Skin care q&a friday: clarisonic, milia, thinning hair 🙆💋💇

Skin care Q&A friday. Dermatologist's advice on clarisonic, how to get rid of milia, nano sunscreen safety, hives, & more! Follow me around a day in the life of a dermatologist #drdrayzday.
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[@Lu.G.]

So much wonderful info! I'm really blown away by your generosity of spirit, sharing your knowledge to help us with our skin care concerns/questions! Going to use my Differin for the 1st time tonight (a baby pea-sized amount of Differin, on skin that has been washed and moisturized *and* I will protect those orifices!). See? I paid attention! ♥

[@DrDrayzday]

Lu G thank you so much lu! Glad you are enjoying and hope that you are having a great day!

[@SmartSmartass]

I've noticed that some of your vlogs, including this one, have the crystal-clear quality of a telenovela. Frankly, I love it. It feels very much like I'm actually witnessing your day and almost like I'm there. Has anyone else noticed this, or am I nuts?

[@DrDrayzday]

call me bibi gaytan, lol!

[@googleuser4053]

I need a dermatologist like her , she is extra charming and smart .

[@Jane_Snow_]

Thank you for taking the time to teach us so much, you are so knowledgeable.

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching

[@ranaanabtawi3728]

You look adorable with short hair, love it ❤️

[@lesliemaloney5564]

Hi Dr. Dray! I purchased a Clarisonic a LONG time ago. I didn't feel like it cleaned my face very well, and so now it just sits and collects dust. About a year ago, when I went to a dermatologist for my "suspicious moles", I circled them with a pen. It's nice to know that that wasn't weird.

[@DrDrayzday]

Lol!! Dust has to collect somewhere I suppose :)

[@mireckca]

Thanks for sharing your insights on the perils of stress. I know that this is something that I need to work on, especially since so much right now is out of my control (family stuff). And I am happy to see you making your own almond milk. I have been making it for about six months now and love it too. I do it the same way, just make sure that you toss that gunky water that the almonds soaked in. It supposedly contains some nasty chemical released from the almonds. I also add a bit of salt, which is supposed to help soften the nuts. When I am pressed for time, I make cashew milk - a shorter soak time (2 hours rather than 8-12) and no straining is necessary. It turns out creamier than the almond milk. And oh - to sweeten the almond milk in particular, some folks use dates; sometimes I do, sometimes I do not. Since I have been doing Whole30 I am not allowed added sugar or artificial sweetener, and dates have been a lifesaver for me. Have a great weekend!

[@DrDrayzday]

Great tips mirckca! I did in fact drain the soaking water off the almonds, but good to know it is a necessary step. I am liking it as is, with no additives for drinking purposes. For the yogurt, however, I added a 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup per 6-8 cups of the almond milk because the cultures require a sugar source to ferment to make the yogurt. Hope you are having a great night!

[@yougogirl212]

Hi Dr. Dray! Thank you so much about answering my question about Nano Technology and sunscreen, it's been on my mind for awhile. I love your videos and so appreciate you sharing your expertise and your day. Many blessings

[@adrianw.8700]

Thanks so much for answering my question! I am so enticed by your homemade almond milk. You get me started on cashew milk and homemade vegan patties. I guess it's time for making my own almond milk. I'm so glad I found your channel. Not only did you make my skin better, you also led me into a healthier lifestyle. Thank you, Dr Awesome! Enjoy your weekend!

[@DrDrayzday]

Derrick Wang im so happy you liked it! I am totally "cold pressing" my own cashew milk next..OMG or is so easy!!! Love that you are enjoying the veg game too 🌸 have a fantastic weekend 👍🏼

[@brookestreun6723]

Haha! "Slap $80 on my head and call me Whole Foods!" Love it!

[@DrDrayzday]

hahah! "Whole pay check" is what it should be called. Have a great day!

[@misanthropelife]

you literally deserve more subs...

[@DrDrayzday]

I appreciate you and everyone here :)

[@scsmurfette2196]

I am going to go on the channels I follow and put a comment in every one of them about Dr Dray’s channel. Word of mouth. If everyone here does that we can get Dr Dray more subs😊

[@bileigh8675]

Gorgeous neighborhood. Good walk and talk - thank you Dr. D!

[@bluemoon9854]

Dr Dray, thank you for commenting on Clarisonic. The company makes it sound like it does something special that nothing else can do because of its 300 oscillations per second. Nothing a nice affordable AHA won't do along with being easier for entire-body exfoliation :) I have used it for about a week some 5-6 years ago. Meh, I didn't feel anything special, especially considering the amount of money you pay for one. So I returned it :D

[@tedoymisojos]

Entertaining and informative. Thanks for sharing. I thought it was very nice how you put your morning routine speedily at the beggining of videos. First time I see that on YT.

[@Neylena]

I love this! Ive come across this channel as I have problems with both my skin and hair!

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks!

[@dizzyk54]

I love the info that you share with us! I would have never thought about making my own nut milk. It looks so good! Good reminder to manage stress, sharing this with a good friend who suffers from psoriasis. Thanks & take care Vicki

[@DrDrayzday]

dizzyk54 thank you so much 😊

[@julietjohnston5268]

Oh my you are a font of knowledge and you are so wonderful for sharing your knowledge with us , thank you so much I love your posts , I would welcome your views and recommend products for my dry and ageing skin ! I live in Scotland xxxxx

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks!

[@Bayoushka]

I am so happy I found this.. I have been suffering from hives for a few months now and i cant seem to find the reason. It started when I was going through a tough time in my phd and I notice that it really gets worse when I'm more stressed.. Unfortunately I don't have an insurance to see a doctor and it will cost me a lot.. I am living on anti histamines and i dont know what else i can do..

[@DrDrayzday]

avoid rubbing the skin, taking hot showers, aspirin, alcohol (drinking), and wearing tight clothing, as these can all precipitate a flare of urticaria (hives)

[@peggyoberlander9774]

Dr. Dray, I used to use a clarisonic. My dermatologist said it was okay but not everyday. So I tried the darn thing. Well it made my Rosacea get a little worse. So I stopped using it. I have talked with others who have different skin issues and they said the same thing happened to them. My opinion it is too harsh and most people tend to push it in the skin while using it which is probably why it is not so great.

[@DrDrayzday]

I detest that thing

[@MunchkinGooman]

Thanks for all the info :) I get chronic allergic reaction that I thought were hives but not according to what you explained a hive is. My reaction are "welt-like" patches that are extremely itchy and gives me a feverish feeling (hot & cold at the same time) and sometimes it lasts for days at a time. Poultry and weather changes used to be the trigger but after having my first child, I have been able to eat poultry without any reaction to it. I don't know what triggers it anymore because it comes and go randomly. I used to take benadryl but it stopped working for me so now, I just go to my doctor to get a cortisone shot and a round of prednisone whenever it flares up. I take a zyrtec in the morning and singulair at night for maintenance. This routine seems to have lessened my episodes but I feel like I will soon build an immunity to the zyrtec and singulair as well. If it's not hives, what do you suggest it could be?

[@DrDrayzday]

joolsgoomunch so glad it was helpful! Could be a variety of things so best to go back to a dermatologist or other provider. That historical point about the duration might help and if you go when the rash is active, or at least have a clear photograph (taken in natural lighting is best) that will further help the evaluation. Hope this helps and that you are having a great day!

[@MunchkinGooman]

Dr Dray Thank you, have a great weekend :)

[@yoliroblescasanova]

Thanks for your thoughts on clarisonic. Do you have any thoughts on foreo?

[@tanyas6643]

(FYI: I suffer from mild to moderate rosacea, which I've successfully held at bay with better skin care. This has also helped with my oily skin and breakouts.) Out of curiosity, I tried out a friend's Clarisonic, while we vacationed together. (I did buy and use my own brush head, for that week... so in the end I only wasted $30, instead of $200.) It's DEFINITELY NOT something I would recommend to other folks with ROSACEA. Even with the brush for sensitive skin... this was waaaaay too much aggravation for me. And it really didn't take me more than 2 nights of usage to figure this out. My rosacea did flare up and I had breakouts, by the morning of day 3. My friend - who had very oily skin and gets a lot of breakouts - still uses hers, every night. She feels it removes her makeup better. - She wears mostly full coverage foundations and lots of concealer and powders. I, on the other hand prefer a tinted moisturizer with SPF30... and sometimes even a layer of mineral foundation, also with SPF, if I am outdoors. (I also always apply a layer of SPF30, before the tinted moisturizer.) - Despite her "super cleans", the oiliness and breakouts are still any issue... BUT, she feels that her skin is "cleaner." (I happen to disagree.) - I currently use the 2% BHA, by Paula's Choice and this seems to give me sufficient and gentle exfoliation. (I started with the 1% version, at night... and have slowly worked my way up to easily tolerate the 2%, twice a day.) My friend also suffers from what looks like milia, around her eyes. We figured out that her eye cream might be the culprit. She had a professional extraction done and then stopped using the eye cream.... and never had issues with milia, again. (I've never used eye cream, myself, but instead apply my regular moisturizer, slightly diluted with a bit of water, around the eye area... at night.)

[@DrDrayzday]

Yikes! eye creams don't cause milia, fyi

[@Bodie28]

Great Video Dr! I also make my own almond milk and I use the pulp to make my own cookies 😋 Have a wonderful weekend!

[@DrDrayzday]

mademoiselle Monreal great tip about the pulp! I was consulting Dr google about what to do with it there is a ton of neat stuff you can use it!

[@Bodie28]

Dr Dray yes, there's a lot to do with it. hahaha! Dr google is great!

[@txbeauty894]

so glad I found your channel!

[@DrDrayzday]

Glad you are enjoying and hope you are having a great night!

[@bvintage316]

Thank you Dr. Dray for touching on psoriasis! Also thank you for talking about milia. My teenager has some and I never knew what it was. Do you think differin would help eliminate those or do they have to be professionally removed? Great informative video as always! Have a great weekend!

[@DrDrayzday]

B Villa my pleasure B! I would confirm that is what they are, but yes in some cases a topical retinoid like adapelene (differin), might help them. hope that helps and that you are hasving a great day!

[@table185]

I adore your videos; and you are so humble and knowledgable. I have very dark and dry elbows. I tried avocado oil, exfoliation and a plethora of other over the counter creams. The doctor said it could be eczema but not sure. I have never had eczema. However, the doc gave me a prescription for a cream that the pharmacist mixed. That didn't help either. Could you please kindly advise if there is solution for me? I am self conscious wearing shorter sleeves with these elbows. :-(. Thanks Dr. Dray! :-).

[@DrDrayzday]

table185 best to see a dermatologist. Could be a variety of things, namely psoriasis

[@karenpetersen8144]

Such great advice! Thank you.

[@DrDrayzday]

Karen Petersen thank you Karen, it's my pleasure! Hope you are having a great day 😊

[@greenknitter]

Hello Dr., new sub here from Germany. Absolutely love your channel and it's professional and science based approach to skincare. Your advice has saved me tons of money on skincare products. I can't get everything you recommend here but I found some subs and can order from iherb too. Your advice is so much more valuable and trustworthy than any beauty or skincare vlogger or guru on KZbin and I thank you so much for taking the time and effort to impart your expertise and knowledge to us. I get hives every time I take a shower on my torso and arms-it's the hot water that causes it seemingly as I've ruled everything else out, and I get it whether I'm in a hard or soft water area. Have you ever heard of this before? They go after about 20 minutes if I dress straight away and don't scratch them so I've just put up with it for years. Apart from showering in cold water is there anything else I could be doing to prevent or mitigate them? thank you. :)

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks! Yes, hot water absolutely does elicit a bout of hives. It has nothing to do with the hardness of the water, but rather heat can trigger mast cell degranulation, which leads to hives. Also, rubbing the skin and wearing tight clothing will further exacerbate

[@greenknitter]

Ok, thank you for your response. I notice it also in the summer if I sweat a lot so that makes sense that it's heat that leads to them. I don't want to take anti-histamines every day after I shower so all I can do then is avoid those things you mentioned that make it worse. Vielen Dank!

[@olgaperez8134]

You are so cool! I l👀k fwd to seeing your videos every day. Thank you ! 😉

[@DrDrayzday]

Thank you so much for your sweet coments! So glad you are enjoying the videos. I hope you are having a great weekend!

[@rosellecartagena5643]

hi from philippines. i love your videos dr dray. you are great!

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks!

[@kallistahope4711]

I never knew i had rosacea bc its such a light case and I noticed the clarisonic was hurt me! Woww

[@annabeltemple230]

Thanks for your clarification re the Clarisonic. I've been on the fence about getting something like this for a while, now. Common-sense tells me that because of my roascea, I should likely avoid anything that involves exfoliation. Also, I have to wonder about bacterial build-up on the brush-head, which also irks me more than somewhat. Another greatly informative video.

[@DrDrayzday]

yeah they are kind of cruddy, lol

[@mjdillon35]

I have a Clarisonic and I absolutely love it and it gets my face so clean. When I'm done I'll even wipe witch hazel over my face with a pad and no makeup comes off and a lot of times I wear a lot of makeup. And I do have a few slight broken capillaries that I've had since before using the Clarisonic and they have not worsened and I do have mild rosacea and that has not worsened either. I do use Retin-A and I do use Paula's Choice BHA as well not on the same days I only use Retin-A on Wednesdays I use Paula's Choice on Mondays and Fridays and I moisturize are on Tuesdays and Thursdays to give my face a break in between. This has really been working out for me. I watch another doctor dermatologist on KZbin Doctor Davin and he says the Clarisonic is healthy for your skin and highly recommends it. I guess I just get confused with what one dermatologist says from the other. The only thing that I'm really combating is just turning 40 I've noticed just the slightest bit of creepiness under my eyes I have had this since before using the Clarisonic and I've tried multiple things and was wondering what you would suggest for that being via laser or cream and so forth?

[@sewsed]

Jill Dillon I have noticed creepiness under my eyes reared it’s ugly head bang on 40 -so interested in a solution for this too 😖 I have heard skin medics eye Creme is fantastic for this but haven’t tried it yet

[@helpmetosleep]

Waa, came for the thinning hair question. My provider is pretty dismissive about it. I have low ferritin and it'll be NINE months since discovering this that I may get infusion. Meanwhile. Female balding will have to be the next in thing. :(

[@catherineblaynay]

Excellent information. Thank you.

[@DrDrayzday]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed!

[@jeand8985]

Wow... the VA hospital I worked at didn't have anywhere near that nice a salad bar!

[@DrDrayzday]

:)

[@Rebecca-je4ic]

Do you recommend differin for aging skin? I am 39 with normal to dry skin and want to tackle some fine lines. If you don't recommend differin, what do you suggest?

[@DrDrayzday]

Marjory H. It is not FDA approved for fine lines and wrinkles. Tretinoin (retin a) is however approved for that and is likely more effective. It requires a prescription and is not otc.

[@Rebecca-je4ic]

Dr Dray Thank you!!! There actually is a site you can order it online www.premierlook.com. I think I will start with the .025%. Thank you for your help!!! Love your channel. Just found it today.

[@alexandragarcia3088]

Thank God my sis found your channel. So much good info!!!! Thank you!!!🙌 -Greetings from Puerto Rico

[@DrDrayzday]

Thank you so much! So glad you are enjoying the channel. Hope you are having a great day.

[@Puppygoogoo87]

You're the best.

[@DrDrayzday]

Rachel G. Thanks so much for your sweet comment 👍🏼 hope you are having a great day 🌸

[@mariadaquila7587]

Hi Dr. Dray. You're videos are informative and very enjoyable. Do you have any suggestions, or tips on keeping the neck moisturized. Seems to be a problem spot for me. Much thanks!!

[@DrDrayzday]

use a shea butter based one and avoid putting acids and harsh soaps on the neck

[@mariadaquila7587]

Thank you

[@stephanieromano4752]

Thanks Dr. Dray! So informative and entertaining as always!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@DrDrayzday]

Stephanie Romano thanks so much for your sweet comments! Hope you are having a great day 👍🏼👍🏼

[@DrDrayzday]

Stephanie Romano 🌸

[@kristenpkelley]

Hope you have a great weekend!! ☺️💃🏼

[@DrDrayzday]

Kristen Kelley thanks girl! You too 🌸

[@theresamedleyharding6501]

I'd love to see the bag \ pack you carry on your commute. The straps look very nicely padded.

[@Shanna777]

Thank you for this dr. Dray.... you are the best.. all your videos are really a BIG help to all of tour viewers.... 😇😇😇😇😇😇

[@sunshinegirl6854]

dead sea. What about epson salt?

[@emmacooper4286]

Your hair is SO cute at 4:06

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks!

[@Jezebel066]

What do you recommend for repairing skins barrier? I started getting hormonal acne got first time in my life at 32. Fast forward to a year ago, my skin started getting very dry from retin-a treatment. I went to sephora & was told to exfoliate bc I had dry flakes. I was already exfoliating. So I started using a kognac sponge morning & night. My acne got way better. I scrubbed way too hard got way too long also. Recent months I noticed my skin just looks awful. The texture looks like sand paper & I had lots of itching. I stopped using the kognac & noticed immediate improvement. But not where it was. I use cetaphil wash & cerave moisturizer already. Should I hold off on skin treatments for awhile or add something to my routine?

[@DrDrayzday]

see my video on repairing the skin barrier

[@nichole9943]

I get this one hive that comes and goes in the same spot. Especially when I get really stressed out or anxious, it will pop up on my right cheek ( on my face:) and goes away within a few hours. So weird that its that same spot though. Even if I just think things that make me anxious it will pop up sometimes. lol those things are so weird.

[@catsrcute5313]

Nichole I have the same thing! They show up in a few spots though

[@fondaproctor9034]

Would love to have you as my dermatologist. xoxo

[@Icewing10]

After I had some hair loss after my 29th birthday, my scalp hasn't been the same. I did go to a dermatologist. Now I have some sort of dermatitis on the scalp. My skin doesn't flake off and gets scaly, so I use the Neutrogena shampoo for psoriasis, which has help. Do you have videos on something like this?

[@DrDrayzday]

yes...i have a video on seborrheic dermatitis and one on dandruff

[@etc6615]

Hi doctor Dray 😘 What is the best feminine hygiene wash?

[@DrDrayzday]

water

[@etc6615]

Dr Dray thanks. You are the best❤️

[@cbpapp]

Yuuuuummmmy looking salad! Congrats on your great review! 💯‼️‼️

[@brujaphoenix]

Can Tretinoin help with a sebaceus cyst on the back? Thank you for your videos! :)

[@DrDrayzday]

not really

[@brujaphoenix]

Well, I'm actually trying it already and it is diminishing in size. Is it not possible for it to reabsorb completely?

[@alisondoan9471]

Great info! I just found your Channel this week and have been binging on your videos! I wanted to ask if you had any opinions on the Colorescience products. I am most interested in their tinted sunscreen (tint du soleil) and the loose mineral powder sunscreen (for reapplying sunscreen during the day).

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks! Haven't tried those

[@asteforce]

i watched the whole video but i didnt catch the milia part😭😭😭😭 what was the remedy??😭😭😭😭 i have one and it has been stuck with me for months so annoying😭😭😭😭

[@strangeaslife]

See a dermatologist to confirm whether its actually milia as many things look similar. And do not over exfoliate.

[@asteforce]

it's finally gone. 😁

[@tetehtia16]

hi dr dray.. you don't wear makeup?

[@DrDrayzday]

mascara

[@suzannekatrinchuk7966]

What's the best salicylic acid

[@DrDrayzday]

neutrogean oil free acne wash or zapzyt acne wash

[@historychannel123]

Thank you for the videos. Xoxo roseingeorgia

[@DrDrayzday]

joe Williams my pleasure rose! Thank you so much for your sweet comments! Happy you are enjoying and hope you are having a great weekend

[@jodybucci285]

Could you please comment on whether or not Vit C., BHAs and AHAs can be used in combination with each other and with niacinamide/ceramides? I've read that Vit. C cannot be used with moisturizers containing niacinamide. I'm so confused about which chemicals/acids etc. work in combination together and which counteract each other. My goal is anti-aging - for lack of a better word. I'm 66. Thank you so much for demystifying the myriad ingredients and for the terrific information you are providing for the proper treatment of skin. I'm also interested in your vegan recipes. Thank you again.

[@DrDrayzday]

i really cann't comment on this as it is all cosmetic propaganda, in terms of vitamin C serum. I would skip doing all three, or if anything just pick one thing and stick with it.

[@deniseontiveros7019]

Hi! I was researching Differin, and I stumbled upon your channel. Now I'm a new subscriber! Anyways, I was wondering, what do you recommend for ACNE SCARS?!

[@DrDrayzday]

Denise Ontiveros hi and welcome. Sound glad you found the channel! Acne scars are tough. Retinoids, both systemic (accurate) and topical (tretinoin, tazorotene) can actually slowly improve acne scars. I recommend seeing a dermatologist because if you are no longer experiencing active new acne break outs, there are a some resurfacing (i.e. Fraxel) that offer further improvement. Hope this helps

[@annemiklos8631]

Milkin’ my own cow 😂

[@DrDrayzday]

lol

[@lullycartier1012]

You're the best

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks :)