I’ve found that using deodorant without aluminum lightened up mine, I also used a turmeric mask that I made using mostly turmeric with a little lemon face wash, both natural lightening agents. I only used the mask maybe 2 weeks as I transitioned to natural deodorant.
@@a.j.9098 I don't believe it's the same hiperpigmentation condition us, people of color, get on our armpits and groins. It has nothing do to with acanthosis and diabetes, as dr dray said in the video you mentioned.
The Eucerin proposed by the doctor works amazingly well. My elbow was darn near black from friction. I use the product, 2 to 3 times a day and after a month my elbows actually look normal. If you have a lot of dead tissue on your elbows as I obviously did, using the lotion along with a good scrubbing in the shower every morning with pumice soap and my shower sponge and I’m feeling confident about wearing short sleeve shirts again.
@@mmkay4920 Yes the Eucerin spot treatment. I did not use any additional lotion but I can’t imagine how that would affect anything negatively. My guess is I t would just increase the benefit. The Eucerin cream is AMAZINGLY hydrating!
Omg!!! I dislike wearing clothes that show my knees and elbows... you just saved my life! I was exactly doing what you said not to do and that was literally exfoliating everyday. Thank you so much for this video.
StoryOfThisGirlxx Hiii, I want to help, because I had the darkest knees you could imagine and now it’s completely gone. I would go in with the first aid beauty KP bump eraser body scrub 1-2x week. This combines physical and chemical exfoliants, which I hate for the face, but I like physical exfoliating for the body. It has AHA (glycolic acid and lactic acid) which is really good for removing dead skin cells to make your skin (knees) smoother and AHA’s are known for lightening the skin. The physical exfoliant is also going to be really helpful. I sometimes go in with the Paulas choice 2% bha exfoliant (I use this for my face 1x week, but sometimes also for my knees and body) BHA which is salicylic acid, is really good for really getting in there and getting rid of all that discoloration. Then at the end it is absolutely cruel to go in with a moisturizer (my fav is the A derma exomega cream. I don’t know if you’re into skincare and know anything about AHAs/BHAs, but do not overdo it! ONLY once a week. It can cause a lot of damage to overuse it and acids will make you more sensitive to the sun, so it is important to apply sunscreen, also so you don’t get more hyperpigmentation from the sun so: 1x week routine: first aid beauty bump eraser, Paulas choice 2% exfoliant and A derma exomega cream
This video just made me realise the criminal levels of misinformation folks including 'experts' have been dishing out over the years. As a teen I was highly conscious of intense FADES in various parts of my body but as an adult I've learnt to accept it and also do my best to avoid friction and to just keep it moisturized to prevent it from worsening. I just wish this info had somehow made it's way to me back then, would've saved hours upon hours of time and energy spent doing useless DIYs and worrying. Thank you for this!
Thank you Dr dray, I’ve been doing everything wrong. I have really dark knees compared to the rest of my body. I was using kojic acid soap and wondering why I hadn’t seen improvement. I have a baby too and sometimes crawl with her during play time, so now I know I need to get a soft play mat. You’ve been saving my skin, dr dray! Should’ve been following you years ago!
Omg thank you so much for this video! As a black kid, older Generations used bleaching creams for dark elbows and knees-NOT ME! I love lactic acid and urea it changed everything for me.
I tried lightening creams to make my elbows ghter. It worked the first time so I stopped when I was happy and tried to go back to my normal body cream. My elbows became worse and when I tried to use the lightening cream again it did NOT work! My elbows are black! I regret even using the bleach in the first place!
Wow Dr. Dray I continue to learn from you on a daily basis. I’ve been scrubbing away at my elbows and knees thinking it’s been helping. Thank you so much for all this information!
I tried 12% lactic acid and 40% prescription strength urea. It didn’t work. I ended purchasing SVR Xerial 50 Foot Cream. It contains 50% urea. I apply to feet, elbows, and knees. That helped tremendously
Dr. Gray, your awesome. I am a Nurse Practitioner and appreciate your explanations and reviews on skin care products and their ingredients. Since watching your videos my skin has improved and I have saved tons of money. Thank you again and keep doing videos!! 🥰
My favorite part was when you smiled, wow your smile is so beautiful. Your skin and features are striking but when you smiled, you light up the room. Thank you for the info 😁
I watched this video about 2 months ago, it helped to understand that skin condition and then I started use the cream and I'm totally happy with the results, thank you very much, I love to wear shorts and I feel very confident about it now. ❤️
Irina maybe several weeks, but what I did was I kind of scratched my knees with my finger nails and I noticed the outer layer of skin was coming off. Try that after you take a shower.
I have been using the rough and bumpy cream for about 3 months now with an Avene body wash, and my knees have gotten lighter went from having dark knees since age 5; now im 22, and this is the brightest I've ever had them, the rough and bumpy cream has also helped heal bumps on my arms and legs. I feel confident wearing shorts now, and I don't have to put foundation on my knees anymore XD oh and the sunscreen :)
this is literally me id put foundation on my knees but it always looked so weird and ashy lol did u use any other products other than the cream? and how many times a day did u apply it? thanks!
@@nananyangii I apply the rough and bumpy every time after I shower which is everyday except for if I don't shower. I recently started using the Eucerin roughness relief lotion on the 4 level and I find it to be really good too, good luck!
@@A.a.613 CeraVe rough and bumpy cream or you can also use Eucerin roughness relief which is what I use now and its good too it smoothes rough and bumpy skin exfolation but hydrating efficiently, good luck!
A myth buster video please? Ex. Does moisturizing “too much” make your skin not produce moisture. Thanks so much for your consistently amazing content.
i think she already addressed this but your oil/moisture production is regulated by your hormones, not how much you moisturize or not, etc. so “over moisturizing” will not have an effect on how much oil your skin produces. you just might think that your skin is not producing as much moisture because you have gotten used to moisturizing it so much, and you are comparing the two
I have FADES on my toes. I got 5 sessions of 10% TCA peels done on my toes and it has already made a HUGE difference . Now Im using Eucerin urea cream and its helping as well. Finaly I can wear sandals in summers now
Amlactin 12% lactic acid lotion once a day after my shower got rid of my dark knees in 3 weeks. I only wore shorts. I've never had nice knees until now!
Naseeha CK Be really consistent with this, wear shorts don’t have the clothes rubbing your knees. If it’s some thing you didn’t have as a child then it probably will go away with lotion. My knees started to look like a dark dry layer of skin once I hit maybe 13 or 14. I’m now 30 and it worked.
I’m not chronically kneeling or anything but am currently 40 weeks pregnant & this round of pregnancy my knees and parts of my ankles have turned dark & dry 🤢 I complained w/ my first child about the mild malasma I “suffered” with but this is a whole new ball game! I’m glad you said not to try scrubbing it off, exactly what I was going to do today!
Hi dr Dray. Thanks a lot! Will pay attention to be careful in the gym. French brand SVR does Urea 50% cream called Xerial 50. It is a foot anti callous cream, however, it is mentioned that it can be used on knees, elbows etc. I can confirm that on feet it works miracles with consistent use. Fragrance free of course (unfortunately most of their products are not, although the products themselves are really good).
I have learned more dermatologic information from you than I did in my BSN and MSN program. Love your videos and so elated that I found you. Love and hugs to you, your mom, and Tybee from a Tennessee Nurse Practitioner ❤️👍😊💕
Thank you, thank you! I was treating my elbows the wrong way. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your extensive knowledge about all of these topics. I'm sure you have changed and helped so many people's lives as you educate us on all of these topics. You are the best! Say Hi to Mama Dray for us!
Applying urea cream works. I have very dark elbows especially my left one since I lean against the table all the time when i study and work. I applied twice a day and for a month i see the difference and the spot has lighten up a lot. Still have a dark spot but it's looking much better.
@@stelitamarie i basically went to my local drugs store and picked up a cream with 12% urea. There wasn't many choices for me. The one i brought is advertised for the feet.
I had DARK knees when I was younger. Ask my mom why it was like that, she said it was because I was kneeling. My younger self made the conscious decision to stay off my knees. Years later (like 4th or 5th grade), I looked in the mirror and it was GONE! No products. Too bad I couldn't do that for my elbows. I'm in school and you just have to out your elbows on your desk. I assume it's the same for office jobs too🤷♀️
I pray 5 times a day and each prayer includes kneeling down on my knee several times apart from my workout routine any advice to minimize the friction ? Love you Dr. Dray❤️🙏
Rawan Aljuhani if all fails just remember that this is a result of your consistence dedication to your prayers . May Allah bless you for that and keep you in this wonderful direction
I have really dark elbows 😑 n I think my chin has fades too🤦 I picked this habit of chin support recently with online classes 🙈 what do I doooo?! It looks like I have a beard patch🥲 I'm glad that we're all still wearing masks😅
Dr. Dray, I was going to search for some of the videos you have talked about this topic but you read my mind! I am going to order the spot treatment and give it a try. I do yoga and I notice that my knees and elbows started to darken. Thank you always!
I’m so glad I found your channel. You have taught me so much about what to look out for in products and what to use on my skin! Can you do a skin care line review of the new amazon beauty skin products Belei? Thanks!
Totally off topic, but I’d love to see your take on Glossier products and Luzern for anti-aging. Love your content by the way! So refreshing and honest! :)
I’ve found a product with both: Avène Akerat 30 (30% urea) and Salicylic acod and lactic acid ( unspecified percentage). For those in german speaking countries Dermasence with 40% urea and lactic acid as a low listed ingredient. At 12% LA I seem to find no local alternatives to ordering the suggested online.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! 🙏🙏🙏 I am one who thought my elbows were dirty and did try to exfoliate the layer of the skin away and basically gave up as it did nothing. I never thought to seek treatment because it is asymptotic. I didn’t think it was a condition with its own name. It it weren’t for you, I would have continued to live with the shame. I can’t wait to try the creams!!💜💜 YOU ARE AMAZING AND VERY GENEROUS in sharing all of your knowledge.
The cheapest way is Vaseline. Use it morning and night sometimes in between. You will see a super result. Knees, elbows, heels etc. It softens the place after a while it will get not only lighter but absolutely no bumps or roughness smooth like baby skin. Just make it your dayly habit after you shower and creamed it's a mini extra stem with gigantic results. Patients is key 😉
Hi Dr Dray.. could you please revise Paula’s Choice super antioxidant moisturizer? Do not buy if you don’t need it but just review the ingredients if you get some time. I know you told that antioxidants couldn’t do anything in sunscreens but I want to know if they are helpful in a moisturizer. Thank you 😊
I was wondering where it comes from, I developed it after doing construction cleaning, mainly scrubbing paint and other materials off floors. I need to invest in a knee pads or a pad
Today I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL ON UA-cam..I WAS EXCITED TO ASK YOU A QUESTION... I USED PETAL FRESH BOTANICAL FOR FACIAL SCRUB AND I NOTICE A HOLE ON MY FACE
I'm gonna throw a question here, although it's not related to the topic of this video, but in hopes Andrea reads this comment... 🙈 So I recently bought the Vichy Solar Prospective Water SPF30 Hydrating. I like that it contains hyaluronic acid. And I know, I know, I know... There is fragance in it, but almost all vichy products have fragance. 😔 But what I wonder is... Based on the ingredients list, is this product ooclusive enough to actually moisturize or could it actually increase transepidermal water loss? 🤔 Aqua/ Water Homosalate Dicaprylyl Ether Dicaprylyl Carbonate Octocrylene Ethylhexyl Salicylate Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Gylcerin Alcohol Denat Ethylhexyl Triazone Diisopropyl Sebcate Propanediol Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid Caprylyl Glycol Disodium EDTA Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Phenoxyethanol Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Terephthalyidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Tocopherol Triethanolamine Parfum/ Frangrance www.vichy.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/1671/s/ideal-soleil-hydrating-spf30-protective-solar-water/category/164/
I had really dark elbows and my mother would always comment on them and how dry they looked. Normal body creams I suppose weren't thick enough so I used a lotion bar I had from Lush (used about 2-3 times a day) and maybe 2 weeks later my mother asked me what I was doing differently because my elbows looked so much better/weren't as dark anymore (they weren't rough either; very smooth). I had used the massage bar from Lush and although it does contain fragrance, the oils in it stay on your skin for several hours.
I feel like people comment really good thoughtful questions but dry dray just likes or leaves vague answers, no hate! I just wish she can share her knowledge
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LA dark under eyes can be due to low iron levels. Get yours checked to see. Also for the puffiness you can take organic green tea bags and put them on your eyes for 15 mins like ppl do with cucumbers
Dr d. Plz do a video on dark arm pits. You’ll be doing women of color a big favor!!
Ana Nana YES MY BEST FRIEND WND I WERE JUST TALKING ABOUT HOW PEOPLE WITH CLEAR ARMPITS ARE BLESSed
She already did ua-cam.com/video/GpQpBTAsS7c/v-deo.html
I’ve found that using deodorant without aluminum lightened up mine, I also used a turmeric mask that I made using mostly turmeric with a little lemon face wash, both natural lightening agents. I only used the mask maybe 2 weeks as I transitioned to natural deodorant.
@@a.j.9098 I don't believe it's the same hiperpigmentation condition us, people of color, get on our armpits and groins. It has nothing do to with acanthosis and diabetes, as dr dray said in the video you mentioned.
Osito Kintsugi Schmidt’s deodorant smell AMAZING! I love the rose+vanilla one 🌹
The Eucerin proposed by the doctor works amazingly well. My elbow was darn near black from friction. I use the product, 2 to 3 times a day and after a month my elbows actually look normal. If you have a lot of dead tissue on your elbows as I obviously did, using the lotion along with a good scrubbing in the shower every morning with pumice soap and my shower sponge and I’m feeling confident about wearing short sleeve shirts again.
The eucerin spot treatment correct? did you use any other lotion on top of it, or change any other things in your daily habits? Thanks!
@@mmkay4920 Yes the Eucerin spot treatment. I did not use any additional lotion but I can’t imagine how that would affect anything negatively. My guess is I t would just increase the benefit. The Eucerin cream is AMAZINGLY hydrating!
@@petebutler5139 thanks!
How many times did you apply the lotion a day....??? And how long until you see the results??
Can I use it on my neck and inner thighs @Pete Butler
Omg!!! I dislike wearing clothes that show my knees and elbows... you just saved my life! I was exactly doing what you said not to do and that was literally exfoliating everyday. Thank you so much for this video.
Lol thank god am not the only one
Can you tell me what you did exactly? What did you use? What was your daily routine in knee care?
Hi, did the tips work for you? I suffer from dark elbows too...
StoryOfThisGirlxx Hiii, I want to help, because I had the darkest knees you could imagine and now it’s completely gone. I would go in with the first aid beauty KP bump eraser body scrub 1-2x week. This combines physical and chemical exfoliants, which I hate for the face, but I like physical exfoliating for the body. It has AHA (glycolic acid and lactic acid) which is really good for removing dead skin cells to make your skin (knees) smoother and AHA’s are known for lightening the skin. The physical exfoliant is also going to be really helpful. I sometimes go in with the Paulas choice 2% bha exfoliant (I use this for my face 1x week, but sometimes also for my knees and body) BHA which is salicylic acid, is really good for really getting in there and getting rid of all that discoloration. Then at the end it is absolutely cruel to go in with a moisturizer (my fav is the A derma exomega cream. I don’t know if you’re into skincare and know anything about AHAs/BHAs, but do not overdo it! ONLY once a week. It can cause a lot of damage to overuse it and acids will make you more sensitive to the sun, so it is important to apply sunscreen, also so you don’t get more hyperpigmentation from the sun so: 1x week routine: first aid beauty bump eraser, Paulas choice 2% exfoliant and A derma exomega cream
Faten Alzhrani This is for you too❤️
My knees are darker than my soul, can someone relate?
My hands are super dark compared to the rest of my body. I hate it!
Mells did it work?
Mells update?
Also back of my knees 😥😥😥
Mells yeah it’s a acid !
When I was a kid my mom used to tell me not always kneel and I just ignored her. Im sorry mom, I regret it.
Same girl, same
The good part : by kneeling you saved your mobility. A lot of exercises require being on the knees and some people can't do that anymore at 40.
Thank you for not selling us snake oil and false promises of instant gratification. ❤
Cara Watts thanks for watching
I second that! I just stumbled upon this channel, and I'm really enjoying the knowledge and honesty!
I make sure to watch all ads before her videos as a way to thank her for her hardwork!
The urea cream works! I applied it on my knees and elbows yesterday (am & pm), and now the skin is smoother and a little bit lighter. Thanks Dr. Dray!
which products did you use please?
How about in the inner thigh and underarm is that also friction?
what product?
This video just made me realise the criminal levels of misinformation folks including 'experts' have been dishing out over the years. As a teen I was highly conscious of intense FADES in various parts of my body but as an adult I've learnt to accept it and also do my best to avoid friction and to just keep it moisturized to prevent it from worsening. I just wish this info had somehow made it's way to me back then, would've saved hours upon hours of time and energy spent doing useless DIYs and worrying. Thank you for this!
Thank you Dr dray, I’ve been doing everything wrong. I have really dark knees compared to the rest of my body. I was using kojic acid soap and wondering why I hadn’t seen improvement. I have a baby too and sometimes crawl with her during play time, so now I know I need to get a soft play mat. You’ve been saving my skin, dr dray! Should’ve been following you years ago!
Omg thank you so much for this video! As a black kid, older Generations used bleaching creams for dark elbows and knees-NOT ME! I love lactic acid and urea it changed everything for me.
which products did you use? 🥺
@@falloutgirl902 omg. I also wanna know
I tried lightening creams to make my elbows ghter. It worked the first time so I stopped when I was happy and tried to go back to my normal body cream. My elbows became worse and when I tried to use the lightening cream again it did NOT work! My elbows are black! I regret even using the bleach in the first place!
What did u exactly use, and when did u start seein results?
@@okthisisawkward what products u used??
Wow Dr. Dray I continue to learn from you on a daily basis. I’ve been scrubbing away at my elbows and knees thinking it’s been helping. Thank you so much for all this information!
Erika Cortez 😊
Does IT really work..??
@@DrDrayzday can we use the ordinal lactic acid or alpha-arbutin serum "down there" to lighten up the area?
I tried 12% lactic acid and 40% prescription strength urea. It didn’t work. I ended purchasing SVR Xerial 50 Foot Cream. It contains 50% urea. I apply to feet, elbows, and knees. That helped tremendously
Nice, any updates?
but how long did it take? i just started using the exact one
@@criiskies did it work
@@milkylatto1738 nope it didn’t and i used all of it
@@criiskies used what exactly?
Dr. Gray, your awesome. I am a Nurse Practitioner and appreciate your explanations and reviews on skin care products and their ingredients. Since watching your videos my skin has improved and I have saved tons of money. Thank you again and keep doing videos!! 🥰
Thank you for this! As a vet tech I’m always on the ground helping with dogs. Glad to know more about how to take care of my skin!
Thank you for what you do to help our fur babies!
My favorite part was when you smiled, wow your smile is so beautiful. Your skin and features are striking but when you smiled, you light up the room. Thank you for the info 😁
I watched this video about 2 months ago, it helped to understand that skin condition and then I started use the cream and I'm totally happy with the results, thank you very much, I love to wear shorts and I feel very confident about it now. ❤️
Hiiii, what cream do you use? is it the Eucerin spot treatment?
If you are looking for the same point as i am , go to 7.05 .
12 per cent lactic acid or 40 per cent urea.
I’ve been using Eucerin Roughness Relief on my knees and it’s totally working!
Do you the lotion or spot treatment?
Yani Popo it’s the spot treatment
Retha Godbey when did you start seeing results? I have been using it for 3 months once a day but seeing no results yet :(
Irina maybe several weeks, but what I did was I kind of scratched my knees with my finger nails and I noticed the outer layer of skin was coming off. Try that after you take a shower.
@@rethagodbey2954 omg same! Ive been using it since the comment and my dead skin is falling off just by rubbing it!!
I have been using the rough and bumpy cream for about 3 months now with an Avene body wash, and my knees have gotten lighter went from having dark knees since age 5; now im 22, and this is the brightest I've ever had them, the rough and bumpy cream has also helped heal bumps on my arms and legs. I feel confident wearing shorts now, and I don't have to put foundation on my knees anymore XD oh and the sunscreen :)
this is literally me id put foundation on my knees but it always looked so weird and ashy lol did u use any other products other than the cream? and how many times a day did u apply it? thanks!
What’s the name of this cream plz?
@@nananyangii I apply the rough and bumpy every time after I shower which is everyday except for if I don't shower. I recently started using the Eucerin roughness relief lotion on the 4 level and I find it to be really good too, good luck!
@@A.a.613 CeraVe rough and bumpy cream or you can also use Eucerin roughness relief which is what I use now and its good too it smoothes rough and bumpy skin exfolation but hydrating efficiently, good luck!
What is the color of the body wash?
A myth buster video please? Ex. Does moisturizing “too much” make your skin not produce moisture. Thanks so much for your consistently amazing content.
i think she already addressed this but your oil/moisture production is regulated by your hormones, not how much you moisturize or not, etc.
so “over moisturizing” will not have an effect on how much oil your skin produces. you just might think that your skin is not producing as much moisture because you have gotten used to moisturizing it so much, and you are comparing the two
Twice a day: cream with 40% urea or 12% lactic acid 💯
I bought both. Apply one in the morning the other at night 🤷♂️
@@frederickv845 how is the progress so far?
@@christinewekesa8942with no reply after 2 years, it’s bad Playa.
I have FADES on my toes. I got 5 sessions of 10% TCA peels done on my toes and it has already made a HUGE difference . Now Im using Eucerin urea cream and its helping as well. Finaly I can wear sandals in summers now
Amlactin 12% lactic acid lotion once a day after my shower got rid of my dark knees in 3 weeks. I only wore shorts. I've never had nice knees until now!
Will it work??
I have supper black elbow and knees
Naseeha CK Be really consistent with this, wear shorts don’t have the clothes rubbing your knees. If it’s some thing you didn’t have as a child then it probably will go away with lotion. My knees started to look like a dark dry layer of skin once I hit maybe 13 or 14. I’m now 30 and it worked.
@@Audrianne53
I'm in India dea.... This cream is not available here
Naseeha CK Just don’t try using pumice stone, I’ve done that before. It ends up coming back just as thick.
Audrianne53 This is so true! I used a pumice stone last month and now my knees look like coal tar.
My knees are fine but my elbows are dark and crustier than my grandma’s homemade pizza crust.
it really be like be like that and i hate it
How exciting!!! Age 33 finally getting treatment for these embarrassing dark knees and elbows
How about the dark inner thigh butt and underarm is it also the same thing, friction or pigmentation?
I’m not chronically kneeling or anything but am currently 40 weeks pregnant & this round of pregnancy my knees and parts of my ankles have turned dark & dry 🤢 I complained w/ my first child about the mild malasma I “suffered” with but this is a whole new ball game! I’m glad you said not to try scrubbing it off, exactly what I was going to do today!
DR DRAY please make a video about Dark inner thighs... asking for my friend ..
where the video ? im that friend
MonicMeza she did one
@@monetthood2770 can you link it?
born to be a Queen's you have to go on her page and she has all types of videos
Need to look at her page for darkness btw thighs-not cute and not sexy!
Eucerin roughness spot treatment contains 30% urea
And also eucerin urea repair plus (30% urea)
Hi dr Dray. Thanks a lot! Will pay attention to be careful in the gym. French brand SVR does Urea 50% cream called Xerial 50. It is a foot anti callous cream, however, it is mentioned that it can be used on knees, elbows etc. I can confirm that on feet it works miracles with consistent use. Fragrance free of course (unfortunately most of their products are not, although the products themselves are really good).
How long should i use it ?
When I realize it wasn't dirt, I start using Neutrogena hand cream, that one that's clear, and it work.. Notice a tremendous improvement
Applied where...?
to your Knees?
@@infoDecor101 elbows
absolutely BRILLIANT clarification of what the issue is here. Wow. Thank you Dr. Dray. Immensely helpful.
so helpful!
Omg hi I didn't expect you here haha
Kojic acid soap really works for dark discoloration! It helped with my knees and other areas with discoloration.
@Alicia P can you please help with the exact one you've used or been using. Thank you
Which one have u been using ?
@@LN-cl3py It's called Kojie San soap skin lightening. It's a white box with an asian lady on it, you can order it on Amazon.
Alicia P works for hyperpigmentation, yes...not acanthotic skin conditions
@@DrDrayzday yes, also not for sensitive skin!
I have this from yoga 🧘🏼♀️-both knees. I call it my yoga knees.
Me too 😖
Thank you for this informative video. I was scrubbing my elbow with “mineral” stone, and I got bruised. Thanks for educating us.
Amazing! I’ve been trying to help my mom with this issue for years.Thank you.
So, it was helpful or not?
Thank you so very much!!!! Your explanation saved my life!!! I am currently using a 40% urea cream but it contains "tea tree leaf" !!!! OMG!
Thank you! I am extremely pale and sometimes my elbows get a little dark. Most of the time people mistake that with lack of proper hygiene.
I have learned more dermatologic information from you than I did in my BSN and MSN program. Love your videos and so elated that I found you. Love and hugs to you, your mom, and Tybee from a Tennessee Nurse Practitioner ❤️👍😊💕
K T happy Friday
Is FADES applicable to dark inner thighs and the inner butt cheeks because of friction from chafing?
Or is that hyperpigmentation?
Was about to ask this. Thought I was the only one. Thank you!
I seriously need an answer to this
Can be
Also underarms
I had the same question, inner thigh under arms, and those areas are impossible to avoid friction so what to do?
I’m a floor installer, I’m always on my knees. Over the years my knee caps have gotten darker. Thanks for the info!
Thank you, thank you! I was treating my elbows the wrong way. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your extensive knowledge about all of these topics. I'm sure you have changed and helped so many people's lives as you educate us on all of these topics. You are the best! Say Hi to Mama Dray for us!
thanks for watching
you save my life from buying unnecessary bleaching creams with kojic , lovelots! thanks
Applying urea cream works. I have very dark elbows especially my left one since I lean against the table all the time when i study and work. I applied twice a day and for a month i see the difference and the spot has lighten up a lot. Still have a dark spot but it's looking much better.
What product do you use ?
@@stelitamarie i basically went to my local drugs store and picked up a cream with 12% urea. There wasn't many choices for me. The one i brought is advertised for the feet.
can you please do a video on darkness around neck and mouth? what we can do? kojac acid/ alpha arbutin/azelic acid?
I second the darkness around the neck and mouth!
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Sometimes darkening around the neck can be due to insulin resistance.
My chin area is dark .....
NECK PLEASEEEEEE my neck always has like a dark ring that won’t go away no matter how hard I scrub and it tends to stay dry
oh my god finally a video about this problem thank you so much 🙏🥺
Roh Mh thanks for watching
I'm so happy this video exists
I had DARK knees when I was younger. Ask my mom why it was like that, she said it was because I was kneeling. My younger self made the conscious decision to stay off my knees. Years later (like 4th or 5th grade), I looked in the mirror and it was GONE! No products. Too bad I couldn't do that for my elbows. I'm in school and you just have to out your elbows on your desk. I assume it's the same for office jobs too🤷♀️
I pray 5 times a day and each prayer includes kneeling down on my knee several times apart from my workout routine any advice to minimize the friction ? Love you Dr. Dray❤️🙏
You can do it on a thicker and softer surface
@@elusnuga would a yoga mat be enough?
Rawan Aljuhani I guess so? Or you can get a thicker and softer prayer rug. The one my mother uses is like that
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Rawan Aljuhani if all fails just remember that this is a result of your consistence dedication to your prayers . May Allah bless you for that and keep you in this wonderful direction
Thanks you for your videos. I really enjoyed the education I get by following your channel allow me to make sensible choices on skin care
I have really dark elbows 😑 n I think my chin has fades too🤦 I picked this habit of chin support recently with online classes 🙈 what do I doooo?! It looks like I have a beard patch🥲 I'm glad that we're all still wearing masks😅
Dr. Dray, I was going to search for some of the videos you have talked about this topic but you read my mind! I am going to order the spot treatment and give it a try. I do yoga and I notice that my knees and elbows started to darken. Thank you always!
thanks for watching
Did you use it? What were the results?
@sayuri did It work?
I’m so glad I found your channel. You have taught me so much about what to look out for in products and what to use on my skin! Can you do a skin care line review of the new amazon beauty skin products Belei? Thanks!
Congratulations on 300k subscribers! ❤️ Love your videos
Totally off topic, but I’d love to see your take on Glossier products and Luzern for anti-aging. Love your content by the way! So refreshing and honest! :)
Hi Dr dray. Pls do a video for dark neck aswell🤗. Pls!
Please, i need it
@@gazalaakhatar5191 Too much insulin being produced.
I did a video on one type of discoloration on the neck (see my acanthosis nigricans video)
Yayyy, 1 million before 2021!!
Congratulations on passing 300,000 subscribers 💗🤩
Have you done a video on razor bump scars and lightening those? Would love that.
I’ve found a product with both: Avène Akerat 30 (30% urea) and Salicylic acod and lactic acid ( unspecified percentage). For those in german speaking countries Dermasence with 40% urea and lactic acid as a low listed ingredient. At 12% LA I seem to find no local alternatives to ordering the suggested online.
thank you! I live in the netherlands and been looking for similar products available around here. How was it though, did it work for you?
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! 🙏🙏🙏 I am one who thought my elbows were dirty and did try to exfoliate the layer of the skin away and basically gave up as it did nothing. I never thought to seek treatment because it is asymptotic. I didn’t think it was a condition with its own name. It it weren’t for you, I would have continued to live with the shame. I can’t wait to try the creams!!💜💜 YOU ARE AMAZING AND VERY GENEROUS in sharing all of your knowledge.
My new favourite channel. Thank you for sharing your expertise and thoroughly explaining.
Thank goodness! It came! Was waiting for this video! Xxx
Umme Salma Tahir thanks for watching
Thank you so much i am learning many new things because of you. Thank you ❤
literally the best doc!!!
Your page makes me want to become a dermatologist even more..to actually help people and give them knowledge
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Just want to tell you are the best thanks for all the GOOD information you give us.
Does this apply to dark knuckles as well??
Ameera Asif I never realized that was a thing until I saw it on my boyfriends hands I see it as something small that is part of your character
The cheapest way is Vaseline. Use it morning and night sometimes in between. You will see a super result. Knees, elbows, heels etc. It softens the place after a while it will get not only lighter but absolutely no bumps or roughness smooth like baby skin. Just make it your dayly habit after you shower and creamed it's a mini extra stem with gigantic results. Patients is key 😉
Hi Dr Dray.. could you please revise Paula’s Choice super antioxidant moisturizer? Do not buy if you don’t need it but just review the ingredients if you get some time. I know you told that antioxidants couldn’t do anything in sunscreens but I want to know if they are helpful in a moisturizer. Thank you 😊
Can you do a video on impaired wound healing for the elderly? what pharm and non-pharm treatments to improve and speed up healing process?
Thank you for gracing us with your skin care wisdom! 😊 So grateful to have found your channel 😊
I was wondering where it comes from, I developed it after doing construction cleaning, mainly scrubbing paint and other materials off floors. I need to invest in a knee pads or a pad
Dr Dray, do you think glycolic acid might be good for this also? ❤
Today I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL ON UA-cam..I WAS EXCITED TO ASK YOU A QUESTION... I USED PETAL FRESH BOTANICAL FOR FACIAL SCRUB AND I NOTICE A HOLE ON MY FACE
Wow!!! Another informative video! Thank you so much ❤️😘🥰 HAPPY FRIDAY!!!! ☕️☕️☕️🌹
isaacsinaivr Happy Friday
I'm gonna throw a question here, although it's not related to the topic of this video, but in hopes Andrea reads this comment... 🙈
So I recently bought the Vichy Solar Prospective Water SPF30 Hydrating.
I like that it contains hyaluronic acid.
And I know, I know, I know... There is fragance in it, but almost all vichy products have fragance. 😔
But what I wonder is...
Based on the ingredients list, is this product ooclusive enough to actually moisturize or could it actually increase transepidermal water loss? 🤔
Aqua/ Water
Homosalate
Dicaprylyl Ether
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Octocrylene
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Gylcerin
Alcohol Denat
Ethylhexyl Triazone
Diisopropyl Sebcate
Propanediol
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Caprylyl Glycol
Disodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Phenoxyethanol
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Terephthalyidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
Tocopherol
Triethanolamine
Parfum/ Frangrance
www.vichy.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/1671/s/ideal-soleil-hydrating-spf30-protective-solar-water/category/164/
I had really dark elbows and my mother would always comment on them and how dry they looked. Normal body creams I suppose weren't thick enough so I used a lotion bar I had from Lush (used about 2-3 times a day) and maybe 2 weeks later my mother asked me what I was doing differently because my elbows looked so much better/weren't as dark anymore (they weren't rough either; very smooth). I had used the massage bar from Lush and although it does contain fragrance, the oils in it stay on your skin for several hours.
Shipping_Addict what’s the name of the bar
@@malaysia1475 It's the Hottie Massage Bar; it has bumps on it. It's 12.95 and lasts a good while if you're just using it for your arms and elbows.
I feel like people comment really good thoughtful questions but dry dray just likes or leaves vague answers, no hate! I just wish she can share her knowledge
Dr. Dray what are your thoughts about facial oils? Thank you!
Lucil Cerrada more often problematic
Thanks for your professional advice. Can you please talk about products to use on chickenpox scars especially for the face.
Can you please do a video on dark inner thighs?
Omg thank you so much for this video. I have been told to use lemon juice and baking soda to lighten so again thanks
Thank you! How do you feel about Amlactin lotion for the body.
Good to know, and Happy Friday!
Happy Friday Baby Doll!! I hope you are having a very Beautiful Day Sweetie!! Love Love Love You to pieces Always Love from Cupcake!! xoxox!
@@jackiemarsh2470Thanks cupcake, it is a beautiful day in NY, and I'm loving it. Hope you are too!💜❣️👼
You are a treasure and your channel is goldmine of knowledge! Subbed ❤❤
12% lactic acid,40% urea-2times a day
*DIY CHANNELS HAVE LEFT THE CHAT*
Happy Friday....loving the videos so damn much!!!
medaher f happy Friday
I bought the Eucerin products and the drmtlgy 12% exfoliating body lotion. My knees are super rough and dark. The skin is starting to peel
SVR has amazing Urea 30% and Urea 50% fragrance free creams for feet
Sky10811 I have that, it pills on me :(
Happy Friday Dr Dray 💜☕️
Have a wonderful day everyone 🌸☕️
Happy Friday Beautiful!! I hope You are having a very Pleasant Day Sweetie!! I Love You Always and Forever and Ever!! I'm Sending You All of the Love Hugs in the World Darling!! xoxoxO
Jackie Marsh Thank you sunshine,my day is going well.I hope you’re feeling good and your day is lovely in every way.I love you always and forever sweetheart.I’m sending you lots of love and hugs Xoxo 🌸💜🍃🧡🌸
@@lindih111 Thank You soo Much Sweetie!! I'm sooo Glad Your having a lovely Day Angel!! I Love You Always and Forever and Ever Darling!! I'm Sending You All the Love Hugs in the World Sweetheart!! xoxoxO
Hi sunshine, thank you and have a good Friday ☀️❤️💖
Happy Friday, Lindi! Hope you have a relaxing weekend. Enjoy your evening! 🌸🌴🌸
I used a body wash from Lush which has lactic acid & it has definitely lightened the dark bumps on my arms.
can you please do a video on dark undereye circles and what products help with puffiness
ua-cam.com/video/jFlCkFZHx5E/v-deo.html
LA dark under eyes can be due to low iron levels. Get yours checked to see. Also for the puffiness you can take organic green tea bags and put them on your eyes for 15 mins like ppl do with cucumbers
Thanks Dr. Dray for the informative video,
I want to ask if glycolic acid or Salicylic Acid can do the work instead of lactic acid?
Dr. Dray can you please review the Coola Silk Drops (basically a sunscreen but in "serum" form)? Much appreciated!!
I just saw a add for Jack Black, good job Andrea!!!
Could you do a review on all of the Alpha Skincare products?
5:44 for treatment