I went under Alot of stress last year.. tried to take my stress out on my head... Did a Brazilian blowout then colored my hair a week later and then 2 months later colored my hair and then again then did keratin in October and colored my hair in December... I was also washing my hair Alot... Will this pain ever go away or heal?
Thank you for the informative video! Unfortunately I did over exfoliate my skin. I used BHA and retinol for years. But in the last 6 months I have been under a lot of stress and one day I woke up and my skin was very inflame, itchy and burning. I also have several breakouts. I started to use CeraVE moisturise cream and 10% niacinamide and barrage seed oil. Is there any hope for me?
@@karawaller7368 I named a few in the video, but these are examples, as not everything will work for everyone. You need to look for gentle, fragrance-free and hydrating products and make sure to apply the least amount of products possible.
Thank you for this informative video! My skin was so clear until a few months ago. I started using The Ordinary AHA BHA peel weekly and didn't realize I was destroying my moisture barrier. I have been having new break outs for months not realizing what the problem was. Of course I treated them with harsh actives to get rid of them but it only made them worse. I hope when I start my new gentle hydrating routine that my skin will clear up. I miss having clear skin 😔😭
This is me currently. I really effed up my skin and my breaks outs are crazy. The tightness is slowly going away and I’m just using the most basic and hydrating routine. Trying to have Patience
Hello ma'am, i have a serious skin problem as my skin got damaged from a face wash 2 years ago it turned red fully and now it quite fine but my face is super itchy i get frustated as it wants touching 24 hours, i am really frustated plz can you tell me doctor what should i do
I have definitely suffered from damaged skin barrier. First time was when I started using skincare and I ordered almost every product from The Ordinary without knowing everything I needed to know about actives. I started combining and using whole bunch of actives and retinoids at the same time and unfortunately damaged my skin barrier. That is when I started reading up on thinks and everything relating to skin care and that’s when I learned the right way to use skin products. The second time I had a damaged skin barrier is when I started using prescription Tretinoin and slowly but surely I learned how to repair my skin barrier. The products that I used and still use as they are amazing are First Aid Beauty Skin Repair Cream, SkinFx Skin Repair Peptide Cream and then pulling back on my actives and I started to use Korean Skincare which still had some active ingredients but not as much as the serums I was using. With that change and those products I always repair my skin barrier pretty fast and would strongly suggest them to anyone that is dealing with a damaged skin barrier.
Great video content! Apologies for chiming in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you ever tried - Quawen Card Cadaverine (probably on Google)? It is a great exclusive guide for uncovering the technique to kiss goodye to eczema minus the hard work. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my work buddy after many years got great success with it.
As much as I love The Ordinary and similar brands like The Inkey List, the fact that they made actives so easily accessible and affordable has led to problems for many people. I am only now starting to explore K-Beauty, so I am open to any suggestions you might have for me to try.
Doctor Anne I do agree with you when it comes to all the products available nowadays and it took me a while to figure out a perfect routine that would deliver amazing results. With that being said the K- Beauty product list I am going to write is quite extensive but it includes all the products currently in my home that I am using and would recommend to anyone especially to someone who is using Tretinoin or Retin A. These are the products that work for me and that I personally use and love: *Cosrx Advanced Snail Mucin Power Essence *Cosrx Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence *Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence *Benton Fermentation Essence *Purito Centella Unscented Serum *Missha Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail Ampoule *Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Probiotic Ampoule *Iunik Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum *Be Plain Bamboo Hydrating Ampoule *Iunik Beta Glucan Daily Moisture Cream *Iunik Centella Calming Gel Cream *Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Probio Ampoule Cream *I’m From Rice Toner *Cosrx Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream *Dear Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner *Innisfree Jeju Orchid Skin *Heimish All Clean pH 5.5 Cleanser *DHC Deep Cleansing Oil *Purito Defence Barrier pH Cleanser *Neogen Real Cica Micellar Cleansing Foam *Purito Centella Green Level Sage Sun SPF50+PA++++ (my favourite) *Purito Comfy Water Sun Block SPF50+PA++++ *Missha Essence Sun SPF45+++ *Missha Essence Sun Milk SPF50+PA+++ *Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream *Mizon Snail Repair Intensive Ampoule *Hada Labo Oil Cleansing *Cosrx Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner *Banilla Co. Zero Cleansing Balm I hope this list helps at least a little and you can look into these to see if they contain what you are looking for but whichever product you pick from this list trust me, you can’t go wrong 😁❤️❤️❤️
Doctor Anne I had the same thoughts as you initially but you would be surprised how nice it is and you would never tell it has anything to do with snails.
So ein tolles Video! Vielen vielen Dank :) ich habe momentan genau damit zu kämpfen. Hoffe aber, dass ich das schnell in den Griff bekomme 🥰 danke für das tolle Video
Hi Doctor Anne. Thank you for your videos. My daughter has been under accurate because of acne and then for 3 years now is using Tretinoin at nights. I saw her that her skin red and itchy sometimes. What do you think is best for her to do? Thank you.
Does she use the Tretinoin every night? If yes she might want to skip some nights in order to give her skin a break. Tretinoin works great even if it is not used every night.
This is very helpful! I was diagnosed with folliculitis before but my topical meds doesn't work anymore. I don't understand my skin lately, and when you talked about the symptoms I said "THIS IS ALL ME". I will follow your recommendations. I hope my face heals. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Thanks so much for the video! I definitely damaged my skin barrier not too long ago and suddenly went from clear skin to a LOT of acne (some pustules and some deeper cystic looking ones). I've been keeping my routine as simple as possible but I was wondering if my skin barrier is considered recovered if I've stopped getting new pimples? I still have some active pimples (not new) that I'm not sure how to deal with though, could I get some tips/product recommendations for the deeper pimples and if I should treat them now/later? I'm just afraid of scarring.
Deeper set/ cystic pimples can be a sign of newly developed acne due to several factors and should not only be explained with a damaged skin barrier. I recommend seeing a dermatologist for a diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
Hello please help me doctor, so I've always had really clear skin. I started a diet last year because of health issue...It was a really bland diet compare to my old diet..Ever since, my skin started to really change and become dehydrated and flaky, it's annoying me a lot. EVERY PRODUCTS EVEN the GENTLE ones Are bad for my skin. Even the products I've used in the past are not working for me anymore. My health is good, I have no thyroid or anything. But the weird part is that everytime I use a product, my skin would love the products for 1 or 2 weeks and then after that my skin would become very dehydrated and rough with flakiness...Its like someone pulled all my oils and water:( It seems like nothing helps. I sleep enough, i exercise, and i eat a balanced diet now. Please help me. I'd appreciate it. Is it possible that the glycerin or HA is the cause?
Hi Ahmed, I am so sorry to hear about your skin issues. It is important to understand that I can´t give individualized advice via You Tube, to really discover the cause of the changes in your skin you need to see a dermatologist face to face and talk him through everything you do and use. There are several possible reasons, from diet to underlying medical conditions that you might not have had diagnosed yet to a change in climate. I personally think that it is not very likely that the Glycerin or Hyaluronic Acid are the cause, they should help rather than make things worse. But again, I advise you to see a dermatologist asap.
Hello, thank you for the response! You are right, when my skin was healthy, my skin had no problems with glycerin or HA, but now my skin reacts to everything:( is it possible for your skin to love a product for 1 or 2 weeks and then dry and dehydrate your skin? Like sucks all the moisture? Like it would leave my skin hydrated and smooth and then after several days it would leave my skin dehydrated and flaky..Is this TEWL? Again, thanks for the response! I'm seeing a dermatologist in a few days, I hope she solves my problem. What are some things do you think I should ask the dermatologist? what should I ask her to test me for? what medical conditions cause these problems?
@@ahmedbanamah2878 I wouldn’t think a product in itself would first hydrate and then dehydrate your skin, what is more likely is that it is not enough in the long run, so you need more occlusives to seal in the moisture. Products that would increase TEWL would be chemical or physical exfoliants, retinoids, some (foaming) cleansers. As far as medical conditions go: Autoimmune diseases might play a role, the thyroid gland has a huge effect on the skin, as well as atopic diseases like atopic eczema and stuff. But again, these are just a few key points, the possibilities are almost endless. My advice would be to write down: a) your main concern b)what you already tried to solve it c) your current routine and d) what you already had checked (you mentioned your thyroid levels were fine). That way you won’t forget a key point when you have the appointment and can save some time. Also: Be patient, it might take a while to find the cause and sort things out. It sadly usually isn’t Enough to just slather on a cream if you have serious issues.
HI Doctor Anne, I accidentally misused micellar water to remove eye make-up when I later discovered it is not made for this! Over the following weeks I adversely reacted to this with itchy raised red bumps appearing on my forehead, near the eyes and near the mouth. My GP surgery prescribed me a mild hydrocortisone for a week. A month after applying, I'd say the itching has stopped, the bumps are still there. What could you advise? Should I go back to my GP for further advice? Thanks. In the UK.
I'm super careful with my skin barrier - I don't have very many actives in my regime (I use pixie glow tonic occasionally) and I'm very careful introducing new items into my routine. I hoping to start retinol soon ... one day!! But I'm enjoying the marathon, taking my time and not over cleansing and I think my skin is responding well. I really enjoyed watching this video!! :) I can't wait to see what you come up with next! Wonderful :) Xx
Seems you are doing it the right way then. Your skin will thank you in the long run. Too many people treat it like an enemy you need to fight to make it obey, but being uncomfortable in your own skin is the worst feeling ever. My eczema flare up, though not skincare related, reminded me of that again.
Hi five days ago i used bleachcream and it's damage my skin barrier and my skin become dark and rough and more sensitive can it's repair again? now I'm just using raw milk
You mentioned not using active ingredients daily in your routine. Does this apply to Retinol and Vitamin C? I use Retinol at evenings and Vitamin C in the mornings.
It all comes down to your skin and the strength of your ingredients. My skin can´t tolerate daily Tretinoin, but it can easily tolerate daily Retinol. What is most imprtant though is not to feel the need to use exfoliating acids daily, especially when you are using retinoids.
subscribed! thank u for this doctor! my skin barrier is almost nonexistent that any gentle cleanser dries me out. i only use a hydrating toner and then a moisturizer. is it okay to just wash my face with only water while i try to fix my barrier?
2 years ago I use to get acne and marks were left on the spots and I thought I if I scrubbed it off I it would help me get rid of it and I use to rub my skin harshly with towels paper towel and to this day the red marks still not going away now that it's winter time my skin is very dry and red and the marks are still there please help 🥺
Good information. Well explained. My personal experience is when I shave my beard off, my skin has very dry red patches. I don’t know if this is because I haven’t shaved for months and the act of shaving is a trauma for my skin or my skin isn’t moisturized enough from having a beard.
What do you use to shave? A blade or a razor? And what do you use to prep the skin, what do you use to shave and how do you treat it afterwards? My husband had a similar beautiful beard to you in your profile picture, and if he shaves "the regular way" he gets sore and irritated skin too. If he does the whole barber prep stuff, it is much better. Sadly he took off is beard for good about a year ago, too much work to keep looking groomed. Now he has either stubbles or a clean shave, and his skin is very dry. But then again he still uses body wash head to toe, so I guess it is not only the shaving...
I believe my skin beneath the beard was dehydrated. I experimented with different soaps, creams and blades. I eliminated all fragrance, used hydrating serums, moisturizers and reset my skin. Growing the beard can present a barrier to moisturizing the skin. This time, I’m using a serum with hyaluronic acid, B5 and ceramides - along with an oil blend as an emollient. Unlike a moisturizer, which can be difficult to get past the beard, the serum is lightweight and is easy to get to skin level if the beard isn’t too long. Beard itch, not a chance. Daily hydration is key.
It is a barrier indeed, regular creams don’t reach that area well. How do you cope when applying sunscreen? Or do you rely on the hair to protect from the UV rays?
I recently have ecezema under my eyes it got recovered almost but it's there I'm using a steroid cream on it and my under eye skin has lost its top layer due to that and my under eye skin looks all pink even the ecezema has gone . Skin has become extremely thin because of stroid cream what should I do to recover my skin? Please tell me 😔
the problem is it will come back, not necessarily but thats often the case. Last year i had really bad atopic eczema around my whole eyes and eyebrows and i also got hydrocortison and afterwards protopic. And my skin is very unstable and thin. After showering the area around my eyes is red and you can see that the skin has a different texture. Until now nothing helpt with that. Yeah and the problem is that i have really bad acne too. i'm talking about cystic acne flair ups. if anyone has some tips, i could really use them right now
I did dermarolling over my beard area one or two times just and now i think my skin is damaged . Whenever i apply minoxidil on beard my skin irritates . But for me minoxidil was good before dermaroller. Can u pls help me out.
Can you please share ideas on how to exfoliate sensitive skin that has rosacea but gets overwhelmed with flakes and dead skin cells. Told not to exfoliate rosacea skin but then the glakea and dead skin cells lead to more build up and irritation and creates an awful cycle thag never gets better :(
What about those of us with rosacea? I tried four different "sensitive" moisturizers and three gentle cleansers, but everything I put on my face breaks me out in a red, itchy rash with bumps and flares my rosacea so I'm bright red. I can't even gentle cleanse and moisturize. 😭
I am planning a video on rosacea skincare, but the main tip is to go see a dermatologist for prescription treatment. Rosacea, just like acne, can't be treated with over the counter skincare products alone.
I’m absolutely distraught with the state of my skin right now. I have been diagnosed with perioral dermatitis which I believe I developed by damaging my skin barrier and altering its flora. About six months ago I started using Aknemycin(erythromycin+tretinoin). My skin started feeling tender, dry and I started getting a lot of spots on my chin. I accounted those to being normal side effects or the tretinoin however I still stopped using it after a week. Maybe it’s worth mentioning that at that time I also started using the ordinary niacinamide and zinc serum(which I also stopped when I stopped Aknemycin) A week after that I decided to use Duac for the spots on my chin.. I applied it all over my face before bed and I woke up with a bright red face, I had had an allergic reaction. I thought it’s because the benzoyl peroxide had burned my face. Since then I’ve been getting pus filled nodules on my manly chin and forehead. I thought it was cystic acne so I continued to use harsh things on it and exfoliate.. until a month ago when I did some research and decided it was perioral dermatitis. I went to my GP and she confirmed it, she put me on a 2 month course of doxycycline which has improved my skin but I’m still getting new bumps and redness. My skin is extremely oily so I can’t wash it with just water, I’ve been using a sulfur soap which I found out contained benzyl alcohol 😩 I actually don’t know what to do anymore and whether the damage I’ve done can be reversed so I can rid myself from this nasty condition for good.
Poor you, your skin (and you!) seem to have been through a lot in the past six years. Is it possible for you to go see a dermatologist for really specific advice? It seems like your skin barrier is severly damaged and you really need expert advice to get it back to normal again. Until you get the chance to see someone face to face, I recommend stripping back your routine to the bare minimum, like a very gentle cleanser and a barrier repairing moisturizer (and SPF of course) and leave your skin alone. Even if it is oily - that might just be a reaction that gets better if you give it some time. I would not recommend a sulfur soap at the moment, just a cream cleanser without any "actives" or fragrance and such.
Doctor Anne thank you for your reply, I have an appointment all the way in January of next year 😭 Everything I put on my face seems to irritate it, I tried CeraVe hydrating wash but it broke me out. I’m scared to even think about moisturisers. I’ve been so depressed and I only think about my skin which further exacerbates the issue 😞
January is quite some time to go. But as hard as it may seem, try to do nothing to your skin, even if it breaks out, just leave it be for at least two weeks so it can balance itself out. Where are you from? What is the weather like right now?
Doctor Anne I’m trying to be as gentle to it as possible 😩 I live in London.. and I don’t think the pollution and humidity are doing me any favours, what’s weird when I went abroad for 3 days my skin cleared!
I would try really going for water only, or maybe an unscented cleanser, and nothing else for two weeks. No flannels/ microfibre cloths etc. either, these are physical exfoliants. Oh, and obviously: Don’t take advice from people too seriously that haven’t seen you face to face (like skincare people on CZcams for example, not even if they are doctors 😉) - changing the way you treat your skin too often, because I advise you to do this and then someone else tells you to do something other, is a sure way to get your skin upset! But if I were you, I wouldn’t worry about pollution, oil or anything and just leave my skin alone for a while - that will most likely be helpful in the long run.
Can you list some products in europe/germany to repair the skin with the ingredients you listed? I don't even know what to get... My doctor give me often mild cortison cream, but of that i get a lot of pimples...
Before applying more products, I would reduce the amount of stuff you put on your face and Strip your routine back to a simple cleanse (gentle, hydrating, no fragrance, like The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm), a hydrating Serum (again no fragrance, no actives, i.e. The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum) and a basic moisturizer (no fragrance, no actives, preferably Ceramides) and not use anything else for an extended period of time. The skin can often repair itself once we stop doing more damage.
Yes doctor, my skin is really dry and sensitive. I do frequently wash my skin and take long baths. I have used different types of products in these few months...and my skin has deteriorated so much...and yes I am paying the price right now. I have also used niacinamide ...but my skin feels irritated by using it.
Minimal routine, so just SPF and gentle cleanse/ moisturizer at night, not hot baths and showers and then see a dermatologist if it doesn't get better by itself, that is what I would do.
@@DoctorAnne Yes doctor, my skin is healing itself thanks to you. I have gone back to my previous normal routine...I am using Sunscreen in the morning and do gently washing my skin...not frequent wash and applying moisturizer at night. Thank you so much, Doctor Anne. Your videos helped me a lot and so did your advice. Thanks a lot again. I highly appreciate your advice. 💖💕
I damaged my skin barrier 5 months ago. Used benzoyl peroxide in the morning and tretinoin at night for 16 days straight because I had a pimple. I didn’t know a skin barrier even existed and haven’t taken more than 3 days off for my skin. It’s been 5 months now. Is my skin still saveable?😭
I am pretty sure it is. If you don't feel like your skin is recovering, see a doctor so they can discuss additional steps you might need to take, but usually it will recover over time.
@@DoctorAnne Ok. One more thing, when I lift my head off my pillow in the morning or even when I go to sleep I have so much dry flaky skin on the pillow case . Is this also a sign of a damaged barrier? This has never happened to me before. Doesn’t matter if I have a cotton or satin pillow case either.
I have very thin skin under my eyes and I used an eye serum with retinyl palmitate for 3 days and my skin looked thinner .. is this normal when using vit A ?
It is a common myth that retinoids make your skin thinner. Retinoids increase collagen production, so skin will not get thinner when using Vitamin A. Retinyl palmitate is the weakest form of retinoids commonly found in skincare, so I don´t think it would help much though, and lastly: Three days is much too short to see any effect on the skin, good or bad (with the exception of allergic reactions of course). So in total: I don´t think the eye serum had anything to do with that. Out of curiosity, how did you notice your skin being thinner? Just by looks?
Doctor Anne okay, under my eye looked more hollow the third night of using it, so I stopped. Dark circle also looked darker. Maybe it’s too drying for me.
That depends on you and your situation, but usually cystic acne is largely influenced by hormones, meaning birth control could be part of a treatment, as well as Retinoids, Benzoylperoxide and BHA or antibiotics. Most are prescription treatments though. And no, usually it isn't itchy, but it hurts.
Doc thank u for replies in my question.. I will always watch on your vedio. I think u r only one best doc. For skin condition.. Im interested to learn. Just keep make a vedio doc..
Are chemical peels (medical grade and done by dermatologists) bad for the skin since they’re the stronger versions of chemical exfoliators and they remove the first layers of skin and hence the protective barrier?
Not per se. If done maybe once every few weeks, they are great, but used weekly or done on top of regular exfoliation at home, they can be too much. Exfoliation is not a bad thing at all, in fact we all need some help there as we age, it is more that these days we tend to overdo it, because it is so widely available. The chemical peels done by a dermatologist are usually done with a reason after someone diagnosed your skin - just make sure you tell the person what else you are using at home so they can take that into consideration when planning the treatment.
Think inkeylist oat cleanser balm a little bit works.. Can i used the ordinary niacinamide serum at night and facial wash inkeylist oat cleanser balm? And how long need to used the ordinary niacinamide serum doc? Its good for only 3 months and switch on la roche pasoy cicaplast b5 after 3 months back to niacinamide? It is ok doc?
Yu will repair your skin barrier by doing as little as possible and not experimenting with new stuff. But yes, a gentle cleanser, maybe niacinamide and a plain moisturizer as well as sunscreen are a good idea.
I would recommend you use as little product as possible, maybe even nothing for a few weeks to give your skin time to heal and then slowly start to introduce one product after the other once the irritation has gone down.
Hi mam i used steroid cream for repairing my skin barrier and i also used it near my eyes my skin is now fine but I'm afraid because I'm heared that steroid cream cause glaucoma and eye sight problem. So tell me can it be dangerous?
Talk to the person prescribing the steroid cream - I do not recommend using it over a longer period of time without professional guidance, especially if you take it around the eyes.
Yesterday before I went to bed I face and neck got super itchy I fell asleep woke up and they were red and itchy again I really don’t know what to do I used aloe Vera to sooth it and a cortisone cream I wait to see if it works
Hello ! I suffer of eczema on my hands ,few days ago my face got really itchy, redness idk if it's eczema or damaged skin barrier although i use exfoliation but regularly i stopped cleansing or using any active ingredients i only wash with water and moisturize only but still my skin is very itchy and theres red patches on cheeks it really feels like eczema What is ur advise? I'm very confused and worried
Thank you for your video!!! At the moment I have a really bad breakout from head to toe.. my skin barrier is definitely compromised.. it’s been going on for a couple of years and I think the main culprits have been stress and mould in the house. I have had the mould taken care of and working on the stress 😃
Mam a doctor gave me a steriod cream which I used for year on on my scalp and face since I had seborheic dermatitis. My seborheic dermatitis wouldn't get cured but inflammation was gone pretty much.When I stopped its usage ,my facial and scalp skin dried immensely and it cracked.After 6 months I felt little better but still seborheic dermatitis is there and my skin is very irritating. I feel irritation when eating foods which are spicy to warm foods,when I walk fastly or exert myself.What do you think is my skin barrier damaged and how to cure it?
I think you should talk to your doctor about the problems you are facing now, as they already evaluated your skin once and offered a diagnose and treatment.
If you suspect you have yeast overgrowth on your face, I suggest seeing a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis and then discuss the treatment options.
@@self_lovecare for fungal acne, it somehow disappeared. However the rest of my facial bumps are due to overproduction of sebum that's why some bumps and comedones are still present
That is a question I can´t easily answer. Vitamin C per se does not damage the skin barrier, just like Glycolic Acid doesn´t. At least not always. But it can if used in the wrong combination or in the wrong way, same as almost everything else can. So the answer is: Vitamin C used correctly does not damage the skin barrier, but it has the potential to when used incorrectly. Does that make sense?
Hi, i was diagnosed with perioral dermatitis. With that, i had to stop using all my skincare products such as face cleanser, serums and even moisturisers. Whatever i put on my face, it stings so badly. But now, my perioral dermatitis is gone and i suspect that my skin barrier is damaged. My face is always dry, itchy,flaky and inflammed. It is honestly depressing to experience this. However my day routine is paulas choice recovery serum and anessa sunscreen (if needed). Night routine consists of the same moisturiser that i use in the day with the ordinary rosehip oil on top of that. Hwoever, i feel like my skin isnt getting any better. Its still itchy, bumpy and dry...I dont know what i can do anymore
However, upon applying my moisturiser, i feel that my face stings but only for a short while and just leave it on as the stinging fades away.I tried to apply niacinamide/azelaic acid from the ordinary, it stings more but i am unsure if it is safe for my face to sting knowing that my skin barrier is damaged. (i washed it off though).
Hi doctor, i just harmed my skin with many tons of acids and aha bha , retinol , etc i do get many acne and now im recovering my skin barrier by just using my moisturizer and cleanser but im facing some acne and i dont want to use salicylic acid etc that will damage my skin barrier again so what can do to stop getting acne and heal my skin barrier at the same time , plzz reply
I use etude house whip cleanser 6.5 ph and klairs unscented toner because i searched the ingredients it's cruelty free, no fragrance, paraben, silicon and funga acne safe. But why my skin still looks red and i have a lot of acne and tiny bumps acne around my forehead? it makes me insecure all the time when i looked at the mirror😭😭
You should go see a doctor. Neither parabens nor silicones are any problem, and fungal acne is not a thing - it is the wrong name for a yeast overgrowth that again needs to be diagnosed by a doctor, not by selfdiagnosis.
Thank you dr for all this information 🙏 my skin was fine till i start using Retinol from la Rosh posy , my skin start to breakout but i didn't realize what was it so i continue using harsh activities to get rid of it so my skin becomes worse , i went to my dr he prescribed me Antibiotics capsules and Antibiotic gel called Tritinol . this gel irritate my skin and my skin feels very very dry and red specially around my lips i start it around 3days . what do you advise me please 🙏🙏🙏🙏 My skin only breakout on my T zone sometime i breakout next my eye . this dr is generalist not a dermatologist. Thank you for your help.🍀
I have another video that might help, but I can only give general advice on here. Even if your doctor is not a dermatologist, they can see your skin and provide individual advice or, if what they suggest won't help, refer you to a specialist. Here is the video: czcams.com/video/p_y-8z_TncU/video.html
@@gypsymumma9015 It is common for these conditions to manifest during the colder months and during periods of frequent hand washing, which I believe we are all in right now.
Help! I treat my skin very gentle for a long time. No physical exfoliators, not too many products, mainly moisturizing ingredients (galactomyces, snail mucous, Niacinamid). I use the calm series cleanser by Paula's choice and the holy frog aha cleanser in the evenings only, I don't rub my skin and it never iched or went red or felt dry with this routine. But since I need to wear masks from time to time, not all day long, I have massic breakouts around my nose, around my mouth and on tge chin (there they are cystic). What is the problem? Is it the mask rubbing, did I somehow destroy thy lipid barrier? I stayed waey from silicone, I never use sls or other harsh surfactants (only on my plates in the kitchen). I added a skin barrier cream from cosrx now and grapeseed oil as a very thin layer on top (for the extra linoleic acid). When I skip the aha cleanser my skin gets bumpy tiny spots in the areas, that develop into pimples. So I don't dare to skip it, to keep my pores unclogged. What else could be wrong? It's over a month now and it's not getting better. Can it be the stress alone? I had stress before but never reacted thus way?
You might suffer from maskne, a condition caused by the friction and the trapped oil and dirt from wearing a mask. Look for the video on that topic on here by LabMuffin Beauty for example, she has tips. Your breakouts could be due to other reasons as well though, hormonal changes for example. Have you considered seeing someone about it, like an esthetician or a doctor? That would provide great personalized advice.
@@DoctorAnne as the mask hurts whenever rubbing over my skin it might be the reason. Hormones I would exclude as I have the condition with and without my period. I suffer from tonsilits or angina for 8 weeks now. I hope a new doctor I just visited today can help me with it. Maybe my immune system is very down.
@@Christins8818 That is another explanation - my skin always suffers as well when I am sick. Fingers crossed you´ll get better soon - in every aspect, not just breakouts.
@@DoctorAnne thank you. After nearly 8 weeks I need an improvement with my tonsils in the first place. I hope this doctor finds the origin. She's at least searching. The others I went to just told me to wait and hope 😳
Please reply I am 38 and I have pigmentations acne itchy and dryness below cheek just above jawline and brown spots and sensitive skin please help me and suggest me a product I can use
If you have a serious skin concern I suggest getting a in person consultation with a doctor to rule out underlying problems first and then focus on gentle skin care.
Hey ... hope yua doing great... I want to ask yew something about my skin. An year ago I got an allergic reaction from acne cream I went to a dermatologist he proscribed me some corticosteroid based creams I used them for a Month after leaving them my skin feel burning sensation and inflammed red 😭😭😭 I get bruises and rashes on my face please suggest me something to heal my skin.. I went to number of dermas but that didn't work💔
Hey, Look up topical steroid withdrawal. Could be what your going through depending on the strength and application of the corticosteroids. I wish you the best, cuz i know it's tough💕👍
Mam damaged skin barrier bcz of over exfoliate now I am using gentle cleanser moisturiser at last squalane oil and in the morning using sunscreen but still getting bumps should I use ninacinamide 5 percent serum for bumps
These bumps could be there for several reasons, my suggestion would be to see someone in person who can tell you what they are so you can figure out how to treat them best.
@@sabs012 Fungal acne (which is actually not acne at all) is a very rare condition that should be diagnosed (and treated) by a dermatologist. Did you see one or do you assume you have fungal acne?
@@DoctorAnne uh that's weird.. Then why would they call it fungal acne if not acne? Just sayin;) Malassezia folliculitis I guess is what ill say. Yes I have been. Doctor Anne I have a question though. If Cecilia Tanaka saying she is super oily and no moisturizer helps her control it or makes it worse, why tell her not to use a moisturizer?
@@sabs012 Fungal acne is not the medical term, it has been called that in social media. Not the first thing that has been given the wrong name... I don’t believe that every skin needs a moisturizer, at least not in the traditional sense. I for example use a sunscreen in summer, but no moisturizer, and that is perfect for my skin. I figured she is probably using a traditional moisturizer, which is too rich. A lotion or gel might be better for her. But so far I can only guess, I know way too little about her skin from what she said in the comment.
Hello! I want to ask if someone with acne can have a good skin barrier? I have a few acne and mostly blackheads but my skin don’t really feel dry, flaky or tight. My skincare routine consist of using oil cleanser(night), face cleanser(cosrx salicylic acid daily gentle cleanser), acne medacation (clindamycin 1%), moisturiser and sunscreen(in the morning). My face do tend to breakout usually when my period is near but other than that, my skin feels moisturised and not that irritated. I want to get rid of my blackheads but I’m afraid to exfoliate more as I’m not sure if my skin barrier is good or not since i still have pimples here and there.
Hello! New sub (: really hoping to get an answer...3 wks ago i used a benzoyl peroxide wash that damaged my skin, it felt and looked burnt and swollen..it's no longer swollen but I've been left with sensitivity, irritation/redness and a bunch of bumps all over my cheeks. Have only been using a cetaphil cleanser for sensitive skin/moisturizer and sunscreen. But it kind of burns when it is applied.. would something like triamcinolone help or make it worse??
You should by no means dabble in corticosteroids without consulting a professional, ideally a dermatologist before! A damaged skin barrier takes time to heal, so it will probably take much longer than three weeks of gentle products, but again; I recommend you see a dermatologist for a face to face consultation.
@@janettew8570 I understand that. Many universities have programs where you can see a derm in training for free or a low fee, and they work supervised.
Hey Janette, I suffered from eczema and was using triamcinolone. I stopped all use after looking up topical steriod withdrawl, you should check it out. I was without insurance for a while as a college student so was using it til i ran out and didn't realize I was going through withdrawls in 2017. Now in March 2020 Ive given up steroids and decided to tough it out and go through withdrawal. My skins composition has really changed for the better though it's taken a while. I recently got free insurance through my States program after 3 years of going without insurance. I didn't know about it, maybe check your state?
@@meek.nhumble4272 Off topic, but the health insurance system in the US has always baffled me. Especially now that I have kids I would be lost without health insurance!
Hiii to me effects are i suddenly had visible pores.i stopped my routine and i only use moisturizer.and in the morning i only wash my face with water.indeed i've seen changes.that's when i decided to start with my routine again but it's giving me visible pores again :-(((
Pores are completely normal in the skin, and they get more visible with age, so maybe that is the reason for that? Or your moisturizer is too rich and clogs them?
Doctor Anne Doctor Anne thank you so much for respondingggg🤗 i've been using an aloe vera moisturizer since the moment i've stopped with my routine (almost 2 weeks) and i'm skipping the use of cleansers.last night i feel like starting my routine again, waking up this morning i noticed that it became visible again. i just have a simple night time routine a micellar water, serum and a moisturizer (plus the rubbing of ice).i think it's because of the serum which has vitamin C in it? however, i've already used it for months before.i'm getting anxious how can i say that it's fully healed and can already start with a skincare routine. :-(
@@angelaong2938 Vitamin C can make pores appear more visible by darkening the talc inside through oxidation. Also a micellar water that is left on the skin is pretty harsh - it does contain surfactants, just like a cleanser, but you don’t rinse them off, so even if they are more gentle in the first place, they are more irritating over time.
@@DoctorAnne I have keloids on my shoulders since I was a teenager,. I don't really know how I get them. I tried so much, but nothing really helped. Maybe you have an idea?
As far as I know, Keloid is very hard to treat. I don´t think there is anything you can do without the guidance of a dermatologist. I have heard that they are sometimes treated either with Clobetasolpropionat topically or with Triamcilon injections, but I am not sure about the gold standard in treatment right now. But again, I am not an expert in this, it will for sure require seeing a specialist. Have you ever seen a doctor about them?
@@DoctorAnne yes of course, different ones. I had laser treatments, that was a big mistake. Some of them get bigger. And I had these injections, but they did not helped very well. So I gave up, cause the dermatologists here in Austria told me that there is not much they can do. So I am searching and trying things that could help.maybe one day there will be something helpful, but thank you very much for your help and answers.
Du bist aus Österreich? Dann können wir ja die Sprache wechseln. Hast Du auch Schmerzen durch das Keloid? Oder ist es "nur" das kosmetische Problem? Über Laser habe ich auch gemischtes gehört, manchmal hilft er wohl, manchmal macht er es noch schlimmer. Die Neigung zu Keloidbildung ist wohl teils genetisch, hat es in Deiner Familie noch jemand anderes?
My face is super oily and I am prone to acne but few months ago i got red itchy rash on right cheek of my face, my dermatologist prescribed ketoconazole Shampoo both face n scalp,clindamycin n adapalene gel for acne n Azelaic cream for acne scars, saw improvement in acne but the itchy red rash is getting worse don't know what to do
@@DoctorAnne I just did today 😊, hoping to see some positive result with the new Dermatologist after a disappointing sessions with my previous Doctor 😁
I did a Brazilian blowout last may and then colored my hair a week later.... I was washing my hair very often trying to strip the treatment because it gave me anxiety and I was going to a million salons and I colored my hair in July a non permanent then a month later colored it back to my normal color and did a keratin in October and colored my hair in December.... I started having flakes, itchy scalp it's so painful I don't know what to do I cry all the time... I had folliculitis last year in July but it went away.... Now sometimes I get random pimples on my scalp and scabs and it itches even after I shower it itches I don't know what to do and it's painful on the left side of my scalp and I use a sulfate-free shampoo will this ever heal?
I am no expert in scalp health, but it seems you have done serious damage to your scalps skin barrier. Go gentle, stop the constant washing and stop the treatments and it should get better. If not, see a dermatologist.
@@DoctorAnne what do you recommend in regards to using as a shampoo? Every shampoo I use or hair mask irritates my scalp... I have seen numerous dermatolgist they can't figure out what this is.
@@Kat-lh9tv I just looked at the ingredient list and at first glance couldn´t find anything irritating. But they said they had recently updated the ingredients, so maybe you have an older one?
I have atopic dermatitis only in my face, i had neurodermitis on my whole body but it is gone(for now) sometimes dissappears for 1 or 2 years and then come up again. My face is really sensitive, it is often getting red only from washing with water and gets dry but at the same time my nose, chin and forehead are oily and ofteng et pimples. I made allergy test but i am not allergic to anything. A lot of people tell me to drink more, cut out gluten and wash my face more often. It would be nice to see a video of skin mythos which could be true which are just really not good for your skin. I don't know where to begin at the moment to treat my skin...
Well, washing your face too often is surely not beneficial when you have atopic dermatitis. Do you have access to Linola Fettcreme? I love that one once a dry patch starts to appear, works a charm.
My skin is inflamed all over.It's only been this way for 13 years.It looks good but a little dry.I only use 1 face lotion and 1 body lotion.Yes i switched products a time or 2 but it did not help.The products you listed have fragrance etc.A humidifier helps a little but going to a tropical country hurt my skin.Now what?Any idea?
@@DoctorAnne Doctors just laugh at me and say "deal with it".Or "Move to a tropic country".I moved to the Philippines and that did not work.Still hot,burning and inflamed skin.
@@5blindmice507 That sounds awful, I am really sorry. Im am not able to give more than general advice on here though, if you don´t use any fragranced or striping products, you need to make sure it is not an underlying medical condition, and for that you need to see a doctor in person.
doctor may i ask i suffered steroid withdrawal on my face and i went to see a dermatologist then my face is ok heal then he gave me a ph cream my face get red back and I went back to see my dermatologist he said is normal will red for a moment it is true doctor..... I'm really scared and have no confidence I just want to ask it is normal using ph cream onto face will red then the colour of my skin face will back to normal???
Usually redness is temporary, but it is hard to judge via the internet. If you are unsure, get a second opinion from another dermatologist with a face to face consultation.
I understand you probably don’t reply to messages on here as you must get so much but I wanted to try as I’m at breaking point now and thought you would maybe have some advice. I cleared all my acne using TO’s Niacinamide and Peeling solution. I have suffered with body dysmorphia over my acne for years and looking back now my skin was completely healed using this method but I got so focused on silly things because of my body dysmorphia that I bought the PC BHA 2%. I stupidly used it everyday, twice a day, everything felt great then out of nowhere I was breaking out in tiny tiny bumps all over my face, I assumed it was purging and continued to use it along with the Cerave SA cleanser morning and night, I now know this was just far too harsh on my skin. The tiny bumps became big under the skin pimples, pustules, blackheads, you name it and every inch of my face is covered in bumps of some kind. They’re itchy and it seems like anything I do is making it worse. I then got a really bad sunburn (I know I’m sorry 😖) I just didn’t feel the sun and sat out for 3 hours, my face and legs started to swell over the next few days and my legs turned purple. It has been over a month since this happened and my legs are still purple! I stopped using all my actives shortly after the sun burn happened, so have been free of them for about 5/6 weeks now. My skin is still covered in acne, I switched to Cerave’s Hydrating Cleanser, only used it at night time, water in the morning, I also purchased TO’s Hyalouronic Acid and Cosrx Snail Mucin Essence to add moisture that my skin lost through the damage. I was previously using Cerave’s moisturising lotion which didn’t clog my pores at all, but any research suggested I should use a gel moisturiser to heal my skin so I got the Clinique Moisture Surge and already had Neutrogenas Hydro Boost Gel as well as Cerave Moisture Cream. I don’t know where I’m going wrong, I suffered with severe depression and suicidal thoughts from my acne for years and was the happiest I’ve ever been in my life when it cleared and now it’s the worst it’s ever been. I’m not leaving the house and avoiding all my family. Could you please give me any advice on the situation? I’m trying not to scratch my neck as I’m typing this as the big, red under the skin pimples are killing me! Makeup doesn’t cover it and I was feeling so confident in going foundation free for about a year before all this!! I know you’re super busy but I beg of you to give me a minute of your time to help me, I don’t know where else to turn as the dermatologist me I’ve visited in the last for my acne just prescribed me antibiotics which really damaged my gut.
I am really sorry to hear about your struggles, but other than stopping the actives and being gentle on the skin (and not switching products based on someones suggestion, but stick with a gentle, basic regime for the next months!) there is not much I can do for you through the internet. You need to see a dermatologist specialised in acne and on top of that someone to talk about the effects acne had on your mental health. Treating acne and the effects is has on the body and mind is a long and complex that needs professional, in person guidance. I am sorry that I can not offer more help, but giving you advice based on a CZcams chat is not going to help you.
Thank you for your reply. I understand there’s not much you can do over a comment but do you have any idea what could possibly have happened to my skin, why it’s not calmed down on its own?
@@laurenmcnaughton6533 From what I have deducted from your comment you kept switching products - repairing the barrier takes a long time, probably months. And sometimes you are at a stage where you need professional help, and I think that is where you are at right now. Some things can’t be fixed without help.
I'm suffering skin rashes after using gloves and salt scrub I went to see the doctor and she gives me med for allergies.I'm worried its been five days and still feel so itchy.pls help
If you are still concerned, go back and see her again. In the meantime, make sure to not irritate your skin any further and make sure to hydrate properly and use a richer cream that does not contain fragrance or essential oils to help the skin heal. Gloves and a salt scrub are a strong exfoliating combination.
@@DoctorAnne thankyou very much doctor Anne, can I use a calamine can I apply it to my skin? I dnt think I. Going to see her again coz I dnt have enough money to see her again she thought I have a food allergies.now she give me med a loratadine and a montelukast sodium Levoceterizin
While calamin is used to help with itchiness, it would not be my first choice because it contains Zinc and can be drying out the skin even further. But I am not able to give you proper advice via the CZcams comment section, skin issues always need a face to face consultation.
Have you ever suffered from a damaged skin barrier? And what did you do to repair it?
I went under Alot of stress last year.. tried to take my stress out on my head... Did a Brazilian blowout then colored my hair a week later and then 2 months later colored my hair and then again then did keratin in October and colored my hair in December... I was also washing my hair Alot... Will this pain ever go away or heal?
Thank you for the informative video! Unfortunately I did over exfoliate my skin. I used BHA and retinol for years. But in the last 6 months I have been under a lot of stress and one day I woke up and my skin was very inflame, itchy and burning. I also have several breakouts. I started to use CeraVE moisturise cream and 10% niacinamide and barrage seed oil. Is there any hope for me?
@@linacordeddu5766 Of course there is. Go gentle and reduce stress and, most important, give it time. If it doesn´t get better, see a dermatologist.
Where are the list of products you recommend for this? I’ve been suffering with this off and on for 3 years!
@@karawaller7368 I named a few in the video, but these are examples, as not everything will work for everyone. You need to look for gentle, fragrance-free and hydrating products and make sure to apply the least amount of products possible.
Thank you for this informative video! My skin was so clear until a few months ago. I started using The Ordinary AHA BHA peel weekly and didn't realize I was destroying my moisture barrier. I have been having new break outs for months not realizing what the problem was. Of course I treated them with harsh actives to get rid of them but it only made them worse. I hope when I start my new gentle hydrating routine that my skin will clear up. I miss having clear skin 😔😭
While there are many reasons for sudden breakouts, I hope the new routine gets them sorted.
Keep me updated how it works.
Did your new routine work for you? What did you end up using? :)
This is me currently. I really effed up my skin and my breaks outs are crazy. The tightness is slowly going away and I’m just using the most basic and hydrating routine. Trying to have Patience
Hi, have you been able to fix your skin barrier?
The same happens with me 😭😭😭
"You can't repair your skin barrier if you're leading a shitty lifestyle" 😂😂 I'm gna keeping saying this to myself.
If only I listened to myself better in that regard...
I think my issue is alkaline soap and the way I dry my face after a shower. Thank you for this. I will be more careful and gentle.
I hope it helps solve your issues.
Hello ma'am, i have a serious skin problem as my skin got damaged from a face wash 2 years ago it turned red fully and now it quite fine but my face is super itchy i get frustated as it wants touching 24 hours, i am really frustated plz can you tell me doctor what should i do
Use moisturiser n squalane oil
Any update
I have definitely suffered from damaged skin barrier. First time was when I started using skincare and I ordered almost every product from The Ordinary without knowing everything I needed to know about actives. I started combining and using whole bunch of actives and retinoids at the same time and unfortunately damaged my skin barrier. That is when I started reading up on thinks and everything relating to skin care and that’s when I learned the right way to use skin products. The second time I had a damaged skin barrier is when I started using prescription Tretinoin and slowly but surely I learned how to repair my skin barrier. The products that I used and still use as they are amazing are First Aid Beauty Skin Repair Cream, SkinFx Skin Repair Peptide Cream and then pulling back on my actives and I started to use Korean Skincare which still had some active ingredients but not as much as the serums I was using. With that change and those products I always repair my skin barrier pretty fast and would strongly suggest them to anyone that is dealing with a damaged skin barrier.
Great video content! Apologies for chiming in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you ever tried - Quawen Card Cadaverine (probably on Google)? It is a great exclusive guide for uncovering the technique to kiss goodye to eczema minus the hard work. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my work buddy after many years got great success with it.
As much as I love The Ordinary and similar brands like The Inkey List, the fact that they made actives so easily accessible and affordable has led to problems for many people.
I am only now starting to explore K-Beauty, so I am open to any suggestions you might have for me to try.
Doctor Anne I do agree with you when it comes to all the products available nowadays and it took me a while to figure out a perfect routine that would deliver amazing results. With that being said the K- Beauty product list I am going to write is quite extensive but it includes all the products currently in my home that I am using and would recommend to anyone especially to someone who is using Tretinoin or Retin A. These are the products that work for me and that I personally use and love:
*Cosrx Advanced Snail Mucin Power Essence
*Cosrx Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence
*Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence
*Benton Fermentation Essence
*Purito Centella Unscented Serum
*Missha Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail Ampoule
*Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Probiotic Ampoule
*Iunik Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum
*Be Plain Bamboo Hydrating Ampoule
*Iunik Beta Glucan Daily Moisture Cream
*Iunik Centella Calming Gel Cream
*Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Probio Ampoule Cream
*I’m From Rice Toner
*Cosrx Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream
*Dear Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
*Innisfree Jeju Orchid Skin
*Heimish All Clean pH 5.5 Cleanser
*DHC Deep Cleansing Oil
*Purito Defence Barrier pH Cleanser
*Neogen Real Cica Micellar Cleansing Foam
*Purito Centella Green Level Sage Sun SPF50+PA++++ (my favourite)
*Purito Comfy Water Sun Block SPF50+PA++++
*Missha Essence Sun SPF45+++
*Missha Essence Sun Milk SPF50+PA+++
*Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream
*Mizon Snail Repair Intensive Ampoule
*Hada Labo Oil Cleansing
*Cosrx Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner
*Banilla Co. Zero Cleansing Balm
I hope this list helps at least a little and you can look into these to see if they contain what you are looking for but whichever product you pick from this list trust me, you can’t go wrong 😁❤️❤️❤️
@@xEminaxH Thank you for this list, I will work my way through it. I can already tell you though that I am going to pass on the snail bits.
Doctor Anne I had the same thoughts as you initially but you would be surprised how nice it is and you would never tell it has anything to do with snails.
Just found your channel, really awesome content, very informative! Hope your channel grows soon, it deserves it :)
Thank you, that is so nice of you to say.
So ein tolles Video! Vielen vielen Dank :) ich habe momentan genau damit zu kämpfen. Hoffe aber, dass ich das schnell in den Griff bekomme 🥰 danke für das tolle Video
Danke schön! Das wichtigste ist Geduld - gleichzeitig auch das, was mir immer am schwersten fällt...
Hi Doctor Anne. Thank you for your videos. My daughter has been under accurate because of acne and then for 3 years now is using Tretinoin at nights. I saw her that her skin red and itchy sometimes. What do you think is best for her to do? Thank you.
Does she use the Tretinoin every night? If yes she might want to skip some nights in order to give her skin a break. Tretinoin works great even if it is not used every night.
This is very helpful! I was diagnosed with folliculitis before but my topical meds doesn't work anymore. I don't understand my skin lately, and when you talked about the symptoms I said "THIS IS ALL ME". I will follow your recommendations. I hope my face heals. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Fingers crossed you get it sorted out. If it doesn´t get better, make sure to see a doctor.
@@DoctorAnne thank you 💖
@@robinchwaaan3585 any update
@@self_lovecare my skin is way better than before so far, but still having breakouts
@@robinchwaaan3585 how to recover
Thanks so much for the video! I definitely damaged my skin barrier not too long ago and suddenly went from clear skin to a LOT of acne (some pustules and some deeper cystic looking ones). I've been keeping my routine as simple as possible but I was wondering if my skin barrier is considered recovered if I've stopped getting new pimples? I still have some active pimples (not new) that I'm not sure how to deal with though, could I get some tips/product recommendations for the deeper pimples and if I should treat them now/later? I'm just afraid of scarring.
Deeper set/ cystic pimples can be a sign of newly developed acne due to several factors and should not only be explained with a damaged skin barrier. I recommend seeing a dermatologist for a diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
Can u help me 😭 I have eczema I have inflammation, dry patching, and acne do u have any suggestions for cleansers ?
Are you seeing a dermatologist? That is the first thing you should do, both eczema and acne need professional treatment.
Okay thanks
Hello please help me doctor, so I've always had really clear skin. I started a diet last year because of health issue...It was a really bland diet compare to my old diet..Ever since, my skin started to really change and become dehydrated and flaky, it's annoying me a lot. EVERY PRODUCTS EVEN the GENTLE ones Are bad for my skin. Even the products I've used in the past are not working for me anymore. My health is good, I have no thyroid or anything. But the weird part is that everytime I use a product, my skin would love the products for 1 or 2 weeks and then after that my skin would become very dehydrated and rough with flakiness...Its like someone pulled all my oils and water:( It seems like nothing helps. I sleep enough, i exercise, and i eat a balanced diet now. Please help me. I'd appreciate it. Is it possible that the glycerin or HA is the cause?
Hi Ahmed, I am so sorry to hear about your skin issues. It is important to understand that I can´t give individualized advice via You Tube, to really discover the cause of the changes in your skin you need to see a dermatologist face to face and talk him through everything you do and use.
There are several possible reasons, from diet to underlying medical conditions that you might not have had diagnosed yet to a change in climate.
I personally think that it is not very likely that the Glycerin or Hyaluronic Acid are the cause, they should help rather than make things worse. But again, I advise you to see a dermatologist asap.
Hello, thank you for the response! You are right, when my skin was healthy, my skin had no problems with glycerin or HA, but now my skin reacts to everything:( is it possible for your skin to love a product for 1 or 2 weeks and then dry and dehydrate your skin? Like sucks all the moisture? Like it would leave my skin hydrated and smooth and then after several days it would leave my skin dehydrated and flaky..Is this TEWL? Again, thanks for the response! I'm seeing a dermatologist in a few days, I hope she solves my problem. What are some things do you think I should ask the dermatologist? what should I ask her to test me for? what medical conditions cause these problems?
@@ahmedbanamah2878 I wouldn’t think a product in itself would first hydrate and then dehydrate your skin, what is more likely is that it is not enough in the long run, so you need more occlusives to seal in the moisture.
Products that would increase TEWL would be chemical or physical exfoliants, retinoids, some (foaming) cleansers.
As far as medical conditions go: Autoimmune diseases might play a role, the thyroid gland has a huge effect on the skin, as well as atopic diseases like atopic eczema and stuff.
But again, these are just a few key points, the possibilities are almost endless.
My advice would be to write down: a) your main concern b)what you already tried to solve it c) your current routine and d) what you already had checked (you mentioned your thyroid levels were fine).
That way you won’t forget a key point when you have the appointment and can save some time.
Also: Be patient, it might take a while to find the cause and sort things out. It sadly usually isn’t Enough to just slather on a cream if you have serious issues.
HI Doctor Anne, I accidentally misused micellar water to remove eye make-up when I later discovered it is not made for this! Over the following weeks I adversely reacted to this with itchy raised red bumps appearing on my forehead, near the eyes and near the mouth. My GP surgery prescribed me a mild hydrocortisone for a week. A month after applying, I'd say the itching has stopped, the bumps are still there. What could you advise? Should I go back to my GP for further advice? Thanks. In the UK.
Give it more time and treat the skin gentle, but in doubt go back for additional advice.
I'm super careful with my skin barrier - I don't have very many actives in my regime (I use pixie glow tonic occasionally) and I'm very careful introducing new items into my routine. I hoping to start retinol soon ... one day!! But I'm enjoying the marathon, taking my time and not over cleansing and I think my skin is responding well. I really enjoyed watching this video!! :) I can't wait to see what you come up with next! Wonderful :) Xx
Seems you are doing it the right way then. Your skin will thank you in the long run. Too many people treat it like an enemy you need to fight to make it obey, but being uncomfortable in your own skin is the worst feeling ever. My eczema flare up, though not skincare related, reminded me of that again.
Hi five days ago i used bleachcream and it's damage my skin barrier and my skin become dark and rough and more sensitive can it's repair again? now I'm just using raw milk
I would suggest you go see a doctor for a consultation, and I am not sure raw milk is very good as skincare product.
You mentioned not using active ingredients daily in your routine. Does this apply to Retinol and Vitamin C?
I use Retinol at evenings and Vitamin C in the mornings.
It all comes down to your skin and the strength of your ingredients. My skin can´t tolerate daily Tretinoin, but it can easily tolerate daily Retinol. What is most imprtant though is not to feel the need to use exfoliating acids daily, especially when you are using retinoids.
Doctor Anne thank you so much! Amazing content, very informative.
subscribed! thank u for this doctor! my skin barrier is almost nonexistent that any gentle cleanser dries me out. i only use a hydrating toner and then a moisturizer. is it okay to just wash my face with only water while i try to fix my barrier?
Of course.
Doctor Anne noted! thnks for the reply doc!!
@@DoctorAnne doc but the dead skin cells builds up and if I try to get the skin off with water it irritates it what should I do
@@algebrizmi9614 Dead skin has a purpose, it isn´t advisable to get rid of it completely.
2 years ago I use to get acne and marks were left on the spots and I thought I if I scrubbed it off I it would help me get rid of it and I use to rub my skin harshly with towels paper towel and to this day the red marks still not going away now that it's winter time my skin is very dry and red and the marks are still there please help 🥺
Good information. Well explained. My personal experience is when I shave my beard off, my skin has very dry red patches. I don’t know if this is because I haven’t shaved for months and the act of shaving is a trauma for my skin or my skin isn’t moisturized enough from having a beard.
What do you use to shave? A blade or a razor? And what do you use to prep the skin, what do you use to shave and how do you treat it afterwards? My husband had a similar beautiful beard to you in your profile picture, and if he shaves "the regular way" he gets sore and irritated skin too. If he does the whole barber prep stuff, it is much better. Sadly he took off is beard for good about a year ago, too much work to keep looking groomed. Now he has either stubbles or a clean shave, and his skin is very dry. But then again he still uses body wash head to toe, so I guess it is not only the shaving...
I believe my skin beneath the beard was dehydrated. I experimented with different soaps, creams and blades. I eliminated all fragrance, used hydrating serums, moisturizers and reset my skin. Growing the beard can present a barrier to moisturizing the skin. This time, I’m using a serum with hyaluronic acid, B5 and ceramides - along with an oil blend as an emollient. Unlike a moisturizer, which can be difficult to get past the beard, the serum is lightweight and is easy to get to skin level if the beard isn’t too long. Beard itch, not a chance. Daily hydration is key.
It is a barrier indeed, regular creams don’t reach that area well. How do you cope when applying sunscreen? Or do you rely on the hair to protect from the UV rays?
Doctor Anne yes the beard is effective as a sunscreen.
I recently have ecezema under my eyes it got recovered almost but it's there I'm using a steroid cream on it and my under eye skin has lost its top layer due to that and my under eye skin looks all pink even the ecezema has gone . Skin has become extremely thin because of stroid cream what should I do to recover my skin? Please tell me 😔
You should see a dermatologist and be patient - these things take a long time to heal.
Hi.. I have the same issue.. any update on your skin please? Balmonds skin salvation has really helped with my flare ups
the problem is it will come back, not necessarily but thats often the case. Last year i had really bad atopic eczema around my whole eyes and eyebrows and i also got hydrocortison and afterwards protopic. And my skin is very unstable and thin. After showering the area around my eyes is red and you can see that the skin has a different texture. Until now nothing helpt with that. Yeah and the problem is that i have really bad acne too. i'm talking about cystic acne flair ups. if anyone has some tips, i could really use them right now
I did dermarolling over my beard area one or two times just and now i think my skin is damaged . Whenever i apply minoxidil on beard my skin irritates . But for me minoxidil was good before dermaroller. Can u pls help me out.
I can´t help you, you need to give it time and wait for your skin to calm down again.
Can you please share ideas on how to exfoliate sensitive skin that has rosacea but gets overwhelmed with flakes and dead skin cells. Told not to exfoliate rosacea skin but then the glakea and dead skin cells lead to more build up and irritation and creates an awful cycle thag never gets better :(
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What about those of us with rosacea? I tried four different "sensitive" moisturizers and three gentle cleansers, but everything I put on my face breaks me out in a red, itchy rash with bumps and flares my rosacea so I'm bright red. I can't even gentle cleanse and moisturize. 😭
I am planning a video on rosacea skincare, but the main tip is to go see a dermatologist for prescription treatment. Rosacea, just like acne, can't be treated with over the counter skincare products alone.
@@DoctorAnne Thank you
@@aidanm.5461 You are welcome.
I’m absolutely distraught with the state of my skin right now. I have been diagnosed with perioral dermatitis which I believe I developed by damaging my skin barrier and altering its flora.
About six months ago I started using Aknemycin(erythromycin+tretinoin). My skin started feeling tender, dry and I started getting a lot of spots on my chin. I accounted those to being normal side effects or the tretinoin however I still stopped using it after a week. Maybe it’s worth mentioning that at that time I also started using the ordinary niacinamide and zinc serum(which I also stopped when I stopped Aknemycin)
A week after that I decided to use Duac for the spots on my chin.. I applied it all over my face before bed and I woke up with a bright red face, I had had an allergic reaction. I thought it’s because the benzoyl peroxide had burned my face.
Since then I’ve been getting pus filled nodules on my manly chin and forehead. I thought it was cystic acne so I continued to use harsh things on it and exfoliate.. until a month ago when I did some research and decided it was perioral dermatitis. I went to my GP and she confirmed it, she put me on a 2 month course of doxycycline which has improved my skin but I’m still getting new bumps and redness.
My skin is extremely oily so I can’t wash it with just water, I’ve been using a sulfur soap which I found out contained benzyl alcohol 😩
I actually don’t know what to do anymore and whether the damage I’ve done can be reversed so I can rid myself from this nasty condition for good.
Poor you, your skin (and you!) seem to have been through a lot in the past six years. Is it possible for you to go see a dermatologist for really specific advice? It seems like your skin barrier is severly damaged and you really need expert advice to get it back to normal again. Until you get the chance to see someone face to face, I recommend stripping back your routine to the bare minimum, like a very gentle cleanser and a barrier repairing moisturizer (and SPF of course) and leave your skin alone. Even if it is oily - that might just be a reaction that gets better if you give it some time. I would not recommend a sulfur soap at the moment, just a cream cleanser without any "actives" or fragrance and such.
Doctor Anne thank you for your reply, I have an appointment all the way in January of next year 😭
Everything I put on my face seems to irritate it, I tried CeraVe hydrating wash but it broke me out. I’m scared to even think about moisturisers. I’ve been so depressed and I only think about my skin which further exacerbates the issue 😞
January is quite some time to go. But as hard as it may seem, try to do nothing to your skin, even if it breaks out, just leave it be for at least two weeks so it can balance itself out. Where are you from? What is the weather like right now?
Doctor Anne I’m trying to be as gentle to it as possible 😩 I live in London.. and I don’t think the pollution and humidity are doing me any favours, what’s weird when I went abroad for 3 days my skin cleared!
I would try really going for water only, or maybe an unscented cleanser, and nothing else for two weeks. No flannels/ microfibre cloths etc. either, these are physical exfoliants.
Oh, and obviously: Don’t take advice from people too seriously that haven’t seen you face to face (like skincare people on CZcams for example, not even if they are doctors 😉) - changing the way you treat your skin too often, because I advise you to do this and then someone else tells you to do something other, is a sure way to get your skin upset! But if I were you, I wouldn’t worry about pollution, oil or anything and just leave my skin alone for a while - that will most likely be helpful in the long run.
Can you list some products in europe/germany to repair the skin with the ingredients you listed? I don't even know what to get... My doctor give me often mild cortison cream, but of that i get a lot of pimples...
Before applying more products, I would reduce the amount of stuff you put on your face and Strip your routine back to a simple cleanse (gentle, hydrating, no fragrance, like The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm), a hydrating Serum (again no fragrance, no actives, i.e. The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum) and a basic moisturizer (no fragrance, no actives, preferably Ceramides) and not use anything else for an extended period of time. The skin can often repair itself once we stop doing more damage.
Hey mam i am mangesh dahake from India 🇮🇳 thank you so much thise video
You are welcome. I am glad you found it helpful.
Yes doctor, my skin is really dry and sensitive. I do frequently wash my skin and take long baths. I have used different types of products in these few months...and my skin has deteriorated so much...and yes I am paying the price right now. I have also used niacinamide ...but my skin feels irritated by using it.
Minimal routine, so just SPF and gentle cleanse/ moisturizer at night, not hot baths and showers and then see a dermatologist if it doesn't get better by itself, that is what I would do.
@@DoctorAnne Yes doctor, my skin is healing itself thanks to you. I have gone back to my previous normal routine...I am using Sunscreen in the morning and do gently washing my skin...not frequent wash and applying moisturizer at night. Thank you so much, Doctor Anne. Your videos helped me a lot and so did your advice. Thanks a lot again. I highly appreciate your advice. 💖💕
@@honeyatellaphoka8553 That sounds really amazing, well done.
what’s the best moisturizer to use for eczema ?
I can’t recommend a specific brand, but I would look for something occlusive with no plant extracts, essential oils or fragrance.
Thank you 🤗
N i n a Vanicream cleanser and cream!
I haven´t heard of that brand, where can you get them?
Doctor Anne most drugstores in the states or amazon
But doc how about inkeylist oat cleanser balm and for the night la roche posay cicaplast b5 it is safe together?
Yes, it is safe.
Hi, would you recommend first aid beauty ultra repair cream?
I haven´t tried it myself.
I damaged my skin barrier 5 months ago. Used benzoyl peroxide in the morning and tretinoin at night for 16 days straight because I had a pimple. I didn’t know a skin barrier even existed and haven’t taken more than 3 days off for my skin. It’s been 5 months now. Is my skin still saveable?😭
I am pretty sure it is. If you don't feel like your skin is recovering, see a doctor so they can discuss additional steps you might need to take, but usually it will recover over time.
@@DoctorAnne Ok. One more thing, when I lift my head off my pillow in the morning or even when I go to sleep I have so much dry flaky skin on the pillow case . Is this also a sign of a damaged barrier? This has never happened to me before. Doesn’t matter if I have a cotton or satin pillow case either.
@@nicolasabbruzzino It is a sign that your skin isn't exfoliating properly. Could be dryness, could be eczema, impossible to say.
@@DoctorAnne it’s still happening after 13 days of just moisturizer and a gentle cleanser. How could it still possibly be dry?
@@nicolasabbruzzino 13 days is not a long time. Six weeks or more is the minimum time it takes to see what works.
Madam suggest some moisturizer for acne prone skin?
Have a look at my skincare reviews playlist here, the ones I mention there should work: czcams.com/play/PLS4f9KQyE76sFTLJ9j11mNSTp_GSp0cHf.html
Plzz can u tell me some home remedies plz
I am sorry, I don´t really think home remedies work as good as store bought skincare.
I have very thin skin under my eyes and I used an eye serum with retinyl palmitate for 3 days and my skin looked thinner .. is this normal when using vit A ?
It is a common myth that retinoids make your skin thinner. Retinoids increase collagen production, so skin will not get thinner when using Vitamin A. Retinyl palmitate is the weakest form of retinoids commonly found in skincare, so I don´t think it would help much though, and lastly: Three days is much too short to see any effect on the skin, good or bad (with the exception of allergic reactions of course).
So in total: I don´t think the eye serum had anything to do with that.
Out of curiosity, how did you notice your skin being thinner? Just by looks?
Doctor Anne okay, under my eye looked more hollow the third night of using it, so I stopped. Dark circle also looked darker. Maybe it’s too drying for me.
That might be. Try something with many humectants and maybe caffeine, that might help.
Hi doc..can i ask can you review what is best treatment for cystic acne and with product..? And i ask if cystic ance itchy?
That depends on you and your situation, but usually cystic acne is largely influenced by hormones, meaning birth control could be part of a treatment, as well as Retinoids, Benzoylperoxide and BHA or antibiotics. Most are prescription treatments though.
And no, usually it isn't itchy, but it hurts.
Doc thank u for replies in my question.. I will always watch on your vedio. I think u r only one best doc. For skin condition.. Im interested to learn. Just keep make a vedio doc..
@@rodzdiaz7677 I will, don't worry.
Are chemical peels (medical grade and done by dermatologists) bad for the skin since they’re the stronger versions of chemical exfoliators and they remove the first layers of skin and hence the protective barrier?
Not per se. If done maybe once every few weeks, they are great, but used weekly or done on top of regular exfoliation at home, they can be too much. Exfoliation is not a bad thing at all, in fact we all need some help there as we age, it is more that these days we tend to overdo it, because it is so widely available.
The chemical peels done by a dermatologist are usually done with a reason after someone diagnosed your skin - just make sure you tell the person what else you are using at home so they can take that into consideration when planning the treatment.
Doctor Anne thanks!
Hii, can you use vitamin c serum with low concentrate while repairing the skin barrier?
And thank you for so much for this video! ♥️
You could, but if it is severe I would recommend not to and really stick to the basics.
Thank you so much! My skin really needs extra care right now.
Danke!
Gern.
Doc anne.. Can i used inkeylist oat cleanser and night ordinary serum niacinamide to repair skin damages?
Think inkeylist oat cleanser balm a little bit works.. Can i used the ordinary niacinamide serum at night and facial wash inkeylist oat cleanser balm? And how long need to used the ordinary niacinamide serum doc? Its good for only 3 months and switch on la roche pasoy cicaplast b5 after 3 months back to niacinamide? It is ok doc?
Yu will repair your skin barrier by doing as little as possible and not experimenting with new stuff. But yes, a gentle cleanser, maybe niacinamide and a plain moisturizer as well as sunscreen are a good idea.
Thank you so much doc.. Your are angel to us..
@@rodzdiaz7677 Surely no angel.
My skin is so demaged !! With redness irritation!! Allergic reaction! And very sensitive!! What product can i use? Plese help me!!!!😭
I would recommend you use as little product as possible, maybe even nothing for a few weeks to give your skin time to heal and then slowly start to introduce one product after the other once the irritation has gone down.
Doctor Anne thank you 🙏🏽 for replay! For now i am using only nevea moisturizer..
can you recommend a good product for my damaged skin ! 🙏🏽❤️
@@marynachowdhury178 Which one, the one in the blue pot?
Doctor Anne no! The white one!! 🙏🏽♥️
Doctor Anne white pot !
Hi mam i used steroid cream for repairing my skin barrier and i also used it near my eyes my skin is now fine but I'm afraid because I'm heared that steroid cream cause glaucoma and eye sight problem. So tell me can it be dangerous?
Talk to the person prescribing the steroid cream - I do not recommend using it over a longer period of time without professional guidance, especially if you take it around the eyes.
But I used it for only one Week can it b dangerous? For eye or not?
@@HassanAli-jp5be The shorter the usage, the lesser the risk for damage. But if you are worried about your eye, go see a doctor and get it checked.
Doctor am from India am struggling skin problem please tell me good solution
The best solution for skin struggles is seeing a professional.
I love this vedio. With recommend product..
Thank you. I have a follow up video here if you want to learn more on this topic: czcams.com/video/p_y-8z_TncU/video.html
Yesterday before I went to bed I face and neck got super itchy I fell asleep woke up and they were red and itchy again I really don’t know what to do I used aloe Vera to sooth it and a cortisone cream I wait to see if it works
I hope it is better that morning - did you try anything new? Or eat anything different?
Doctor Anne I do feel better and my skin feels great thank you for this video !
@@arianarodriguez7048 Glad to hear that.
@@arianarodriguez7048 please help
Hello !
I suffer of eczema on my hands ,few days ago my face got really itchy, redness idk if it's eczema or damaged skin barrier although i use exfoliation but regularly i stopped cleansing or using any active ingredients i only wash with water and moisturize only but still my skin is very itchy and theres red patches on cheeks it really feels like eczema
What is ur advise? I'm very confused and worried
My advise is that you go see a doctor in person about that.
Thank you for your video!!!
At the moment I have a really bad breakout from head to toe.. my skin barrier is definitely compromised.. it’s been going on for a couple of years and I think the main culprits have been stress and mould in the house. I have had the mould taken care of and working on the stress 😃
Stress plays a huge role!
Any update
Mam a doctor gave me a steriod cream which I used for year on on my scalp and face since I had seborheic dermatitis. My seborheic dermatitis wouldn't get cured but inflammation was gone pretty much.When I stopped its usage ,my facial and scalp skin dried immensely and it cracked.After 6 months I felt little better but still seborheic dermatitis is there and my skin is very irritating. I feel irritation when eating foods which are spicy to warm foods,when I walk fastly or exert myself.What do you think is my skin barrier damaged and how to cure it?
I think you should talk to your doctor about the problems you are facing now, as they already evaluated your skin once and offered a diagnose and treatment.
Any update
Is it okay to use ketoconazole cream daily as an active ingredient? I have so many bumps all over my face.
If you suspect you have yeast overgrowth on your face, I suggest seeing a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis and then discuss the treatment options.
Did you rid off Fungal acne
@@self_lovecare for fungal acne, it somehow disappeared. However the rest of my facial bumps are due to overproduction of sebum that's why some bumps and comedones are still present
@@robinchwaaan3585 use ninacinamide 😊it will work
Great video
Thank you.
Does Vitamin c damage skin barrier?
That is a question I can´t easily answer. Vitamin C per se does not damage the skin barrier, just like Glycolic Acid doesn´t. At least not always. But it can if used in the wrong combination or in the wrong way, same as almost everything else can.
So the answer is: Vitamin C used correctly does not damage the skin barrier, but it has the potential to when used incorrectly. Does that make sense?
Very informative! Can u get a better mic? I like listening while i wash dishes and it's hard to hear u!
I have since purchased a new one and hope my sound quality has improved. Thank you for the feedback.
I do the same lol
Thanks sis
I am glad you found that helpful.
Hi, i was diagnosed with perioral dermatitis. With that, i had to stop using all my skincare products such as face cleanser, serums and even moisturisers. Whatever i put on my face, it stings so badly. But now, my perioral dermatitis is gone and i suspect that my skin barrier is damaged. My face is always dry, itchy,flaky and inflammed. It is honestly depressing to experience this. However my day routine is paulas choice recovery serum and anessa sunscreen (if needed). Night routine consists of the same moisturiser that i use in the day with the ordinary rosehip oil on top of that. Hwoever, i feel like my skin isnt getting any better. Its still itchy, bumpy and dry...I dont know what i can do anymore
However, upon applying my moisturiser, i feel that my face stings but only for a short while and just leave it on as the stinging fades away.I tried to apply niacinamide/azelaic acid from the ordinary, it stings more but i am unsure if it is safe for my face to sting knowing that my skin barrier is damaged. (i washed it off though).
@@iqmorgan0021 Your skincare should not stin. I´d suggest you see a doctor again to have your face checked.
@@iqmorgan0021 any update
@@iqmorgan0021 hi
Hi doctor, i just harmed my skin with many tons of acids and aha bha , retinol , etc i do get many acne and now im recovering my skin barrier by just using my moisturizer and cleanser but im facing some acne and i dont want to use salicylic acid etc that will damage my skin barrier again so what can do to stop getting acne and heal my skin barrier at the same time , plzz reply
I suggest seeing a dermatologist would be the best and safest option.
What happened? Im in the same position
I use etude house whip cleanser 6.5 ph and klairs unscented toner because i searched the ingredients it's cruelty free, no fragrance, paraben, silicon and funga acne safe. But why my skin still looks red and i have a lot of acne and tiny bumps acne around my forehead? it makes me insecure all the time when i looked at the mirror😭😭
You should go see a doctor. Neither parabens nor silicones are any problem, and fungal acne is not a thing - it is the wrong name for a yeast overgrowth that again needs to be diagnosed by a doctor, not by selfdiagnosis.
@@DoctorAnne thankyou so much for your answer doc🙏
Thank you dr for all this information 🙏 my skin was fine till i start using Retinol from la Rosh posy , my skin start to breakout but i didn't realize what was it so i continue using harsh activities to get rid of it so my skin becomes worse , i went to my dr he prescribed me Antibiotics capsules and Antibiotic gel called Tritinol . this gel irritate my skin and my skin feels very very dry and red specially around my lips i start it around 3days . what do you advise me please 🙏🙏🙏🙏 My skin only breakout on my T zone sometime i breakout next my eye . this dr is generalist not a dermatologist. Thank you for your help.🍀
I have another video that might help, but I can only give general advice on here. Even if your doctor is not a dermatologist, they can see your skin and provide individual advice or, if what they suggest won't help, refer you to a specialist.
Here is the video: czcams.com/video/p_y-8z_TncU/video.html
@@DoctorAnne Thank you so much for your help 💖🙏
@@cookiessweet6276 You are welcome.
Once a year I suffer from dermatitis on my hands it flares up.
I am sorry to hear that - is it in winter season?
Not sure when it started but the beginning of this year I believe
@@gypsymumma9015 It is common for these conditions to manifest during the colder months and during periods of frequent hand washing, which I believe we are all in right now.
Help!
I treat my skin very gentle for a long time. No physical exfoliators, not too many products, mainly moisturizing ingredients (galactomyces, snail mucous, Niacinamid). I use the calm series cleanser by Paula's choice and the holy frog aha cleanser in the evenings only, I don't rub my skin and it never iched or went red or felt dry with this routine. But since I need to wear masks from time to time, not all day long, I have massic breakouts around my nose, around my mouth and on tge chin (there they are cystic). What is the problem? Is it the mask rubbing, did I somehow destroy thy lipid barrier? I stayed waey from silicone, I never use sls or other harsh surfactants (only on my plates in the kitchen). I added a skin barrier cream from cosrx now and grapeseed oil as a very thin layer on top (for the extra linoleic acid). When I skip the aha cleanser my skin gets bumpy tiny spots in the areas, that develop into pimples. So I don't dare to skip it, to keep my pores unclogged. What else could be wrong? It's over a month now and it's not getting better. Can it be the stress alone? I had stress before but never reacted thus way?
You might suffer from maskne, a condition caused by the friction and the trapped oil and dirt from wearing a mask. Look for the video on that topic on here by LabMuffin Beauty for example, she has tips.
Your breakouts could be due to other reasons as well though, hormonal changes for example. Have you considered seeing someone about it, like an esthetician or a doctor? That would provide great personalized advice.
@@DoctorAnne as the mask hurts whenever rubbing over my skin it might be the reason. Hormones I would exclude as I have the condition with and without my period. I suffer from tonsilits or angina for 8 weeks now. I hope a new doctor I just visited today can help me with it. Maybe my immune system is very down.
@@Christins8818 That is another explanation - my skin always suffers as well when I am sick. Fingers crossed you´ll get better soon - in every aspect, not just breakouts.
@@DoctorAnne thank you. After nearly 8 weeks I need an improvement with my tonsils in the first place. I hope this doctor finds the origin. She's at least searching. The others I went to just told me to wait and hope 😳
@@Christins8818 That must have been frustrating.
Please reply I am 38 and I have pigmentations acne itchy and dryness below cheek just above jawline and brown spots and sensitive skin please help me and suggest me a product I can use
If you have a serious skin concern I suggest getting a in person consultation with a doctor to rule out underlying problems first and then focus on gentle skin care.
Any update
Hey ... hope yua doing great...
I want to ask yew something about my skin. An year ago I got an allergic reaction from acne cream I went to a dermatologist he proscribed me some corticosteroid based creams I used them for a Month after leaving them my skin feel burning sensation and inflammed red 😭😭😭 I get bruises and rashes on my face please suggest me something to heal my skin.. I went to number of dermas but that didn't work💔
Hey,
Look up topical steroid withdrawal. Could be what your going through depending on the strength and application of the corticosteroids. I wish you the best, cuz i know it's tough💕👍
Mre sath b yahi Hua ha ab kesi ha apki skin
Mam damaged skin barrier bcz of over exfoliate now I am using gentle cleanser moisturiser at last squalane oil and in the morning using sunscreen but still getting bumps should I use ninacinamide 5 percent serum for bumps
These bumps could be there for several reasons, my suggestion would be to see someone in person who can tell you what they are so you can figure out how to treat them best.
@@DoctorAnne bcz it's irritated so I am getting bumps
@@self_lovecare Then it might be an allergic reaction and you should see someone in person.
I have fungal acne and my skin barrier is damaged... every moisturizer I put on my forehead makes it super oily:( Idk what to do...
Maybe you don´t need a moisturizer at all?
I have fungal acne too. The moisturizer I use is dml. Morning and night.
@@sabs012 Fungal acne (which is actually not acne at all) is a very rare condition that should be diagnosed (and treated) by a dermatologist. Did you see one or do you assume you have fungal acne?
@@DoctorAnne uh that's weird.. Then why would they call it fungal acne if not acne? Just sayin;) Malassezia folliculitis I guess is what ill say. Yes I have been. Doctor Anne I have a question though. If Cecilia Tanaka saying she is super oily and no moisturizer helps her control it or makes it worse, why tell her not to use a moisturizer?
@@sabs012 Fungal acne is not the medical term, it has been called that in social media. Not the first thing that has been given the wrong name...
I don’t believe that every skin needs a moisturizer, at least not in the traditional sense. I for example use a sunscreen in summer, but no moisturizer, and that is perfect for my skin. I figured she is probably using a traditional moisturizer, which is too rich. A lotion or gel might be better for her. But so far I can only guess, I know way too little about her skin from what she said in the comment.
Hello! I want to ask if someone with acne can have a good skin barrier? I have a few acne and mostly blackheads but my skin don’t really feel dry, flaky or tight. My skincare routine consist of using oil cleanser(night), face cleanser(cosrx salicylic acid daily gentle cleanser), acne medacation (clindamycin 1%), moisturiser and sunscreen(in the morning). My face do tend to breakout usually when my period is near but other than that, my skin feels moisturised and not that irritated. I want to get rid of my blackheads but I’m afraid to exfoliate more as I’m not sure if my skin barrier is good or not since i still have pimples here and there.
Sorry i meant whiteheads hah not blackheads
Of course you can have acne, but still a good skin barrier - acne is triggered by different things, and for women it often is hormonal.
Doctor Anne thank you so much!! Hehe this really helps
@@JoyfoolLittleGirl You are welcome.
Hello! New sub (: really hoping to get an answer...3 wks ago i used a benzoyl peroxide wash that damaged my skin, it felt and looked burnt and swollen..it's no longer swollen but I've been left with sensitivity, irritation/redness and a bunch of bumps all over my cheeks. Have only been using a cetaphil cleanser for sensitive skin/moisturizer and sunscreen. But it kind of burns when it is applied.. would something like triamcinolone help or make it worse??
You should by no means dabble in corticosteroids without consulting a professional, ideally a dermatologist before! A damaged skin barrier takes time to heal, so it will probably take much longer than three weeks of gentle products, but again; I recommend you see a dermatologist for a face to face consultation.
@@DoctorAnne thanks for getting back to me! Without insurance sometimes it's a little tough. I'll see what I can do though....thank you!!
@@janettew8570 I understand that. Many universities have programs where you can see a derm in training for free or a low fee, and they work supervised.
Hey Janette, I suffered from eczema and was using triamcinolone. I stopped all use after looking up topical steriod withdrawl, you should check it out. I was without insurance for a while as a college student so was using it til i ran out and didn't realize I was going through withdrawls in 2017. Now in March 2020 Ive given up steroids and decided to tough it out and go through withdrawal. My skins composition has really changed for the better though it's taken a while. I recently got free insurance through my States program after 3 years of going without insurance. I didn't know about it, maybe check your state?
@@meek.nhumble4272 Off topic, but the health insurance system in the US has always baffled me. Especially now that I have kids I would be lost without health insurance!
Dr can i ask a doubt
You can ask whatever you like, I just can't promise I have an answer.
@@DoctorAnne does seborrheic dermatitis in face is a skin barrier dysfunction
@@ahdalhafis2308 That influences it, but it has other contributing factors as well.
@@DoctorAnne dr does this disease cure ?
@@ahdalhafis2308 Seborrheic Dermatitis? It can be treated, but usually not cured.
Hiii to me effects are i suddenly had visible pores.i stopped my routine and i only use moisturizer.and in the morning i only wash my face with water.indeed i've seen changes.that's when i decided to start with my routine again but it's giving me visible pores again :-(((
Pores are completely normal in the skin, and they get more visible with age, so maybe that is the reason for that? Or your moisturizer is too rich and clogs them?
Doctor Anne Doctor Anne thank you so much for respondingggg🤗 i've been using an aloe vera moisturizer since the moment i've stopped with my routine (almost 2 weeks) and i'm skipping the use of cleansers.last night i feel like starting my routine again, waking up this morning i noticed that it became visible again. i just have a simple night time routine a micellar water, serum and a moisturizer (plus the rubbing of ice).i think it's because of the serum which has vitamin C in it? however, i've already used it for months before.i'm getting anxious how can i say that it's fully healed and can already start with a skincare routine. :-(
@@angelaong2938 Vitamin C can make pores appear more visible by darkening the talc inside through oxidation. Also a micellar water that is left on the skin is pretty harsh - it does contain surfactants, just like a cleanser, but you don’t rinse them off, so even if they are more gentle in the first place, they are more irritating over time.
Doctor Anne thank you very much for the information!❤️
Can we repair skin barrier naturally? Please mam tell me how?
Patience and stop using the things that affect it, that is a great way to let the skin repair itself.
Thanks mam for reply
@@HassanAli-jp5be You are welcome.
Hi, do you have some tips or something that could help for keloid?
Do you mean Keloid on the face, from acne? Or from other scars, like an operation? Or keloid on the body?
@@DoctorAnne I have keloids on my shoulders since I was a teenager,. I don't really know how I get them. I tried so much, but nothing really helped. Maybe you have an idea?
As far as I know, Keloid is very hard to treat. I don´t think there is anything you can do without the guidance of a dermatologist. I have heard that they are sometimes treated either with Clobetasolpropionat topically or with Triamcilon injections, but I am not sure about the gold standard in treatment right now. But again, I am not an expert in this, it will for sure require seeing a specialist. Have you ever seen a doctor about them?
@@DoctorAnne yes of course, different ones. I had laser treatments, that was a big mistake. Some of them get bigger. And I had these injections, but they did not helped very well. So I gave up, cause the dermatologists here in Austria told me that there is not much they can do. So I am searching and trying things that could help.maybe one day there will be something helpful, but thank you very much for your help and answers.
Du bist aus Österreich? Dann können wir ja die Sprache wechseln. Hast Du auch Schmerzen durch das Keloid? Oder ist es "nur" das kosmetische Problem? Über Laser habe ich auch gemischtes gehört, manchmal hilft er wohl, manchmal macht er es noch schlimmer. Die Neigung zu Keloidbildung ist wohl teils genetisch, hat es in Deiner Familie noch jemand anderes?
My face is super oily and I am prone to acne but few months ago i got red itchy rash on right cheek of my face, my dermatologist prescribed ketoconazole Shampoo both face n scalp,clindamycin n adapalene gel for acne n Azelaic cream for acne scars, saw improvement in acne but the itchy red rash is getting worse don't know what to do
I suggest you go back to your dermatologist and let him take another look.
@@DoctorAnne I just did today 😊, hoping to see some positive result with the new Dermatologist after a disappointing sessions with my previous Doctor 😁
@@Nana-vt8qp Fingers crossed!
@@DoctorAnne 😊 Thank you
Did you find solutions
I did a Brazilian blowout last may and then colored my hair a week later.... I was washing my hair very often trying to strip the treatment because it gave me anxiety and I was going to a million salons and I colored my hair in July a non permanent then a month later colored it back to my normal color and did a keratin in October and colored my hair in December.... I started having flakes, itchy scalp it's so painful I don't know what to do I cry all the time... I had folliculitis last year in July but it went away.... Now sometimes I get random pimples on my scalp and scabs and it itches even after I shower it itches I don't know what to do and it's painful on the left side of my scalp and I use a sulfate-free shampoo will this ever heal?
I am no expert in scalp health, but it seems you have done serious damage to your scalps skin barrier. Go gentle, stop the constant washing and stop the treatments and it should get better. If not, see a dermatologist.
@@DoctorAnne what do you recommend in regards to using as a shampoo? Every shampoo I use or hair mask irritates my scalp... I have seen numerous dermatolgist they can't figure out what this is.
@@jesssnlee My sister uses plain rye flour to wash her hair, she swears by it for her irritated scalp. But that is simply anecdotal evidence.
@@DoctorAnne yeah I'm not sure about the flour.. I don't plan on using kitchen cooking products for my skin........ I mean the skin heals period.
@@jesssnlee Not the skin, the hair. But I get what you mean.
Is it true that urea and hyaluron are not recommended in perioral dermatitis prone skin? I heard that overmoisturizing can cause pod...
It is true. When you suffer from perioral dermatitis, you should avoid using too many products and especially moisturizing ones.
I use an oil cleanser since I have eczema is this okay?
If it works for your skin, it is okay. If your skin feels dry or irritated, try a crem cleanser instead.
Doctor Anne it’s actually a cleanser for eczema skin the avené one. But it stings whenever I use it and I’m not sure why😔
@@Kat-lh9tv What is it called?
Doctor Anne it’s called avéne xera calm A.D lipid replenishing cleansing oil
@@Kat-lh9tv I just looked at the ingredient list and at first glance couldn´t find anything irritating. But they said they had recently updated the ingredients, so maybe you have an older one?
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I am sorry. Any particular questions I might answer?
I have atopic dermatitis only in my face, i had neurodermitis on my whole body but it is gone(for now) sometimes dissappears for 1 or 2 years and then come up again.
My face is really sensitive, it is often getting red only from washing with water and gets dry but at the same time my nose, chin and forehead are oily and ofteng et pimples.
I made allergy test but i am not allergic to anything.
A lot of people tell me to drink more, cut out gluten and wash my face more often. It would be nice to see a video of skin mythos which could be true which are just really not good for your skin.
I don't know where to begin at the moment to treat my skin...
Well, washing your face too often is surely not beneficial when you have atopic dermatitis. Do you have access to Linola Fettcreme? I love that one once a dry patch starts to appear, works a charm.
My skin is inflamed all over.It's only been this way for 13 years.It looks good but a little dry.I only use 1 face lotion and 1 body lotion.Yes i switched products a time or 2 but it did not help.The products you listed have fragrance etc.A humidifier helps a little but going to a tropical country hurt my skin.Now what?Any idea?
Have you seen a dermatologist? Nothing can replace a face to face consultation if you have serious issues.
@@DoctorAnne Doctors just laugh at me and say "deal with it".Or "Move to a tropic country".I moved to the Philippines and that did not work.Still hot,burning and inflamed skin.
@@5blindmice507 That sounds awful, I am really sorry. Im am not able to give more than general advice on here though, if you don´t use any fragranced or striping products, you need to make sure it is not an underlying medical condition, and for that you need to see a doctor in person.
doctor may i ask i suffered steroid withdrawal on my face and i went to see a dermatologist then my face is ok heal then he gave me a ph cream my face get red back and I went back to see my dermatologist he said is normal will red for a moment it is true doctor..... I'm really scared and have no confidence I just want to ask it is normal using ph cream onto face will red then the colour of my skin face will back to normal???
Usually redness is temporary, but it is hard to judge via the internet. If you are unsure, get a second opinion from another dermatologist with a face to face consultation.
I understand you probably don’t reply to messages on here as you must get so much but I wanted to try as I’m at breaking point now and thought you would maybe have some advice. I cleared all my acne using TO’s Niacinamide and Peeling solution. I have suffered with body dysmorphia over my acne for years and looking back now my skin was completely healed using this method but I got so focused on silly things because of my body dysmorphia that I bought the PC BHA 2%. I stupidly used it everyday, twice a day, everything felt great then out of nowhere I was breaking out in tiny tiny bumps all over my face, I assumed it was purging and continued to use it along with the Cerave SA cleanser morning and night, I now know this was just far too harsh on my skin. The tiny bumps became big under the skin pimples, pustules, blackheads, you name it and every inch of my face is covered in bumps of some kind. They’re itchy and it seems like anything I do is making it worse. I then got a really bad sunburn (I know I’m sorry 😖) I just didn’t feel the sun and sat out for 3 hours, my face and legs started to swell over the next few days and my legs turned purple. It has been over a month since this happened and my legs are still purple! I stopped using all my actives shortly after the sun burn happened, so have been free of them for about 5/6 weeks now. My skin is still covered in acne, I switched to Cerave’s Hydrating Cleanser, only used it at night time, water in the morning, I also purchased TO’s Hyalouronic Acid and Cosrx Snail Mucin Essence to add moisture that my skin lost through the damage. I was previously using Cerave’s moisturising lotion which didn’t clog my pores at all, but any research suggested I should use a gel moisturiser to heal my skin so I got the Clinique Moisture Surge and already had Neutrogenas Hydro Boost Gel as well as Cerave Moisture Cream. I don’t know where I’m going wrong, I suffered with severe depression and suicidal thoughts from my acne for years and was the happiest I’ve ever been in my life when it cleared and now it’s the worst it’s ever been. I’m not leaving the house and avoiding all my family. Could you please give me any advice on the situation? I’m trying not to scratch my neck as I’m typing this as the big, red under the skin pimples are killing me! Makeup doesn’t cover it and I was feeling so confident in going foundation free for about a year before all this!! I know you’re super busy but I beg of you to give me a minute of your time to help me, I don’t know where else to turn as the dermatologist me I’ve visited in the last for my acne just prescribed me antibiotics which really damaged my gut.
I am really sorry to hear about your struggles, but other than stopping the actives and being gentle on the skin (and not switching products based on someones suggestion, but stick with a gentle, basic regime for the next months!) there is not much I can do for you through the internet. You need to see a dermatologist specialised in acne and on top of that someone to talk about the effects acne had on your mental health.
Treating acne and the effects is has on the body and mind is a long and complex that needs professional, in person guidance.
I am sorry that I can not offer more help, but giving you advice based on a CZcams chat is not going to help you.
Thank you for your reply. I understand there’s not much you can do over a comment but do you have any idea what could possibly have happened to my skin, why it’s not calmed down on its own?
@@laurenmcnaughton6533 From what I have deducted from your comment you kept switching products - repairing the barrier takes a long time, probably months. And sometimes you are at a stage where you need professional help, and I think that is where you are at right now. Some things can’t be fixed without help.
I'm suffering skin rashes after using gloves and salt scrub I went to see the doctor and she gives me med for allergies.I'm worried its been five days and still feel so itchy.pls help
If you are still concerned, go back and see her again.
In the meantime, make sure to not irritate your skin any further and make sure to hydrate properly and use a richer cream that does not contain fragrance or essential oils to help the skin heal. Gloves and a salt scrub are a strong exfoliating combination.
@@DoctorAnne thankyou very much doctor Anne, can I use a calamine can I apply it to my skin? I dnt think I. Going to see her again coz I dnt have enough money to see her again she thought I have a food allergies.now she give me med a loratadine and a montelukast sodium
Levoceterizin
While calamin is used to help with itchiness, it would not be my first choice because it contains Zinc and can be drying out the skin even further. But I am not able to give you proper advice via the CZcams comment section, skin issues always need a face to face consultation.
@@DoctorAnne 💕
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