How to treat ACNE PIGMENTATION | PIH

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How to treat ACNE PIGMENTATION | PIH
PIH also known as post inflammatory hyperpigmentation is most commonly associated with past - present acne lesions. PIH is also known as ‘acne marks’ or grade 1 #acnescars
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PIH can refer to brown or red acne marks. I prefer to separate red acne marks in the category of macular erythema, or PIE - post inflammatory erythema.
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Facts - PIH is more common in darker skinned patients. In 50% of cases PIH can last up to one year. In 25% of cases PIH can last up to 5 years. 80% of PIH cases are seen in MILD to MODERATE acne. PIH is more common in patients who pick, additionally pigment is related to UV exposure
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How to treat? Prevention is the key. Treat acne early AND effectively. Sunscreen helps. Pigment faders such as #hydroquinone #kojicacid #meladerm #arbutin #licorice #AHAs & #ascorbicacid can be effective. Low strength peels such as AHAs or BHA salicylic acid - TCA can fade pigment. Lasers including nano-pico-fractional lasers can be useful as adjunctive treatment, as can vascular modulators.
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Dr Davin Lim, Dermatologist
Brisbane, Australia
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#dermatologistbrisbane #skinbrisbane #brisbaneskin #skincareexpert #dermatologybrisbane #skincaretips #healthyskin

[@CaribbeanQueen72xx]

Wowww it takes us darker skin tones longer to age but yet so many skin disadvantages at the same time . Perfect example of nothing is perfect on earth ..

[@joannajensen2221]

Your skin looks perfect.

[@CaribbeanQueen72xx]

JoAnna Jensen awwwwww I kindly thank you 🙏 ❤️

[@invadazim4320]

Yup, we don't absorb much vitamin D from the sun either. At least we have a low risk of getting skin cancer.

[@nicholaslee3355]

Talk about being white and looking like a whole Dalmatian .

[@beefbeef8589]

@@nicholaslee3355 I- 💀

[@IM-uh5tk]

TLDR; Prevention: 1- Sun protection. 2- Don't pick. 3- Good, non-irritating treatments. Don't layer too much. Gentle cleanser. Treatment: 1- Retinol. 2- Ascorbic acid. 3- Niacinamide. 4- Gentle exfoliants and antioxidants. 5- Kojic acid, hydroquinone.

[@blessedfavoured3965]

Thank you I can't hear with he is saying I don't think his microphone is on.

[@wolfferoni]

@@blessedfavoured3965 Really? I don't have an issue with the sound

[@jasminerangel6681]

Pls don’t use hydroquinone it basically beaches your skin, over time can burn. Wouldn’t recommend for anyone with sensitive skin actually. I’d recommend azaelic acid & alpha arbutin

[@claudinehedam.1297]

Jasmine Rangel for short term is not harmful if you follow with sunscreen! At most a month.

[@dynamitedynamite2737]

Jasmine Rangel do you need rest breaks with arbutin as it’s a derivative of hydroquinone and with hydroquinone you need rest breaks or can you use arbutin long term everyday indefinitely if it works ?

[@deedee3614]

Thank you for including black skin, most dermatologists don't talk about black skin while I am sure black skin has got different issues compared to white skin.

[@maxinedopwell1009]

Dedera Payne if you want amazing advice for skin of colour seeDr Vanita Rattan The hyperpigmentation clinic on KZbin . She specialises in skin of colour

[@mssumerloving]

And Dr Alexis Stephens, check her out. She is a board certified dermatologist and woman of color.

[@beefbeef8589]

@@mssumerloving OMG thankyou 🤩

[@beefbeef8589]

Thankyou 🤩

[@neo1053]

Dr alexis is for black skin not skin of color

[@halimahtonsyahirah5992]

Dr Davin: "PIH could last for years" Me: 👁👄👁

[@carinaelizabethpaul9785]

I have a acne scars on my cheeks for three years now. Some products burned it more like glycolic acid toner.

[@halimahtonsyahirah5992]

@@carinaelizabethpaul9785 that must have hurt sometimes. I hope your skin heals and gets healthier very, very soon 🤍🤍

[@nfischer7854]

I have real problem with picking. It’s such a struggle 😭 I see it red, I pick it, I see brown, I pick it and the cycle continues. I need to stock up these hydrocolloid dressings.

[@Catpow91]

Me too. I don't know how to stop.

[@studymail5946]

@@Catpow91 use pimple patch

[@sdot6569]

Best video on PIH by far!!. I've had PIH since I was 15...going to be 30 next year and I'm so over the acne and scarring 😫. Somedays I don't want to look at myself but I'm hopefully it'll go away with the right care.

[@sherryhilliard5310]

thank you for your content! i have very light skin and get PIH nearly every-time I get a pimple - so ridiculous... and it hangs out for years... even though I wear SPF daily, use skin brighteners regularly and tretinoin nightly etc.

[@shogeelicious2221]

You need to get it lasered

[@emkem.8156]

Me too! Also light skin, if i pick my skin or not still brown spots after pimples:( and they stay for ages yes i also have used aha, bha, vitamin c, spf, retinol, microneedling(worked the best for me cause you are creating new skin but is a bit painful) it is a long journey and the first step is to control that acne cause otherwise it's just a circle 😅

[@taytayqueen7024]

My PIH started fading super quickly once I started using Tretinoin 0.05% for 2 months and then added in Azelaic acid in month 3! :)

[@samiakhan1633]

which brand of azelaic acid you use ?

[@dynamitedynamite2737]

How dark was your PIH and what was it caused by ?

[@taytayqueen7024]

Samia Khan Aziderm 15%

[@taytayqueen7024]

Dynamite Dynamite Acne!

[@lillepink4343]

What’s brand of tretinol you use?

[@jamesharveymoscoso1968]

It broke my heart when he said years 😭

[@dude4974]

How is it now?

[@ragnar6994]

Mine still not faded a bit even after 5 years☹️

[@parisandhu552]

And u knw. Someone told me. This pigmentation will remain till grave. 😔😔

[@tronix2241]

@jameshareymoscoso mine is fading and getting lighter within 2 months of using kojic acid serum everyday i use vitamin D serum in the morning and kojic acid overnight (3%)

[@TheKat111]

Honestly, I don't think your microphone is on. 🤔

[@temjenjamir6751]

😂 same here

[@meganmaritinez6175]

Yah can't barely hear

[@hananbellaismail9254]

It is on lol

[@kaalad3666]

I can hear

[@kathylim9067]

Turn on your volume.

[@souvlanki]

Thank you so much for this!!! Your content is a god send. Please continue doing them.

[@itsdoofen]

I have acne popping up on the same spots over and over and over again. So I guess I can't get rid of these marks like forever😂😞😞

[@trangdoan6017]

Same..pffff

[@amandag.5044]

If it's hormonal decrease dairy.

[@itsdoofen]

@@amandag.5044 I don't consume dairy, but yeah probably it's hormonal

[@itsjazlyn156]

It's Doofen try taking a multivitamin high in vitamin A and zinc as studies show that people with acne have deficiencies in zinc and other vitamins! I tried taking zinc and it’s helped so much with my acne and I’m starting to take a multi vitamin that has a at least 100% of my daily intake in vitamin A to help with it! Hope that helps!

[@peza6982]

Vitamin b5

[@mhickojohncuevas7528]

5 years??? I do always have pimples everyday so i guess fading these marks will take a lifetime lol

[@sperduper]

me to bro :'(

[@TheKat111]

Have you tried giving up dairy? That did it for me. Took me 5 years of trial and error to find out. Not one Dr. would tell me that. If you heal yourself you don't need to give them money anymore. That's why they aren't interested in actually curing your acne.

[@samiakhan1633]

@@TheKat111 yes most of the doctors have a very casual attitude they dont understand that how this disease is affecting the quality of someone's life

[@mhickojohncuevas7528]

@@TheKat111 I used to but dairy cant be fully avoided at all. I just totally free myself from junk foods, flavored juice and softdrinks so I can have a clean gut. However, I think my acne is in a hormonal level so its really hard to control.

[@Amirasuperdope]

Try Differn. Watch Dr Dray’s video all about acne. It helped me SOOOOOO much

[@LisaMonique]

Great video as always. I ended up trying most of the OTC products you mentioned for hyperpigmentation, not necessarily acne scars, all within a two month period and am now still trying to get my skin to recover, lol. I think it was the 23% Vit C that threw it in a tailspin. Now over a month later, even though I stopped all actives, everything still irritates my skin. Lesson learned, i think we tend to be too impatient wanting to see results with actives!!

[@kehkashanshafi785]

May be you have damaged your skin barrier

[@banandababa]

Please please talk about ECZEMA and also post eczema hyperpigmentation

[@jeselleang]

YES PLS

[@themoodychic]

Yess even i have this

[@tradingfriends]

As someone who has a hard time following videos, but also learns best by watching videos, I appreciate you putting such a detailed summary in your descriptions. More helpful than you could ever know!

[@blackswan2343]

Thank you for all this info. Dark spots on my face are ruining my life!

[@jujas7433]

Love this video, I've been struggling with this for a long time and I've been a bit lost as to what to try next..there are so many mixed messages ! This really helped give me some direction, hopefully something you mentioned will do the trick :) Thank you!!!! 👍

[@CA-xf7kx]

I speak Spanish and I am learning to take care of my skin listening to you and also learning English I love your videos

[@josephaclara]

Thank you so much for this complete video. I really appreciate that you included some advice for darker skin tone people!

[@maxinedopwell1009]

JClara Sed For the best advice on skin of colour go to Dr Vanita Rattan hyperpigmentation clinic on KZbin

[@AliannaRenell]

Such great info! I’m currently an esthetician and I hood to become an acne specialist some day!

[@kulminderkaurdasuya]

Which laser is best for pigmentation ? Is this a permanent solution ? Please reply 🙏🙏🙏. I am your Indian follower. I really like your videos. My face is full of hyper pigmentations & blemish

[@audreypelletier7582]

I tried V beam and microneedling 😊

[@ManUntdForever]

If you're darker skin, you need to be very, very careful with laser treatments because they can actually make your PIH worse. If you do proceed with a laser treatment, you need to ask the physician which laser is best and if they have ever performed such a treatment on darker skin.

[@kulminderkaurdasuya]

ManUtdForever ok 👍🏻

[@aubreybondoc]

I use tretinoin, azelaic acid and niacinamide. The PIH were fading but it is so slow. Although my Australian Gold Tinted Sunscreen is enough to cover them. I might add ascorbic acid soon. After this, I'll try the laser.

[@angelshen7881]

How are things looking?

[@HarrisPilton789]

I love how Dr. Lim says "Yeah?" at the end of every sentence. It's so Australian!

[@mariamanmohan8211]

Can you do a video “how to treat scar hyperpigmentation”?

[@nishani3]

People of Color: BHAs are the way to GO. Hydroquinone is a NO.

[@ymllc]

Which BHAs would you recommend?

[@maxinedopwell1009]

For the best advice on skin of colour go to Dr Vanita Rattan hyperpigmentation clinic on KZbin

[@kimdahyun2893]

@@maxinedopwell1009 no she doesnt give treatment at the end of the day unlike davin lim who literally tel us the name of laser device and energy used..at the end of the day shes just pointing out to her clinic never tells us the method she used

[@maxinedopwell1009]

@@kimdahyun2893 yes you are right. she’s not a dermatologist so doesn’t do laser etc . She advises the effects certain treatments and skin care can have on POC and what you should avoid. She does have a clinic that specialises on Hyperpigmentation for POC. Davin Lim is a dermatologist but doesn’t specialises in POC. I don’t think he has as much knowledge on POC as Dr. V. He, like most dermatologist recommended Hydroquinone on POC. Which is a big no.

[@Anonymouss_99]

Really good hyperpigmentation video Dr. Lim. I've been following your channel since 2014

[@noradaly1]

Will you please address folliculitis on buttocks? How to stop the breakouts, and how to fade the scarring? Thank you.

[@JohnDoe-fk6uu]

Hello Dr. Lim. Some of these lecture videos (the ones where you use a headphone) have low volumes hence some difficulty for us the audience to hear the content :)But overall, still great lecture Dr Lim. Learning a lot as always. More power!

[@softrain6245]

Best video on PIH ive seen. Thank you!!!

[@deeh9495]

Almost everyone these days are giving treatment ideas Acne Pigmentation or hyperPigmentation but I have never seen them actually using these treatments on a patient to show the viewer how it actually works.

[@estherf.730]

Thank you Dr. Lim! Do you mind ranking the tyrosinase inhibitors by strength? I know HQ is the gold standard but would be nice how the others compare in regards to strength. Thanks!

[@sandra.mendes279]

I love all your videos I follow you for years and I always learn with you , thank you so much for sharing you knowledge and educate us about ingredients and formulas so we can do smarter decisions and not follow trends.

[@maxinedopwell1009]

Sandra Mendes For the best advice on skin of colour go to Dr Vanita Rattan hyperpigmentation clinic on KZbin

[@frejisafaktum]

I've done my second dermapen session and my hyperpigmentation has clearly lightened up. Planning to do atleast one more.

[@sharonmcduffiealabama3928]

How can I get one?

[@frejisafaktum]

@@sharonmcduffiealabama3928 google it man. Probably bunch of clinics around your area offering the service. Make sure you research the subject abit before making an appointment. How many sessions, what to do before, after etc.. It's no miracle procedure but it will calm down the redness :). I've done 2 sessions and my "black spots" have faded for sure!

[@pinkbroccoli6226]

1mm or more?

[@frejisafaktum]

@@pinkbroccoli6226 dont know. My esthetician uses different depths depending on where she is needling. Deeper around cheeks and less around the forehead etc..

[@笑-p5h]

@@frejisafaktum how much was the cost

[@AddieWagenknecht]

Thank you for realistic treatment for pickers. .! So over people saying don’t pick when often that isn’t a realistic solution for us who do :)

[@kiyaranight]

Thank you for this! I was wondering if you could do a video on what to look for when looking for an aesthetician or dermatologist for the first time. I recently went for a consultation but I just dont know if I asked all the right questions.

[@maxinedopwell1009]

Just Kundai For the best advice on skin of colour go to Dr Vanita Rattan hyperpigmentation clinic on KZbin

[@123deedot]

Thank you for this great video! Is BBL the same as IPL? Also, what do you think about Halo laser?

[@jennyhart6057]

Thank you😊Your skin looks smooth & vibrant, Davin! What brand of AHA/BHA do u recommend? Thank you

[@millerglvr]

He mentioned Drunk Elephant, but it is expensive.

[@jennyhart6057]

millerglvr What does his clinic sell? Thought a dermatologist clinic would sell one

[@dellaclaresta9973]

Hi dr. Davin, I was wondering whether i could combine a La roche posay 2% salicylic acid medicated gel cleanser for morning step and using Paula’s Choice 2% BHA liquid Exfoliant for the night routine as i am trying the Paulas’ Choice for the first time. Could it be over-exfoliate my skin and btw I have a prone-combination skin and also have been suffering with hyperpigmentation over a year. Thank you and your videos have been really really helpful!

[@usted_ya_sabe]

My PIH faded TREMENDOUSLY within 3 years, sad part is I started getting breakouts again recently AND I’ve been picking them (I suffer from OCD and lately it’s been HARD for me NOT to PICK my skin...) so now I’m back at square one. I don’t remember what helped me fade them so nicely 😭 I’m trying to find a routine that works again but it’s TOUGH.

[@s_u_i_u_i_u1959]

Did your skin got any better?

[@jennyr1625]

Love this video! Please consider doing a video on postinflammatory erythema next. Sincerely, a PIE face 🥧🥧😣

[@timothydugan5922]

😔❤️

[@LiviaSW]

what about hypopigmentation due to acne scarring, laser or chemical peels

[@Fee-Fee]

Thank you. This is a great video. It reminds me that I need to make an appointment with my dermatologist.

[@muhammadwaheed5311]

I use aloe vera directly to my face and it takes like 1-2 weeks to fade the acne spots. You need to use it 3 times a day if you want to see quick result. You can rub or leave aloe vera directly to your face 30 min to 1 hour in the morning, evening and night time. Total 2-3 hours per day. You can take a photo before you start and take another photo after 14 days.

[@petpettylife7094]

Can you please talk about eczema 😭😭😭. My eczema started to grow on my feet. Whenever my dermatologist removes one, one grows again. The only solution she's been telling me is to avoid some foods.

[@MarcelaGalvez]

What is your opinion on the DERMAFLASH derma planing device? A certified dermatologist recommended it but she was compensated for her "ad". Would love to hear your thoughts if you think it's a good device for at home use! Thank you!

[@mymom9466]

Wow such thorough and helpful info! Thank you Dr. Lim!

[@audreypelletier7582]

Hi ! Do you think I should use azelaic acid or vitamin C for PIE in the morning ?I use tretinoin 0.025 with niacinamide at night. I’m really pale and I have a lot of red marks on the face. Thank you 😊

[@tejas4206]

thats my exact regiment too just got skinceuticals vitamin c hopefully this helps with tret and niancinamide. I dont like azealic acid though

[@rizamerielsamson9033]

Hi Dr. Davin. I have dark acne scars but never flattens. It has been in my face for 2 months now. what is the best remedy to this. This dark marks still has lump in it but it has already dried. I dont know what is it.

[@harnoorb887]

I waxed my face about a month ago and I’m 16, I knew I had a pimple or two on my cheeks but after waxing a bunch popped up everywhere. The lady told me it’s normal and they go down within a week and told me to put on some aloe Vera gel for the inflammation. But it didn’t go down at all, I got little marks everywhere on my face. They’re slightly bumpy in some places and they don’t hurt anymore but most of them are just acne scars. I’m trying so hard to get rid of them before school starts at the end of October.

[@nikenethaji8393]

I have tried ascorbic acids, Hydroquinone with > 50 SPF sunscreen (made my PIH a lot worse) the only thing that works for me is AHA - BHA with azelaic acid. Azelaic acid I believe works very well for my skin.

[@marrachant]

Is retinol can whiten face? Pls.more tips on how to whiten face to treat hyperpigmentation..would you advice a chemical peeling?thanks..

[@workoutt123]

I appreciate your videos so much! You are so intelligent and honest! Thank you

[@benitaduzzy247]

Good work you doing here , keep it up Please could you recommend a good dr/clinic in the UK for me , I’ve got bad facial skin and I’m black : acne and pigmentation

[@pro6703]

Hi Dr. Lim, I’ve organized my statements of context by numbering those and my questions I have with abc order. 1. I had milia under my eyes. It was lasered off at the dermatologist’s office. So, I’ve had some experience with the way larger milia looks, though the milia was not that visible, unless the skin was pulled tight. In fact, it simply looked like I had very dark circles under my eyes. That went away after the laser surgery, as you may be able to see in my photo. a) I have small, white small bumps, that look like tiny pimples, that you can see when my skin is pulled out (stretched) on my upper lip and the section of skin below my lip, up to my mid-chin. Is this acne, or some sort of tiny milia? Most of them seem to come out when I use extraction tools, but it does take some effort. b) Does steaming your face help with acne, if the tiny white bumps are pimples? (-as long as you don’t have the steam too close to your face) 2. I’ve tried several different products to help with this tiny white pimples problem and they don’t seem to go away, and I’m getting frustrated. a) Ten years ago, I was a Special Education Resource Teacher, and I was assaulted in my classroom by a violent, low cognitive student, who had superior strength and was tall, with a large build. The student grabbed my neck from behind, and started strangulating me in a chokehold. The student then smashed my spine-a blunt-force compression injury, then threw me to the classroom floor. Needless to say, I have severe mobility restrictions and chronic pain. b) Does pain medication cause acne? I didn’t notice these tiny white pimples before the last year, or maybe two. I’ve been on chronic pain medication and other types of medication-almost all of it prescribed due to this injury-for ten years, now. 3. I have some type of dermatitis on my nose (and some on my chin) which my dermatologist prescribed Protopic for. I also use Eucerin 10% Urea cream on it, which really takes the red and terrible peeling away. I do not use this cream on my upper lip, yet the tiny, white pimples are there, too. a) As well, I noticed when I use Protopic ointment or the Eucerin cream, I will develop what looks like somewhat dark pores/minor blackheads on my nose. Are these actually blackheads or something that is present in large pores? I use CeraVe and Drunk Elephant products, with some of The Ordinary products, too (not all at once). I use Avéne acne wash and I use Avène Children’s sunscreen on my face everyday. I’ve worn sunscreen on my face since I was 32 years old. I’m 60 years old, now. Thank you very much for your great video! Pam 🇨🇦

[@msqtheglowologistlicensede6176]

A wealth of information! Thank you!

[@annamarie3652]

What do you recommend for Folliculitis? I have that on my back and let’s say during the years it’s caused this peg and scarring, I was told laser hair removal which I’m in the process of but that doesn’t remove old scarring and dark marks, do you recommend the micro needling for the dark marks?

[@miaash3870]

Dr. Davin, what are your thoughts about the French A313 pommade versus Retin A?

[@gabriellanoelle1606]

Hi would you say that the old Lightsheer Duet which was FDA approved in 2006 is just as good as the Lightsheer Desire which was FDA approved in 2017? Or would you say that the Desire is much better than the Duet? Please reply thank you!

[@amandag.5044]

I wish you were my dermatologist. I find THD ascorbate more effective than L-ascorbic acid and I have severe PIH dark spots. The Peter Thomas Roth Poten-C is very effective.

[@trangdoan6017]

Never heard of kojic acid..will look this up 👍🏻

[@Milagrosblanco684]

raw African black soap and ambi face cream is all you need. You're welcome🤗

[@Milagrosblanco684]

@@bullyinq4001 absolutely, why not?

[@maenad1231]

How do you feel about Kojic Acid in soap foam? I use Kojie San on my body in the shower after cleaning with regular body was. I also use AHA body lotion some days. It seems to be working

[@rejoiceestopa]

Always a great content Doc. Hello from Ph 🇵🇭

[@Sky10811]

Do acids work against red PIH? Or only against brown ones?

[@emineozturk8670]

Hey Davin. Really want to know your thoughts on the O Cosmedics brand. Most of the skin therapists here in Australia use that brand

[@kyliaspencer4897]

What cleanser would you recommend? I’m trying to find a good skincare routine

[@CM-ji9hv]

Try Paula choice pore normalizing cleanser its gentle on the skin and doesn't overly dry it out and it's also a gentle exfoliant because it contains a low percentage of salicylic acid (bha) in that's not too irritating for sensitive skin Hope this helps 😊

[@user-mb9jx5tx9y]

Cerave foaming

[@phill6577]

Hi Dr. Lim, great video! I have east asian III-IV skin type with deep PIH marks from cystic pimples 9 month ago. About 3 spots/patches on my chin that haven't seemed to fade at all over 9 month. I feel this might be permanent. Is laser an option for me? ie. benefit outweigh the risk? Thanks!

[@niranjanmulik2733]

Did you get laser?

[@miapereira316]

You’re the best doc!!

[@TheeAntiChris]

When advising ascorbic acid and niacinamide, and specific vitamin B’s, so you recommend oral supplementation or topical application?

[@AJ_AJ.]

He’s talking about topical

[@babygoatsmum4122]

Hey Davin, What do you recommend for PIH on back and trunk? I'm using Stieva-a 0.05 on my face with great success but need help for the rest of my Type 3 SEA skin. Hi from Perth.

[@rupkaur1726]

Please make a video on serums for morning and night use. ❤❤

[@dynamitedynamite2737]

Hi dr , do you need rest breaks with arbutin products as arbutin is a derivative of hydroquinone and with hydroquinone you need rest breaks? And can you use arbutin every day indefinitely if it works for you ? I have PIH from past 9 years with indentations which have dark PIH on them. I am dark skinned type 4 .

[@fahimahaque848]

Dynamite Dynamite how well does arbutin work for you?

[@haleydavidson7693]

I’m using alpha arbutin from the ordinary I’ve been using for a month and they seem to be fading a little and I’ve been wearing sunscreen

[@dynamitedynamite2737]

Haley Davidson do you plan to continue with arbutin ?

[@suryaprabhaumesh6837]

Is collagen powder intake good for skin? Does it have any side effects?

[@Sky10811]

What u think about of THE YELLOW CREAM by Dermaceutic? Dies it help for PIE (red Mark's after acne) or only PIH?

[@zhupepexD]

Can you use vitamin C and retinoids even though you still have acne? Or is it better to use after you don't have acne? :)

[@AbbyMichal]

Retinoids help with acne so I don’t see why not, I went to a dermatologist for specifically acne and she put me on differin. So that could be a good option to target both those PIH and breakouts. Vitamin C though could irritate the active acne.

[@cclarke9301]

Thank you Dr. Lim for uploading another very informative video. I wish there were more😊

[@balenciagamama5488]

What are your thoughts on Epiduo gel? Will this speed up my results to get rid of acne scarring. I currently have it on prescription to get rid of my acne which is has done, but I have red pigmentation now on my cheeks, Thanks

[@kazituta7269]

Sir any advice about wich size dermaroler i should try for sculp dermsroling??? To help about hairloos? Is it safe 1m or 0,5? There is still hair on sculp. Thank you for helping us...!

[@maddyivory]

Would you ever recommend using products containing Goats Milk in skincare?

[@jb44421]

Azelaic acid, of course.

[@Mariah-bf2uj]

Do topical retinol creams, vitamin C serums, and vitamin E lotions also help with eye health?

[@mebestlife888]

🌴🌺Thank you! All of your information was great! What do you think about the use of glycolic on skin of color? As a professional I have found other acids that work stay away from it. I go with Mandelic, Lactic and Salicylic. 🙏❤️

[@91msag]

Red marks are PIE, right? If not, hope you do a dedicated video for PIE next. Thanks for the info!

[@kaalad3666]

Hey just jumping in to share a tip I read or saw somewhere: if you press on the area (gently!) and the redness goes away while pressed, it's PIE...if not, it's PIH. I'm dark skinned so I don't know how true it is but I just wanted to share that knowledge.

[@ber1779]

So should I schedule a dermatologist visit or go to a medical spa? Med spas seem to have the patient pick the procedure without diagnosing the problem and having a professional select treatment options beforehand, and telling patients what those options are

[@radiantdevi1]

Hi Dr Davin, I’ve been watching Dr Vanita Rattan and she says no to glycolic acid or hydroquinone for skin of colour?

[@sarithajeganathan6084]

Beauty Itch yeah decently I’m watching her videos too for Color of skin..she saying no to glycolic acid..and vit a go for retinaldehyde

[@kokopanlaqui5494]

Yes exactly also for hydroquinone. It's confusing..

[@user-gh2lf1zw3r]

I don’t think her advice is great. I use nip and fab glycolic avid scrub and toner and I haven’t had any issues with it.

[@maxinedopwell1009]

Dr V knows her stuff as specialises on skin of colour. Dr Davin is great but doesn’t have her knowledge about skin of colour. He should watch her channel.

[@andrewp9933]

next video how to treat hypertrophic and keloid scar?

[@karenkuniya]

Please share about how to treat PIE, thank you

[@theburit0]

When I got off my basic skin routine Morning: cleanse, serum, spf. Night: double cleanse, serum, leave on acne mask, night cream and tried a 10 step Korean routine. I broke out so bad for months at first I thought it must be working and I’m just purging but after a month and a half I realized my skin was not ok with my routine and I had to stop. Went back to my basic routine I only get the occasional pimple but it always ALWAYS leaves behind a brown spot.

[@susanx6782]

I would also moisturise, moisturising is essential to a skincare routine

[@19Yonkers]

Does this advice apply if you suffer from PIE instead of PIH?

[@txlivin7819]

Dr. Lim, Do you have a line called Paula's Choice over there? She started in Seattle and her products were very no frills and very effective. Prices have gone up but I still think it is a good treatment system/individual products label. She writes Beautipedia too. I knew her in Seattle and I am just wondering what you may think. Sold online only but has quite a following. Definitely not ProActive.

[@simbagabrielle5891]

We have PC here in Australia; it’s not sold @ his clinics but that could just be that Paulas choice is such a huge line.

[@CeemPlay]

Should sun cream be used even if I don't go outside

[@tiloo4949]

Yes.

[@kendallstark4302]

Yes, because the UVA rays go through glass. These rays go deep into the skin and cause aging and deplete our collagen stores.

[@maheenkhan6275]

Please make a video on pigmentary demarcation lines. This topic is not very much discussed. Thanks

[@sumaiyaali5745]

As u have told I tried so many expensive products but there’s no changes.i went to dermatologist she put me on benzoine peroxide cream for 3 months and azealic acid cream but azealic acid cream irritate my skin a lot and stopped using it. She recommended me to go for IPL Treatment as well. Finally on Roaccutane for 4 months, still my PIH scars is left out. I don’t know what to do please suggest me? Thanks

[@ElenaPoposka]

How to repair the skin barrier? Sometimes we over use actives and the skin peels.

[@annin4002]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2bZY5efbdqMqbM

[@Anewuser_6282]

Truth Treatments, Skin Medica TNS ceremide cream, Osmosis products (Brianna Stanko on YT)

[@carmenl5482]

La roche posay cicaplast baume or gel is very helpful for this in my experience.

[@jam6web84]

Actually swimming at the beach at night with no clothes on helps.

[@hh-ko8rr]

I don't pick my acne yet got acne scars .. i have got blemish prone skin since 13 and now I'm 27 😰 it only reduce starting 2 years ago but still yeayhhh acne is so in love with my skin 😒 what i hate is that it will always leaves scars like brown or red spot .i believe it's called hyperpigmentation . Also I don't have oily skin ,i got dry skin ,my skin is flaky even that i use mild cleanser so i believe my skin is dehydrated that's why it's acne prone even it's dry skin 😩 I've been struggling with skin problem for years that i quit everything and only use a cleanser for this time being .only cleanser .i clean my make up with makeup remover wipes and then cleanse with that same cleanser. But I'm determined to change .I want to commit to a skincare routine once i got a job .please pray for me ,as i want to look good too especially for my wedding next year.

[@maxinedopwell1009]

hana akimmy For the best advice on skin of colour go to Dr Vanita Rattan hyperpigmentation clinic on KZbin

[@skael1258]

The volume is REALLY low on your videos. Please fix that. Great topic though, thanks

[@sandyjlopez170]

Hi...I have a important question ... Can you please answer me is really important.... can I use lidocaine with epinephrine 2% injectable solution in superficial wounds? using cotton and applying it to any wound? thanks ..

[@Carameldamour]

I swear I have been trying to treat mine for the last 2 years and it is not bugging.

[@milenafanciullo]

Dr Davin Lim what are your thoughts on using Alpha Arbutin 2% for treating Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation? Has anyone had results with this?

[@mehdji7099]

I’ve used alpha arbutin before, it didn’t do anything for my skin and I used an entire bottle from the ordinary. When I looked at more reviews when I realized it wasn’t working, I noticed that many people who said it didn’t work for them had brown skin. So if you’re brown or Black I wouldn’t recommend it