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Dermatologist Dr. Dray on salmon DNA skin booster injections. Is this viral Korean beauty treatment worth the hype?

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Can dietary supplements cause hair loss, acne, rashes, nail changes, or other skin problems? Dermatologist Dr. Dray explores the growing connection between social media health trends, fad diets, dietary supplement overuse, and dermatologic disease

In this video, Dr. Dray discusses several important examples, including selenium toxicity (selenosis), niacin toxicity and flushing, zinc-induced copper deficiency, whey protein and acne, and potentially adulterated bodybuilding and performance supplements.

She also explains why dermatologists should ask about dietary supplements when evaluating unexplained hair loss, nail dystrophy, rashes, pigmentary changes, acne, and other unusual skin findings.

One particularly important example is selenium toxicity. Excessive selenium can cause rapid, sometimes dramatic hair loss, nail abnormalities, gastrointestinal symptoms, fatigue, garlic-smelling breath, and other systemic effects. Selenium exposure can come from supplements as well as foods such as Brazil nuts, making total intake important to consider.

Dr. Dray also discusses niacin, which can cause the characteristic "niacin flush," and excessive zinc intake, which can interfere with copper absorption and potentially contribute to pigmentary changes, hair abnormalities, poor wound healing, and systemic complications.

The video takes a more nuanced look at whey protein and acne as well. Although whey protein has been associated with acne in case reports and observational research, a 2024 randomized controlled trial did not find that whey protein significantly worsened acne severity. This provides an important reminder that a plausible mechanism or anecdotal experience is not the same thing as definitive evidence.

The discussion then expands beyond individual supplements to the larger problem of health misinformation on social media. Online nutrition and supplement content can be highly persuasive, particularly when it combines dramatic before-and-after results, confident claims, influencer marketing, and easy access to products.

The skin, hair, and nails can sometimes provide important clues to nutritional deficiencies, supplement toxicity, or other systemic problems. In the era of social media-driven health trends, taking a careful dietary and supplement history can be an important part of dermatologic evaluation.

Primary Paper
Parga AD, Coven H. "When Diet Trends Go Viral: Cutaneous Manifestations of Social Media-Driven Fad Diets and Supplements." Cureus. 2025;17(6):e86334. doi:10.7759/cureus.86334.

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes and does not constitute individualized medical advice. Anyone experiencing unexplained hair loss, rashes, nail changes, acne, or other concerning symptoms should consult an appropriate healthcare professional.

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Why are your eyebrows thinning? Eyebrow hair loss, also called madarosis, can have many different causes, and finding the underlying cause is often more important than simply reaching for a brow growth serum.

In this video, dermatologist Dr. Dray explains the most common causes of eyebrow thinning and eyebrow hair loss, including alopecia areata, thyroid disease, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, infections, nutritional deficiencies, medication side effects, trichotillomania, and trauma. She also explains why distinguishing scarring from nonscarring eyebrow hair loss is so important.

One of the key conditions discussed is frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA), a form of scarring hair loss that can cause eyebrow loss and may sometimes affect the eyebrows before obvious scalp hairline changes develop. Early recognition and treatment can be important for preserving remaining hair follicles.

Dr. Dray also discusses minoxidil for eyebrows, cosmetic brow growth serums, prostaglandin analogs, and why stimulating hair growth is not the same thing as treating the underlying cause of eyebrow loss.

The video covers clues that may help distinguish different causes of eyebrow thinning, including patchy eyebrow loss, loss of the outer third of the eyebrows, redness or scaling, itching, changes in the scalp hairline, and shiny or scarred skin.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Introduction
0:51 Why Do Eyebrows Matter?
1:14 Scarring vs. Nonscarring Eyebrow Hair Loss
2:28 Alopecia Areata and Eyebrow Loss
3:35 Thyroid Disease and Thinning Eyebrows
4:01 Atopic Dermatitis and Seborrheic Dermatitis
4:44 Infections That Can Cause Eyebrow Loss
5:56 Nutritional Deficiencies and Eyebrow Thinning
7:00 Trichotillomania and Trauma
7:53 Medications That Can Cause Eyebrow Loss
8:51 Vitamin A and Other Toxic Exposures
9:22 Scarring Causes of Eyebrow Hair Loss
9:30 Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA)
11:00 Other Scarring Conditions
12:41 Minoxidil and Eyebrow Growth Serums
13:50 When Should You See a Dermatologist?
14:26 Bottom Line

KEY TOPICS COVERED

• Eyebrow hair loss and thinning eyebrows
• Madarosis
• Frontal fibrosing alopecia and eyebrow loss
• Alopecia areata of the eyebrows
• Thyroid disease and eyebrow thinning
• Hertoghe's sign
• Seborrheic dermatitis and eyebrow loss
• Atopic dermatitis
• Syphilis and eyebrow hair loss
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Trichotillomania
• Medication-induced eyebrow loss
• Vitamin A toxicity
• Scarring vs. nonscarring alopecia
• Minoxidil for eyebrows
• Eyebrow growth serums
• When to see a dermatologist for eyebrow loss

If eyebrow thinning is sudden, patchy, progressive, associated with inflammation or scaling, or accompanied by changes to the scalp hairline or eyelashes, Dr. Dray explains why a dermatology evaluation may be more appropriate than simply trying another brow growth serum.

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In this skincare Q and A, dermatologist Dr. Dray answers questions from viewers about building an effective anti-aging skincare routine, drugstore skincare, tretinoin, hand washing, laser hair removal, azelaic acid, vitamin C, copper peptides, hyperpigmentation, Gua Sha, and goat milk soap.

Dr. Dray explains which skincare ingredients and treatments have the strongest evidence for improving signs of skin aging and whether an effective anti-aging routine really requires expensive products or in-office treatments. She also discusses how drugstore skincare products can provide many of the same evidence-based benefits.

Other questions covered include whether Dove hand wash is appropriate for routine hand washing in healthcare settings, whether laser hair removal can help facial hair caused by oral minoxidil, and whether 15% azelaic acid gel penetrates the skin better than 20% azelaic acid cream.

Dr. Dray also discusses using vitamin C and copper peptides together, what causes dark marks after insect bites, animal scratches, and wounds, whether Gua Sha or lymphatic facial brushes can actually sculpt the face, and whether goat milk soap offers meaningful benefits for the skin.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro
0:20 Can You Build an Anti-Aging Routine With Drugstore Products and Tretinoin?
3:01 Is Dove Hand Wash Effective Enough for Healthcare Settings?
5:39 Can Laser Hair Removal Treat Facial Hair From Oral Minoxidil?
6:10 15% Azelaic Acid Gel vs. 20% Cream: Which Penetrates Better?
8:05 Can You Use Vitamin C and Copper Peptides Together?
10:08 Why Do Insect Bites, Scratches, and Wounds Leave Dark Marks?
12:08 Gua Sha vs. Lymphatic Face Brushes: Do They Really Sculpt Your Face?
12:54 Does Goat Milk Soap Have Special Benefits for Skin?
14:11 Outro

This video covers anti-aging skincare, tretinoin, drugstore skincare, azelaic acid, rosacea, melasma, hyperpigmentation, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, vitamin C, copper peptides, oral minoxidil, laser hair removal, Gua Sha, facial massage, goat milk soap, hand washing, and dermatologist skincare advice.

#SkincareQandA #Dermatologist #DrDray #Skincare #AntiAgingSkincare #Tretinoin #AzelaicAcid #Rosacea #Melasma #Hyperpigmentation #VitaminC #CopperPeptides #GuaSha #drugstoreskincare

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In this skincare Q and A, dermatologist Dr. Dray answers questions from viewers about tanning through sunscreen, skin barrier repair, micellar water, vascular redness, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, tanning through sunscreen, purpura, topical zinc, and topical metformin.

Dr. Dray discusses why hemosiderin can appear in the lower legs, whether micellar water can cause cancer, and whether sunscreen should be avoided when the skin barrier is damaged. She also explains whether micellar water can replace cleansing oil in a double cleanse and discusses treatment options for persistent facial redness and dilated blood vessels.

The video also addresses the common misconception that hyaluronic acid and glycerin are harmful in hot, dry climates, explaining why these humectants do not simply pull moisture out of the skin or hair.

Additional questions cover Valsalva purpura from forceful coughing or vomiting, tanning despite sunscreen, topical zinc, oral zinc for acne and hidradenitis suppurativa, and the emerging research on topical metformin.

Topics covered:

0:00 Intro
0:11 Why Did the Hemosiderin "Leak Out"?
1:43 Can Micellar Water Cause Cancer?
2:24 Should You Stop Sunscreen While Repairing Your Skin Barrier?
3:04 Can Micellar Water Replace Cleansing Oil?
4:08 Best Treatments for Vascular Redness
4:54 Is Hyaluronic Acid Bad in a Dry Climate?
8:58 Burst Blood Vessels Under the Eyes From Coughing
10:52 Can You Tan Through Sunscreen?
12:34 Topical Zinc and Topical Metformin
13:45 Outro

Dr. Dray provides evidence-based dermatology information while addressing common skincare myths and misconceptions. Individual treatment decisions should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional, particularly for persistent skin changes, unexplained bruising or purpura, significant redness, hair loss, or other concerning symptoms.

#SkincareQ and A #Dermatologist #DrDray #Skincare #Sunscreen #SkinBarrier #MicellarWater #HyaluronicAcid #Glycerin #SkinRedness #Purpura #Metformin #Zinc

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Dermatologist Dr. Dray explains the connection between blackheads and sun damage.
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Dermatologist Dr. Dray heads to Walmart to shop for skincare and hair care, taking a closer look at affordable products, ingredients, and popular drugstore options. She shares which products she likes, uses, and recommends while explaining what key ingredients are helpful for acne, dry skin, sun protection, hair damage, frizz, and anti-aging.
In this Walmart skincare and hair care haul, Dr. Dray discusses everything from adapalene and retinol to salicylic acid, sunscreen, micellar water, cleansing balms, moisturizers, and hair products. She also compares Walmart's Equate products with familiar brands such as CeraVe, PanOxyl, and Differin.
The video also covers traction alopecia and gentle hair detangling, heat protection and frizz control, whether salon-quality hair products are actually better, and how to choose effective acne treatments without overspending.
In this Walmart skincare and hair care haul:
• Equate mouthwash and toenail fungus
• Tangle Teezer brushes for gentle detangling
• Hair accessories and traction alopecia
• Garnier Diamond Sleek for heat protection and frizz control
• Garnier Fructis Frizz Tamer
• Are salon-quality hair products actually better?
• Banana Boat Kids SPF 100 sunscreen
• Coppertone Sport Face SPF 60 sunscreen
• Equate vs. CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
• Garnier cleansing balm
• Garnier vs. Equate micellar water
• CeraVe vs. PanOxyl BHA liquid
• CeraVe vs. Equate resurfacing retinol serum
• Neutrogena Evenly Clear for acne-prone skin
• Neutrogena Evenly Clear adapalene vs. Differin Gel vs. Equate adapalene
• Ingredients for acne-prone and sensitive skin
• Affordable drugstore skincare and hair care
Timestamps
0:00 Equate Mouthwash for Toenail Fungus
1:35 Tangle Teezer Brushes for Gentle Detangling
2:22 Hair Accessories and Traction Alopecia
4:58 Garnier Diamond Sleek for Heat Protection and Frizz Control
6:18 Garnier Fructis Frizz Tamer
7:05 Are Salon-Quality Hair Products Better?
7:26 Banana Boat Kids SPF 100 Sunscreen
10:01 Coppertone Sport Face SPF 60 Sunscreen
10:21 Equate vs. CeraVe Cream
11:14 Garnier Cleansing Balm I Am Using
11:49 Garnier and Equate Micellar Water
11:59 CeraVe vs. PanOxyl BHA Liquid
12:38 CeraVe vs. Equate Resurfacing Retinol Serum
12:49 Neutrogena Evenly Clear for Acne-Prone Skin
15:45 Neutrogena Evenly Clear Adapalene vs. Differin Gel vs. Equate Adapalene
16:16 Outro
Whether you're looking for the best Walmart skincare, Walmart hair care, affordable acne treatments, drugstore retinol, adapalene, sunscreen, moisturizers, or hair products, Dr. Dray breaks down what is actually worth considering and explains how these products and ingredients can benefit the skin and hair.
#WalmartSkincare #WalmartHairCare #WalmartHaul #SkincareHaul #HairCare #Dermatologist #DrDray #DrugstoreSkincare #AffordableSkincare #AcneSkincare #Adapalene #Differin #Retinol #Sunscreen #HairCareTips #tractionalopecia

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