Can Skin Get Used to Skincare Products [DermTV.com Epi #370]

[ntherewas1]

YAY! It would have been so irritating to keep finding products that work.

[spunky232]

thanks alot for advice....its good to hear from someone older than 15. lol

[mexflex1]

Doc, is it bad for my skin to keep using benzyol peroxide to prevent breakouts? It works really well and I use it even if I don't have breakouts, but if I stop using it, it emmediately comes back! Please answer my question! Thanks a lot!

[222mdb]

Hi, there my name is Dali and I use a 40% glycolic peel one to two times a week and have been for a year.I started out at 25% two years ago, and worked my way up.... my question for you is,can I move up to 50% or should I remain at 40? Thanks so much Doc. =)

[pufnstufn]

OK this is my last try: 1) Skin product: corticosteroids relieve inflammation but overuse will cause thinning of the skin. 2) Hair product: Keratin reconstructor treatments for damaged or treated hair can strengthen the hair but overuse will cause the hair to become brittle and break off.

[adabore]

Hydration products

[peachypink604]

sunscreen. prevent getting used to its benefits by reapplying as needed.

[thatsitable1]

I loved this Doc! Very good videos! THANK YOU!

[malekeh]

biotin?



[MyBlushBox]

Your skin can build up a tolerance to strong prescription antibiotics and topical retinoids (which might be prescribed for acne treatment), to prevent this maybe you could try milder over the counter salicylic-acid and benzoyl-peroxide treatments or slowly build up your use/tolerance to retinoids and avoid alot of sun exposure.

[pufnstufn]

Acne can "get used to" some antibiotics and become resistant to them. Your scalp can "get used to" anti-dandruff shampoo and make the dandruff worse. The solution is to limit the time spent on the antibiotics or antidandruff shampoos and switch up their use with other products containing a different active ingredient, or no active ingredient (i.e. regular shampoo).

[preet024]

It is anything that you are allergic to... could be anything or any ingredient... and the best way to prevent it is to avoid its use or use alternative products which don't have the ingredient you are allergic to.. using anti-allergy medications wouldn't PREVENT the allergic reaction.

[shifarooq1]

hey doc,

your videos are always great and informative. can u please guide us on sebhorrheic dermatitis. i have it on scalp. and it irritates me very much. can u please do a video on its treatment or prevention??

[geleidi]

doctor, is glycolic acid better or salicylic acid better for a face loaded with blackheads and whiteheads?

[cheesecakefiend]

biotin?

[Sandronica]

Shampoo

[artandfashion]

antibiotics. prolonged use of antibiotics can result in resistance in the microorganisms. this is why you should use any antibiotics exactly as prescribed.

[nationalbreach]

I think it's biotin

[AbbieJolie]

If she finds her skin care benefits diminishing, I think she needs new skin care in general. I do add hydration in the Winter and concentrate on less emolient products in Summer.

[Ithilien84]

You can prevent it by switching shampoos every so often



[Ithilien84]

the main ingredients in anti-dandruff shampoos

[PurgatoryPurgatory]

Cortison!

[PurgatoryPurgatory]

@PurgatoryPurgatory and how to prevent it...? Not use it for too long at a time.

[jazzer53]

Hmmm, I think Biotin. =) (This is great news for me 'cos I hate to think that I have to stop using the products I like for fear of my skin getting 'used' to it)

[PurpleFairyWings]

I think it's Selenium sulphide in dandruff shampoos

[lindyhopjulia]

I'd say such things like topical ointment forms of antifungals, antibacterials, antivirals, and corticosteroids like hydrocortisone.

[nurbano1980]

vitamin d from the sun because you could eventually get skin cancer:)

[pufnstufn]

Antibiotics and antifungals. You can prevent it by not overusing them.

[appleyish]

dr.neal thankyou for the videos

[adrienneb87]

I think it is a vitamin called biotin

[EAC1215]

Sorry my comment is slightly irrelevant to this video, but thank you!

I was wondering why my acne finally started to come back, I need a higher % exfoliant :)

[EAC1215]

My mom has a growth on her hand. It's kind of brown and rough & she keeps applying lotion too it thinking it will somehow help.

I think it could be skin cancer as my mother has EXTREMELY sun damaged, aging skin.

But she won't go to the doctor, and it's been over a month of me pestering her AND I'm sure it's been there since before I came home for Hanukkah (I'm going back to University this weekend!)

She should go to the doctor, right!? She's being SO STUBBORN!

[mddermy]

Corticosteroids: long term use can lead to skin atrophy. To avoid this, only use in short intervals, for example 2 weeks, and then stop.

[LadeeJ87]

thanks for doing these vids dr. neal!

[shulammitebride]

Could it be topical anti-fungal products?

[karuna5555]

Most likely corticosteroids - To prevent resistance from developing, you should only use as directed by a doctor and stop when they tell you to do so.

[microems]

Retinoids and antibiotics?

[Bobbie1229]

Antibiotics and to avoid getting used to them, you shouldn't use them continuously. They become less effective.

[kindAhumaNbeinG]

Your skin can get "used to" any corticoid, thus the beneficiary effect will be lost during long term use. However corticoids as well as atibiotics should not be uses for a long period of time anyways, unless ones has a condition that indicates long term use...

[Sprakleflake]

Antibiotics because bacteria can become immune to them. To avoid antibiotic resistant bacteria you should take the full course prescribed by your doctor and minimise unnecessary prescribing and overprescribing of antibiotics.

[carlsonlf]

I want to say that the exception is hydroquinone. To avoid, discontinue use for a period of time, then go back to using the product.

[Sprakleflake]

Is it antibiotics?

[MsTbaby8]

Is it steroids?

[xcutiepatootiex]

Where can I get glycolic peels?

[sljohnsen]

Sunscreen!

[anora21]

Can you do a video on pregnancy skincare? Thank you.

[a948212]

Is the answer shampoo and conditioner

[memphisdime88]

vitamins/prescriptions & hair n products 

[spaceystacey100]

I would say antibiotics and the way to prevent yourself from getting used to them is not to use them on an ongoing basis & to change the antibiotic.

[AshleyW920]

biotin pills?

[nissey24yt]

I hear alot of people saying that your skin gets used to products so you should switch them up. I had no idea what to believe. Thanks for the professional advise!

I also hear alot of people say that shampoo & conditions should be switched up regularly as your hair can get used to certain formulations. Is this true?

[EenterE]

Great !

[sasha2687]

Shampoo and/or conditioner 

[lilhiphopgirl101]

Thank you Dr. Shultz for answering this question. It irks me when people say that your skin can "get used to" the products your using. That never made sense to me.

[eighthcylinder]

Retinols or retinoids...if you are senstive to them from the get go, you'll always be sensitive? Philosophy's eye cream with retinol makes my eyes swell up and stay that way unless I treat prompty with a soothing cream like Boscia...thanks for your info Dr..

[Frilleon]

how is it that you now don't need glasses? thanks

[ivanuzzo81]

I guess it's retinoids topical peelings.... and the best way to prevent that from occure is simply to choose a more tolerated type of peeling, like a glycolic one!!

[JoJoYouKnowFaSho]

Vitamins!

[m8kuplvr]

topical antibiotics used to treat bacteria. the bateria can become resistent to the medicine.

[ThePinkHeel]

My answer is very different, so I'm probably wrong, but I would say shampoo/hair care... I like to alternate shampoos to avoid buildup of ingredients (like silicone).

[itsMauriceCassidy]

Cetaphil

[itsMauriceCassidy]

THUMBS UP FOR HAVING A DERMATOLOGIST ON YOUTUBE!! :) ... WHO UPDATES REGULARLY

[5995char]

topical corticosteroids.  My husband can't use his for long or it will not be as effective.

[sobored05]

topical corticosteroid - your skin develops tolerance to the beneficial effects, hence it gets less effective

[lullabellaa8]

topical antibiotics. you can develop resistant bacteria

[xoxluvgalxox]

cortocoids cuz i use them for my dermatitis

[oOlucylueOo]

Sunscreen!!! How to prevent it? You are suppose to reapply throughout the day to get the benefits

[gina572]

strong perscription antibiotics and retinoids. switching up the dosage or gradually progressing to the desired level helps prevent your body from getting tolerant to such products.

[lulanami]

oh i wish i knew the answer, your products look very nice! if i had to guess, maybe it could be corticoids because i have a family member who used it and it's very strong and makes your skin used to it.

[1stStrawberryGirl]

I think it's hydroquinone! When used as directed it's very safe for reducing pigmentation. It's also very commonly used in hair shampoos and soaps. And for or many years, hydroquinone has been the preferred method of treatment for hyperpigmentation, or the darkening of skin and nails. It can cause irritation, but it can be prevented by using the right concentration and amount of the product. :)

[OrangeFluffyCat]

Corticoids, long term use thins the skin. Usually it's only supposed to be used for about 10 days at the most in one area.

[tlcgaga]

You do not get used to the benifits of sunscreen. You need to reapply

[plasticmannequin2000]

@tlcgaga sunscreens are not supposed to penetrate the skin nor take care of it, chemical ones absorb a certain amount of uva rays, that's why you need to reapply it. also because of sweating (that's why even the physical ones need to be reapplied often in hot summer)

[LadyProtector]

Corticoids in long-term use

[katiaZolotareva]

retinol, and the only way to stop forming tolerance is to not use it every day

[fatisil]

Corticoids! Like hydrocortisone or prednisone.

[fatisil]

@fatisil Preventable by non continuous use. (the corticoids)

[brakedancr]

Is it retinoids? Your skin can build up tolerance to string retinoids. (Vitamin A stuff also)

[kalibeanify]

salycilic acid?? your skin can stop recieving beneficial results as it gets used to the acid>?

[GJen24]

um... antioxidants?

[nelly2395]

lol the beginning 'by the way no glasses pretty good huh'..i love your videos doc you've taught me so much..thanks

[xaznboixd]

Benzoyl Peroxide, gradually decrease the use of Benzoyl Peroxide.

[jessical5683]

I'd like to take a guess! Is it retinoids? I remember your video when you said they can cause extreme irritation and be potentially harmful to a forming fetus, and people must be under the proper care of a licensed physician when using them. I believe because they are related to Vitamin A, they may fit your hint of being used for hair and nails also....?

[plasticmannequin2000]

@jessical5683 i think you could use retynil palmitate instead, retinoic acid would be useless for that matter as the palmitate is converted to retinol, then retinoic acid by enzymes when applied onto the skin. but you should be careful with it anyway if you have sensitive skin...retinoic acid would be more useful to people having skin problems or aging skin. I may be wrong, always ask a doctor!