Very few dermatologist talks about Darker or brown skin ppl and their skin concerns …

Hi Dr. Daniel, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience to us regarding these bunch of cosmetic products that can possibly help to improve our skin conditions. All the information were explained elaborately and easy to understand. I really appreciate it! so far, you're the best Dermatologist I've encounter here on KZread. God bless you Doc.

Great video thank you for taking the time in giving us professional information and showing us the products you recommend!

Important ingredient question: what do you think about DMAE for skin firming (especially neck) in skincare? I’m 43 and do have hormonal melasma. I didn’t get it during pregnancy, but a few years after. I also have endometriosis and wonder if it’s related. I do all of the things you recommend and have been talked out of laser treatments. Great advice! Unfortunately , it’s a daily maintenance…no quick or permanent fixes “magic bullets” as you say.

Excellent video Dr. Sugai! Nice jacket! Great information for us suffering from all types of hyperpigmenation, including melasma. It's the hardest thing to get rid of. Awful! I'd love for you to do a video on Cyspera at some point. I know it's a prescription only but the information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for everything you do. 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤

@danielsugaimd

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your support, Mimi! Appreciate you!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Love how thorough you are without overwhelming us with info. As a Latina, I also appreciate you including darker skin tones in your content.

@jennifercabiles2255

10 ай бұрын

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10 ай бұрын

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Thank you for sharing these very detailed issue I’ve been troubled for several years now, I’ve much more understanding. It’s very helpful 😎

I love this man with my heart and soul.

Thank you so much for all of your information! I am so grateful for all of your videos ❤

Dr. Sugai, thank you for sharing these to your channel, you have no idea how your videos help me recently with my insecurities on my skin. I started using skin care following your channel, I saw a great improvement on my skin for 1.5 months Ive been following your suggestions. Thank u so much.

@danielsugaimd

Жыл бұрын

Hi John, thank you so much for watching and for sharing your skin care journey. So happy for you, my friend!🙏🤙

I appreciate your acknowledgment your opinion may change as technology/ medical studies advance. 👍

Great advice! Thank you so much Dr Suga for this video.

Thank you so much for all your hard work and great info!! 🥰❤💗

@danielsugaimd

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for saying that 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️🤙🤙

Your good dr. Best dermatologist! Can I take you home! Complete explanation, God bless you more to come helping people, especially poor people.

Thank you for the great info, Dr. Sugai! Just subscribed and also purchased the DRMTLGY Vit C+E Ferulic and also the tinted Physical sunscreen. Lightening my dark spots(freckles) has been my goal since 2 years now. Hearing you talk about chemical peels v. Leave-on exfoliants has got me thinking of getting one, just a little scared of the peeling afterwards….

Just ordered the BAHA serum! Excited to try it :)

Amazing video!! Thank you so much for your giving us your time and expertise. I have learned a lot from you.

Absolutely AMAZING video, the most comprehensive video on this topic I have seen. Thanks for taking the time to make this.

Can you do a video just on the use hydroquinone and how to use it and what to pair it with please.

Thanks immensely Dr, I m experiencing melasma, been taking hormone therapy ( pills ) which regulated my period , for these , I had my first child after 7 . Made my family extremely happy. Blessings ! ❤❤❤

@cynthiamensah5688

Жыл бұрын

Dr how do I get some of your products?

I'm REALLY,, enjoying yur channel. U r VERY,, informative. Thank you!!😁😎🙏

SE Asian ethnic skin. Fitzpatrick type 4. Diagnosed with melasma by a board-certified dermatologist 3 months ago despite going to 4 separate med spas in the past (PAs/nurses/esthetician’s). It’s so important to receive the appropriate diagnosis by a dermatologist: I have seen more strides in my treatment protocol for the last three months than I have in the last 4-5 years of having this condition. I wish I had seen a derm a long time ago. Luckily, my case was mild and it was due to the fact that I had a strict routine aimed at addressing hyperpigmentation in general. Once I became aware it was specifically melasma, we knew to go slow, gentle but more frequent in regards to in-office treatments. We’d rather do 4 sessions of gentle Clear & Brilliant or Picoway laser treatments versus 1-2 strong Fraxel laser treatments etc. You’re in it for the long-haul. I’m also prescribed hydroquinone and oral tranexamic acid tablets and recommended to use a tranexamic acid serum like Lytera 2.0.

@sandracardenas9428

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your info! Will go see my derm

@peacelove7437

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. SE asian & malasma. The picosure laser didn't remove malasma but helped with tighten the skin. I'm using rentin A & hydroquinone for 2 yeats years now. Im almost to wear ai don't have to wear makeup.

@jo-lynnc5736

2 жыл бұрын

@@peacelove7437 Hydroquinone can only be used for 1 year right? as prolonged use can cause deeper pigmentation? What product? Are you on hormones?

@marionpetersen832

Жыл бұрын

I'm have dark skin and was told by many dermatologist to just manage the malasma, there is no cure. Had fraxel lazer treatment by an excellent dermatologist in South Africa, with very impressive results even after first treatment.... Had 3 treatments over a period of about 3yrs. I now feel comfortable being without makeup

@gilnahnu

Жыл бұрын

im se asian too with type 4 .

So much good information in this video. Thank you so much!

What is your advice on Hydroquinone, how would you recommend us to use it? For how long to keep it on our face ?

Thank you for this very informative video. I am grew up and living in Hawaii.

Informative video! Thank you doctor!

You look very handsome in that suit. Thanks for the good info you provide thru this channel.

@danielsugaimd

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😊

Thank you!!!! This video is too good to be free

Hi Dr. Sugai! It's so nice to find your video about melasma! I'm of mixed ethnicities, including asian & latino ethnicities. I was born and raised in Hawaii, worshiping the sun! I've been noticing hyperpigmentation for a few years now, closer to the sides of my face, but the melasma on my cheeks is new and very troublesome to me. I'm in Southern California now, and my Dermatologist has me on the ZO line for my hyperpigmentation/melasma. I'm using the brightening pigment control cream with hydroquinone during the day, and the 1% retinol skin brightener at night. After more than 6 months, my skin is much smoother, but I'm really not seeing much of a difference in my hyperpigmentation/melasma, which is my main concern. I'm wondering if this is not the most effective regimen for me as an asian woman. I've invested more than I ever have in this skin care so far, so I feel the need to finish the bottles, but I do want to find products that will actually work well on me for the long run. I'm 1/2 way through your video, and I noticed you have not included ZO in your recommendations...ugh! From asian to asian, I would REALLY love your input on what I've been doing so far. I've already ordered the DRMTLGY Universal Sunscreen 46 SPF, per your recommendation. So happy to have that! I've been dying to find the right dewey tinted moisturizer with SPF, but I've been going in circles until now. So excited to try it!! Do you also happen to have any recommendations for a dermatologist in San Diego that specializes in aging asian skin?

@XimenaZhao415

Жыл бұрын

You should watch this video (the one above that you just commented on 6:45) or any video that explains how to use hydroquinone correctly. You're not supposed to use it for more than 2 - 3 months at a time. Most hydroquinone products will have written on their packaging to use for 60 days and then take a 30 day rest period. Definitely don't use it for 6 months at a time. Extended hyrdroquinone use can cause permanent discoloration ("banana bodies").

@melanienguyen6179

Жыл бұрын

I’ve used ZO products for couple years and love it!!

Thanks for the info! This is the moat informative vid for skin pigmentation melasma.

@danielsugaimd

2 жыл бұрын

Means so much to me- appreciate you for saying that!

Waaooo what a wealth of information. Thank you very much 🥰

Thank you Dr. Another good topic What do you think about LED specially Omnilax for melasma & hair lost?

I love your presentation and video. My first time here and subscribed. Since you are local in Washington state, I definitely will be contacting you for my melasma aka dark spots issue 🤗👍🏽

Is Mae Love fragrance free? What other products of Mae Love do you recommend for our brown skin? T Y Doc, I don't like tinted spf, but I will try to embrace it. Thanks for encouraging us!

Thank you so much for all the good information and recommendation for Melasma. I realized that I am going to have to learn to live the rest of my live with it. I am 56 years old and live in FL so very concerned with this condition and going to start using some the products that you recommended. GRACIAS!!

@toyosiogunsori4452

2 жыл бұрын

Can u try beauty series oil. Mix 50 ml of it with 200ml of grape seed oil or sweet almond oil or rose hip oil. it did work for someone I know.

@girlee0303

Жыл бұрын

Me too. I’m so upset about how my face looks with melasma. I’m almost 58 and I can’t look in the mirror without 😢

Hi Dr.Daniel, thanks for educating us so well! Pleaseee pleaseee pleaseee can you suggest mineral sunscreens for melasma prone skin that can be found in the middle east?

Hi, so nice to hear it this subject bc I'm 37, had my son and through the last of my pregnancy I could really tell my face was severely discolored in spots. I didn't really understand the severity of it until probably 6 months into it and after I have my son, it kinda settle down a little bit. I ended up going and having a few micro needling facials done and the lady stated that chemical peels in between a couple microneedling sessions will really do a good turnover effect and resurfacing effect how do you feel about that? It's just awful I hate it and I'm way too pretty to have these spots. If you can help me out please do. Love hearing your messages and watching it wasn't too bad either! Have a great day!

Im glade you are wearing a jacket. You look professional also with your White jacket.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on Melasma. I have it and have been seeing a Dermatologist for over a year. Is using Nuface bad for my Melasma?

Aloha, Dr. Sugai, where did you move to? Nice to see content from people from Hawaii! I grew up in HI but moved to NYC for 14 years and moved back recently… the sun is harsh here so I protect my skin like an Asian aunty. I get compliments all the time on how fine my skin is for “living in Hawaii.”

Great video! Have you ever used Mini Melanage Peel for Melasma? I’ve used it in the past for my melasma and had a great response. I believe it uses tretinoin and hydroquinone. I am an avid sunscreen user (mineral with tint).

@slickrick5596

2 жыл бұрын

So how did you get melasma?

U look AWESOME wearing your suit!

Your jacket looks nice, people get away from a professional look. I want my physician to look professional. You look great

Thanks for this video. I really need this information. What do you think of Timeless vitamin c? I hear it's a dupe for the very expensive one I can't afford.

I have just finished my treatment with oral Isotretinoin. Now that my acne is under control, I will target my melasma. Patience is KEY. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! 💜

@danielsugaimd

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear your acne is under control and you’re right about patience!! 🙌🙌👍👍🙏🏼🙏🏼

@marciamapisa2002

2 жыл бұрын

@@danielsugaimd Thank you so much for this channel, it's very informative and helps people like myself in sunny South Africa 🇿🇦..I come back to this video time and time again if I want to make sure about something for my light brown skin and my melasma. We don't have much options as per your suggestions but it helps to look out for these ingredients. I have started to do microneedling with my serums and sunscreen and patience like Job from the Bible...bless you and keep doing these videos for all of us to win..together.

@slickrick5596

2 жыл бұрын

Youre right you cant use peels and lasers when in accutane. I had the same issue. My melasma lightened whwn i was taking accutane but when i stop, it slowly came back. Anyway, for how long did you take accutane and did the oiliness came back?

@user-ni6ho9yw6i

11 ай бұрын

@@slickrick5596 what is Accutane mam, will it cure melsasma?

Thank you for bn sooooo honest!!!!!. I will keep coming back because of yur honesty!!!. Thank you.....👍

@danielsugaimd

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO SO much! Appreciate you 🙏🏼🤙❤️

@kindalikeu.....5948

2 жыл бұрын

@@danielsugaimd blessings🙏

Thank you Dr. Sugai. What are your thoughts on Cysteamine cream ?

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@danielsugaimd

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Christine! 🙏🏼

Amazing information needed that .I wonder if you can talk more about chemical peel for Melasma. How do we know what type of peel we need.

Thank you for this thorough video.

I have eczema and a good product for me is what I bathed with is African black soap with shea butter a friend recommended it for me it works really well especially if you have eczema

@tdo1774

2 жыл бұрын

Can you give me a name of the African black soap with shea butter. My son has eczema and we used all kind of creams, ointments, lotions but did not get any better. Thank you !

I am considering a Halo treatment. What are your thoughts on this for melasma? New subscriber!

Great video thank you so much !!❤❤

I enjoyed this video. I have just started getting so many dark spots in my face, it’s crazy!! I’ve been using Vitamin C fir a long time.

@TheOne_11

Жыл бұрын

I have read that vit C makes skin very photosensitive, so isn't the vit C that you are using is the couse for your hyperpigmentation. Do you use sunscreen religiously?

Thank You. Great Video!!

thanks for this tidbit 21:50 (chemical peels rather than laser in your opinion)

Thank you so much Doc. You’re da best🙏🫶

Thank you for this video! Having mild Melasma ever since my pregnancy!! Happy Valentines! @Kasskillsit

I am in love with your channel and thank you for a great video🪷💜🧘🏾‍♀️🙏🏾🇨🇦🇵🇦

Don’t treat your entire/whole face with retin a/retinol avoid very close to the eyes- can cause chronic dry eyes, don’t apply on the side/ grooves of your alar/ nostrils can cause/aggrevate Telangiectasia, don’t apply very close around the mouth - can crack skin and cause inflammation - hyperpigmentation, sometimes you should also avoid chin if you are sensitive in that area - telangiectasia…..

Hi Dr. Daniel, thank you so much for the great information. I’m about to start my Agency Retin A formula accompanied with a hydroquinone with alternating times of taking breaks in between for some hyperpigmentation. I use dermatology’s tinted sunscreen religiously but didn’t know that it’s best to used a tinted one so thank you for a teachable moment for me. I follow another derm on KZread who is just awesome as I have learned from her through the period of years so I feel as though you are in that same category with your skills and making it so simple to understand so I’m becoming a new subscriber; looking forward to learning more.

hallo Dr. Thank you for your film, which peeling is good to make it self at home?

My melasma has had me feeling like a monster for 20 years and when I got pregnant from my son 11 years ago I got new melasma spots 😢

Thanks for the educational video! Very helpful...

@danielsugaimd

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Waiting for a video regarding tan removal and glowing up!!!

Thanks for sharing Dr.🙏💐😊

Hello Dr. Sugai, I just now came across your 2021 video and it was very informative, Thank you. Fast forward to 2023 for the 6 months I have taken BELLABIOTICS capsules. It is a Probiotic, Dermaval + Korean Mint capsules. This is through dr. KellyAnn. The ingredients are to long to list. I’m told the dark spots needs to be fought from the inside out what are your thoughts on that? Could the topical remedies you mentioned in your video along with this daily capsules be helpful? Thank you, Desna.

Thank you. I have a pimple that leaves hyperpigmention on my cheek. I have a dr's appointment next week.I will let you know the diagnosis and treatment plab.

Thanks doc.for this informative videos

Thanks for your great video. I was able to purchase Ambi fade cream with hydroquinone. I think I'll send it back.

Hi doc good afternoon po! This is my first time listening to your video..I'm from the phillippines. I learn a lot of informative lecture from you . Mabuhay !! Salamat doc !!

@danielsugaimd

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, my friend! Appreciate you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🤙🤙

Thank you. Very informative

Good morning Dr. Daniel🌼🍓🌸

Thank you! You're best!

some AHA(Glycolic) can actually worsen melasma due to the irritation/ inflammation - careful using it….

Is hyperpigmentation the same as age spots and sun damage spots? I used to hide my cystic acne before benzoyl peroxide was available by getting sunburned. Raised in Newport Beach and a surfer I never applied sunscreen despite my mother’s pleas. I am covered with these spots. The ones on my face bother me. I’ve been using Tazarotene cream 0.1% for about 3 years. It’s helpes some but I’m hoping to get additional help. The skin peeling doesn’t bother me- I kind of like it cause I think the dark skin from the spots is peeling off along with the skin. 😊 Any ideas? I can’t afford a cosmetic dermatologist so I settle for the general dermatologist. He suggests I go to another division on the same floor, but insurance doesn’t cover it. I would appreciate any advice.

Thank u for such informative talk. Can i ask dr how to apply all these? The sequence. Tnx

Thank you for the best video and very informative ❤️

@danielsugaimd

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏🙏❤️

Thanks for your videos , Does micro needling help with brown spots ?

Thank you for the information 🙏

When using HQ, would you recommend using it only on dark spots for 2 months on and 1 month off?

Thank you so much Dr. Sugai! I have question: when I used the products, and it seems to make my melasma or dark spots darker, should I stop using it? I

Thanks. Good discussion

Thank you for this video! I have dealt with melasma for years. I tried to go without hydroquinone for awhile, but Cyspera only went so far, AND it was so expensive! Oral tranexamic acid works REALLY well, but my US dermatologist will not prescribe it to me. He says it’s too risky. I see a derm in Mexico too, but the tranexamic acid supply in Mex was nonexistent for awhile, so I’m off of it now. Topical tranexamic doesn’t work as well, but I use it faithfully morning and night (Naturium serum) after vitamin C (Dr. Brenner from Amazon). I don’t see tons of results, but I’m keeping the routine. I’m back on hydroquinone mixture 6% for now from my US derm, and it REALLY works well-until I cycle off it-which will be in another month. Doctor swears if I’m faithful to Heliocare 3x a day and sunblock, my melasma won’t come back… we’ll see. My melasma is best when I get a lot of sleep and have less stress (so that’s during the summer for me because I’m a teacher). If only I could live a stress free life and sleep in everyday! 🤣 Thanks again!

@belleesteban4461

2 жыл бұрын

Hello.. Heliocare oral? or sunscreen? Thank you.

@hulagirldeedee

2 жыл бұрын

@@belleesteban4461 Heliocare pills. I heard the Heliocare sunscreen is good too, but I haven’t tried it yet.

@jedurick

2 жыл бұрын

I've seen 3 different helicare pills. Which one do you use?

@hulagirldeedee

2 жыл бұрын

@@jedurick I use the Heliocare pills-just the standard/basic one-not advanced. I’m sure the advanced is great, but it’s too pricey for me.

@cv7958

2 жыл бұрын

Oral tranexamic acid works amazing for me but keep in mind I’m not on birth control (contraindication), do not have a family history of blood clothes, and my dermatologist is aware that I eat healthy and exercise 4-5x/week. If you live a healthy lifestyle and see the dermatologist regularly (which I do for a series of laser treatments), you’re more likely to get a derm that feels comfortable prescribing it to you.

Dr just found your channel, love your content. I do live in the Renton area I would like to get in to see you sometime soon

Do you have any suggestions for Vitiligo....I'm desperate. It started on a couple of my fingers; now on both hands to my wrists and on my elbows. I am 78 and it started about 5yrs ago..thank you

The Cos de Baha Azeleic is one of my favorites. Cosmetically elegant.

@nishat3500

2 жыл бұрын

Does it show result?

Hi doctor can you make a video or let me know in what order do we incorporate retinols in skin care. Thank you

Thank for the info Dr.

Great video! My 27 year old sister’s facial skin has darkened, a dermatologist diagnosed it as MACULAR AMYLOIDS…and said that there is no treatment for it. My sister has been extremely distressed for last 3 years, in a depressive state. Please share any info that can help. Please please please… please help… Thank you

@cjrg2779

2 жыл бұрын

There is treatment, go to a different dermatologist

@mfaisal5332

2 жыл бұрын

She can get laser treatment or skin peels they helps a lot to lighten your dark spots

I added a vitamin c serum and have been more diligent about wearing sunscreen to the melasma on my face, and great things started to happen. The melasma is no longer darkening. It is now fading. I can't thank you enough for all of the new products to try for oily skin. Have a great day.

Thanks for sharing!

I have had many pre basil spots frozen off.Can you tell me if peels can work to prevent them or if anything else would help.Thank you.

I just started tretinoin gel 0.01 approximately 1 month ago. I haven't noticed any changes yet from that, but I know it takes time. I suffer from malasma around my temples and upper forehead from years of sun damage. I'm in my mid-thirties, and trying to minimize the damage I caused in my twenties. I will be having a chemical peel in January. I also use the azalic acid you mentioned. Niacinamide has also been my go to. Thank you for the great review and suggestions!!!

@faithnda4034

Жыл бұрын

Pls don’t give up on those products give it alittle time you will see the results.

@Ama.921

11 ай бұрын

How’s it going? What’s your review on the products?

Great video! Are these products good for HS? What about vitamin D absorption? I have used Vitamin A, Azelaic Acids, and others before, but it made me very sick. Now, I'm doing infusions for HS after 20 years suffering from it.

Thanks Doc! Is there any evidence to support that chemical sunscreen causes more clogged pores or is worse for (hormonal) acne prone skin?

Faded by Topicals is another product that helps a lot, along with the Paula's Choice Discoloration Repair serum. Highly recommend checking them out 🤗

@db-gb5xi

2 жыл бұрын

Dr Alexis Stephens has recommended the Faded in several of her videos.

@kelbrl18

2 жыл бұрын

Lol I got my hands on the faded cream, I wish it smelled better

@db-gb5xi

2 жыл бұрын

@@kelbrl18 That's why Dr Stephens said she knew it would be a good product because it didn't smell good.

@Patsysmiled

2 жыл бұрын

Also for mature dry skin?

@kellyc3897

2 жыл бұрын

@@Patsysmiled yes!

Dr. any recommendations on how to treat dark lips?

Thanks !! Dr. Sugai.

I’m really desperate in finding the best serum to fade my dark spots. Can anyone suggest what is the best product that works for you please? Appreciate your reply!