Dr. Dray!!! Funniest thing happened today: I work a day job for the summer until school starts and I always re -apply my sunscreen in the work bathroom (I have been working here for 4 months now) and today I was applying and a guy around my age (25) pulled out his ceraVe AM and started re -applying as well!! He literally turned to me and said I always see you in here applying so I’m starting! LMAO!!!! Isn’t that crazy! Than I just informed it’s all bc of Dr. Dray!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️ Have a wonderful weekend!!
Thank you, Dr Dray. Great topic and info for your viewers, and perfect for me as well. I tend to over-apply every topical cream/ointments etc. I always think more is better and at times end up with a bigger irritation. Very helpful...when I read “apply a thin layer” I’m never sure what constitutes a thin layer and I think “if a thin layer is good then more works more quickly”. I’ve learned my lesson. Thank you so much and Happy Friday! :-) 😊🌞🌻🌼💐
The "apply thin layer" directive is prevalent and so often misunderstood. Thank you for the visuals and examples. This nuts&bolts info is not always conveyed in the exam room. :)
So many doctors do not specify how much to use and how to use topical creams. They just assume you know. A lot of times people put on more than should be done.
I'm so glad you did this Q&A! I tend to be heavy-handed with topical applications in general, which is one thing for sunscreens and even moisturizers and quite another for antibiotics, steroids, and other medications. Your visual demonstration of 1 FTU alone made this video worth watching! In a future video, would you do a similar demonstration of the pea-size unit and how to spread it evenly across the face? Maybe something similar to your demonstrations of how you apply sunscreen? Perhaps the next time you demonstrate your PM skincare routine you could show us with tretinoin (assuming you're still using it). I find it very hard to spread the pea-size unit across my face evenly, so I must be doing something wrong!
Hi Dr. Dray! I hope you and your mom are doing well. Happy weekend. What is your opinion on OcuSoft Lid Scrub? I have been using this to remove my mascara. The ingredients are: Water, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, PEG-150 Distearate, Sodium Lauroamphodiacetate, Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate, Sodium Chloride, 1,2 Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Potassium Sorbate, PEG-15 Cocopolyamine
Can you discuss cysts in inner thighs/darks spots.. I know your general audience may not be interested but thought I'd throw it out there. I went to my dermatologist, and quite disappointed 😑
My amazon package came in today!! CeraVe moisturizing cream, CeraVe night cream, CeraVe healing ointment, aquaphor baby ointment (for KP), differin, Hado labo skin plumping gel, hado labo foaming cleanser, and hado labo sheet masks!! So happy I’m on the right track to beautiful skin! Also I saw a 2% salycilic acid facial wash at dollar tree. Is it safe? It’s only a dollar so idk if I can trust it
Hi Dr. Dray! It’s nice to see a professional to help people rather than watching a “beauty guru”. I found your channel last night and have already learned so much. Anyway, I just turned 21 and have been dealing with this problem for many years now, probably 16 or 17. I have fine lines under my eyes and dark circles. I have tried many products to reduce the look of these issues. A majority of it is genetics but there is also a factor of lack of sleep and lack of water. Sometimes it’s hard to remind myself to drink more water, so I was looking for a product to help on days I might not get enough sleep or drink enough water. But is this problem common for someone my age? What chemicals or ingredients should I be looking out for? Thank you!
This has been very helpful as to how much to use and how much it covers. Do you cover it with gauze or leave it open to air? Especially if it’s on the leg and ankle area
Thank you so very much for all of your great videos and sharing all of your knowledge. I have learned SO MUCH! Would you consider doing a video about the best treatment for feet? 1. Treatment for athlete's foot. 2. Treatment for nail fungus 3. Are nail salons/pedicures safe or do they lead to the previous 2 disorders? THANK YOU!!!!
How much to use? Granny always said A little dab’ll do ya! I enjoyed the topical steroid video So helpful I didn’t know steroid eye drops were a thing until joe my hubby was diagnosed today with an ulcer on his cornea Yikes! Happy Friday! Looking forward to the weekend vlogs with Mom and Tybee!!
The problem is, how much to apply? For instance a spot on your nose, is a dot of cream on the tip of your finger enough? Or do you use something like an eight of a teaspoon and rub it in?
This doesn’t really have to do with your video but I can’t seek the help of a dermatologist and I am wondering if you can help me? I recently bought .1% tretinoin and it made my skin very wrinkled. I bought it for my acne. I even applied around my eyes for dark circles and now my eyes are wrinkled. I know I was supposed to work my way up in percentage but I did not. Will my skin become normal like how it was before or is it damaged forever. I am 17 years old. Do you have any recommendations as far as products?
Thank you for the clear explanation, and I wanna to know if this fingertip unit could be applied to other topical creams and ointment and also sunscreen?
I was just prescribed a 2.5% hydrocortisone cream for lips I assume the same rule applies? Also am I supposed to rub on the lip until the cream completely becomes Clear or is having some leftover noticeable white stuff fine sometimes? I don’t seem to like the idea of leaving white cream on my lips right before I go to school Plz help 🙏🏻
Can you briefly describe using topical creams/lotion/liquid on the scalp? How does this change as it can seem as the scalp is a more poris area? Thank you!
Thanks, I have a fungal rash of some sort (possibly Pityriasis according to my Dr. but we aren't entirely sure) on my neck and some on my arm and a few other places apparently, and I had no idea how much to use. Can I keep rubbing the cream in till it dries? That's how I did it so far...I've only done it once so far. Also have a question I wonder if you knew. Can these fungal rashes cause a rapid heartbeat or panic attack like symptoms? For some reason over the past few days my heart's been speeding up rapidly and it's been freaking me out. Maybe time for an ER visit?
I always enjoy your videos! I learned much through your videos. My dermatologist once told me not to rub the steroid cream in. She told me to put it on my finger and tap it on my rash. Is the tapping method generally recommended?
it depends on what the disease process was and/or vehicle of the cream...i imagine the recommendation was more pertinent to you, rather than a generalizable recommendation
I know that with Retin-A you're only supposed to use a pea-sized amount applied to your entire face but it never feels like it's enough to cover the whole face evenly. Do you have any suggestions on how to get it on in an even layer? Thanks! xox
SPFanatical About Skincare Great question! I’m using Differin right now but planning to switch to Retin-A when I finish my Differin. It never feels like I’ve applied enough, but particularly, it never feels like I’ve applied it evenly. I’m glad you asked that question. I’m OCD for “evenness” on everything!
SPFanatical About Skincare I personally mix it with a little of with my moisturizer to help it spread but not sure if that makes it less effective or not
Hi Doc, I am using TACROLIMUS 0.1% for vitiligo on lips as prescribed, How long do I need to leave the ointment on before I wipe it off to apply my lipstick on an occasional basis, it is way to oily to apply lipstick over it, appreciate any response…
Hi Doctor, is it safe to use an over the counter antifungal cream like Micatin for as long as you want for seborrheic dermatitis on the face? I used it twice a day for about 2 -3 weeks and my skin got much better but I was wondering if I should continue to use it as a preventative, not everyday but more like 2 to 3 times a week? What do you think?
Dr Dray I did but to be honest I just trust your opinions much more:). Anyway, thank you for your channel, I’ve learned so much! Have a fantastic day!!
I've always been given way too much. I had a little spot of ringworm on my arm that needed treatment, maybe the size of my thumbprint at the most--I was given a big tube of clotrimazole and two smaller tubes of betamethasone to more or less equal one large tube. I ended up with a few more spots as time went on, but I barely used any of it by the time they expired. With a different doctor, I had tinea versicolor on my underboob/belly area, and I was given 2-3 bottles of ketoconazole when 1 was plenty.
Hello Dr. Dray- my question is about my daughter and her long term use of steroid creams from her severe eczema. She has used steroid creams her whole life, she is now 14 and now knowing all of the information about how bad these steroid creams are for us we are wanting to wean her off of them. Can you give me some advice as to what I should do or how to go about weaning her off of her creams? Any bit of info would be helpful. Thank you in advance!
Thank you great information. When I apply my Retin-A which I know is a pea size I have the pump bottle and I was wondering if the one pump is considered a pea size?
I was wondering if you could do or have done a video regarding demodex. I have developed this type of rosacea flare up over the last year and I cannot figure out what triggers it to flare nor what is best to get it to stop the quickest. My dermatologist has me taking doxycycline daily with ivermectin topical daily with my aczone and nightly retin-a but i still flare up for months at a time. Is there a skin care routine change that will help clear this quicker?
Ty, awesome info, I wondering how much Hydrocortisone 1% for demodex treatment...a pharmacist helped me out..but never gave any instructions on applying it. Just to let you know I was putting on twice a day.
Interesting! My new Soolantra prescription literally just says “apply to face every day”. Okay lol how much. I’ll just apply a thin layer and hope for the best 😂. I don’t even know if I’m supposed to apply it all over my face or just my cheeks where the rosacea is.
Hi Dr Dray. I’m wondering whether all the sunscreen that we put on, though helps to prevent skin cancer, allows our body to synthesise vitamin D3. Have you recently checked your vitamin D levels, and would you recommend a D3 supplement?
You have to discuss with your treating physician if a) checking vitamin D is indicated for you based on your medical history and b) if vitamin D supplementation is recommended. Sun exposure is not a safe way to obtain vitamin D. Wearing sunscreen is not an indication for a vitamin D test.
Hi Dr Dray! I have Sjogren syndrome and my doc has me using Amlactin every other day and told me to use ‘some kind of heavy occlusive cream’ on top of it. He’s not a Dermatologist and had no cream or ointment preference. My question is what will give the best occlusion without making me so greasy I slide around in my pajamas?
Dr dray I am curious for topical retinoids if stronger equals more effective? Is a higher strength going to result in more improvement? I am on .3% adapalene and tolerate it very well and I am wondering if I should ask about switching to something stronger like tretinoin .1%
I just have my contact dermatitis on my one finger it still hasn't gone away it's been almost a month ..I also have watched a video of a guy who had it and he mentioned how he worked on his gut health and it went away ..I have been trying hard to maintain my health as well
contact dermatitis is an "outside in" job ...meaning it is caused by something that comes in contact w/ the skin....gut health has nothing to do with it
Also sometimes when a person is under a lot of stress things like contact dermatitis can come up more in my opinion. That also what happened to me when I was working with harsh chemicals and under a lot of stress it reacted more in an intense way .Just my experience with contact dermatitis ":)
I was using the Cerave Hydrating Cleanser and something in it was causing irritation. I switched to Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser and the irritation has stopped. I live in Canada so had to order via Amazon, and only learned about this product from watching Dr Dray. Thanks so much for a great recommendation.
Good day Dr Dray. Would you consider reviewing Australian Gold SPF 50 tinted lotion? I have not seen any of your comments on "tinted" sunscreen. Wonder if it's an issue. Thanks.
Dr. Dray, I use a cream (triamcinolone) for my vitiligio. It's has a very drying effect on my face. I have been adding a little aquaphor ointment after I apply the steroid cream. Will it affect its potency?
I’m on a topical steroid for my shin. I have eczema and my dermatologist gave me clobetasol .05% for pretibial papular dermatitis. I’m just curious about skin thinning. Like will my skin regenerate once it’s thinned?
does anyone know how long does it take for the ointment to be absorbed into the skin before I can wash my hands (if needed after cleaning or eating and I want to wash my hands?)
A pea size amount of my epiduo can *never* cover my whole face becasue I have a lot of facial hair and it catches it (male, and I'd like to not have to shave off my semi-beard!). Is it okay for me to use more in that instance? I always end up having to use like 3-4 peas
I am having a problem how much of my melasma cream to use . Since it has a high dosage of both retinol and hydroquinone and also steroids ,and I have to cover 2x2cm of skin , how to know how much to use ? To cover it thickly or lightly or use a rice amount size or a pea size amount :S Thanks to everyone who can help out xxx
Why does everyone start videos with "Hi, Guys"? I find it offensive to always be called a guy. How would guys feel if videos were started with "Hi, Gals"? Please quit grouping all viewers into the same gender. How about "Hello, everyone"?
Dr. Dray!!! Funniest thing happened today: I work a day job for the summer until school starts and I always re -apply my sunscreen in the work bathroom (I have been working here for 4 months now) and today I was applying and a guy around my age (25) pulled out his ceraVe AM and started re -applying as well!! He literally turned to me and said I always see you in here applying so I’m starting! LMAO!!!! Isn’t that crazy! Than I just informed it’s all bc of Dr. Dray!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️ Have a wonderful weekend!!
YES YES YES!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SETTING AN EXAMPLE!!!!! Pays off :)
Yes I love you! I wish you did a podcast!! I would listen to you all the time or set up a meet & greet to hear you speak live! ❤️
Thank you, Dr Dray. Great topic and info for your viewers, and perfect for me as well. I tend to over-apply every topical cream/ointments etc. I always think more is better and at times end up with a bigger irritation. Very helpful...when I read “apply a thin layer” I’m never sure what constitutes a thin layer and I think “if a thin layer is good then more works more quickly”. I’ve learned my lesson. Thank you so much and Happy Friday!
:-) 😊🌞🌻🌼💐
The "apply thin layer" directive is prevalent and so often misunderstood. Thank you for the visuals and examples. This nuts&bolts info is not always conveyed in the exam room. :)
So many doctors do not specify how much to use and how to use topical creams. They just assume you know. A lot of times people put on more than should be done.
they don't assume you know...they don't have enough time, sadly...the average derm visit, at most, is 15minutes (not by provider choice)
Watching your videos literraly saved my skin. Can’t thank you enough ❤️
Thanks!
Thank you, Dr. Dray! Your operational definition of "a thin film" is very helpful. Fingertip units, brilliant!
Great video explaining how to use prescribed cream.
I'm so glad you did this Q&A! I tend to be heavy-handed with topical applications in general, which is one thing for sunscreens and even moisturizers and quite another for antibiotics, steroids, and other medications. Your visual demonstration of 1 FTU alone made this video worth watching! In a future video, would you do a similar demonstration of the pea-size unit and how to spread it evenly across the face? Maybe something similar to your demonstrations of how you apply sunscreen? Perhaps the next time you demonstrate your PM skincare routine you could show us with tretinoin (assuming you're still using it). I find it very hard to spread the pea-size unit across my face evenly, so I must be doing something wrong!
Hi Dr. Dray! I hope you and your mom are doing well. Happy weekend. What is your opinion on OcuSoft Lid Scrub? I have been using this to remove my mascara. The ingredients are: Water, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, PEG-150 Distearate, Sodium Lauroamphodiacetate, Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate, Sodium Chloride, 1,2 Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Potassium Sorbate, PEG-15 Cocopolyamine
Can you discuss cysts in inner thighs/darks spots.. I know your general audience may not be interested but thought I'd throw it out there. I went to my dermatologist, and quite disappointed 😑
eleekahass yes, that would very informative!
Yo i be having the same thing
My amazon package came in today!! CeraVe moisturizing cream, CeraVe night cream, CeraVe healing ointment, aquaphor baby ointment (for KP), differin, Hado labo skin plumping gel, hado labo foaming cleanser, and hado labo sheet masks!! So happy I’m on the right track to beautiful skin!
Also I saw a 2% salycilic acid facial wash at dollar tree. Is it safe? It’s only a dollar so idk if I can trust it
Loopi Belle That’s wonderful! Enjoy your journey on the best skin of your life!😊 :-)
Hi Dr. Dray! It’s nice to see a professional to help people rather than watching a “beauty guru”. I found your channel last night and have already learned so much. Anyway, I just turned 21 and have been dealing with this problem for many years now, probably 16 or 17. I have fine lines under my eyes and dark circles. I have tried many products to reduce the look of these issues. A majority of it is genetics but there is also a factor of lack of sleep and lack of water. Sometimes it’s hard to remind myself to drink more water, so I was looking for a product to help on days I might not get enough sleep or drink enough water. But is this problem common for someone my age? What chemicals or ingredients should I be looking out for? Thank you!
Ooooh! Finger tip unit can totally help me check if I use enough sunscreen or not! Thank you for the good tip doc😁
unfortunately, this does not apply to the 2mg/cm2 recommendations for sunscreen
Dr Dray Oh no. I thought, 2.5 FTU is 1.25g which could be the needed amount of sunscreen for face and neck 😅. Maybe I was wrongly assuming.
This has been very helpful as to how much to use and how much it covers. Do you cover it with gauze or leave it open to air? Especially if it’s on the leg and ankle area
Dr Dray
Nice work. I wanted to ask when should I apply my Nizoral topical cream, is it in the morning or night
Thank you so very much for all of your great videos and sharing all of your knowledge. I have learned SO MUCH! Would you consider doing a video about the best treatment for feet? 1. Treatment for athlete's foot. 2. Treatment for nail fungus 3. Are nail salons/pedicures safe or do they lead to the previous 2 disorders? THANK YOU!!!!
How much to use? Granny always said A little dab’ll do ya! I enjoyed the topical steroid video So helpful I didn’t know steroid eye drops were a thing until joe my hubby was diagnosed today with an ulcer on his cornea Yikes! Happy Friday! Looking forward to the weekend vlogs with Mom and Tybee!!
Sorry to hear about the husband's eye! Yikes! Hope you are weekend is more fun otherwise Ms Julie
The problem is, how much to apply? For instance a spot on your nose, is a dot of cream on the tip of your finger enough? Or do you use something like an eight of a teaspoon and rub it in?
great video, how much is too much? will it be damaging? is okay to leave on uninfected skin? speaking about fucicort for eczema
I was watching your older videos when this one popped up, awesome!
Tina Lippert so was I! 😄
new video daily noon EST
This doesn’t really have to do with your video but I can’t seek the help of a dermatologist and I am wondering if you can help me? I recently bought .1% tretinoin and it made my skin very wrinkled. I bought it for my acne. I even applied around my eyes for dark circles and now my eyes are wrinkled. I know I was supposed to work my way up in percentage but I did not. Will my skin become normal like how it was before or is it damaged forever. I am 17 years old. Do you have any recommendations as far as products?
Thx for this I am starting second round of accutane and I need to use topical creams! I also have dermatitis
Happy Friday Dr. Gray......Hope you enjoy your weekend!! 🎉🎊🎉🎊
Happy weekend!
Good information! Sharing with my niece. She has two children with allergies and eczema.
Thanks! Hope it is helpful for her
Thank you for the clear explanation, and I wanna to know if this fingertip unit could be applied to other topical creams and ointment and also sunscreen?
I was just prescribed a 2.5% hydrocortisone cream for lips
I assume the same rule applies?
Also am I supposed to rub on the lip until the cream completely becomes Clear or is having some leftover noticeable white stuff fine sometimes?
I don’t seem to like the idea of leaving white cream on my lips right before I go to school
Plz help 🙏🏻
Enjoyed:) 👍🏼 Great info!! Well done!! Thanks!! I received my Four Sigmatic order and I’m loving the 🍄 sampler box!! Happy Friday;)🤠🐶☕️
Thanks Ms Susan!! So glad you like them too! Try the Lion's Mane...it has a vibrant color and really jazz-afies your coffee :)
Can you briefly describe using topical creams/lotion/liquid on the scalp? How does this change as it can seem as the scalp is a more poris area? Thank you!
Dr. Dray what are your thoughts on Tacrolimus????
Absolutely brilliant Dr.Andrea , you just amazing .thank you for information.
Thanks!
Wow your skin is GLOWING! You look so good! I'm guessing it's the switch to Retin-A from Differin?
Thanks, I have a fungal rash of some sort (possibly Pityriasis according to my Dr. but we aren't entirely sure) on my neck and some on my arm and a few other places apparently, and I had no idea how much to use. Can I keep rubbing the cream in till it dries? That's how I did it so far...I've only done it once so far. Also have a question I wonder if you knew. Can these fungal rashes cause a rapid heartbeat or panic attack like symptoms? For some reason over the past few days my heart's been speeding up rapidly and it's been freaking me out. Maybe time for an ER visit?
Thanks for this video, doc. Steroid creams and the lack of info I find with them have always freaked me out! Rita
Glad it was helpful
Hello! What should I use for morphea? Is it daivonex cream or daivonex ointment?
Thank you for this great video Dr. Dray.
Thanks Ms Casey :)
Please just let me know that elica cream is good for acne skin and we can use it for face ??
Thank you for a very interesting Q&A! Happy! Friday!
Happy Friday!
Thank you Dr Dray and happy Friday to you🥂
Happy Friday Ms Lindi :)
I always enjoy your videos! I learned much through your videos.
My dermatologist once told me not to rub the steroid cream in. She told me to put it on my finger and tap it on my rash. Is the tapping method generally recommended?
it depends on what the disease process was and/or vehicle of the cream...i imagine the recommendation was more pertinent to you, rather than a generalizable recommendation
I know that with Retin-A you're only supposed to use a pea-sized amount applied to your entire face but it never feels like it's enough to cover the whole face evenly. Do you have any suggestions on how to get it on in an even layer? Thanks! xox
SPFanatical About Skincare Great question! I’m using Differin right now but planning to switch to Retin-A when I finish my Differin. It never feels like I’ve applied enough, but particularly, it never feels like I’ve applied it evenly. I’m glad you asked that question. I’m OCD for “evenness” on everything!
SPFanatical About Skincare I personally mix it with a little of with my moisturizer to help it spread but not sure if that makes it less effective or not
dont put the whole pea on one spot....microdot around
Great info as always! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😊💕
THANKS!
Hi Doc, I am using TACROLIMUS 0.1% for vitiligo on lips as prescribed, How long do I need to leave the ointment on before I wipe it off to apply my lipstick on an occasional basis, it is way to oily to apply lipstick over it, appreciate any response…
Hi Doctor, is it safe to use an over the counter antifungal cream like Micatin for as long as you want for seborrheic dermatitis on the face? I used it twice a day for about 2 -3 weeks and my skin got much better but I was wondering if I should continue to use it as a preventative, not everyday but more like 2 to 3 times a week? What do you think?
discuss w/ your treating physician, my content is not intended to provide medical or treatment advic
Dr Dray I did but to be honest I just trust your opinions much more:). Anyway, thank you for your channel, I’ve learned so much! Have a fantastic day!!
@@DrDrayzday so why bother to say how to use but cant say the common use for it? Google can tell u that anyways lol
I've always been given way too much. I had a little spot of ringworm on my arm that needed treatment, maybe the size of my thumbprint at the most--I was given a big tube of clotrimazole and two smaller tubes of betamethasone to more or less equal one large tube. I ended up with a few more spots as time went on, but I barely used any of it by the time they expired. With a different doctor, I had tinea versicolor on my underboob/belly area, and I was given 2-3 bottles of ketoconazole when 1 was plenty.
Hi, Dr Dray is skinoren cream azeceid acid a topical cream and it should be used 2 fingerip units for face?
Can you make a video on the hormonal IUD and if that causes sun/ dark spots on face? I'm really worried that, that might be the case
Hello Dr. Dray- my question is about my daughter and her long term use of steroid creams from her severe eczema. She has used steroid creams her whole life, she is now 14 and now knowing all of the information about how bad these steroid creams are for us we are wanting to wean her off of them. Can you give me some advice as to what I should do or how to go about weaning her off of her creams? Any bit of info would be helpful. Thank you in advance!
How long should i keep it on skin after applying??
This is really useful, thanks Dr Dray :-) 🇪🇸
Thanks!
Thank you great information. When I apply my Retin-A which I know is a pea size I have the pump bottle and I was wondering if the one pump is considered a pea size?
Another fabulous reference video...
Thanks!
Dr dray , what is better for sensitive skin noritate or metrogel?
hey dr dray have you ever used melazepam and what do you think about it for acne
Your just amazing!♥️🌹
Very good video. But how many times a day do I put it on? I'm using it on a face rash. I'm using it twice/day but can I use 3x? Thanks so much.
Thanks Dr Dray 😀
:)
Hi Dr Dray I keep enjoying your videos like day one. I was wondering if you know of any good hand soap that is cheaper than Attitude. Abrazos
vanicream
Is it safe to use regular panderm in vagina. What does a topical cream exclude
I was wondering if you could do or have done a video regarding demodex. I have developed this type of rosacea flare up over the last year and I cannot figure out what triggers it to flare nor what is best to get it to stop the quickest. My dermatologist has me taking doxycycline daily with ivermectin topical daily with my aczone and nightly retin-a but i still flare up for months at a time. Is there a skin care routine change that will help clear this quicker?
What do you think about steroid creams for the scalp in cases of alopecia specifically scarring Alopecia?
Should we take antioxidant pills for better skin ?
Ty, awesome info, I wondering how much Hydrocortisone 1% for demodex treatment...a pharmacist helped me out..but never gave any instructions on applying it. Just to let you know I was putting on twice a day.
Obsessed with your videos! ❤️👌🏼
Glad to hear :)
Hi Dr. Dray! Does the FTU apply to retinoic acid usage as well? 1 FTU for the whole face?
no
A pea size for the whole face? This is one exception to the FTU rule?
I would say second comment.... And so far i like watching your videos. So informative..
Hi Dr. Dray! Very helpful and informative 😀😘🇨🇦
Thanks!
Helpful video. Love your education
Thanks!
Thanks for the information
Interesting! My new Soolantra prescription literally just says “apply to face every day”. Okay lol how much. I’ll just apply a thin layer and hope for the best 😂. I don’t even know if I’m supposed to apply it all over my face or just my cheeks where the rosacea is.
Hi Dr Dray. I’m wondering whether all the sunscreen that we put on, though helps to prevent skin cancer, allows our body to synthesise vitamin D3. Have you recently checked your vitamin D levels, and would you recommend a D3 supplement?
You have to discuss with your treating physician if a) checking vitamin D is indicated for you based on your medical history and b) if vitamin D supplementation is recommended. Sun exposure is not a safe way to obtain vitamin D. Wearing sunscreen is not an indication for a vitamin D test.
Very helpful information Dr. Dray! Thank you so much! Have a wonderful weekend! 😙
THanks! you too!
Hi Dr Dray! I have Sjogren syndrome and my doc has me using Amlactin every other day and told me to use ‘some kind of heavy occlusive cream’ on top of it. He’s not a Dermatologist and had no cream or ointment preference. My question is what will give the best occlusion without making me so greasy I slide around in my pajamas?
Edited for spelling 🤪
Dr dray I am curious for topical retinoids if stronger equals more effective? Is a higher strength going to result in more improvement? I am on .3% adapalene and tolerate it very well and I am wondering if I should ask about switching to something stronger like tretinoin .1%
no
Hey Dr.Dray I have a question do you think methlyparaben as an inactive ingredient is bad for your face ?
not at all
Thank youuu!!!!
I just have my contact dermatitis on my one finger it still hasn't gone away it's been almost a month ..I also have watched a video of a guy who had it and he mentioned how he worked on his gut health and it went away ..I have been trying hard to maintain my health as well
contact dermatitis is an "outside in" job ...meaning it is caused by something that comes in contact w/ the skin....gut health has nothing to do with it
Also sometimes when a person is under a lot of stress things like contact dermatitis can come up more in my opinion. That also what happened to me when I was working with harsh chemicals and under a lot of stress it reacted more in an intense way .Just my experience with contact dermatitis ":)
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Do you know of any skincare products that are free of coconut and coconut derivatives? It seems to be in EVERYTHING and I'm allergic
vanicream
I was using the Cerave Hydrating Cleanser and something in it was causing irritation. I switched to Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser and the irritation has stopped. I live in Canada so had to order via Amazon, and only learned about this product from watching Dr Dray. Thanks so much for a great recommendation.
I thought Coco Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, & Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate were derived from coconut. All of which are found in Vanicream's cleanser
?can I use benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid together
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Good day Dr Dray. Would you consider reviewing Australian Gold SPF 50 tinted lotion? I have not seen any of your comments on "tinted" sunscreen. Wonder if it's an issue. Thanks.
Debbie Jellinsky Addams Dr. Dray did review it. She didn't care for it. I've tried it as well it's very drying.
not a fan...eucalyptus is fragrance and very irritating for many (myself included)
I adore it! I put a coat of CeraVe cream under it.
I love it ,maybe because l don’t have dry skin.
Phyllis Di Domenica Yeah, definitely not suitable for dry skin.
Good info thanks Dr Dray!
Thanks!
Thank you, but I have really dry skin it absorbs quickly, the finger tip unit doesn’t cut it for me 😐
Dr. Dray, I use a cream (triamcinolone) for my vitiligio. It's has a very drying effect on my face. I have been adding a little aquaphor ointment after I apply the steroid cream. Will it affect its potency?
no, it does not
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Good day doctor i want glowing my skin face can you tell plsss
My dermat prescribed me Momate F. Does this same logic apply to that?
Is it use in face?
I’m on a topical steroid for my shin. I have eczema and my dermatologist gave me clobetasol .05% for pretibial papular dermatitis. I’m just curious about skin thinning. Like will my skin regenerate once it’s thinned?
Was clobetasol helpfyl?
so helpful thank you
Thanks!
does anyone know how long does it take for the ointment to be absorbed into the skin before I can wash my hands (if needed after cleaning or eating and I want to wash my hands?)
A dermatologist in a Google search result said to wait 30 minutes before washing.
Thank you 😅
Thank you for all this info! I always feel like i end up having a lot of product left over....
Hope the finger "tips" were helpful, lol
I'm always annoyed how I get prescribed a huge tube. I have a closet full of steroids. How do I dispose if them?
I can't imagine 1FTU is the same for every topical...
A pea size amount of my epiduo can *never* cover my whole face becasue I have a lot of facial hair and it catches it (male, and I'd like to not have to shave off my semi-beard!). Is it okay for me to use more in that instance? I always end up having to use like 3-4 peas
When are you supposed to take it off??????????
That is exactly what I was wondering 💭 also
I am having a problem how much of my melasma cream to use . Since it has a high dosage of both retinol and hydroquinone and also steroids ,and I have to cover 2x2cm of skin , how to know how much to use ? To cover it thickly or lightly or use a rice amount size or a pea size amount :S Thanks to everyone who can help out xxx
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Can I apply on my face from ungery
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Why does everyone start videos with "Hi, Guys"? I find it offensive to always be called a guy. How would guys feel if videos were started with "Hi, Gals"? Please quit grouping all viewers into the same gender. How about "Hello, everyone"?
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