Zinc supplements for acne?| Dr Dray

[@jenniferbritzke9887]

I take zinc for my acne. Whenever I have a breakout (adult onset acne), I take zinc for a couple days. This has brought me great relief. Especially as I've spent thousands of dollars over the years for my acne, with little to no success. I must warn, if you don't take zinc with a meal, you will be nauseous for a couple hours.

[@abazhou4044]

Yep! I've learned that the hard way before...😂

[@dhyzlicious7177]

Hello what kind of zinc supplement ate you taking? And how many per day? Thanks

[@pilot4910]

@@jenniferbritzke9887 im 16 and a guy. i have 50 mg and thats definately too much, should i take 50 mg weekly or break it into half ( 25mg ) and take them every 2 days

[@jenniferbritzke9887]

@@pilot4910 i only take it for 2-3 days.

[@pilot4910]

Jennifer Britzke so 25 mg very 2-3 days?

[@sr1834nx1]

After 2 failed rounds of accutane, I tried zinc daily along with vitamin A. Skin totally clear up. Word of advice to avoid zinc nausea. Take zinc picolinate not regular zinc.

[@MamaMia914]

For how long did you take them? And did the acne come back when yous topped taking zinc supplements?

[@Patternlogic]

Agreed, I used to take zinc picolinate, helped a lot with nausea

[@dhyzlicious7177]

Which vit a are you taking? How many zinc you taking every day? And what is the difference of zinc only and zinc picolinate?

[@pilot4910]

how much mg do you take? mine is 50 and i think thats a lot

[@xIBEASTYFUNK]

It's the zinc that cleared you btw. Studies show that vitamin A + zinc was no better than Zinc alone. Both clearing up nearly 100%

[@rmgqwzxiytfj]

Just a friendly fyi, the 'Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer' and the 'Cetaphil Redness Relieving Night Moisturizer' are more or less the exact same product. They are both manufactured by Galderma. Plus, the Differin moisturizer comes in a better pump bottle packaging imo, and is generally a greater value for your money at places like Walgreens, CVS, etc. 👍

[@azerlj76]

I am living proof , I have been battling adult acne forever.I have tried chemical peels , antibiotics I am on a retin A forever. But recently I have given zinc for COVID-19 treatment,and al my acne has been cleared less then a week 😀

[@zv9]

Hey after ur skin cleared up did u keep taking zinc?

[@tasriksiddik6856]

Which zinc supplement are you taken?

[@retropursuit992]

For all you guys asking Zinc picolinate is the best form for digestion

[@AA-yk1vq]

Happy weekend Dr Dray! The fragrance free life has relieved me of so much anxiety regarding skin care. You're a beam of hope and an educational inspiration!

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Saturday!

[@xEllesirKx]

Is that a UP grad pic? Sorry just curious. 😅

[@alinanasui201]

I SWEAR YOU’VE BEEN READING MY MIND!!! Haha that last couple videos you’ve posted are things I’ve either been concerned about or thinking about researching, and it feels like your videos were literally made for me, you’re amazing!!!! Thank you ♥️♥️

[@DrDrayzday]

I'm so glad!

[@kylebolton8147]

I feel like that happens to me a lot too! She uploads at the exact right time!!

[@GiraffeLife16]

So excited to hear a derm discussing zinc supplements for acne. Zinc supplements are what got my cystic acne under control it was a hail mary move when I tried it after hearing about it from a random beauty blog. My doctors know i take it and haven't expressed any concerns so I continue to use it.

[@sresthababuta934]

Hey how long did it take for you to see a difference? Can you also let me know the dosage as well if it got oily skin under control?

[@GiraffeLife16]

@@sresthababuta934 I don't have oily skin, I have dry skin and taking zinc hasn't dried out my skin anymore that it naturally is. I think it was maybe a month before i definitely saw a difference. I take 50mg because thats the dosage i can find but i think our bodies only absorb like 30 mg. I always recommend asking your doc how much zinc would be safe for you, I'm 6 feet all so my body can maybe take more than an average sized woman.

[@Kdramaclubify]

@@GiraffeLife16 do you take it daily?

[@GiraffeLife16]

@@Kdramaclubify yes, because i take it to prevent cystic acne.

[@sergf3624]

@@sresthababuta934Hi i have oily skin i was taking zinc everyday and no oily skin i decided to do a zinc cleanse and stopped taking them for 2 weeks and let me tell you my skin got really oily on the 2nd week

[@ineedmoresleep3728]

Well, the zinc thing explains why my skin hasn’t been breaking out since I started wearing mineral sunscreen

[@andresbrio4525]

It helps a lot

[@pleb2330]

Zinc UV Filter is not related to this, maybe your old sunscreen was just comedogenic

[@concisekrevin3802]

@@pleb2330 It is related darling.

[@pleb2330]

@@concisekrevin3802 No. Zinc oxide does not demonstrate the same topical anti-inflammatory effects of formulations of zinc for topical use such as Zinc PCA

[@xEllesirKx]

Pleb Didn’t Dr. Dray just say a better alternative to zinc supplements is topical/zinc sunscreen? 2:58

[@sslilac]

My son's acne and huge blisters have reduced by 90% just by taking in the zinc supplements alone. We're also applying antibiotic cream from a dermatologist but the main benefits came from the supplement. I was crying at one point over how bad his acne and pimples were.

[@pleb2330]

Was he tested for a zinc deficiency? I'm pretty sure the topical antibiotic is the main reason for him getting rid of acne... Make sure he is applying Benzoyl peroxide wash or gel or cream to stop antibiotic resistance

[@riof.7947]

@@pleb2330 Benzoyl peroxide doesn't prevent antibiotic resistance, you just can't get bacteria resistance to acne. Also benzoyl peroxide shouldn't be used unless advised by a dermatologist as it can be irritating if used with an antibiotic that isn't clindamycin.

[@pleb2330]

@@riof.7947 nope! Benzoyl peroxide should ALWAYS be used with a topical antibiotic as it kills bacteria with free oxygen species, majorly slowing down formation of antibiotic resistance! If your derm is not telling you to use benzoyl peroxide with a topical antibiotic then they are giving horrible advice unless you are allergic to it. This is basic knowledge in dermatology and is highly recommend by the board of dermatologists

[@riof.7947]

@@pleb2330 If it is not recommended by a dermatologist it shouldn't be used. If you were to use a zinc + Erythromycin topical treatment you should not use benzoyl peroxide unless specifically told by a dermatologist

[@pleb2330]

@@riof.7947 nope. You should definitely be using Benzoyl peroxide because you are using Erithromycin. If you're dermatologist does not tell you to do this get a new one

[@Zvizdic101]

Been taking zinc & vitamin d now for 3 weeks in combination with using sulfer masks. All my acne is drying up. Haven’t had any breakouts and I suffer from cysts. My complexion is also brighter & lighter. I’m so happy I hope this lasts🤞

[@saidatulwafiah2783]

hi can you update please? it's still work?

[@gulapretty6045]

Tried Dr iyaremoses on KZbin herbal medication and it worked for men am free from hirsutism no side effects.

[@s.shaooo1676]

Update po

[@jannier9766]

I am so glad you addressed the doctor's and nutrition subject! My personal doctors are very wise in nutrition. I am a breast cancer survivor. My cancer was estrogen positive. My oncologist has strongly advised- no soy!! Occasionally, I will see a "nutritionalist" on social media share a recipe and comment on the fact that I cannot have soy due to breast cancer. I can't tell you the many number of times they have replied that doctors don't study nutrition and don't know. I went to a breast cancer support group meeting that had a guest speaker who was a dietician and she encouraged soy. All of us were alarmed and most spoke up and said they were told by their oncologists not to eat soy. We had different oncologists. I find this extremely irresponsible and dangerous to tell a cancer patient to disregarded their oncologist recommendation. I do, do my own research, but I also have to be careful as to where the info is coming from and if their education is from a credible source. As a cancer patient, I chose to follow my highly educated doctors' recommendation. If they would be wrong about soy, then I just lose eating a type of food. If they are right, then I could be avoiding triggering a cancer recurrence. I have been blessed with wonderful, knowledgeable, caring doctors.

[@user-xv9is2ye2p]

Thank you for recommending the LRP cicaplast baume! My skin broke out terribly from wearing masks for 9 hours a day. I stopped using actives and just used cicaplast, my skin cleared up significantly in a week! I have oily, acne-prone skin so I was hesitant to use it because it is very moisturizing but it quickly turned into one of my holy grail products

[@Char-weee]

Thank you Dr Dray. It's been a week following your skincare advice. I'm 24 and my skincare routine most my life has just been using a bar of hand soap to wash my face🤷‍♀️. Such as Irish Spring bar soap. No wonder my skin has been trash for years.

[@DrDrayzday]

:)

[@JonathonDenson]

Topical zinc oxide has truly been the cure for my sebborheic dermatitis and acne that heals with red marks on my face! As long as I wear zinc oxide sunscreen every day (I even dab it on red spots at night), my skin is almost flawless.

[@providence51]

Jonathon Denson Do you use a separate zinc ointment other than your sunscreen. My seborrheic dermatitis on my chin is very stubborn and would like to try a new approach.

[@roua2001]

I've been suffering from acne for almost a year and I tried everything (salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, rice water...etc) and none of them worked for me until I decided to try zinc supplements in combination with adapalene gel and It worked for me and all I'm left with now is acne scars that are fading away gradually.

[@flowersofparadise2086]

Which zinc you took company? Dose?

[@_itsjustamatteroftime]

Which brand?

[@ThirdCoastNative]

what do you use for ur scars love?

[@elenam7174]

Hi! Did your acne return after you stopped taking zinc?

[@nicholasn.2883]

What’s an acne?

[@poisonivy1985]

I take a zinc supplement that includes copper. Definitely helps with my acne and skin healing 😊

[@tasriksiddik6856]

Which supplement zinc are you taken?

[@sunnygirl87]

I admit it, i used diaper rash zinc oxide on my eyebrows and face as I was in my pool walking for hours. My face never broke out. Now I know why. I have to use mineral sunscreens because my skin reacts to those chemical ones. Love Light and no zits!

[@deanskibinski]

I must say, using the LRP Cicaplast Baume B5 in my evening routine, in addition to the zinc sunscreen(s) I use during the day, has been a game-changer in terms of curbing inflammation and acne flares. Love that I took your recommendation on that oh so many videos ago. 😀🙏🏻

[@melissaheckman1531]

What is LRP Cicaplast Balm?

[@alejandrachavez5341]

@@melissaheckman1531 La Roche Posay cicaplast Baume B5 is a face cream 🧴

[@paladintrueknight]

The DV of zinc is 20 mg, the upper limit is 40 mg. The danger of supplements is that they often provide too much of a good thing, making it a bad thing (for vitamins, minerals, everything).

[@Sashas-mom]

I do believe that oral zinc has helped my 14 y/o g-daughters acne. She’s stays with me for a couple weeks at a time and I give her zinc, vit C and vit D3.

[@rockelp]

If you don't mind me asking, what brand of oral zinc did you give her? I'm around your daughter's age and I'm looking for zinc supplements to help with my acne too

[@Sashas-mom]

Ranae TM I’m pretty sure it’s Natures Bounty....40 mg

[@rockelp]

@@Sashas-mom Thank you!

[@tonysamphson9879]

@@Sashas-mom hi, i would like to know when did she take all of that vitamins and how many pills a day. I have the similar supplements that your daughters has except for vit B5. It also help me with my acne

[@heidi6544]

I was going to my gynecologist for years about a hormonal issue....lots of tests and exams and always was told I’m healthy. My doctor always pushed birth control (made me sick and caused other issues) started reading Dr Lara Bridens blog and she suggested taking DIM, zinc, and magnesium supplements and after 3 months no more hormonal issues. I think thats why many people are skeptical of doctors advice and big pharmaceutical companies.

[@Paintthesewings]

Not to bash Keto, but all my friends who were on keto were telling me to try keto for my pcos. I went to my doctor for advice and he said no. It could stress my liver out. I had this one keto Krazy friend lecture me on why my doctor was wrong. He said, "pssah as if doctors know anything about nutritional needs, they only get 30 minutes of it in medical school." I was like 👀 okie whatever Dr Pinterest

[@DrDrayzday]

we were tested and grilled on ketone body formation in just about every board exam and lecture

[@sunnygirl87]

Whole Food Plant Based. Wean yourself off Standard American Diet and the bad habits of salt, oil, sugar. It is not a fad.

[@drv4543]

Anecdote re: zinc, I had a cold last year and took tons of zinc to boost my immune system and my skin cleared up lol. But because of the risks Dr Dray mentioned I don’t do often but it does work ime.

[@tasriksiddik6856]

Which zinc supplement are taken

[@marylawman8603]

I'm with you on the drug commercials. As always, enjoyed the shopping trip and taste testing. I can't resist soft and cozy PJ's either. Love the ones you got. Happy Saturday, Dr Dray! I hope you, your mom and little Tybee have a wonderful weekend. 💗

[@AP-fi9mu]

Can confirm that zinc makes me nauseous lol. I have to split the tablets I get in half to prevent that. I take zinc for immune system support and I can say I never get sick! Not sure it’s done a lot for my acne though. Note: I take vitamin c and a multivitamin in conjunction with zinc.

[@beewise3193]

Be very careful with using a rebounder if you have any kind of back issues. My chiropractor and orthopedic said an absolute NO to my using it, having herniated discs. But it is a good workout, very healthy for your lymph system!

[@lizgro8357]

Dr, Dray's fragrance free advice saved me from being mauled by bugs on vacation! If only I'd remembered fragrance free laundry detergent!

[@AnonymousOregonian]

One thing doctors don't get enough training for in med school is migraines (according to my Neurologist but I agree from my experience). I have had a couple of ER doctors that were wonderful treating some bad migraines, they either had them themselves or loved ones who did. It effects 39 million women, men and children in the USA. It also has a variety of symptoms and the pain levels vary. I wasn't diagnosed with migraines until years later because I don't get an aura, which maybe only 30% of migraine sufferers get. Then I was able to get a Neurologist and actual treatments and medications.

[@MadSimple]

Ask your doctor if drug ads are right for you

[@DrDrayzday]

lol!

[@maryjohnson952]

😂

[@missecognome]

I love that Tazo Lemon Cake tea too! They really nailed the flavor on that one. Thank you for sharing all this knowledge about skincare - I’m kind of binge-watching your channel right now. My skin is far from perfect but with non-irritating products and routines (and lots of spf), I’m at least not making it worse.

[@arghhvideos]

I always laugh when they say things like, “do not take this medication if you are allergic to this medication,” like...

[@DrDrayzday]

i know!! lol

[@Sashas-mom]

Lol totally cracks me up too!

[@naomideleon8363]

Ughh the worse! Or the antidepressant medication that says " tell your doctor if this medicine is making you feel suicidal " 🙄🤬😂

[@carlapulgarin1910]

Thank you dr gray, somehow I ended up having a zinc oxide mask, I use it every once in a while because it feels very nurturing on my skin, since I have acne I was so nervous...but if you say is fine, I can finally Trust this product, my acne Is improving a Lot since I visited my dermatologist! I hope this product Is not a problem in my routine

[@melaniexoxo]

I usually annoy my Dr with too much info. My derm though loves it when I bring in a bag of products that I am using when I am having skin issues so she can see and then tell me what I need to fix.

[@Maha420]

Sephora has a zinc clay mask and it was a game changer for me. So so good, i barely get hormonal acne now on my chin

[@mishabear703]

love ya Dr. Dray! my skin has improved so much since watching your videos. spent so much time and money trying to clear my complexion. ive simplified my routine and products and my skin hasnt been this great since pre-puberty

[@jackiek4159]

Dr Dray can I just say that you are literally glowing! 😍 Your videos have helped me better understand skincare and my skin! I've been taking zinc supplements but haven't seen a difference in my skin!

[@paulagaete1603]

My brother and I have much better skin know because of you! Thank you. Now we know what it’s right to do 🤩😄

[@BoycottYouTube2023]

Dr. Dray, thank you for the continuous videos during these times. I look forward to them and you’re like a close friend. 🌺

[@KellyLudwin]

Thanks Dr. Dray, have actually been taking zinc supplements as well as using it in sunscreen (have a small and growing collection of sunscreens now thanks to you). Made that strawberry chia pudding and love it.

[@gj1817]

Nope in the UK, there is no advertising for prescription medication. Agree too, Roll on autumn! Have a great day :)

[@sharischmidt4712]

Continuing happy to tag along with you! Happy weekend everyone 😷🍁

[@sable7114]

You have a great weekend as well!

[@MaxxsMom]

It's crazy that you've made this video on the very day I've talked to my dermatologist about taking zinc for my acne and HS!

[@annarancati8886]

La Roche Posay Cicaplast has a SPF 50 version too, which is absolutely great!

[@debrucey]

I actually found that a bit drying, which is crazy considering how rich the non-spf version is

[@annarancati8886]

@@debrucey yes, it definitely feels different. Maybe I love it because my skin tends to be a bit oily. I've been suggested to use it after a laser treatment and never stopped since...

[@dizzy4u]

Omg I thought something was wrong with me when I tried to use Zinc and I started feeling like I had a hang over. I threw up so MUCH.

[@y.vazquez2799]

Me too😔

[@bidubidum]

how many mg of zinc do you take?

[@dizzy4u]

@@bidubidum i cant remember but it was about 300% rda 💀💀

[@pleb2330]

@@dizzy4u If you ever try again try like a 15 mg supplement with ~1 mg of copper

[@rocketroyalegame9869]

Hi ummm i have been using sudocream which actually contains zinc and i haven’t seen a change at all at my face and it’s really itchy im i allergic to it or what? Im sooo confused 😐

[@SabastianSheehy]

September 4th is 3rd month of accutane my results are amazing already IM GLOWING 😭😌😌😌😌

[@clovisl6081]

I'm glad its working for you I was on it years ago

[@dorjee4733]

My acne came back after a year of taking accutane. I think it's because I didn't use any preventive measures after clearing up. Damn! I really had clear skin back then. Sadly my acne came back😭 also accutane messed up my eyesight. So yeah ask your derm about the preventive measure/treatment you can use. I highly recommend it so you dont suffer like me.

[@mschvab]

Talking about zinc ...I am Mexican and we have this pomada de la campana I use this when i have a pimple or some rash in my skin and is actually very good the ingriedients in it is zinc oxide petrolatum alantoin. Has a little bit of perfume but, honestly i can't smell it!

[@NeoSoulCrew]

I love doctors who have no idea of their patients suffering trying to scare them from treatments.

[@katiemoore182]

Agree about the oral zinc supplementation. Got to be careful. Definitely don't want myelopathy due to copper deficiency. Supplements are not always without risks.

[@starflower666]

drug pushing advertisements are illegal in most countries !

[@Nina-qg5ry]

True. We only learn ‘common’ skin pathologies during dermatology lectures. People always making claims about what doctors know and don’t know.

[@michelles2299]

Yes it's time to stockpile the candles 😍🙏I only hope they don't have Christmas stock in our UK shops any time soon its months away 😍

[@deviIish]

i finally got rid of the consistent acne i’ve had for over 4 years, but since it is winter, i get so much acne and it results in acne scars. i often get cystic acne, and i just ordered zinc supplements and i will update you guys. (chest acne, bacne, on my cheeks, nose, sometimes forehead) and since i pop them i have so many scars so i’ll see what happens since i am tired to be consistent with my skincare products.

[@deviIish]

update i feel like zinc is actually working :) only on my face for now but i feel like my cystic acne stopped growing

[@kevinvera5004]

Which zinc do u use and how many mg ?

[@deviIish]

@@kevinvera5004 i don't really know which one, i got it on dieti natura, but i use 15 mg (one in the morning, one at night)

[@anac4769]

Yesss, diaper cream for cystic acne! Crazy, anti inflammatory - overnight pain disappears

[@Sashas-mom]

Can someone tell me which one? 🤷‍♀️ which zinc diaper cream did she recommend?

[@anac4769]

@@Sashas-mom I don’t think any was recommended here, but I personally recommend Desitin 40%

[@sable7114]

@@Sashas-mom I think any because she mentions diaper rash for a number of uses including chafing like underneath the breast or four people who have thighs that touch and a number of things. She just said diaper rash cream in those videos or amlactin lotion.

[@Sashas-mom]

Ana Covic thank you 😊

[@Sashas-mom]

Sable 711 Ok! Thank you 😊

[@adamhope3476]

Everytime I visit the US I find it so bizzare prescription medications are allowed to advertise. It's totally banned in the UK. Most doctors prescribe generic brands, prescription medications aren't 'branded' in the UK, it's quite different

[@paulachristie7807]

Adam Hope it used to be banned in the US too. Don’t know why we made the change. These commercials are so annoying

[@suzyq1405]

I refuse to get into the Christmas spirit while it is still August, Dr. Dray. I luv summer way too much!

[@sable7114]

I just want us to be able to have a safe Christmas as I haven't seen family, not anyone, since mid-march. I want to be able to commune with family Thanksgiving and Christmas without fear of passing a virus on to someone or Contracting one. Can't have on the mask when eating and what is Thanksgiving like sitting 6 to 8 feet apart Outdoors?

[@suzyq1405]

@@sable7114 Wish you the best of luck. It's been hard on everyone I'm afraid.

[@jennyr1625]

With regard to the whole "dOcToRs dOn'T gEt AnY NuTrItIoNaL EdUcAtIoN" myth floating around, we have a saying in my own language: "empty barrels rattle the most". Whenever I see or hear someone talking loudly and insistently about a particular topic, I like to remind myself that it is often the people who know the least about a subject that like to pretend that they are the most qualified to speak about it. I find that the proverb helps to filter out the noise from ignorant people. 😉 Happy weekend! :)

[@manuelgonzalez785]

Hello Dr Dray...your skin looks very nice....those little foxes are so cute 💕...and Margot needs her fall look🙂...just an addition to your comments about advertisement regarding any medicine proscribed " drugs"...I have never seen one, at least in the EU. We do not have a lot of access to many simple over the counter products that you can buy in the US...at least in the Netherlands and I guess also northern Europe. Doctors in general are extremely conservative with prescription medications....🤔...vegetarians are on the rise;that I can see around me....anyway as always, can wait for your next vlog..happy Saturday

[@Jen-Chapin]

People say the same thing about nursing school and nutrition and it’s not true. There are so many considerations when it comes to food and different diagnoses like CHF, diabetes, etc. “how do you know about a curriculum you didn’t attend” ha!! 😜

[@starflower666]

pumpkin seeds for zinc

[@4everyoung24]

Happy Saturday, Dr. Dray! Love and well wishes to Mama Dray and hi to little Tybee! ☮️❤️

[@Sindri27]

Those plums look so good. Ive never thought of making a pie with them. Ive had a tart made of them once. I remember that tea. I went and got some after seeing your video. It was so good. Its that time of the year where I love to drink hot teas so I should get some too.

[@susannebrackin2287]

Dr Dray, I was getting my nails done today and began wondering whether the UV light they use to set gel/no-chip manicures pose the same dangers as a tanning bed light. What’s your thought?

[@lasyamallipeddi6020]

yes people get skin cancer from that too you can see the girl on doctors tv who got her thumb removed

[@geolex4560]

I feel like it’d be rare to see negative side effects though, since people get their nails done maybe 2 times a month MAX. And your nails are only under the UV light for a couple minutes.

[@elasalazar8618]

I was wondering me the same thing. I stop using it just in case 😥

[@oh_kay2954]

This is so late but they do make gloves that cover most of your hands/fingers to combat this.

[@kendylmeetze650]

People always say that occupational therapists only want to help people find jobs and that we're basically the same thing as physical therapists (we totally are not!!!), so I totally understand your frustration with nutrition in med school! Also, I love your barstools! :)

[@katebaker4237]

People who didn’t go to medical school also think doctors don’t know anything about COVID-19

[@BunnyDaysBrittany]

“I’m so ready for October...I know September just started like a second ago...” It isn’t even September yet 😂😂😂

[@rjmp5900]

October is the best!! Well is the b day!!🙏🙏🙏god belss

[@AveryGram]

I think it would be interesting if you did a video about glycerin! It’s in practically everything and many times the basic, inexpensive things are all you need :)

[@tesst3]

I would like a video like that as well. Those single ingredient videos are my favourite. The panthenol video was wonderful.

[@sandrar6670]

I’ve been taking ZMA as a sleep aid supplement even though I don’t have trouble sleeping. It has zinc, magnesium and vit B 6. I kept taking them when I heard Zinc was a good as an immunity booster.

[@dorfmann1487]

Hello Dr Dray! At this moment I am using Differin gel on my acne. Do you recommend to use serum with vitamin c together? Is it safe? I am looking for something to help with my red acne scars :( I would love to hear back from you! Lots of love from Poland!!

[@danielegagnon7920]

Hi! glad to see you weren't affected by the hurricane! I have always relied on my doctors for good nutrition!

[@rosamoreno4794]

I have been taking GNC’s Zinc since maybe 2012 and I never gotten colds since then.

[@honeythetoypoodle4784]

Avene cicalfate has zinc & copper in it , nothing heals my zits better ! ✔️✔️🔝 P.s.( please admit you like to put on your face greasy ointments 🤣) You are soooo adorable 🌺💖💟🐾

[@jongalla6017]

It's funny to hear this; I feel like I've gotten more derm (1-2 weeks) than nutrition (a couple days) so far in medical school (MS2), although sadly most of the derm has been dermatopathology and not common skin conditions.

[@DrReedB0928]

Happy Saturday Dr Dray and peeps ❤️

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Saturday!

[@marizzy63]

Happy Saturday Reed enjoy your day 🤗🤗

[@DrReedB0928]

@@DrDrayzday you too 😊

[@idreamofpeony]

Ordered the ginseng drink. So excited for it

[@marie-louisedekort9360]

Hope you never stop making videos. I’m addicted.

[@IBellaYT]

Hiii dr dray can you do a video on ur HONEST thoughts about accutane and doxicycline

[@DrDrayzday]

i have videos on those topics

[@leahpalladino9381]

Omg I forgot all about Houston being so close to hurricane Laura. I am glad you and your mom are ok. Thank you for your videos.

[@Romans08.31]

It would be nice to have doctors especially pediatricians have more education on breastfeeding and lactation because like me as a breastfeeding mother I find a lot of doctors just push formula at the first struggle 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@idreamofpeony]

Dr. Dray, I saw answered some questions about ingredient combinations and their potential to cancel each other out on IG. Can you do an actual video on that? Ingredient combos that go beyond being irritating, but actually shouldn’t be used together because they deactivate one another? I know BPO with HQ, Arbutin, and/or vitamin A are big no no’s.

[@DrDrayzday]

we dont really know to what extent most ingredients cancel each other out

[@florenceyoung1246]

Always enjoy your weekend vlogs and Costco trips! Those pj's look so pretty with the lacey strips on them. So glad you stayed safe from the hurricane. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

[@Johnniepleasebegood]

You skin looks amazing during the video wow

[@CabsAndEthel]

I'm a vegetarian who also has rosacea so I'm going to take zinc 🙌

[@melaniexoxo]

Krohere, Miguels, The Club... love it 💞

[@sealdino6151]

Haha! And Tar-jay!😂 love!💕

[@KeikoBushnell]

Sorry one last thing thanks for taking me to Costco because I don’t have a membership (or go anywhere these days)😩but I like browsing around there whenever I make a guest appearance ha ha grab some free samples for me. I’m jealous lol that was a fun virtual tour

[@brihalsey6871]

Wow I need you as my anatomy and physiology tutor! Love when you talk chemical bonds. I can understand the break down finally! 🧠💖

[@judytorres4435]

Thank you Dr.Dray have a lovely blessed day

[@magchelpretorius3045]

Hi! Happy Saturday! What do you think of tissue salts for skin problems? Not many people have well educated information available on them.

[@Minadarling119]

Literally tried LA Roche-Posay Anthelios sunscreen with 15% zinc during an acne and cyst breakout as an experiment because my neutrogena moisturizer ran out and my breakout stop immediately the next day, like WTF kind of black magic is this? For almost all my life Ive suffered with acne, cyst and keloids, btw.

[@Minadarling119]

Side note also try eating oatmeal in the morning with your eggs instead of bread, not only is it loaded with fiber but it’s also has zinc, so you can get zinc fighting acne internally as well as externally 😉👍

[@priyad9376]

Happy Saturday Dr.Dray!! 😃 Can you please share your thoughts about seborrheic dermatitis flares due to hormones? Also, if you have not already, can you please do a video on neem oil and it’s benefits for seborrheic dermatitis (if there is any)? Thank you for all you do!! 😃love your vlogs..

[@melaniexoxo]

Zinc never helped my acne when I had it years ago. Accutane did though

[@jt8142]

I completely disagree with Dr Dray’s review of the innofoods Almond Nuggets in Dark Chocolate. I ate a bunch of them BEFORE watching this video not knowing she’d review it. I have to hold myself back from buying a bag every time I go to Costco as I’m addicted to them. I much prefer them to the brand’s coconut cluster product. In this one, I don’t find the coconut overwhelming nor the chocolate grainy, and I love the crunch from all the nuts and the sweetness and flavor of the chocolate. I wonder if the sample she received was stale and not indicative of what you’d get in a new bag? Note that I buy my food, et al at the big Costco in Seattle, which is where their HQ is located, for what that’s worth.

[@nancyd8031]

I love the small foxes with the candles!

[@beckyc.5743]

I love the Ezekiel cereal as well! Thanks for the video and zinc info Dr. Dray.

[@chandrimaray1297]

Hi Dr Dray ! Do you recommend ordinary niacinamide with 1% zinc? Thank you!🙂

[@jennifergrove2368]

This needs to be a needle point quote framed on your wall: "This is a basal cell carcinoma picture, and this is a squamous cell carcinoma picture, and this is chicken pox. Byeeeeee" XD ded.

[@lizkeith1356]

there are lots of docs out there that say they got next to nothing in school about nutrition and vaccines and that's what people are repeating

[@stomas5640]

I HATE The drug commercials, THEY SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED ON TV

[@sable7114]

Exactly because people who have been using a given medication for quite some while with no side effects suddenly become afraid because they've been made more aware of the potential side effects that are Way out there.

[@l.b4723]

I tried Zinc supplements before for my acne and it didn't help at all , but noticed that it made my nails more shiny looking

[@HockeyBeast81]

Same zinc actually increased my acne so i stopped

[@tonysamphson9879]

Simple, your body doesnt need zinc lol 🤣 y did you blame the vitamins itself when your body literally have it already. Gets?

[@ninamatri4643]

Possibly, zinc was helping you detox. You should have tried it longer.

[@kita3256]

A lot of doctors don’t ever recommend nutrition as a form of treatment alongside with medication. I have never received any nutritional advice from them. Instead, medication and that’s it. Which is ok, but what about nutrition where it fits? And when I’ve asked for nutrition help due to my conditions... they were zero helpful. I know all docs may not be like that... but many, many are.

[@medharai1151]

Never ever thought in my life that I will watch a video on acne 😭😭😭