🍓 Strawberry Legs - Why it Happens & How to Get Rid Of It + Products
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After watching your laser hair removal video, I decided to go ahead with it and I am so happy with my results. I used to have moderately visible strawberry skin on my legs after years of waxing and epilators. Currently only have a maintenance’ session every 6 months and zero hair.
That’s great news! Thanks for sharing your experience with us! So pleased my video helped you make a decision. 🤓☺️
@DrSimiAdedeji thank you Dr. Simi. Could you kindly make a video for young girls about how to use tampons? It's a scary thing for many thinking it'll remove/tear their hymen and they lose their virginity. But also because many of them can't figure out how to use tampons and where exactly to put it, when and how to remove it, where to put the string, how to avoid toxic shock, and how to insert the tampon without pain and discomfort. I highly appreciate your help as mother of a teen girl
@@nikieberhardt4624 girl that’s what pads are for!
@btl4life220 Pads don’t work for every situation. Sports and swimming being one of them, and given that it’s summer, all girls/women should have the option to utilize tampons if that is what they desire. Periods shouldn’t stop you from enjoying or participating in certain activities, and tampons can be a huge help to that. Many girls/women also prefer using tampons over pads, and again, they should have the option of deciding for themselves what they like best without fear or shame.
@@BhappyD all I said was pads are an option.
I appreciate her telling us which products to get so we don't have to guess, I learn so much from this channel.
My cabinet is full of skin products becuase its hard to know whats good. Even with youtubers reviewing products, its hard. Because MOST of them are paid to be positive about a product, it really sucks being a customer today becuase of that. Its very hard to tell what youtubers are paid shills due to sponsors or if they are real and genuine. ALOT of the ones that look professional and like doctors are also guilty.
Thanks so much for this video! I developed strawberry skin on my legs around puberty. I was shamed for it and ended up being so embarrassed that I didn't wear shorts or skirts without tights for years. In my early 20s, I went to a dermatologist looking for a remedy. He dismissed me by saying "That's just your skin." When I asked if there was anything that could be done about it, he said no.
Fast forward 30 years, and I hear you sharing so much information about different types of strawberry skin and treatments. You're amazing! I wish all dermatologists could be like you! ❤
Finally someone who explains the dots on my legs! Thank you!
For so very long I did not know what or why this happen to me from I was a child. Finally! Now i know and how to treat it. I need to subscribe.
This is so clear, concise, inclusive, and informative that I feel like I just took a $$$$ class/course on strawberry legs. Thank you, Dr. Adedeji!🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️
You are so welcome! I'm glad it was helpful.
@@DrSimiAdedeji but what about visible red dots on all the legs, after years of hair removal, including IPL, so there are no more hair or roots or inflamation... the red dots are visible, permanent scars, reddish like after a waxing? I've read other comments but no doctor seems to talk about it
I LOVE how you show what this looks like on different skin, the different types and how informative you are. I’m so glad I found you.
I have sensitive skin, my solution has been forgoing shaving altogether. Something that kind of pissed me off was the idea of how much time women have stolen away from them. The hours we take getting ready and the hours we take cleaning and taking care of ourselves or up keeping our appearance.
I’m not saying that doing those things means you are wasting your time, but for me I was doing it out of a sense of obligation. I was just doing what I was supposed to do.
But why do I have to remove my body hair? Why should I waste time and water shaving in the shower, potentially opening myself up to injury or infection?
My furry legs are beautiful and soft. No maintenance needed.
I do this in a way. I don't shave my legs anymore, but every once in a while I'll use an epilator on my legs. That in between time, what does grow back I leave alone until I feel like epilating again.
It's hard for brown people to let the hair grow since we get a lot of hair growth all over our body and not just light baby hair too :(
@@blusclus483 if it's physically uncomfortable for you (too warm/itchy, for example) can you trim it? I rarely shave anymore but I'll occasionally trim for comfort. I compared my body hair with some of my POC friends who also don't shave, and we had the same length/thickness of hair. So idk, I think people assume darker skin = more body hair but it's not always true.
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More power to you for not worrying what others think. I have thick, dark hair and lots of it. I shave in the mornings, and in the afternoon my legs are not soft anymore. And it's torture to shave, no matter what I use the itchiness, redness, and irritation make me super uncomfortable. Plus, shaving every day is a major chore. I try to skip a day here and there, but the hair grows so fast. I wish I had as much hair on my head as I do on my head and that it would grow so fast 😂
I’m SO happy to see a black doctor talking about health problems directed towards black women and how it looks on us!! I’ve had this for years but it was hard to identify what to do since pictures and google are not very inclusive with media and descriptions
Me too ❤
@@fromsilver5 get over urself making everything abt race my wife is white and struggles with these issues thanks to this doctor we solved it
@@Mr.FigPics great happy to hear it?…
Keratosis Pilaris can be caused by vitamin C deficiency! A real game changer for me.
This has definitely improved mine
Wow, didn't know that.
Ooh thank you! Gonna try that cos it cant do any harm. Did it take a long time to notice results?
I just wanted to come back to this video and thank youuu! I have always hated the way my legs looked but from using the products and steps you talked about I don’t dread wearing shorts in public. No more dark looking pores and no irritation after I shave, the red bumps are gone. My knee caps are normal with no red bumps. I’m so grateful! Thanks 🙏🏻
Hi, thank you for your lovely comment. I really appreciate the fact you came back to this video to leave me this comment and I'm so pleased that this video helped you. 😊
What products did u get exactly?
@@DrSimiAdedeji may you tell me hpw to stop it only after shaving i started waxing but i still have those dark pores and red dots its permanent now it doesnt look like when inwas a little girl you have beautiful skin by the way shaving with the razor irritates my eczema so i quit shaving
This was incredibly helpful! I've only had strawberry skin referred to in tandem with KP, but I think my legs are just the visible hair root. I've got fairly fair skin on my legs and extremely dark hair so it's super visible. After shaving it almost looks like I haven't yet because the hair root is so dark and there are no bumps. Almost wish it didn't, but I've been saving up for laser removal anyway so I guess I'll just keep going.
I had super dark hair, I got Lazer a few years ago and it's amazing! It does wonders
I tried to apply pure coconut oil and it worked
@@darkandlight4650in what way did the coconut oil work? (If u don't mind me asking)
Laser removal is painful and it burned my legs. I'm single so I don't shave as much but if it's dry skin am lactin and urea. Wear tights especially in winter it falls off
@@dorianroy7866 same, I stopped the treatment at my second session because I still had visible hair root and my legs burnt for almost half a month. Waxing works for me but I miss the 'everything showers' I had a few years back. Any tips to not get razor sharp hair after shaving?
I get ingrown hair cysts and its so painful because my hair is dark and a bit thick, sometimes the pain doesnt let me sleep. Ive tried waxing and normal shaving but have started to do an at home laser hair treatment and its seeming to work
Best of luck too all the ladies going through the struggle you'll find what works for you soon too❤
I know this is an old comment but if you put a hot compress on it like a cotton ball it can release the pressure/ pain and eventually go away. I’ve had cysts and it’s the worst.
I just want to say that you are so lovely. I love how you tackle all kinds of medical issues for women (even taboo subjects) without making anyone feel ashamed. Keep it up❤️🍓👍
Thank you ❤️
You are the first person to actually address all different types of "strawberry legs" most Dermatologist provided information on KP. I KNOW I don't have KP. I can't thank you enough. I had tried all of the recommended lotions and exfoliants for months with no results. Mine issue is my dark hair showing through my pale legs. I'll try waxing if that doesn't work then I guess laser hair removal.
If you have Keratosis Pilaris (like me), I would suggest not eating any dairy or gluten and taking some cod liver oil too.
I have tried these remedies, with the suggestions in this video and i have noticed a considerable difference in my KP.
Although I am a male, I would hope my suggestions will also help you ladies out too.
Hi David..i am very happy for you!.i have this condition...can you please tell me how long did it take to see your results...and if you have gut issues?
Or vitamin deficiencies...i really wish to know 🥺
@toty789ma6 HI there, while I have seen results with my KP, I'm still a long way from completely getting rid of it. I am lactose intolerant, I don't have any issues with gluten, though. I have been dairy and gluten free now for just over a month now, and it has made a big difference. I have noticed new hairs sprouting, and my red spots have been getting less visible. Unfortunately, there is no specific time frame for getting rid of KP completely. You just have to persevere and give your body a fighting chance to help the hair follicles unclog with dry skin. I would suggest watching
dr eric berg keratosis pilaris videos for more information. He does an in-depth video breaking down what KP is and what you can do to fix it. I hope your journey to eradicating your skin from KP goes fast and has plenty of positive results. Just give it time and you'll do fine.
@@davidgrace1212 thank you for the information...i hope you to get rid of it completely...so it's related somehow to lactose..i am already vegan but i think now it's something to do with gluten... thank you for your reply 🦋🙏
@@toty789ma6 your welcome 😀
A friend of mine has never been diagnosed with gluten intolerance, but thad this skin condition. One doctor suggested that she should try removing gluten from her diet, as it may cause slight skin conditions in some individuals. Her condition improved a lot since then.
I finally went and got laser hair removal, best decision i ever made. I do still have a little bit of strawberry legs on my lower legs, but i believe this ro be from failing to exfoliate frequently enough and moisturize everyday.
nice! I have KP since I was a child and have seen several doctors for it. you are the one who explained it more thoroughly. my KP doesn't really bother me nowadays but I want to have options if I can improve my skin sometime in the future
What if i have dry skin but like my strawberry legs arent visible and they are more like inside the skin rather than popping out?
Thats how mine are
That's my problem too. I am using lactic acid based chemical exfoliation and also use moisturizer daily. I want to fade away those red spots from under my skin. Don't know if they'll ever go away. I am embarrass to wear shorts and skirts because of my KP 😢
@@mithusharma2217 Don't feel ashamed bevause of spots it's okay because everyone has them🥰and I think most are caused by the fact that there is just hair under the skin so maybe you could try waxing, but just remember your legs are beautiful
@@sketchedout4080 thankyou for your kind words ❤️
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EDIT/UPDATE:
It turns out the ONE thing I didn't try is the CeraVe SA smoothing creme. I still have the red spots that were already inflamed, but I am noticing that I'm not getting any MORE of them now I've been using it every other night (because I cant afford to cover both of my legs with this stuff all the time). I also use the SA smoothing cleanser from CeraVe and have now started dry brushing every other day and exfoliating in the shower after washing my hair (so the skin is nice and soaked first).
I think my problem is that I have blonde hair and some of the hairs on my lower legs (and ALL of the baby hairs that I have NEVER shaved or waxed on my upper legs) just couldn't break through the skin and were becoming ingrown all the time.
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I hardly ever shave or wax my legs, but I still, have heaps of "pimples" ALL OVER THEM. If you "pop" one, it actually looks like a mini ball of a cyst. I have tried salicylic acid wash, urea creams, moisturising, exfoliating... my wallet is empty and I still get these aholes everywhere. What else could it be
I’m just finding your channel and have enjoyed what you teach. As a 66 year old woman I’m definitely learning very important stuff about my body. Do you ever make videos for the post menopausal videos. Additionally, I had a complete hysterectomy approximately 20 years ago. The surgery and age has been a libido challenge and ability have comfortable sex. I would like to hear your thoughts on these older women issues.
thank you so much for covering all of this!
i have the rough bumpy kind of strawberry skin on my upper arms
and the clogged pore kind on my legs
its an absolute pain to deal with
It's expensive to stay on top of🥲
Very helpful and concise! And I LOVE that you didn't recommend sugar scrubs! ❤️
I think I have 2 and 4 which is caused by hair removal but I have had those dots before I even started shaving. I RARELY ever shave my legs and I have used a ton of products catered toward strawberry skin like Paula's Choice, Touch, First Aid Beauty, Soft Services, Gold Bond, and others but nothing has helped the black dots. They only helped smooth out my skin, but the spots are what has always bothered me. Laser hair removal cost a lot and I would hate to spend that much money and still have those dots.
If it is an option you’re highly considering, reach out to Laser Away. They typically always have a sale running and if it isn’t a price you’re comfortable with, tell them. You may get an even bigger discount and that happens sometimes.
Also, the payment covers a set number of sessions. For example, 6 Brazilian laser hair removal sessions would be $500 is a good example of this.
Good luck!
Hair removal will really help, but also try hair removal cream, throw away your razor and follow the other tips our girl here mentioned.
Same thing here - I always have those dots on my legs. On me, if they are bumpy they are either an ingrown hair/hair just about to pop through the skin or KP, but my follicles are just pink. I've tried tons of stuff and even go a long time in the winter without any hair removal, but it's just like this. I'm a bit self-conscious about it, but I'm trying to learn to be comfortable with it because this is naturally how my body is.
I had 10 weeks of laser and have smooth skin but the dots are still there 😭
I had this same problem with red spots on my legs, even after going almost a whole year without shaving. It was also on other places on my body too and I had really dry skin. So I started oil cleansing before showering, and it has cleared up completely
Thank you! I only see this in my legs and I was starting to think I was the only one with this problem
Just want to also mention that instead of waxing or epilating you could decide to not shave your legs anymore if you don’t want to. I used to have strawberry legs when I shaved and now that I have stopped I have the most soft and calm skin on my legs under the hairs and feel more comfortable not having to keep myself busy with it at all anymore. 😊
Yes I am in the same boat. I would rather invest the time it takes to remove hair to play a video game or invest in my hobbies.
@@haileys5224 Invest? Bro, a razor that lasts me for the whole summer is like $2.
@@MicukoFelton they said ‘invest time’
I wish that worked for me. Even the parts of my legs that I haven't shaved in 30 years are bespeckled with red dots.
Yuck
The sweetest Doctor ever🥰 Once you start speaking I just don’t want you to stop😊 can’t thank you enough for these helpful tips🙏🏽
Detailed and straight to the point 🙏 very timely. Thank you Dr. Adedeji. ❤
I think im going to cry. I have allways had bumble discolored skin on my legs and arms, I naver known the name let alone how to remove it and just knowing that other people have it and have recovered from it just wows me. Thank you so much for makeing this video. =`)
I have been waiting for this video from a proper professional. Thank you for making one❤️
This was so helpful! Oh my goodness. Thank you. I love that you were quick and to the point with solutions that include product suggestions!
Mines just visible hair root- thick, dark follicle/hair, pretty light skin.
One day I was curious and tweezed a section of my leg and no strawberry skin, but it was time consuming and a little painful.
I used to have visible and dark hair roots on a light skin as well. Because of this I used to hate my legs appearance. A year ago, I decided to start removing the hair completely by plucking out the hair with tweezers. I didn't mind it was time consuming and painful - I did a small area every day and eventually it stopped being painful. But that caused me ingrown hair. And I made the mistake of continuing to use the tweezers on them… Today I have ugly scabs and scars on my legs and I don't know how to get rid of them. I visited a skin doctor but it didn't help me. What would I give to have my legs looking like they did a year ago… 😢
Detailed yet clear, this video has truly been an enlightenment about my very own legs. Now I finally know how to fix it. Thank you!
Just found myself a favorite doctor
I got strawberry thighs had then as long as I can remember, never shaved so I honestly don't know what causes them never even knew it was an issue😅 I think I'll just leave mine the way they are I like em that way
Are these really the only causes? Mine have been this way my whole life, including before I ever had leg hair or shaved. My mom's have always been the same as well. I've never had those just smooth brown legs and it used to make me sad as a teen in the past but I'm grown and over it now!
That could be staph on your skin. About half of the population has staph as part of our micro biome, if you want to get rid of it try using a chlorhexidine body wash (usually available over the counter at pharmacies). You’ll want to throw away any shower loofas or exfoliating gloves you’ve already been using before you start, wash you bedding and wear clothing only once before washing; apply the body wash all over in the shower including inside your nostrils, belly button, and on your scalp. Do this daily for three weeks. Wash your bedding every week as you go (even if you normally only do it every 2-3 weeks). You might also want to use a sanitising laundry rinse, wash all your sheets and cloths on a hot cycle, and refrains from using any softer or scent boosters during this 3 week cleanse. Also goes without saying, if you don’t already, then exfoliate in the shower (I use the clorhexidine wash on an exfoliating glove) and moisturise immediately after, while your skin is still damp. Good luck!!
One of THE most helpful vids Ive seen on this issue, no nonsense and so clear, thankyou
I have 1, 2 and 3! I’ve tried everything. Nothing works. Currently using glycolic acid on my legs and it’s not working. Some say not eating gluten helps but I cut that out and I see no difference. I really want laser hair removal but I don’t have the means to do so. I NEVER show my legs. It’s my biggest insecurity. I will literally put on pants before meeting my delivery driver. I only wear shorts inside the house and only when I’m alone
My legs are also my biggest insecurity. I just feel exactly the same 😔🥺
Thank you so much for providing this information for free. I have had this my whole life, and I have never had a clue how to treat it. Thank you!
Fantastic video! Concise, clear explanations and examples, and several treatment options for each condition. LOVE your beautiful eye makeup too! Thanks!
Thank you for your lovely comment! 😊
I have KP on my arms and legs mainly! I use chemical exfoliating soap twice a week and cerave bumpy skin cream and it helps a lot.
You are very clear and full of information. Good video!
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Hi Dr Semi, you always look so pretty, love the hair & makeup. Tfs all this information. I have these on my legs. ❤
The most helpful video about these issues that I’ve ever seen!! Thank you 😊💖
I don't know how this ended up in my recommended, but I'm so glad it did! It looks like in my case I might be dealing with a mixture of a couple of causes, but I'm definitely going to try out some of these suggestions and see how they work out, thank you! I am especially glad for the recommendation of chemical exfoliants- I'd tried exfoliating my legs in the past, but always physical ones, and it never really helped much so I gave up. But I'm definitely gonna give chemical exfoliants a try now.
She knows what her girls want before we could tell her! Dr Simi you're amazing ❤❤
If you do waxing or like epilation...switch to sugaring 😉
You remove the hair by going with the direction it grows. It causes almost no ingrown hair. Apply some baby powder after cleansing to go completely smooth.
I managed to go from scars and strawberry legs to almost "perfect" skin within 4 years 🥰
Sugaring is amazing! It also improves the appearance of the skin.
I tried it, but every time I get a lot of ingrown hairs. That's never a problem when I use a razor.
Nah. Everything gets so damn sticky and messy, and by the way I don't have enough courage to strip it off. My Silk-épil is much more better!
Can you do a video on extreme hyperpigmentation on legs? Caused by ingrowns from waxing and shaving.
Washing with African black soap and using turmeric body creams got rid of mine. African black soap also cleared my skin got rid of texture and dark spots that medication and skincare products from my dermatologist could never do. My black soap is 8 bucks and my body cream is 13 bucks and I use the corsx snail mucin skincare line on my face.
I have strawberry legs but not sure what is causing it. I tried dry brushing, exfoliating before shaving, using hair conditioner, and using a new 5 blade razor. Nothing helps. I heard of a product called PFB and Tend Skin,may help.
I clicked on your "products mentioned" link and IMMEDIATLY bookmarked once I saw the content there. You were literally sent by god to heal the world. Incredible.
Are there any other medical field doctors with channels like this? Say a cardiovascular doctor with amazing recommendations on heart and organ health?
Thanks for showing examples using dark skin as well.
Can stawberry legs also come with skin looking old/ cracked?
I wish i knew this before. My strategy of dealing with either shaving-induced or waxing-induced "strawberry" skin was too stop doing it. I switched to gentle electric razor for appearance of removed hair, but it actually leaves some stubble. My hair is light enough, so I decided to be ok with it. Laser treatment is expensive, and it doesn't work as well with lighter hair. I don't think I'm ready to spend that much money on that, I'd rather be slightly hairy/stubbly.
Straight to the point, love it! Thanks for the tips. Look forward to trying.
Thanks so much, this was wonderful info! Two other doctors on here talked about KP being heavily linked with insulin resistance and cited some studies to back up that claim. So taking care of the actual insulin resistance would be key in eliminating the kp for good. I wonder if you could look more into that and share it with your audience?
I've never heard about a link of KP to insulin resistance before, could you tell me which video it was? Everyone in my family has it from a very young age, I already had it as a small child. It's so confusing with all those different claims, another doctor said that Vitamin A deficiency is a cause and I got recommendations that were pretty much exact opposites of each other. So far, nothing has helped with mine.
Hmmm.... I needed to see this comment. Doing some vblood tests for prediabetes type 1 🤔 I haven't had kp all my life but it started aroUnd the time I started getting symptoms of diabetes
the way doctor simm explain make me understand better .love u dear❤
Hi watching from Trinidad 🇹🇹 love your content.
Can u speak on the topic of menapause and symptoms. And also CELLULITE. THNKS
Hello, 👋🏾all the way from Trinidad! 🇹🇹Thank you so much for your support and for your video suggestions! ☺️
I started plucking my leg hair very young and they eventually stopped growing. Didn't take years.
I've never shaved my legs a day in my life but I still have these strawberry seed like bumps in my legs. I really don't want to start shaving would there be another suggestion door me to look into before going to a dermatologist?
This is why I can’t wait to see a dermatologist who knows her stuff
This was so helpful, thank you for taking the time to make this video!
Your channel is excellent. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us. 🙏
Just stumbled upon this video. So helpful! Thank you. I’d be super interested in any wisdom you have around hydradenitis supporativa. I’ve had this since I was 9 and I’m now 39! I’d love some tips on managing it. Thank you!
Because of ingrown hair being so bad. My last resort was Lazer hair removal. It's painful but it stopped my strawberry arms and face but also stopped the redness. I still need to exfoliate
I’ve struggled with it for years no matter how much I physically or chemical exfoliate including the ones mentioned - I am now doing laser hair removal everywhere! Legs, arm pits and down there lol.
Thanks Dr! The footage was very informative!
Thank you so much for such clear and helpful directions and information. I really hope my problems improve and I am so excited to see results after learning how to treat my particular situation.
Thank you! Good to know what I can do about the keratosis pilaris that's been such a pain.It's been an issue since I was a pre-teen and made shaving in particular a real ordeal:swap bumps for scabs :(
Same here! I’m so tired of people asking what’s wrong with my skin!
No because I didn’t even know I had this issue! Glad my recommendations brought me here.
I kept telling people that not all Strawberry Skin condition is KP, but many don't listen, because their favourite UA-camr said otherwise. I had KP on the back of my legs, right under my butt, when i was a child and it felt different from having my pores clogged occasionally. Those clogged pores even look different from when my hairs are growing back in on my pale legs. Very good information, Dr.
Thank you Doctor for this informative video Xxx Viewer from Cape Town, South Africa😊
Hi! 👋🏾 Thank you for your support! Glad to have you watching all the way from Cape Town. 😊
why have i only just discovered your channel?! every woman needs to subscribe to you
I have KP. I tried Truly's KP treatment and the amount of exfoliation and moisturization worked so well! It's not cheap, though.
I have exfoliating gloves i use in the shower. At the end of the shower i use them on my legs. Works like a charm!
Excellent as always!
Thank you! 😁❤️
Having lots of pictures was helpful. Thanks.
First time viewer, I was searching for shaving tips bc ive let my leg hair grow, thinking my skin would calm down.
Now I know why I have strawberry skin and how to heal it!
I regularly used hibitane type soap when shaving to prevent infection....but the residual bumps and scars bother me.
I'm 71 with fair skin and dark leg hair.
I used to tan at a salon regularly, which made my legs and body look great, but I think I have some residual skin aging due to exposure.
I had electrolysis done on my upper lip, chin, and neck (post menopausal hair growth) and it worked beautifully.
My electrolysist explained plucking and waxing always traumatizes the root of each hair, causing inflammation and scarring around the follicle = which leads to thickened skin developing at each hair follicle. Then ingrown hair occurs because thicker skin aound the follocle will block the hair's growth.
I will take your advice about chemical exfoliants......and watch your video about better shaving techniques.
Thank you, doctor!!! ❤️
Cheers from California.
Oh thank you so much for this video!! I'm a new subscriber!
So glad the algorithm recommended this video. I have always wondered what these dark spots on my thighs are.
Glad it was helpful! 😊
I used to have visible hair roots and because of this I used to hate my legs appearance. A year ago, I decided to start removing the hair completely by using an epilator and plucking out the rest of the hair with tweezers. But that caused me ingrown hair. And I made the mistake of continuing to use the tweezers on them… Today I have ugly scabs and scars on my legs and I don't know how to get rid of them. I visited a skin doctor but it didn't help me. What would I give to have my legs looking like they did a year ago… 😢
And I wish I had discovered your channel sooner.
Try a laser hair removal… im not a doctor, but many people say it helps to remove ingrown hairs & make your skin more smooth. And i think it is the best choice for us who have this problem with skin. Also i heard the result will last for like a year without hairs, idk true or not
But the only one minus you should do 7-15 procedures to completely remove all hairs at first, i dunno
Have you tried this?
Amazing information thank you and for sharing products, I’m in between two options and going forth to try both excited to get a control on this! Thank you kindly!
Most useful video I've seen in a while. Thank you!!!
Dr. Simi with the facts as always, and another well explained video with solutions!! 👏👏 I've personally had minimal experiences with 'strawberry legs', but an acquaintance of mine swears by the La Roche-Posay lipikar range of products for KP.
Thank you so much for this! I am extremely pale and am prone to strawberry legs. This should help me on my journey to clearing it up. ☺
Can you make a video about pad rash during periods? And how to treat pad rashes/bumps?
Omg so informative thanks for educating us
I am African American with coarse hair. I use Nair for coarse hair and it works great! But what steps should I be taking (i.e. steam before application, chemical exfoliate, after care products) to get rid of strawberry skin? Thank you for any suggestions.
Use manual and chemical exfoliants DAILY
I was wondering if we could use Paula’s choice on our body . Glad to finally get answer because I have 2 bottles left.
I'm light skin and sensitive so I don't know what I have, probably all of them so I'm just exfoliating and hydrating.
I absolutely love your videos! Can you do a video discussing tinea versicolor and treatments? 😊 There's not many dermatologists of color giving in-depth videos about it. I've had it off and on since I was a teenager and would love to know what you recommend to treat it and keep it at bay.
I love your videos so much. Keep making these forever!! Will these products also work on private areas as well ? Specifically the ingrown products mentioned.
This is so interesting, thanks.
I’m too lazy to do any of this, I just deal with it lol
What about someone like me who has never shaved until today? I've always had strawberry legs and looked for ways to get rid of them, but the solutions always insinuate that shaving caused it in the first place. Today (26/07) was the first time I ever shaved my legs hoping it will take them off somehow, but it didn't. I need help and practical ways of getting rid of them completely
Finally, i know what i have!!! It's #6.I cant afford to go to a doctor not to mention a dermatologist. Thank you very much for these information, because i wasn't sure if it was strawberry legs or something else, so thank you😊
What are your thoughts on dry brushing before a shower to help with any of these issues you explained in the video?
4:13 4:22 that's what my legs look like right after a clean shave... it bothers me so much when she says "a couple of days after shaving" because I know she's right. but my hair grows way faster that everyone else's. :'( I shaved yesterday and my leg hairs are long enough to be shaved again and it's barely been over 24 hours.
I deal with the same thing! 😭 My legs also haven't seen the light of day in years so you can see the hair so easily right after I shave.
@@allisonvakarian1714 hahah same! A whole different skin tone!
You are an angel sent from heaven!!!
i guess there are some other causes that weren't mentioned as i have it but none of the listed reasons here is it for me. i had strawberry skin on my legs (thigh and calf) and my mostly upper arms since i was little. had it before any hair growth, tried all kinds of pore cleaning methods, remember mom telling me just to scrub harder so for many years i would spend 2/3 of my shower or bath time scrobbiong my skin till it would be almost lobster red. then people started saying that it will clear out wehen puberty comes or when i fully grow up because that's what happened to them. but it never did
I have had this pretty much my whole life on the back of my legs! I've always thought it was only me!
*Which of these are giving you strawberry skin?? And let me know what products you used to help..*
1. Keratosis Pilaris 🍓
2. Clogged Pores 🪠
3. Ingrown Hair ➰
4. Visible hair root 🪴
5. Mechanical folliculitis (razor burn) 🪒
6. Bacterial Folliculitis 🦠
I think clogged pores (2) is my issue and it's so interesting that you prefer chemical exfoliation instead of physical because I always physically exfoliate but now I'm going to try salicylic acid. After I wax, can I apply it to my legs instead of an oil like I typically would since the acid is anti inflammatory or should it be rinsed off? I just waxed but I will try this next time. Thank you for this video!
2 and 3 I think 😢😭 I'll try glycolic or salicylic acid
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@alexisprince8305 Thank you for sharing your experience. Waxing may improve the appearance of strawberry skin if it is due to visible hair root left behind in the follicle. However, in some individuals, the action of pulling out the hair from the root causes irritation around the hair follicle which can make them appear more prominent and therefore promote strawberry skin.
@@littleboyimnida Thank you for sharing your experience. Have you found anything that helps?
How I solved my physical irritation and rashes and dry skin and chafing from shaving:
I stopped shaving 👍 living my hairy life now