Skin allergies & dermatitis tips: a Q&A with a dermatologist 🙆🤔

Skin allergies & dermatitis tips: a Q&A with a dermatologist 🙆🤔
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COMMON ALLERGENS IN SKIN CARE/COSMETICS
Fragrance, methylchloroisiothiazolinone/methyisothiazolinone (MCI), parabens, lanolin, cocamidopropyl betaine, acrylates, antibiotics (neomycin found in Neosporin), tosylamide, paraphenylene diamine (hair dyes), nickel (eyelash curler), propolis (bee's wax derivative)
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[@cristinatacaciu4869]

You have no idea how informative this is. You can barely find anything scientific about skincare nowadays on youtube and facebook (social media in general).

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks so much Ms Cristina! hope you are having a great day :)

[@meredithslack850]

I agree. Best yet.

[@timmacdonald8141]

lately the internet is catching up with information. this video was awesome. thanks.

[@brendonbernard3261]

Even a 'for sensitive skin' product irritates my skin 😔😔

[@janellagalila3395]

Same 😢

[@user-bb7mm7dy5q]

girl same 😭😭😭😭

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

You definitely need FRAGRANCE FREE...

[@j_Uy_8qwi8HbC9XLt4kpvQ]

yes,same here. I patch tested today with PPD and Ammonia free dye, but damn juts after 5 minutes of applyin the prodcut, my skin started to burn

[@BriseisMusic]

I understand the feeling! There are some sensitive skin products that sting my skin. Not all, but it's enough to irritate me (emotionally lol). Try to use brands that keep their ingredients to a minimum. Theraplex and Vanicream come to mind.

[@miapetersen9660]

2 years ago I suffered from my first contact dermatitis experience, so severe my eyes swelled shut. I was able to concluded that I developed an allergy from sleeping on an air mattress for several months. However, just recently my eyelids have become itchy, red, and swollen (not as severe as first experience) and I have no idea what it causing the dermatitis to resurface! Hopefully a patch test will provide answers... Sending strength to everyone who is experiencing contact dermatitis or searching for their cause!

[@DrDrayzday]

I am sorry to hear you have had to cope with this. It can be a challenge to navigate

[@IAMMEGVN]

I had that same reaction, and to what I'm not sure yet, but I've always been sensitive to nickel. now it seems my skin and my eyes are even more sensitive to a number of things! getting testing done soon, as I'm really getting to be uncomfortable a lot of the time.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

@HOPE FULL I have very sensitive skin due to eczema so I use ALL FRAGRANCE FREE products,thats what your son needs...Talk to the eye doctor or dermatologist about the contact lenses...

[@beckywrught8767]

Did you ever find out what the cause this was and if so how did you treat it? Thank you!

[@fitwithbrittany2706]

I’ve gone carnivore and after 4 years of eye rashes they finally went away and my eyes aren’t burning

[@si0524]

You are amazing Dr. Dray! Thank you so much for being so generous with your knowledge! I love every single one of your videos. I watch them all the way through because I don't want to miss any good information. Thanks again!

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks so much!

[@NazuAmigam]

I love the fact that whatever skin concern I’m going through I can rest assured there is a doctor Dray video to explain to me thoroughly. She is definitely a wealth of information. ❤️

[@Rosyscription]

Great topic and review! I'm sensitive to MCI/MIT and I struggle to find stuff that is free of these preservatives. It takes me so long to find new products in the shampoo and body wash aisle. I actually use a baby body wash. I'm careful to check the ingredient list of wash off products (where MCI is often used) but I've found it in things I didn't think would have it like sunscreens, sheet masks and hand creams. Ugh. I'm definitely going to look at Vanicreme when I need to replace some of my products. Thanks for all this great info and have a wonderful weekend!

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks! Yeah MCI can be pesky

[@sherryg1838]

Very helpful, I was excited to see this one today. I think I've had both, allergic and irritant. My worst reaction was a few months ago, when I broke out in itchy hives from a natural supplement derived from coconut. Serves me right for listening to the internet! I was prescribed prednisone for that. I had used shampoos and conditioners with fragrance for years, then broke out in red bumps around my eyes. They disappeared immediately when I stopped using the shampoo, etc. Interesting about the preservative in baby wipes, makes me wonder if that's why my daughter cried when I changed her diaper, I just thought she hated lying still. Years later I tried a fragrance free baby wipe, and ouch! One of these days I'd like to get a patch test, but can't afford it at the moment. Thanks again for all the great info!

[@DrDrayzday]

Wow! Thanks for sharing that story here Ms Sherry and sorry you had to go through that. I always try to point out to ya'll stuff that has and does not have fragrance and other common offenders so people with allergies don't go using something that works well for me. Hope you are having a great night !

[@AnakaStar]

I understand how you feel. I think I have both too. It is hard to take the cortiosteriods because I have cateracts and glaucoma.

[@lynndreher7333]

Dr Dre, Thank you for sharing this information! I have recently discovered ( thru allergy testing )that I have allergy contact dermatitis and am allergic to the ingredient DMAPA as you know is in many products. I think it is from wearing acrylic nails for many years and shellac nail hardener. I had terrible rashes around my eyes. I think this is a very useful video as I think people don't realize rash issues can be caused by something they used for many years as you said. Thank you again for all your wonderful videos. Blessings!

[@DrDrayzday]

That is a tough one for sure as it is related to cocamidopropyl betaine and therefore in like everthing under the sun. Allergen avoidance is key, but is such a challenge!

[@SweetLiLheart]

Respect the barrier. I'll never forget when you told us that.

[@DrDrayzday]

Lol!!

[@redress79]

For real!!!!

[@carolinefortier8872]

I think this just saved my life. I have a very bad allergic reaction on my face for 4 days now and I purchased an essential oils diffuser last week which I was using everyday...

[@Dan24.]

This is an old post but did your skin heal ? Is it red and irritated skin that you had to deal with ? Cause that’s what I have. It’s 5 weeks now and still hasn’t healed I’m so depressed about this 😔

[@morganblalock873]

Binging your old videos, Dr. Dray, to help me through these "online only" doctor times. My derm is trying to help but it's hard on a video call! You're a lifesaver.

[@jessie9653]

I'm watching old videos of hers as well. I learn so much 😁

[@AnxiousKoala]

Seriously, you will never know how much I appreciate your videos. My skin thanks you! Btw, I started wearing sunscreen because of you and I'm pushing it on my husband too. :)

[@DrDrayzday]

awesome to hear! thank you so much Ms Tara and have a great weekend :)

[@TheKatarinaGiselle]

I know you are a dermatologist and not a functional medicine doctor or naturopath, but can you do a series on different supplements and foods for all of the various skin conditions? I'm dealing with hirsutism, folliculitis, seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, acne, scarring, etc for many years and ..well..I need multiple layers of help lol! I hope you consider this!

[@lyftedbodhisattva]

I love how Dr . Dray enunciated certain aspects of her videos,like masking, and fragrance free..I'm so super grateful for you and how you put this information into perspective so it not only makes sense but can help us take our concerns to our GP's or Dermatologist for further testing and treatment. Thanks so much #introvertlife

[@DrDrayzday]

:)

[@imogenkemp4626]

i used sunscreen and i got a rash the during the night the world is cruel

[@fatimaaazam4908]

Same sis. Just happened today

[@MinneAppleJax612]

Wash it off at night.

[@imogenkemp4626]

J.K. Tebben I do lol, the reaction just didn’t get bad till the next day, also this is such an old comment 😂

[@MinneAppleJax612]

@@imogenkemp4626 It's the internet. Comments are always new to someone.

[@imogenkemp4626]

J.K. Tebben yeah I guess 😂

[@michelleross9782]

Dr. Dray would you do a follow up video where you help us know when a dermatitis is a minor cosmetic annoyance & when it becomes a situation where the person really does need to go to a Dermatologist? When a person can't afford medical care unless it's serious; it's good to know where the line is.

[@LauraRaeBeauty]

Lunch time with Dr.Dray! You never disappoint. All this information was so useful. Makes me wish I had become a dermatologist. Perhaps I will teach a kid that will become one. 👍Laura

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks Ms Laura! Have a great rest of your friday work day :)

[@lecker2684]

Dr Dray, your skin looks better and better as time goes by. Thanks for the info.

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks so much for your sweet comments! Happy friday to you Mr Simon :)

[@Mel-qr5ob]

I washed dishes for years as my first job. They didn't provide me gloves. Now I get rashes from contact with basically every brand of dish washing liquid.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Buy FRAGRANCE FREE dish liquid or you can just use gloves...

[@cheriedavies6116]

Same here but I was a hair stylist, even hot water flairs it. I need to use cotton gloves and then regular cleaning clothes over top.

[@bebright123]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! For another Q&A, I was wondering what would be best to put on my knee surgery scar? Part of the scar is still dark after more than a year. I have tried Vitamin E and other oils but nothing has helped lighten it.

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks! Always best to follow up with the treating physician when it comes to surgical sites

[@mattlm64]

Yesterday my eyelids flared up badly which they often do and I figured it might be the essential oil diffuser that was causing it. I searched for "essential oil cause eczema" and I'm glad to have found this video confirming my very suspicions! At least, hopefully that's what was causing it.

[@chelseyummali]

I have gone through so much with my skin the past 3 years with using essential oils and ruining my barrier, then trying skincare to cure without realizing what was going on so I’d over wash, over scrub and used way too many products which led to me breaking my skin down so much that I did finally get contact dermatitis that required antibiotics. I stopped using everything for 6 months but then my skin started getting irritated from dryness or the sun idk...my skin wash looking awesome until that 6th month of not doing anything so I added back in a moisturizer, Purito Unscented Centella. It worked so well. Then I’d have days where my skin would act sensitive with it, but if I didn’t moisturize my skin it would then get itchy so I tried using it only at night. But then mid day my skin would get dry and itchy. I recently added in the Purito Night Cream unscented and it’s been really nice but sometimes it feels like the moisturizer helps, other times my skin feels sensitive, nut without I feel dry and sensitive....I’m just so lost. I don’t want to be added products that irritate, but I don’t want to leave my skin feeling dry and itchy feeling irritated. I don’t wear makeup and if I wash my face it gets irritated so I only use water and a soft cloth.

[@roadrunner123]

Good video. I used a Loreal Revitalift Moisturizer and it resulted in contact dermititis. It contained that long named preservative you mentioned in this video. I've been dealing with it for almost 4 weeks now. It goes away and then comes back again especially if I go in the sun. I went hiking and it was a bit hot and the dermititis returned. I got it in my face and my hands. The symptoms are less intense, but it's still a problem 4 weeks later! I will never buy that cream again!😩

[@liliancastros]

Thank Dr Dray! I believe I started having some reaction to shampoos. Have you done any videos on shampoos? I wonder what ingredients I should be avoiding when buying shampoos. I finally got one from Burts Bees that doesn't make my scalp itchy. Thank you for your great insights! I always look forward to your Friday Q&As. Have a blessed weekend! 😘

[@DrDrayzday]

Fragrance and cocomaidopropyl betaine are common allergens in shampoos (mentioned in description box)

[@liliancastros]

Thank you Dr Dray ! Have a wonderful weekend!

[@jhimp2457]

Hey, I basically had an allergic reaction to castor oil after applying it to my eyelids. Im hoping it doesnt turn to dry skin when it heals because ive never had dry skin on my eyelids :(

[@SaraFetene]

I’ve just come across your channel. I know you’re an avid believer in implementing some sort of sunscreen in your skincare routine but I’ve found that I get a case of severe contact dermatitis every time I used it regardless if it was mineral or chemical. Do you have any advice or suggestions for me?! I’m young but I’m noticing sun spots on my lips as well as a result of not being able to use sunscreen. I would greatly appreciate your help 🙏🏾

[@darcandelaria]

Waiting for a response from Dr Dray aswell...

[@Peachiie_Keen]

The only sunscreen that has not broken me out in little itchy hives is the one by vanicream. But I must warn you it leaves such an awful white cast 😅

[@SaraFetene]

@@Peachiie_Keen I’ve actually tried the vanicream spf & I love it. The white cast isn’t the worst I’ve encountered & tends to dissipate after a couple minutes.

[@Peachiie_Keen]

@@SaraFetene vanicream anything is a go to for me in Skincare cause it never gives me a reaction. I wish they would branch out more and make an eye cream, toner, and serum of some sort! It sucks to test a product for 3 days only to wake up on the 3rd day with a rash on my face!

[@md.md16]

Bioré aqua sun gel 🙂 or cethapil spf

[@piper320]

Thanks for the info! I've simplified my makeup and skincare routine after discovering your channel. You are now my go-to channel for all things skincare.

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks so much Ms Melanie! Hope you are having a great night

[@valeriestevens9507]

Thank you for all your informative videos! I am someone with dry sensitive skin but yet oily and your videos have saved me! I did make a mistake and tried the oil free acne wash by Neutrogena. I do get acne along with other issues and wanted to see if it would help me. I tried it for 2 days and the following morning woke up with my eyes swollen, face burning, and itchy rash. Now 3 days later my skin feels like it is burning, dry, peeling, acne that I never had before, and lots of tiny whiteheads. My eyes are finally getting better. This burning and dryness/peeling are driving me nuts. What are your recommendations for relief? Going to give it another day then I may go to the doctor. Thank you in advance!

[@chewingpeppers]

the fact that the product that caused my skin to have a terrible allergy was prescribed by a dermatologist, who refused to do a patch test when I requested... according to her, the cream was "so neutral" that I didn't need to test it out. you can imagine how enraged I am right now.

[@nadinedeboer1011]

Cerave??

[@lucianaandreatta433]

Cerave gave me a really bad reaction, I wanted it to work🥺

[@liannaxiao1651]

Same 😭😭 the moisturizing lotion gave me a horrible reaction

[@lyndaaaa3171]

Hey i have a feeling cera ve is giving me a reaction too! What did it do to your skin?

[@lucianaandreatta433]

Lynda aaa I started getting red bumps under my skin and they would kinda itch, and my skin felt kinda irritated. also, I would wake up Oily asf!

[@beelover2827]

@@lucianaandreatta433 I got itchy too, but I got it after 3 weeks using it. I dont know if it is from cerave or purito centella sunscreen

[@misheo9552]

OMG ME TOO😳😳😳 Which product was it??

[@juliebarnes7425]

Always enjoy your videos. I've learned so much. I love skin and my daughter does too. She wants to be a dermatologist. I LOVE watching skincare videos I saw your essential oils video and I had no idea. Thanks thanks thanks!

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks Ms Julie :)

[@user-ec3fp4ff7g]

Hi Dr Dray! I just discovered your channel and I'm very thankful your video is the most helpful. I developed allergic contact dermatitis because of benzoyl peroxide and it's now two weeks of suffering from it. I consulted a doctor and gave me an ointment and tablets that helps it cleared my skin in just one week but then i ate seafood and it came back and much worse! what can i do?

[@skincarelover9568]

Excellent video as always , I used to run and every time I got so itchy that I couldn't take anymore , I went to my dermatologist and she said I'm allergic to my own sweat , I couldn't believe it, so I don't run anymore , but I do work out and get in the shower right away like you mentioned it. Have a great weekend Dr Dray

[@DrDrayzday]

Sorry that put a damper on your running, but sounds like you have a good post-gym strategy. Thanks for sharing! Totoro and I say cheers to the weekend ;)

[@beelover2827]

Gathering people who got itchy red skin after using cerave moisturizer. Please comment below.

[@tamannaarora6219]

Yeah more like hives and it gets ichy and red. i think for me it is the spf 15 by cerave, but not cleanser or moisturizing cream. I use all my skincare products from cerave just a new user and i felt something is wrong.

[@janetjoyce8488]

A bit, yes, but more so from from the cleanser. Switched to Vanicream and Neutrogena ultra gentle hydrating cleanser and no problems. Cerave products are excellent for many ppl but they're not for me.

[@TinaChristinaTD]

My mother in love had a reaction all over her body

[@poisonapple2099]

Yup, for me it was the Phenoxyethanol. Which is a super useful preservative for most people, but a dangerous eye swelling, hive inducing ingredient for me 🤷

[@charmainecyr7520]

I’ve been using Cerave moisturizing lotion for almost a year. Had a sudden reaction to it this evening. Five minutes after applying it developed a burning rash, with raised blisters. Quite alarming.

[@llaws1321]

I love your videos. I thrive on all of your information about skin. Keep up the good work.

[@DrDrayzday]

Thank you so much! Have a great Friday :)

[@emilielorraine]

A great resource for the brave of heart when dabbling in using essential oils topically is 'From Nature with Love' it's an online store, however, each essential oil typically has a breakdown of shelf life and safe uses. I'd definitely suggest popping over to their website for anyone interested in utilizing essential oils as they also have household and skin care 'recipes' for creating your own products. Love the video Dr. Dray! 😍

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks and thanks for sharing! Not a fan of essential oils in skin care, but looking for some diy kitchen cleaning solutions, so will check it out.

[@sherriingram555]

Great Q&A. Very informative. I look forward to seeing you daily videos. You are just a doll!

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks so much Ms Sherri!

[@beckylower8203]

Hi Dr. Dray, Can you recommend a laundry detergent that is good for sensitive skin? I am currently suffering from a laundry detergent allergy. Thank you so much!

[@KayleeTheCoolWizardd]

“All fresh clean sulfate free” It’s mentioned in another video

[@ericapinkston9292]

How did u get aread of it plz I'm dying here

[@hannahschrodt5320]

I’ve developed skin allergies recently and have found the All brand Free and Clear version works well. The fragrance and dye free detergents are usually in white bottles so look for the white bottles in the laundry detergent section.

[@ginaf2103]

Beekman 1802 it's on HSN. It's the only one that has helped me

[@Josh-ct6ue]

Yes none

[@themelonsoup]

We see a lot of contact dermatitis in the cosmetology/hair stylist industry. My teacher in cosmetology school developed an allergy to a certain brand of hair color from not wearing gloves while coloring people's hair in the salon. When perms were really big, stylists were getting irritated from that too, and of course bleach for bleaching hair is also our enemy lol. Wearing gloves And being careful is really important for stuff like that.

[@hipergirl91]

I had a pretty bad contact dermatitis rash happen recently so I went out and bought vanicream because I had no idea what caused the initial reaction in the first place and I wanted to make sure everything I was using super non irritating. Turns out I'm allergic to something in vanicream as well and I broke out in tiny itchy bumps on my face and hands, but it took me a day to realize because my skin was already itchy from the first reaction. Do you have any idea which ingredients might have caused it? I'm also going to a dermatologist to get it checked out so I'm also open to suggestions about what I should ask about there as well

[@anamhasan24]

Might have been the mica...it can irritate by causing microtears on the skin :/

[@Murder.Muffin]

Pretty please help me! when i scratch my skin it breaks into hives. This is a problem all over my body and it was noted after getting sick and taking a generic sudafed medication for 6 days. I have since stopped taking it and even now, over 4 days after, i am still experiencing hives anywhere i scratch. not to mention im always itchy!! It looks like orange peal. Thank you for all your videos. i watch you all the time.

[@halls5673]

I’ve had a beeswax allergy for six years and when it flares up, my lips can turn green, crack, and even start bleeding. I tested if I still had my allergy a few days ago and it flared up. I have been putting coconut oil on my lips.

[@AaronW-ww4ds]

It's a lot like hair dye you could use it for years then end up having a reaction to it and tea tree oil needs diluting before being put on the skin because it's that strong it'll burn and irritate and should never be used all over the face only as a spot on treatment with a q tip

[@beebester4106]

You have answered more of my questions in this one video than I could get answered in about 20 others I've watched. Thank you.

[@nehalpatel8346]

Great informative vlog !!! Thank you for taking the time to explain all of the details associated with contact/allergic dermatitis in a straightforward manner. Congrats on 18K plus subscribers -- started watching you at 9K !! Have a great weekend 😊

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks! And thanks so much for your support Ms Nehal. Have a great weekend :)

[@Yeshua-is-the-Light]

Hello, I have a question regarding sunscreen allergies. For the past two years, every sunscreen I have applied to my face has caused a bumpy, red, and blister-like reaction. It is ONLY under and around the corners of my nose though. It dries up and becomes flaky (I already have very dry skin.)I don’t wear any face makeup besides eye makeup. This is very upsetting because I want to protect my skin, but I keep getting the same rash. Any help would be much appreciated!

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Use FRAGRANCE FREE sunscreens...

[@varshiniganapathy4456]

Hey Dr. Dray! Your video was so informative and helpful. Could you please say what to do if you face discoloration after contact dermatitis? Pleaseee do reply! Thank you!

[@sarahgrant5662]

I really appreciate your videos! I was wondering what your thoughts are on whether makeup (and removing it at night) causes acne. Thanks!

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks! It can worsen acne

[@crissyamman7783]

I usually get tiny bumps (that are sometimes itchy, but not red or swollen) whenever I try a new makeup product. Sometimes the reaction is worse than other times. Certain skincare or makeup products don't cause a reaction at all while others cause such a terrible flare up that I swear to never use that product again, then there are certain products that my skin gets used to and I can use with little to no reaction.

[@meelamiela]

I got some too around my mouth after wearing makeup. And some on my actual lips. Very tiny fluid filled bumps that come and go rapidly (within hours)

[@thisisbrenda8578]

Hello Dr. Dray, thank you so much for explaining more about contact dermatitis. My skin has become discolored as a result of the dermatitis (I think it's hypopigmentation). What is the best way(s) to get rid of the discoloration?

[@hikersteph]

Dr. Dray, this video was SO helpful in figuring out why my CeraVe Foaming Face Wash was giving me eyelid contact dermatitis. It has a really similar ingredient to cocamidopropyl betaine, (it's called Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine) and it is also formulated using DMAPA which is what I think was causing my swollen eyes the morning after using it. I was so confused too, because I started having issues shortly after switching to 3 new products, so I assumed the new ones were the problem. NOPE. It was the CeraVe wash that I had been using for at least a month beforehand.

[@arthuriannacone3688]

Late reply, but I just found out I have DMAPA and C betaine allergy too! My Kirks sensitive body wash was mostly Cocamidopropyl and I was covering myself in it every day!

[@cathwalsh9921]

What’s DPMA?

[@RollYourRock]

Dr. Dray, could you please address self-tanners and contact dermatitis? Recommendations for self-tanners? Thanks! 😃

[@goddessglow6996]

I’m allergic to sunscreens, the sun, heat, hot water, fragranced candles and believe it or not clothing too especially underwear:(((

[@yunosdoll]

Y’all, I made the mistake of jumping onto the Skincare craze. I went out and bought the Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser, Neutrogena Alcohol Cleanser, Bio Oil Serum, and the CeraVe moisturizer. My skin just got worse and I went to my doctor and he said they gave me an allergic reaction. I was using them for a month when I noticed my skincare just didn’t get any clearer. So I stopped using them but my skin was still reacting I guess so I just got prescribed for Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream. My doc said it should clear up within 3 days but he said it was good I stopped before I went any more time using the products.

[@henrysmith180]

Did the medication work? Did it clear up your skin?

[@yunosdoll]

@@henrysmith180 it helped reduce the amount of redness I had but it was just to help with the allergic reaction. My skin is still healing bc I have a bunch of new pimples but I’m going to go to a dermatologist for that. But i def think the medical cream prescribed worked! My skin doesn’t feel dry anymore, nor does an irritating feeling linger if I touch my face !

[@henrysmith180]

@@yunosdoll That's a relief! Good to know what's available out there

[@yunosdoll]

@nur e jannat ayesha to this day, my skin still has some scarring from all the breakouts I had. I went to an actual dermatologist after all this & he prescribed me some Tretinoin cream 0.05%. It’s a strong retinoid antibiotic that’s helped clear my face up significantly. I have to use it every other day to keep my face clear but it’s certainly worth it.

[@Dani-ww5qr]

Thank you Dr Dray! This is so helpful and informative. I developed irritant contact dermatitis after using a pair of gloves that had been bleach washed in a factory. Ever since, my hands are dry and cracking and inflame when in contact with water, soap, lotions with alcohol, fragrance. I always wondered why one instance of coming in contact with an irritant will affect my skin in the long term. Now i know

[@therisingrainbow251]

I love how I watch this after having an allergic reaction to laundry detergent. I also already went to seek help before watching since I freaked out.I put coconut butter on my rash to help me not scratch it. I find myself not touching the area when I use a particular product on the area.

[@adtiashok6509]

Congratulations on reaching 18k subs!! Its varalakshmi vratham here in India and we smear a lot of turmeric on our feet and faces on this day. Most people don't react to it, but I get boils when I apply turmeric.. So I avoid it as much as I can. Also, our bindis and kumkums. God knows what's in their adhesive. But most of them cause allergies.. This has been a very timely and detailed video. Thank you doc!

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks so much!! I suspect it could be the acrylates in the adhesive? Hope you are having a great day :)

[@laishers227]

I’ve been having pretty bad allergic reactions around my eyes (super dry, red, swollen, itchy eyelids) for the last couple of months and am having the hardest time figuring out what the cause is. I hope to find out soon, and have patch testing scheduled but not until next month. Nothing seems to help, only make it worse.

[@thalishamarie4878]

Laishers try hydrocortisone I’m going through something similar

[@ree02949]

THALISHA MARIE I’ve been prescribed hydrocortisone but they said I can’t use it on my eyes.... do you know anything else to stop eye swelling?

[@leahfruchter1276]

Hi! Did you find out what you're allergic to? I have the same thing

[@Amy7347]

Try Exederm! It has 1% hydrocortisone. Safe to use around eyes BUT don’t use for more than 2 weeks at a time. I put Vanicream on top of that.

[@lifeandliving555]

@@leahfruchter1276 i also have the same thing !

[@ATL_Rider79]

Very informative! I ordered a polyester black shirt form Amazon. When it arrived, I tried it on to verify fit. No problems afterward. The second time(two days later), I wore the shirt for a couple of hours... Woke up the next morning looking like a leopard 🐆. Terrible rash! 4days later I’m still trying to get rid of this spreading rash. Pure MISERY! I will wash ALL new clothing(probably twice) before wearing from now on. Lesson well learned.

[@jmguzman89]

Hello! Thank you for all the helpful information! I definitely look at the labels in skin care products a lot more now. My question for your next Q&A is: How do you shave your face? With facial wash or just water? Also what do you think of Mederma for scars?

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks! i have done it a total of 3 times so i am no where near ready to share a video on how i do it yet

[@Bodie28]

Hi Dr! Loved this topic 'cause I develop allergies from fragrances, some type of metal as you mentioned in this video(nickel) and some weird ingredients some cosmetics contain. My dermatologist gave the same products you mention on your videos(cerave foam cleanser, retin a and Elta md sunscreen) 🙂 Thank you for this video and happy Friday!

[@DrDrayzday]

Glad you were able see a derm and get it straigthened out! Thanks so much for shraing and I hope you have a great weekend!

[@nivaas637]

@@DrDrayzday Mam then what is the most suitable moisturizer for this condition where small bumps that Filled with white puss "with no pain" but yet skin need hydration please suggest me a suitable moisturizer that should be fragrance free

[@saidyvasquez3811]

Thank you So much I have learned so much just by watching your videos (:

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks so much for all of your sweet comments of support and I hope you are having a great Friday :)

[@rosemariewoodchuck]

Thank you so much for the recommendations!!! My hands have been flaring up every time I use my Lubriderm lotion and Dove Body Wash and Aveeno body wash . And come to find out they all have fragrance.... I’m guessing this might be the culprit. I’m off to test out some fragrance free options. I’ve already been to several dermatologist and specialists and they can’t seem to figure out what’s wrong with me and have given me steroids but I’m determined to figure out my skin. So odd because they took a bunch of tests and never offered fragrance free options. I’m tired of having my skin cause so much pain and discomfort.

[@rosemariewoodchuck]

Side note.. I wasn’t allergic to these products in the past and so I keep thinking it’s something else but realizing I can develop an allergy to them is a new discovery.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Just use FRAGRANCE FREE....

[@uniquegeek2708]

My immediate family and I can not tolerate Dove anything, or Oil of Olay anything. Also a lot of the Avon perfumes and colognes. I always thought the extra oil worsened my "acne", but upon current reflection, it is likely something more like allergic dermatitis.

[@hk19478]

This was so helpful dr. I'm never getting a diffuser! (have contemplated getting one in the past. Inhaling all those essential oils can't be good for you either). There seems to be a trend toward all-natural cosmetics right now and people simply assume that because something is natural it can automatically be put on our skin.

[@DrDrayzday]

yeah "all natural" is not necessarily safe or effective

[@ElizabethFrancis]

I applied a hyperpigmentation cream at night and morning I got a swollen face , any idea how to treat it ?

[@janetftheapes]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I appreciate you so much. I also wanted to say how much you have influenced my skincare choices...my skin thanks you. Last but certainly not least, I plain enjoy your personality, you're a breath of fresh air. :-) Jan.

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks so much Ms Jan!!

[@jcstevegigs]

Thanks for making this video. I think I’m having a bad reaction from using construction silicone (from a tube used it bathroom remodeling). It’s on my face!!! Any suggestions? I thought it was acne so I put Clearasil and then diluted Apple Cider Vinegar on it, which I think burned it. Ugh. So frustrated. Any help?

[@RH-jf5xx]

Hi Dr.Dray I recently bought Paula's choice toner and I noticed my eyes started getting itchy red and swollen like allergy. Even tho I don't put it on on the eye area, and allergy on eyes persist a bit when I stop using it, could the culprit still be caused by the toner or other thing? 🤔

[@gurm1155]

I think I had an allergic contact dermatitis reaction not long ago. I'd been using a cleanser/makeup remover bc I can't use makeup wipes and my entire face, and behind my ears broke out in hives and I got a fever. I had to be put on steroids for it to go away. I was so upset 😥😥 bc I already have extremely sensitive skin and now I can't use the one make-up remover I found 😥😥😥😥 what does anyone recommend as a makeup remover for someone with incredibly dry, psoriasis prone, photosensitive skin? Ah! Also "natural" products tend to really give me rashes. Especially Sukin. They give me flat red rashes however, this was a large breakout of small hives

[@DrDrayzday]

"Natural" definitely can be most problematic. I would definitely skip makeup removers tbh. I like the gentle oil based double cleanse approach to removing makeup (stay tuned for Monday's skin care routine video, where I will show how i do this, as I think it may be helpful to you)

[@ree02949]

The same thing has happened to me recently. Steroid tablets made it go away but now it’s come back 2 days later. Did you find out what products work best for you ?

[@manifestingjayde2539]

18K woohoo! congrats! Great video as a one time sufferer of this but dermatologists rule and I'm now all good thanks to mine!

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks so much for your support!

[@lilith4942]

who else triggered their dermatitis due to centella asiatica? :( so rare I know! products I used with centella at different times: - Rovectin Cica Care Balm - Cosrx Centella Alcohol-Free Toner - Skin&Lab Medicica Calming Cream it broke me out after weeks of my careful skincare :( plus my eyes got dry and irritated

[@melaniexoxo]

Thank you Dr Dray! Have an amazing weekend!

[@DrDrayzday]

You too!

[@monsitime9370]

I went to a dermatologist today at Kaiser but they did absolutely nothing. I told her I have a very itchy skin on my face and have very small bumps all over on my forehead. Have a history of having no acne or irritation, so wanted to see if my skin has changed and get tested for things I could be allergic to but all the Derm keep saying is that if she doesn't see a rash on my face, I'm fine. Wtf does a rash got to do with really itchy face and these little bumps on my forehead that look like acne! Love your videos and are way more helpful then going to dermatologist.

[@DrDrayzday]

Visible rashes have a way of going away when you finally get an appointment. ...very frustrating. It makes it hard to impossible for us to diagnose or treat when that happens.

[@Mufc4life1998]

My forehead is really itchy and red, has been for weeks and I’ve taken antihistamines but doesn’t seem to improve that much.

[@CookieJan]

u okay now?

[@cepheus9856]

Hello doc, what is a good calming cream and desonide cream for dermatitis? The doc here just gave me a repackaged one so I don't really know the brand, so it sucks. She gave me a 'calming cream (nf)' and a desonide cream.. It worked though but it comes back once in a while.. I really appreciate your help if you could recommend me a brand or some kind to purchase when I use it up. Thanks!☺️

[@ibelieveinangelsyesido7436]

As always, great info, Doc! KeVita night! Woohoo! Blessings! Jackie in NY state

[@DrDrayzday]

OMG yaas Ms Jackie! I got three in my fridge :) Happy Friday to ya!

[@marythe00001]

Can you please please test the line I’m from specifically the mugwort mask, essence, and cream?

[@gabrielalisondelacruz777]

Please

[@ciaochau2873]

I am suffering hypersensitive skin at the moment. My skin extremely burns and sting when I wake up in the morning, wash my face with water only and when I put any skincare products which I have used for ages and never had any problems before. Even with micelle water and anti imperfection from La Roche Posay. Most sensitive are is around eye and eye brown, the driest area is around noise under the lower lip. My skin before was quite strong and never had any sensitive problems before even if I used acid or strong ingredients for the first time. My skin type was dry, and less or not irritated or exposed under the sun for couple hours. Could anyone recommend what I should do, what the routine I should follow and products to use to minimise the hypersensitivity?

[@fariarahman8658]

Do you still have the problem? If not what did you do to prevent this

[@1231657]

Thankyou for educating the masses and being so honest and generous with spreading knowledge.. im going through an episode of CD and cannot figure out whats causing the problem!

[@Whimsicaltalesx]

What about washing powders? I got a red flat itchy rash below my neck area near my collarbone area yesterday and today. By the end of today, it has clear up quite a bit on its own. Not sure if it’s from the change of detergent recently or from the sunblock or skincare I usually apply on my neck and collarbone area. :(

[@dccd673]

I started using CeraVe a few days ago and my face feels weird and very dry. I don’t think it’s an allergic contact dermatitis but irritant contact dermatitis. Even when using the moisturizer as well. I’m wondering if I should keep using it. I don’t wanna buy another cleanser and moisturizer 😭

[@jollylike]

DC CD i experience the same things with all cerave products, i guess all products have an ingredient in common that my skin does not like 😭

[@lubog1260]

Yeah I hated that moisturizer.

[@bimobimbim2825]

Salicyc acid perhaps

[@perfumaphilia3246]

Recently it seems like any time I try to introduce a new product in my skincare routine, I end up with itchy red papules(?). I have sensitive skin and mild rosacea, but these bumps/papules are not the type or same placement as my usual rosacea pattern, which leads me to believe it's some type of allergy or irritation. Unfortunately I haven't narrowed it down. Determining which products disagree with your skin can be challenging enough, but specific ingredients are even more difficult.

[@imnahliyah9142]

Hi Dr. Dray, recently when I wake up in the morning I saw my right and left cheek with small bumps and it's very itchy and also my neck is getting itchy too. It's been a week and it's still itchy I don't know what to do and what skin product should I use.

[@Rachey77]

I recently changed my laundry detergent to Tide 3 in 1 Pods and severely broke out in contact dermatitis. If you have sensitive skin, would not recommend using Tide laundry detergent

[@sdoohan]

Just came across this video! I’ve had dermatitis round my eyes for about 3 years now and still can’t figure out what is causing it!! :( I need help!!

[@ade1491]

I would say schedule an appointment with a dermatologist. They might schedule a patch test to figure out the problem. I’ve been having issues with my face for over a year, it’s not easy and I wish you luck

[@jordondanielle6925]

Going through a neem oil reaction 😭😭 I’ve never experienced anything like this!!! It’s absolutely horrible

[@bobs9242]

What helped you? My mom is going through this

[@SabbyIqbal]

Any update on the neem oil reaction? Going through a rash right now. How long did it last? And any remedies?

[@laurakirchhoefer8293]

Hi Dr. Dray! I'm new to your channel and love your information and knowledge. This isn't necessarily related to dermatitis but I was curious if you had any product suggestions for dry, adult acne prone skin. I always see things for oily/acne prone skin but not dry skin. Thank you so much!

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks! Check out my oily skin care routines :)

[@laurakirchhoefer8293]

Thank you!! :-)

[@hairbyci455]

I think you described exactly what I’m experiencing not. Irritant contact dermatitis? I’ve never heard of this before. But I have this sudden allergen like break out on my face w dry lips and white pustules all on my face. I have antibiotic lotion. But it’s still coming back during the day. What should i do!? Thank you so much for this video.

[@Glowsteam]

I feel my face is oily and itchy in certain areas super itchy

[@denisanoel1225]

The same thing is currently happening to me and my daughter! The itching, hives and acne breakouts, all in the cheek area from that stuff! My top lip was even irritated and red. It also started to get hives...I'm never using that stuff again, it's horrible for our skin! I don't even want to go out in public!! Those mask are really coming in handy right now!

[@janettew8570]

How is your skin doing? I've had the same thing happen to me after using benzoyl peroxide and I'm on week 3 of irritation and acne on my cheek area, what caused your symptoms?

[@denisanoel1225]

@@janettew8570 My skin is better after I quit using it. I don't know what it is that's in there that irritates my skin, but I just can't use it. All symptoms gone though once I quit using it.

[@janettew8570]

@@denisanoel1225 what is it that you used?

[@denisanoel1225]

@Noted Joah No, I have not. Thanks

[@t0nito]

I had this weird issue these last days, I'm 42 and I have never had an allergic reaction to anything other than sinusitis when around hay. This year for the first time my body had some weird reaction where predominantely my torso and my armpits became full of spots/bumps worse than chickenpox, though I had chickenpox when I was little. The spots became very itchy and the bumps started to get some yellowish fluid, my hands and fingers also has some clear fluid filled bumps, it's very weird. I went to the family doctor she was a bit intrigued, like she hadn't seen anything like it she even called in another doctor for a second opinion, I don't have any bumps or spots on my scalp or face, nor on my upper back, like the oilier parts of the skin weren't affected, I have some on my arms, elbows, legs and buttocks, though much less concentrated as on my torso. She gave me a prescription of bilastine and Deflazacort and fortunately the bumps are becoming smaller flatter and the fluid filled bumps on my fingers are also shrinking in size. I have no idea what triggered this as I haven't changed my eating habbits or anything, fortunately no one else in my family had this, so I don't think it's some viral infection, the doctor also said she doesn't think it's viral. Could it have been some allergic reaction to an insect bite, perhaps? Have you seen a case similar to this?

[@e_tomei1769]

Love your q&a videos! Very informative! Have a great day!

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks!

[@lissettepenate2947]

Dr Dray, I’ve been searching for answers for a while now. I had an allergic reaction to a product, about a year ago (I didn’t know then there was a name for it) My face hasn’t really recovered since then, and there’s this spot that still gets bumpy and irritated. It kind of comes and goes but it’s there most of the time. I was staring to think I might have developed rosacea or something 😞

[@JuliaRaar]

hey, have you found out what the problem was ? hope you are doing better

[@elisacharles2248]

I have the same problem! My skin has tiny itchy bumps for months now. I went to the dermatologist and they told me I have rosacea now. But it’s extremely itchy and I believe it’s contact dermatitis.

[@Moejabi]

micellar water is the devil if you ask me. it gave me such a bad reaction around my eyes. Have a good weekend Dr. Dray!

[@DrDrayzday]

Yeah not a fan of things like this left on the skin...set up for an allergic and/or irritant dermatitis. Have a great weekend too!

[@HereDiianas]

Moe Begum Hi, there are plenty of different micellar waters. They are not all the same like sunscreens cleansers etc... I have been using the original by Bioderma for years as I am French. I don't know which one you used but I always use ones with no perfume and I don't leave it on my skin I always rinse it off like any cleanser although some brands say that you can leave it on the skin. French people always rinse it off as we're used to use it for so long. Once I tried the argan oil waterproof micellar water by Garnier which targets sensitive skin BUT realized too late that it's so perfumy and my skin turned crazy in a few min... But hey I guess all products are not for everyone :-)

[@HereDiianas]

Dr Dray Hi Dr Dray you don't have to leave it on your skin. I have been using it for years and I always rinse it off. Actually all French people I know rinse it off as well like any cleanser. And as it is super easy to rinse off you can save some water!

[@Moejabi]

Hey Dianna. Funny you mention Bioderm and Garner as those are the two brands I used. I used Bioderm (with pink lid) since its all the rage and it made my skin so sore. then I used Garnier and it felt like some threw acid on my face. I had bumpy skin which turned into dry patches and whatever not. Same with make up wipes. And I do wash all of that off with my ever so trusty, long time friend CeraVe face wash.May be my skin couldn't handle it but in the end everyones skin is different. Im glad it works well for you. My skin is very finicky especially after using accutane 2 years back.

[@HereDiianas]

Moe Begum Oh too bad it does not work for you my skin is hyper sensitive to so many things: alcohol,perfume,ess oils,rose water,witch hazel... I evem break out if there is too much glycerin in a product. I have to be super carefull so I understand the struggle :-)

[@catelin4997]

I always find your videos very helpful and informative. I recently used a Pacifica face wash that triggered patches of dry, fiery etc. This helped clear things up for me. -Catelin M.

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks!

[@tej6176]

Hello Dr Dray, thank you for sharing this video. Recently I developed an allergic reaction to makup with swelling around my eyes, and not feeling well like dizzyness, it was a delayed type reaction, after 4 days. This scared me so much. I think it started with using colored brown hairspray with the ingredients: iron oxides, dimethicone, buthane. Its a spray to cover up grey hairs. Unfortunely i am also allergic to hairdye, any hairdye basicly i get swelling of my eyes, even dyes without any PPD. But now I also developed an allergy for my makup. I think it could be the dimethicone, or the iron oxides cause after using the spray for a year I started getting headaches. So I sensitized for something in this spray that is also in my makup. Its weird but i think its my eyeliner cause it has also dimethicone in it. The rest of the makup I use is bio and does not contain dimethicone but I am afraid of putting anything on my face now. I have not been doing patch testing yet, so i don't use any makup anymore. I am also afraid to use any creams on my face. Now I started using vaseline for my dry sensitive face skin and its works very well! :-) I hope vaseline itself is not an allergen so i can continue to use it.

[@AmandaF116]

Very informative! I've had issues with nickel from my wedding ring (I never knew white gold contained nickel) and allergic contact dermatitis on my legs from some ingredient used in cheap laundry detergent (like purex). Now I fully understand what's going on, so thank you! Sadly, my "real" doctor was of no help!

[@DrDrayzday]

Sorry to hear about your wedding band!

[@bebright123]

@AmandaF116 I had the SAME problem with my wedding band...it was 14K on top but the back side was white gold and I didn't discover that it contained nickel until a whole YEAR later. I would take off my ring to let my finger heal (many people told me I was just getting soap trapped under my ring and that was irritating it), and then once healed, I would put my ring back on and the cycle would start all over again. It was horrible. Finally, the jeweler suggested white gold could be the problem and we "upgraded" to a platinum ring and I never had any more problems.

[@AmandaF116]

Barb Bright Everyone said the same to me (even my Dr!) - I think I finally figured it out thanks to google! I had it re-dipped in rhodium plating & that also helped 👍

[@21972012145525]

Interesting...I’ve been having issues with my finger itching and maybe this is the culprit! Idk for sure though

[@IdolEyes84]

I will try the patch test. :) Is coconut oil ok for removing makeup? What about lash lifts and brow tint? Is that safe?

[@maryjaneamandodonato3334]

Hello Dr.dray can ask you what soap I use it & cream or lotion, because I have pityriasis linchenoides chronica. To much long time ago since 2006. Thankyou for your answer.

[@perfumistaful]

My dermatologist says I am allergic the PPD in black dye, she said it's obviously that and no need to make me get a patch test ( to save my money). So, the solution is just to wear light coloured clothing. I used to wear almost all black, and I love dark colours, I feel very un-chic wearing white and grey all the time. I would love to be able to find out for sure which brands of clothing do or don't have PPD, I wonder if this is possible? Very frustrating!