for you.

[@ryanfernandezguitar]

@@anthonylabeau6159 I’m a doctor now!

[@anthonylabeau6159]

@@ryanfernandezguitar , wow, that's great!

[@aarynwatts8435]

Been crushing on this woman for years!! Husband is sooo lucky..gorgeous...

[@RyanHellyer]

I've heard so many people claiming that food can not cause acne, but when I was a teenager, there was no chance I could eat chocolate without breaking out with acne. Both my brother and I experienced this, and my brother took ~20 years before he was willing to eat chocolate again. Even today if I eat too much chocolate, there's a risk of acne breaking out. This happens like clockwork when we eat chocolate, so I really don't think it's just coincidence.

[@timothy2935]

Yo my lik bro was that way with anything dairy, cut out the cow and his skin cleared up

[@MrBurkistan]

She said "generally", it depends on your skin type and how your body regulates sebum production.

[@ainsleyr8169]

Based on what you eat can 100% effect your acne. Trust me.

[@evastood4539]

Ainsley R site it bitch

[@Seizuresalade]

@@evastood4539 some people are allergic to dairy

[@norabissonnette7545]

Can you do a video on how to treat/prevent acne at home

[@ramshajamali4738]

Thankyou for giving such knowledge! Kindly help me out to remove my acne through some home remedies pls😐

[@angiesizzlepants]

Love the new website! My skin has looked great this past week after being on anti-inflammatory meds for a different condition. Does anyone know if this is a typical side-effect?

[@MrSlimpickenz]

Same thing happened to me! Didn't last but it was great for a couple months!

[@ReineDeLaSeine14]

It helps with the swelling...salicylic acid is derived from aspirin!

[@KuntaKinteToby]

I love grossing out my friends with your videos. You're also really pretty, I had no idea. Thank you for being you.

[@Bob23462d]

Food can cause acne. I always break out 5 to 6 hours after I consume food containing lactose. I am severely lactose intolerant. Taking lactase pills does not help prevent the acne. But eating lactose free dairy does not break me out.

[@myramckiddy1141]

I have never had acne. Never as a teen, I was fortunate. Now I’m 59 and I have started experiencing cystic acne. I have started SLMD skincare with only a small amount of improvement. It is so painful and can become ugly. I am at a loss. Just when I think it’s clearing up it starts again.

[@Borderlands808]

everyone is different and i think we can all agree on that. With that being said, when I eat pizza, i DO get a pimple or 2. ANY oily foods will do it (for me. maybe not for you). I limit myself on any oily foods. Anything deep fried is a no go. Also, Chocolate will definitely give me pimples. Butter does it for me too and mayonnaise. What you put IN your body WILL have an affect outside. Most (not all) people can get rid of pimples simply just by changing their diet, drinking more water and getting some exercise. Again, I did not say ALL. Stress can play a big factor too. BTW I am only saying these things out of personal experience and what I've read. I'm by no means any kind of professional. lol

[@MeMem02864]

Dr. Lee! I truly enjoy all your KZbin channels...I am a popaholic for sure, thanks to the videos I've watched. I would do anything to get my hands on some of the blackheads you've shown. I do have a question for you though...Are there nationalities that are more prone than others to develop large black/white heads? I look forward to many more upcoming videos from your office! Thank You!!

[@irma567]

Thank you I did wash my face to much and got acne , my doctor told me to wash my face twice a day , now that dr. Lee say the same I believe it.

[@arielalexandrea9670]

my biggest question because right now I have a HUGE cyst on my face ... should I be afraid of covering it up with makeup ? also ... how easily can you spread acne around your face ? Or is that possible? I'm afraid I'm going to accidentally touch my cyst and then touch another part of my face and creat a new cyst.

[@tmcphers1]

Dr. Lee, would you consider doing a post about Rosacea and it's various presentations, and the techniques you use/prefer for treatment?

[@ladimelz2801]

In my case when I was eating healthier my skin was pretty much clear except for the occasional break out around that time of the month. For the passed few months I've been eating very unhealthy and my acne has gotten pretty bad and it's not clearing up. I think it's time to change my diet.

[@clearskinhabits]

Hey, i couldn't agree more! I share info on how to clear adult acne too! I strongly agree that acne and diet play a role.

[@commandoazbo5266]

Thanks for explaining ance. This helped me a lot.

[@Jay-gc2re]

You are beautiful !! Thank you For the great info !! Keep up the great job !! And stay beautiful!!

[@aegimaydongon]

Omyy thanks this gives me hope that i could still have a clear skin

[@natr8130]

You are such a great support and inspiration to people

[@yourgirlgina1992]

I have dealt with mild acne to really bad breakouts and clusters for around 4 years, and whenever I use creams and things they dont always help. I actualy have mild xma and oily/ combination skin as well. some acne products actually make the area around my nose very raw while I still break out everywhere else. Now I use ivory soap twice a day and a benyzol peroxide perscription before bed. Even though I adore makeup every time I wear foundation I break out pretty bad, and I cant cover it up, or it will just get worse. Today I decided to start going dairy free, create a more stable sleep schedule and exercise more frequently to help clear my skin. A lot of processed foods and products high in growth hormones will mess with your internal balances- and therefore your acne. After years of dead end face washes and jels and creams I am very exited to be taking a different approach to my skin! (I will still use the same face wash and perscription cream as well)

[@coreymiller8414]

Hi Dr lee...Im a 41 year old male and Ive always struggled with acne, the weird thing is in my younger years it was on my chest, face, and some on my shoulders...now in my 30s and into my 40s my face, chest and shoulders are clear but my back from the bottom of my shoulder blades down is just awful and has been off and on for a while, i just started using a murad wash with 1% salicylic acid in it...I havent shaved my back in almost a week, i dont have much hair back there anyway but i shave before we go to the pool or whatnot...I REALLY dont wanna use accutane if I dont have too, Ive used doxycycline and after a few weeks it helped for the most part but once im off of it itll come back so its just a bandaid not a solution...If you read this im REALLY hoping you can help me because its very fustrating especially here in my 40s....thanks a bunch and hope to hear from you

[@crisleyleon6631]

So if food doesn't cause acne why do I get more pimples when I eat more diary throughout the week?🤔..some doctors recommend lowering diary and sugary foods BUT if food doesn't cause acne then who do I listen to?😩😩

[@Juanetta]

This channel is awesome!! Thanks Dr. Lee :)

[@katedutchie]

Can or do you have a video similar to this on blackheads?!?! I have quite a lot small blackheads on my nose. I have try extracting them with a metal extracting tool but I find I can only get a few out. Do you have any recommendations towards products or methods to remove them that I could purchase or speak to my dermatologist about? Also do you recommend blackhead nose strips? Are they okay to use on the skin? My apologies for so many questions! 🙃

[@ofthebeanvariety]

BHA (salicylic acid) is oil soluble and can get into the pore to exfoliate and break down dead skin cells. BHA is the "go to" for black heads. Irregular pores can contribute to clogged pores. Niacinamide can help with skin elasticity, and help the pore to regain a more normal shape. Leave-on type products will tend to be more beneficial because they have more time to sit on the skin and work; of course rinse-off products do have their benefits. Try to stay away from heavy or super emollient moisturizers on the areas prone to blackheads; a gel moisturizer might be a better choice. To help with extractions, try it after a shower when the skin is more soft and supple; avoid dragging on the skin, abrading it, or general irritation by other traumatic means or ingredients. Irritation makes it harder for the skin to produce collagen and repair itself. Check out Dr. Sandra Lee's web page. Not to detract from her channel, but the Paula's Choice channel and their web pages have a lot of helpful information.

[@amberlancaster7055]

Do you have a video on pregnancy/ postpartum/ acne while breastfeeding? This last go I’ve struggled and I’m still dealing with horrible acne while breastfeeding 😕

[@isaiajardon8059]

Food, stress, and sleep have so much to do with acne from personal experience! Get those three in check and I promise your acne will clear up!

[@A-K216]

Isaia Járdon you’re right

[@terrishackworth9070]

I have a question why does your acne come back after you already got rid of it

[@earlwilliams6639]

Best cure for acne: *www.AcneIce. xyz* . . .

[@ikrammohiuddin1100]

Terris Hackworth because of hormones or u pop ur acne so it grows again

[@Ms.Lady_Caramel]

Dr. Pimple popper, what are your thoughts on Microneedling for acne scar improvement?

[@deb8135]

I husband is loves your pimple poper show very much LOL...He goes crazy to watching your show and he said he would love to do what you do like surgeon.

[@Booksandmeatloaf]

Diet definitely can some people to cause acne. Western medicine don’t always know everything especially things with regards to healing & nutrition.

[@tie.atelier]

hello Dr Lee. ive been dealing with acne for about 6 years now. i've tried a whole lot of products. they seem not to work. it comes and goes and seems the breakouts is more when im stressed. PLEASE HELP ME!

[@faetriplett8054]

I love that you did this. it is so helpful if someone is uneducated

[@SilverDraco]

Late to comment, but thank you for this. I sure wish this info (and products!) had been around and easy to access when I was a teen.

[@suewilkins347]

Hi Dr. Lee, why are some blackheads you Can pop or use one of those tools to push it out; yet there are blackheads that are open and usually 3 or 4 together that are linked under the surface and you use tweezers to work all the debris out. And it is amazing how much stuff is actually in these holes! (These are my favourite to watch! Lol) So are these both different kinds of blackheads?

[@MrYo7]

I actually have a really bad acne for like one year now. I have all the type of acne you mention in this video and I haven't done anything about it so far so if you got some tips that will help me with my acne I would really appreciated.

[@pemaap5727]

Plzzz make a video on how to remove scars cause by acne.. plzz

[@clearskinhabits]

I share how to remove acne scars on my channel, i hope this helps!

[@BATOOLESK]

Now that iam 31 iam breaking out like no other ill go visit my dermatologist soon , i hope its not hormonal and it doesnt cause scarring

[@AshleyKennedy]

Omg I love your show. It makes my mom cringe, but I think it’s weird in an oddly fascinating way

[@marilynb2439]

Excellent information!

[@fyviemartin8008]

anyone else have acne that’s worse than a casual breakout but isn’t bad enough to be seriously serious so it’s just really annoying and ugly

[@thepro1036]

Thankyou! This really helps a lot!! 😊😊😊

[@faythemoore1052]

Can you do a video about dry skin, how to get rid of dry skin!!?

[@angelac7892]

Hello! I need your help!! So here’s some backstory, i have tried to get my skin cleared for 3 years now and nothing has improved, i have bumps on my forehead and my forehead is flaky around my eyebrows, my nose is dry and i have large pores, and my eyelids are very oily, i do not use makeup just mascara and eyebrow, my skin is good around my cheeks are not that dry but i have i think they’re acne scars but it’s only where you put contour (the makeup) it’s not all around my cheeks and i also drink a lot of water and i also have pimples rught next to my nose. What is my skin type and what are good products i can use for my skin?????? Or what can i do to clear my skin? That’s all i want in life 😭👍🏽 oh and I’ve also tried so many products my skin does not like to get used to a product, i use one for 2 weeks then all of a sudden i get pimples

[@munahillow3674]

I like your videos it's ...you give a lot of useful information... Thanks ma'am.

[@shushan06]

DON'T listen to her when she says acne can't be caused by the food you eat. I have had acne on my back, face, chest, neck, scalp since I was in kindergarten..yup. went to doctor as a tween and teen, wasted my time religiously putting on prescribed topical treatments as well as oral meds my teen years (just antibiotic, was scared of anything else, never completely thought this all was the answer) and never saw a noticeable change. if there was,let's face it,it's temporary unless you'll be doing this regimen for life. and to those out there who have a feeling one of (one of them,because let's face it, it's never just one thing, it's good combination of things like skin type, stress, food, age, I believe you know your body best) your major causes MIGHT BE food, DON'T listen to her when she says it's not caused by the food you eat. I know everybody's main cause of acne IS NOT the same but if you've never tried cutting things like dairy, refined sugars, and wheat out of your diet and drinking a lot of water, you should AT LEAST GIVE IT A TRY, for a good loooong week, that's it. I've only recently started to completely eliminate as well as drastically reduce the "bad" foods on and off this year and I can see a difference! I feel so relieved and grateful I tried this. I'm in my late twenties right now and since my K-12 days my acne has generally calmed down a lot, but I have a feeling it still would have helped a great deal back then too(I ate really really bad!!!) I'm not going to lie, it's hard, it might suck, but go on KZbin for info and motivation, to figure out a viable plan for a wholeweek, you can do it. can't change genetics but I'm thinking try to go to the root of the problem as much as you can, right? wishing everybody the best :) oh yeah, my cousin was complaining to me about a friend who only drank water, no fried foods, no sugar, no dairy, stuff like that and I asked does she have nice skin? and lo and behold I was told she surprisingly had really great skin, might just be a coincidence but I think not.

[@ReadingQuran29]

Of course a dermatologist will say food doesnt cause acne, cant make money promoting a healthy diet! Food has everything to do with acne, what we eat affects hormones, inflammation in the body, etc etc. Do your research people!

[@lizzy6345]

I've read where a vaccine against acne is currently under study. Do you have any information about when that might come on the market?

[@carmelasaldivar849]

I love that show dr. Pimple popper the the best

[@unicornmermaid436]

Dr. Lee, my daughter has had acne since 6 years old. She will soon be 9. It is much worse. Her pediatrician will not refer her to a dermatologist and we cannot afford to pay full price. She has very sensitive skin. The acne is much worse and now on forehead, nose and chin. Is there any advice? Thank you.

[@roseblack7620]

Hiii I really appreciate you,for all these videos,please tell how to get rid of black heads

[@clearskinhabits]

You can get rid of blackheads by nose pore strips, face masks and exfoliation. I truly hope this helps you! :) I also share how i cleared my severe acne vulgaris on my channel if you need more tips :)

[@roseblack7620]

Okay thanks I'll watch the vedio

[@TheBeautyMage]

I have to disagree. I have noticed that acne is aggravated by food. For example: If I eat to much meat, milk, chocolate, ice-cream, or, junk food in general. There will be an acne flair up in response as a result. As oppose to that if I eat a clean diet and drink quality water. This will result in much nicer, clear skin. I do not think that the occasional food binge will cause this. However, as a lifestyle. I have noticed a clear correlation between the foods we eat and acne. I do believe that this is mostly caused by the inflammatory action of "bad" foods in the gastrointestinal system. Obviously, anything that causes poor health to the body. Will show up in the skin.

[@hansellgabon2523]

I've done everything, but.never had gone to a dermatologist. hopefully, I'll have a clear skin

[@jm-gj2ho]

Hansell Gabon Over the counter drugs usually don't work. The first medication your dermatologist prescribes may not work, but they will eventually fix it.

[@purplerain8623]

Subscribed! Can you make a video on how to treat stretch marks? I have a lot. And it's a huge problem for me.