The Most-Asked Questions About Closed Comedones - Answered! | Dr Sam Bunting

[@turnbacktime65]

Dr Sam, you inspired me. My face loves Azelaic acid. I’m in month four of my six month plan to drastically improve my skin. It’s all working! I watched your videos, learned, watched more. I’m almost 66 and my skin is almost back to pretty. Clear, rosacea free, even tone. I now look in the mirror without cringing. Thank you!!!

[@DrSamBunting]

This is amazing! Thanks for sharing your wonderful feedback.

[@Bladesofglory9]

​@DrSamBunting Hello Sam,I was just interested to know whether mineral sunscreens such as zinc and titanium dioxide are problematic as they form physical barriers? Will this increase comedones ?

[@syedhamza3314]

Probably the best video on closed comedones on YT rn! Super underrated from number of views too

[@TheoneMaziwisa]

4:51 salicylic acid Azelaic acid Benzoyl peroxide 6:42 retinoids Vitamin-A

[@tinksspixiedust]

Such a pretty kitty, and such timely advice. Thank you.

[@erica21941]

This is so helpful, thank you and yes please to more on this subject! Would you be able to explain how to incorporate these ingredients into a routine please? For example, are these ingredients best used together, weekly or daily, morning or night? Thank you so much

[@Duxbury_Skin]

Very informative! Didn’t know glycolic acid was not the product for closed comedones.

[@ellay4514]

I used to be that clog picker with the tweezers! I use salicylic acid once in a while, prob should more, but use azelaic acid every day. I think mine are lot less noticeable than they used to be pre Dr Sam's magical products and advice! Thank you 🙂

[@flolou8496]

??? Regarding closed comedones that do or don't have puss at minute 3:33 area? This is rather confusing, I have what looks like whitish puss top on what I assume is a closed comedone, but if it's not white puss, than why the whitish appearance at the very top? ( that's my first question, and my 2nd question is, if I have the type that later has turned into some type of inflammed closed comeodone and that's the reason for the whitish appearance, than is this as good as place to start as any : Benzoyl Peroxide for a few days by itself or Benzoyl Peroxide in the morning followed 3 to 4 hours later by a layer of BHA/Salicylic Acid in the afternoon ?

[@giagostinelli]

You are excellent!!! I loved this explanation

[@jaishreepatnaik34]

Hi Sam, I get easy to pop small small white pimples on my face after I wake up and i need to pop them before going out each day.Its painless and doesn't bother the skin. What could that be?

[@Kylaknowws]

This was so informative thanks

[@devorahbarr-9073]

Sam I love your channel You give words and meaning to my years of experience One of the other points id like to ask/ suggest, I find when clients dry out their skin so much it closes in on itself protecting it from TEWL and then the proliferation of the c acne a Bacteria and closed comedones Thank you for the education you offer us Always fascinating

[@TaupeHoor]

Thank you for this video! I have struggled with closed comedones for decades and nothing seems to help. I actually have very dry skin, so not only does salicylic acid not work, it dries my skin out terribly. What about mandelic acid? I have heard it is somewhat oil soluble and can get into the pore but be less drying.

[@AntoniaSheldrake]

So helpful. I have a series on my chin which occasionally turn into cysts which recur. During a time of stress recently this happened on my cheeks, chin and jaw! I use salicylic acid most days though in my cleanser so helpful to see the roots.... Very much need to start considering retinoids!

[@audrey-ji2qq]

did you ever switch to retinoids ?

[@annag-h6659]

Thank you for the excellent presentation. So clearly exp!ained.

[@DeaSinmaCandela-ch1uh]

Thanks 👍🏻 i using salicylic acid for 2 months and it s makes my comedo a lot. Howw??

[@tcrocks169]

what does a weekly routine look like?

[@abundantlife4758]

What product for blackheads, sebaceous filaments please ?

[@amritaroy4237]

Dr. Sam, if any skin has well tolerance and regular user of tretinoin, can azelaic acid and tretinoin be used together at night?

[@jani7th]

I am using Clinique take the day off cleansing balm...it's for whatever reason the only thing that doesn't break me down. I also use the ordinary azelaic acid and since I have rosacea I am trying the Kiehl's micro dose retinol which is 0.1%...not sure if I can go stronger, but so far I use it only once a week...that's how much my skin is sensitive 🙈😃

[@רוםמ]

Thanks you for this informative video!😊 So if balms are not recommended, what is the best cleanser for stubborn Sunscreen?

[@Duxbury_Skin]

Will using oil blotting sheet throughout the day on oily parts of the face help prevent clogged pores? Thanks for your video

[@ala2517]

Hi Dr Sam, I'm a man who had a very bad allergic reaction recently. I was giving antibiotics and antihistamines. I noticed discoloration/scarring to areas that I have been itching i.e face neck tummy and chest. I searched on KZbin for a treatment to the discoloration and bought hydroquinone. After first one time usage my face and neck turned very red. I stopped using the hydroquinone cream. Unfortunately the red areas face cheeks and nose are now brown as if burnt. It has been two weeks and the brown discoloration won't go. I watched a video of yours about azelaic acid I have been using it but without any noticeable changes. Could you please advise.

[@annehohanu1092]

I’m using ur moisturise intense for 3mo now and on the 2nd month using ur wash and neutral gel but still having close comodone and acne on jawlines

[@Mrs_xixi]

I think I am sensitive to the substance that makes skincare gel-like. Gels always makes my skin look so incredibly ugly.

[@andanothermayo]

Hello, Dr. Sam. Thank you for this informative video 🙏🏻🫂 I’m really struggling with closed comedones and I just wanted to ask how I can incorporate the three powerful ingredients (Azelaic, Tretinoin & Salicylic) in my routine. I’ve been using those three but I stopped using Tretinoin last month. Only use azelaic @night then salicylic acid cleanser. How I can incorporate the tretinoin in my routine again? Thank you so much 🩷🙏🏻🫂 hope you’ll notice me 🥹🙏🏻

[@tarabumface]

You shouldn't combine Salicylic acid with Tret.

[@Lara-wr2nm]

Is this different from milia? Thanks in advance.

[@wissal7482]

Do you need accutane to get rid of closed comedones??

[@sumidebnath5242]

Hii Dr. Sam.. im using azelaic acid with adapalene Is it ok... Can my acne and dark spots will go away??

[@_carmencita_]

Im planning to try to combine my 2% salicylic acid serum (first step) and my azelaic acid cream (on top of salicylic acid) for my closed comedones every other night. Is this safe or will make things worse?

[@greeshmagireesh3598]

Hey, did it work?

[@ShipraRayJuanico]

Did it work?

[@agranichandra2330]

Did u do it

[@ShipraRayJuanico]

@@_carmencita_ please tell us if that worked

[@anniewhitmore7627]

Interesting video - thank you Dr Sam. I have a small bump - had it for years - just near my jaw. I am not sure if it is even a small wart rather than a comedone. I have pretty sensitive skin although I am using a prescription tret via Dermatica (online derm) and only reaction I get from that can be around my nose area to the side. What specific product would help? I use Medik 8 Press and Glow tonic to try and clear blackheads/fissures on my nose and T-zone but even that can make my skin feel a bit tight and itchy. In any case it has done nothing for the near jaw, which I have had for years now. Any ideas Dr Sam? Many thanks 😊

[@bellab8412]

I have these on my forehead above my eyebrow. I actually thought they looked like mini warts too. It's so hard to tell the difference between the 2. I ended up getting them frozen off, which worked.

[@anniewhitmore7627]

@@bellab8412 I'd like to get rid of mine - did you go see a derm and if so, what did they diagnose them to be?

[@bellab8412]

@@anniewhitmore7627 no I did this at my doctors. I just showed him as I had a couple and he just froze them off. It was very quick, hurt a little but very bearable. I can't remember exactly what he thought they were sorry. I probably should have gone through a dermatologist but can't afford all that.

[@hilda_aa]

Learnt alot Tnk u Dr sam❤

[@Turtleyme333]

What is a good clean face wash for acne prone skin?

[@malak-26]

SA cerave cleanser

[@Turtleyme333]

@@malak-26 that's not a clean brand

[@LuLuLately]

It's all over my face and neck, even without wearing makeup.

[@FR-oz9px]

Very helpful video. I’ve been using Azelaic acid for over a year now and it helps a lot with inflammation, but I‘m still struggling with closed Comedones. My dermatologist demands me to be on oral contraceptives to be able to make the move to retinoids, which is not possible for me. They treat me like a womb with legs who could become pregnant any minute. It’s honestly dehumanizing, I’m 38 years old.

[@HereDiianas]

I have noticed with my friends and my skin that using a moisturizer that is too heavy for our skin also caused closed comedones. Too heavy in oils especially. I also have very sensitive skin and irritating ingredients like fragrance, essential oils....can also caused me closed comedones. On top of Azelaic acid, maybe you should try using a Salycilic acid mask or cleanser a few times a week. I also have acne_blemish prone skin but it has been under control now. I have a youtube channel about it. Hope it helps.

[@jynxlabstudio]

Hi Dr Sam! Thank you for the video. what is your thoughts on using oil cleansers for closed comedones?

[@deyfleur]

can someone sum up this helpful video 💓

[@guddimehta5423]

Treatment k process m closed comedones increase hona normal h?? Ar result dikhana kb start krta h?

[@Spikypotato.]

The cat😍😍😍

[@Prince_Kuragin]

My close comedones is itchy when touch or scratch on my cheeks

[@IngridBruinsma8]

It could be fungal acne instead of closed comedones

[@alannahluttrell5127]

Wow thank you

[@deen-y8b]

Dr. Sam plz make pregnancy safe retinoid cream a.k.a 2% Bakuchiol only formula for us pregnant ladies!!! 🤰🤰🤰

[@ba3yares]

Hello can putting ice on your face once a day reduce or remove closed comedones?

[@DrSamBunting]

No, that won't. Try a retinoid.

[@FVTCHANNEL98]

Hi am i allowed to use oil cleanser as my first step of double cleansing. ? I get rids of my comedones instantly but 2 days later my comedones are back again.

[@kylareyesgano4888]

how did u manage to get rid of it before it came back? i have closed commedones on my forehead for a week now and i don’t know which product to use. and what’s the update did u manage to get rid of it again?

[@mikiim5739]

I added 0.3% retinol to my skincare routine this year and my skin was doing great in the summers but now in the winter, it's begun flaking and I have all this acne. I'm sure the retinol is partly responsible for this but I wonder if my sunscreen's not being properly removed by my cleanser?

[@DrSamBunting]

Recommend a full 60 second cleanse in the evening to fully remove daily impurities, make up and spf

[@scottkenyon3194]

Hey I'm an adult man. We're watching too.

[@scottkenyon3194]

Maybe don't switch between cameras? I'm def now.

[@withouthyo]

🤍

[@jani7th]

I am using Clinique take the day off cleansing balm...it's for whatever reason the only thing that doesn't break me down. I also use the ordinary azelaic acid and since I have rosacea I am trying the Kiehl's micro dose retinol which is 0.1%...not sure if I can go stronger, but so far I use it only once a week...that's how much my skin is sensitive 🙈😃