Every Derms’ Dirty Little Secret: The Skincare Product We Are Using Every Night

What is your dermatologist’s dirty little secret?
Your dermatologists are likely on some form of retinoid as it is almost too good to be true. I have been on one for the last 8 years!

We know that it has many benefits including:
1. Acne treatment and prevention
2. Anti aging where it helps with wrinkles and age spots

3. Superficial acne scarring
As a pill, this vitamin-A derived ingredient is an excellent treatment for acne: isotretinoin (aka Accutane).

Use your retinoid (tretinoin, Retin-A, retinol, retinyl, tazarotene, alphaRet) at bedtime (sunlight will deactivate this vitamin A-derived medicated topical medication) and remember to stay patient and consistent to get results. Definitely consider incorporating this into your skincare regimen for acne and antiaging and know that you will not see antiaging effects overnight and know that this process is a marathon, not a sprint!!
Various myths covered in this video: Do retinoids thin out your skin? Do retinoids make you sensitive to the sun?
I primarily use SkinBetter Science AlphaRet. Please see your dermatologist for a prescription-strength retinoid like AlphaRet (we sell this in our office).
Retinol honorable mentions:
1. RoC https://amzn.to/3c1YXcD
2. Skinceuticals Retinol (higher price point but we use their medical grade chemical peels in my practice): https://amzn.to/3cd38SU
Retinyl palmotate to consider: Skintensive (affordable, also with bonus ingredients like arnica, Vitamin C and E): https://amzn.to/3fjeFSC

 
Do not use any retinoid if pregnant.

For recommendations on moisturizers and to learn about the various ingredients in your moisturizer, please watch my video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bjcI-oNyHo&t=15s

Binge watch other videos:
Acne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajhbWISlwXg&t=366s
Serums Vs Moisturizers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m-nu...
Sunscreen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=984kA...
The Moisturizers I Can't Live Without https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bjcI...
Shaving 101 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U08KU...
Pandemic Skin Care Emergencies! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c7sjrsKIus

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This video is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment with your healthcare professional. This is for medical educational purposes only.
I am not sponsored by any of the companies mentioned in this video.

Photos in my video are of my patients. Consent was obtained by my patients to post in my videos. Do not share or distribute without my permission.
Music: That Day

Musician: Jef

Dr. Daniel Sugai, MD, FAAD

Видео Every Derms’ Dirty Little Secret: The Skincare Product We Are Using Every Night канала Dr. Daniel Sugai