Skin Purging

Purging is another process that can happen in about 10-20% of patients starting retinoids.
Purging occurs when the skin is introduced to a new active ingredient that increases skin cell turnover, in this case a retinoid, which can cause oil, debris, and keratin that have been collecting in the pores to now come to the surface, manifesting as acne breakouts.
If you experience purging, it usually occurs within 2-4 weeks of starting the new retinoid. Breakouts with purging are thought to be smaller (like blackheads or whiteheads), but they can really look like any type of breakout (cysts, pustules, nodules). If your new breakouts are persistent for more than 8 weeks, I recommend seeing a dermatologist.
The bottom line is that retinization and purging are somewhat expected processes that can happen in anyone starting a retinoid and should not discourage you from stopping the retinoid. Your dermatologist is also here to guide you to minimize the effects of retinization and purging if you do experience them.
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  • @sunflowerrebel3730
    @sunflowerrebel3730 Жыл бұрын

    the way she poped up on my screen gave me a mini heartattack at 3 am

  • @sharonmcvea9469

    @sharonmcvea9469

    Жыл бұрын

    0

  • @msfluffens

    @msfluffens

    9 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂😂

  • @sumaiyashajahan3866
    @sumaiyashajahan3866 Жыл бұрын

    Same thing is happening to me right now. My skin was much better and then I decided to start using retinoid. The next thing I knew was I was going through purging.

  • @waiwong7996

    @waiwong7996

    Жыл бұрын

    I started retinol and my skin looked less red and inflamed for the first two days and then my skin 'exploded' and I got breakouts and red bumps everywhere

  • @name3834

    @name3834

    Жыл бұрын

    What did you do to make them go away?

  • @asmatariq3290

    @asmatariq3290

    Жыл бұрын

    How long did it last for you

  • @fairylights1745

    @fairylights1745

    10 ай бұрын

    Which brand ?

  • @rdjrolly1196

    @rdjrolly1196

    9 ай бұрын

    How lond did it last is it ok now? Because in 2 months i have been experiencing very bad purging 😢

  • @daisy23s
    @daisy23s7 ай бұрын

    I purged for 15 weeks straight on tretinoin. It was horrible but I kept using it and then my skin got SOOO MUCH BETTER

  • @xyiandra

    @xyiandra

    6 ай бұрын

    Is it the same for retinol? 😭 coz they say one month acnes would stop but mine aren't stopping😢

  • @Mcd1248

    @Mcd1248

    4 ай бұрын

    @@xyiandraany update

  • @marybhavana1354

    @marybhavana1354

    25 күн бұрын

    😢​@@xyiandra

  • @Bella-wp7wz
    @Bella-wp7wz Жыл бұрын

    I got so many compliments after using retinol for a month!! ❤😂 people said my face was glowing and I have less whiteheads and blackheads now

  • @totally_not2sday

    @totally_not2sday

    10 ай бұрын

    Do you use it every day?

  • @Bella-wp7wz

    @Bella-wp7wz

    7 ай бұрын

    @@totally_not2sday Sorry for the late reply. Initially yes I used it every night, now I get away with applying once every 2 nights and the results are still great. But if you’re just starting its recommend to space the applications over a few days rather than every day

  • @Jessy_786_

    @Jessy_786_

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@Bella-wp7wz Hey can you please tell me how you used it.

  • @lcicada

    @lcicada

    4 ай бұрын

    @@Bella-wp7wz how do you apply it? Do you apply it with a moisturiser or without?

  • @kdub2627
    @kdub2627 Жыл бұрын

    Skincare is getting out of control

  • @dr.mamina

    @dr.mamina

    Жыл бұрын

    Lots of skincare methods!

  • @metay4183
    @metay41835 ай бұрын

    This is so scary, I have had always a healthy skin now it’s full of pimples 😭

  • @kayshashas9974

    @kayshashas9974

    5 ай бұрын

    I know how you feel. Me too. I never had any sort of acne or pimple . Not even teenage acne. It started after Covid, when I was 23, I thought it was the mask, but im 26 now and it's never gone. Guessing it's hormonal, I spent too much on the dermatologist and nothing seems to work anymore

  • @RoyalBrendaa

    @RoyalBrendaa

    4 ай бұрын

    @@kayshashas9974visit a licensed esthetician

  • @isimhemheoboh2394
    @isimhemheoboh23949 ай бұрын

    I ran out of Adapalene for like a month & my skin was completely ruined. All the acne, hyperpigmentation & spots all came back. I was extremely shocked

  • @Josh-fp2qn

    @Josh-fp2qn

    9 ай бұрын

    I am purging from adapalene rn. I have heard that once you discontinue use all of your skin problems will return. That’s why I will be moving to tret after about a year of adapalene.

  • @_nobodyslistening
    @_nobodyslistening Жыл бұрын

    i purged for three months on tret and then my skin got soooo clear righr aftee

  • @kaurkomalpreet2756

    @kaurkomalpreet2756

    9 ай бұрын

    How many time you use tretinion

  • @Jangz_

    @Jangz_

    9 ай бұрын

    Dam big ups to the fact you had the will to keep using it for 3 months, i would’ve given up after 1st month thinking it wasn’t working

  • @i_a-m
    @i_a-m4 ай бұрын

    When I started using cerave’s SA renewing cleanser my skin went through purging and when it cleared up I knew that shit worked! Thank you for making this video, because at the time I went through this i didn’t know exactly what was happening & had to trust the process, tho I’m very grateful I did :)

  • @optimusprine1310

    @optimusprine1310

    3 ай бұрын

    could I ask how long the purging lasted for you? :)

  • @i_a-m

    @i_a-m

    3 ай бұрын

    somewhere around 4-6 weeks i think? @@optimusprine1310

  • @kateokwuidegbe3013

    @kateokwuidegbe3013

    Ай бұрын

    Please how long dis the purging last?

  • @purnifest

    @purnifest

    11 күн бұрын

    I'm a week into using it and yeah I seem to be going through that as well!

  • @jiajiahu
    @jiajiahuАй бұрын

    to whoever is reading this. i started in ‘22 with cerave SA renewing cleanser for 8 months that year. purged TWICE within those months. the first month really hit me crazy and somehow few months later i started to purge again. my skin eventually cleared up and throughout those years till now i still get nowadays pimples (just whiteheads) mainly because of my monthly thing which cause hormones and yea the rest i don’t even need to say.. just wanna tell y’all be consistent and patient is the key i’m still using the same cleanser and it works perfectly fine. everyone skins is different so maybe some people don’t have a long process like me or some do. (also for reference i recommend you find a product that works the best for your skin to try it out)

  • @aniketpathak7842
    @aniketpathak78423 ай бұрын

    Very real and wholesome to watch ❤

  • @maggysday
    @maggysday7 ай бұрын

    Happening to me now as my dermatologist just prescribed me differin treatment. Omg the new pimples

  • @metay4183

    @metay4183

    5 ай бұрын

    How is it now? I am switching to a new retinol and it’s also scary 😭

  • @Dknb1
    @Dknb1 Жыл бұрын

    Best moisturizer with Retinol

  • @dr.mamina

    @dr.mamina

    Жыл бұрын

    beacons.ai/drmamina Check out this link under my favorite skincare

  • @shaheengulzar4316
    @shaheengulzar4316 Жыл бұрын

    Doctor could you please tell me that after how many days of using retinol shows the result and after how many days does the skin peels off like a snake.....plz it would be very helpful for me.....

  • @manzoor2378
    @manzoor23784 ай бұрын

    Does it happen when using salycitic acid ?

  • @yoli5779
    @yoli57795 ай бұрын

    I just started Retin-A again. I've never had so many pimples, little and big ones, going on a month now.

  • @abbybella2884
    @abbybella28847 ай бұрын

    I got purging since when I used cerave resurfacing retinol . Then I stopped using it now 😢.

  • @Na-wg9jr
    @Na-wg9jr Жыл бұрын

    I’m confused between purging and over exfoliating

  • @norinnillow8999
    @norinnillow89998 ай бұрын

    Does evening primrose oil tablets make your skin purge too?

  • @JazzminBazzmin
    @JazzminBazzmin Жыл бұрын

    How do I detect the difference between purging and allergic reaction? Because I get the same symptoms when I have sun allergy.

  • @dr.mamina

    @dr.mamina

    Жыл бұрын

    I would see a derm if you are getting symptoms of a sun allergy

  • @bell4898

    @bell4898

    10 ай бұрын

    Are you wearing sunscreen while using these products? Because they increase your sensitivity to the sun by a lot, so it might be a sun allergy mixed with purging.

  • @angelamaiyo2524
    @angelamaiyo2524Ай бұрын

    Shouod one disocntinue using tret during tye purging period?

  • @nehazainab4653
    @nehazainab46539 ай бұрын

    Can we use tretinoin cream 0.025% while we are taking tretinoin 20mg tablets every alternate day(prescribed by my dermatologist).

  • @jayde1457
    @jayde14576 ай бұрын

    It made my skin really red

  • @kierrabrossette2117
    @kierrabrossette21174 ай бұрын

    I started some new skin products, including retinol. I started before Christmas. It’s now February and my skin is purging. Since last week I was trying to figure out what happened, did I eat anything bad ? I stopped for about 2-3 weeks now, my skin looks so bad. I am going to start back up. I feel crazy thought because I started picking at my skin and popped some bumps

  • @CliniqueP
    @CliniqueP Жыл бұрын

    My skin literally looks like this I just started a retinol face serum…. Do I not applying anything for a few weeks ? Please assist me

  • @connordrake5713

    @connordrake5713

    Жыл бұрын

    It's normal. When you are a beginner, you will experience this and a great sign that your retinol is working on your face.

  • @froufroudeluxe

    @froufroudeluxe

    Жыл бұрын

    Keep using it. But don’t overuse it. Start with using it once a week

  • @dr.mamina

    @dr.mamina

    Жыл бұрын

    If it’s itchy or stinging, then you can be having a reaction and should stop the serum. If they are pimples then you can use the serum until they go away. If it’s still a month and they’re still there you should see a derm

  • @potatoes3212
    @potatoes3212 Жыл бұрын

    I've been using bpo5 cream for 2 weeks and it looks like it's getting worst n worst...

  • @kristineluna2512
    @kristineluna25123 ай бұрын

    I dont have pimples before i start my retinol... NOW i have so many small pimples on my forehead and im getting anxious 😢

  • @naterovert6223
    @naterovert6223 Жыл бұрын

    I recently started using Johnson baby oil and my skin developed tiny bumps, shud I stop using it? Pliz assist me doctor 😢

  • @nourakhel8286

    @nourakhel8286

    Жыл бұрын

    Purging only occurs with exfoliating ingredients Baby oil has no exfoliating ingredients which means your skin is reacting probably because the oil is not suitable for face and because it has fragrance which ruins the ph level

  • @bigmus4595
    @bigmus45953 ай бұрын

    I have something like that just because on the new gentle clenser with good ph, i hate my skin

  • @banrilangwarjri587
    @banrilangwarjri587 Жыл бұрын

    Hello ma'am, i just used an anti blemish cream and I'm having some redness,small pimples and sometimes itching, so ...is this called purging ..and is it alright to wait

  • @dr.mamina

    @dr.mamina

    Жыл бұрын

    I would check in with your dermatologist on this!

  • @salienerona8397
    @salienerona83973 ай бұрын

    it happened to me,and now i stop using it 😅🥺 im scared,i dont have a pimple like this before ..

  • @orobogamer3.040
    @orobogamer3.0408 ай бұрын

    Idea stop it with the blood of the ennemys of the emperor

  • @Spider_myman
    @Spider_myman9 ай бұрын

    That’s what happened when I used the ordinary 10% idk if I should use it still

  • @lov_007

    @lov_007

    8 ай бұрын

    Start it from less percentage if its your first time

  • @franklati5958
    @franklati5958 Жыл бұрын

    After applying Adapalene, my acne got worse however, after 3 week later I stop using it. But now some red marks on my skin, just want to know these marks are permanent or temporary. my acne stop now But I just scared about these marks My skin was much smoother earlier I think, I use cream in greater qaunty. I just want to know does my skin turn to normal overtime or not Please reply

  • @rdjrolly1196

    @rdjrolly1196

    9 ай бұрын

    Update pls does your skin back to normal?

  • @franklati5958

    @franklati5958

    9 ай бұрын

    @@rdjrolly1196 hi, the marks are still there but they are lighter then before. I hope in comming months it's will fade completely. But I still advice if you applying Adapalene first use little moisturizer on your skin then apply a little only , don't do same mistake that I had done

  • @SheaAuBri
    @SheaAuBri Жыл бұрын

    I’m trying to recover from acne scarring, is retinol necessary to speed the process up?

  • @dr.mamina

    @dr.mamina

    Жыл бұрын

    It can certainly help speed up the process. I don’t know if I would say it’s necessary but it’s one of the better topical options out there to help with acne scarring. I would say sunscreen is necessary, though

  • @sugarray6250
    @sugarray625011 ай бұрын

    This is happening to me with my cerave face wash. Is that normal? Its only been 3 weeks.

  • @rubyburr

    @rubyburr

    11 ай бұрын

    some cerave cleansers have BHAs/salicylic acid and niacinamide which are chemically exfoliating. they cleanse deep into the pores and draw out dirt and sebum/oils and that can cause purging !!

  • @agalyasadasivam5444
    @agalyasadasivam5444 Жыл бұрын

    Can I use salicylic acid in AM and tretinoin in PM bcoz i have oily acne prone skin ad also sensitive skin just reply me ..

  • @prestapreda8147

    @prestapreda8147

    Жыл бұрын

    You can totally do that. If your skin gets irrated try to using the salicylic acid less or look into a vitamin c serum since its known to harmonize w tretonoin well. I recommend the one from naturium. :)

  • @BifolikaDesigns
    @BifolikaDesigns4 ай бұрын

    I left the Ordinary AHA/BHA on my face for 20 min and I now have little bumps all over my face. What should I apply?

  • @Snipe_BLOX

    @Snipe_BLOX

    4 ай бұрын

    keep applying that, its temporary just put little amount and dont do it too regularly if its bothering you, treat the bumps like pimples dont touch them

  • @canadianpolar
    @canadianpolar Жыл бұрын

    i’m using a bha cleanser and it’s about week 2 and my skin has been purging with some pimples. Do i keep using the bha cleanser throught the purge?

  • @summer-jw6wc

    @summer-jw6wc

    Жыл бұрын

    keep using and see at week 5 if it looks better

  • @Na-wg9jr

    @Na-wg9jr

    Жыл бұрын

    how is it going for you now?

  • @adwaithavijayan2995
    @adwaithavijayan29956 ай бұрын

    Can someone please explain me ! I started using a skin routine today I am 18 I've used skincare before but for some readon i havent been using it for a very long time and i only used moisturizer Now ive started a new skincare Products 1 minimalist salicylic acid+LHA 0.2% cleanser 2 rice ceramide toner 3 2% kohic acid face serum (i have a lot of dark spots from acne ) 4 dot&key vitamin C+E moisturizer Started using above mentioned today but my skin feel tight now ! Its very hot in my place too i already have dry skin So can someone tell if there is any problem in my skincare routine 🥺 PLEASE

  • @disstrack3704

    @disstrack3704

    6 ай бұрын

    Don't use vitamin c and salycylic acid in the same routine ❌ Keep using your SA cleanser for 28 days Opt for a oil free moisturizer which contains hyaluronic acid and it should be non comodogenic And only apply your kojic acid serum only in your problem areas & leave the rest of your face & If you are going out in the sun then Sunscreen is most important Continue this routine for 28 days since you started If you don't see results after that I would recommend you consult a dermatologist They'll help fix your skin in the best way possible

  • @adwaithavijayan2995

    @adwaithavijayan2995

    6 ай бұрын

    @@disstrack3704 thank you sooo much

  • @adwaithavijayan2995

    @adwaithavijayan2995

    6 ай бұрын

    @@disstrack3704 I don't use salicylic acid daily because it's winter and I have dry skin ! I only use it once in 2-3 days ! I will another moisturizer when I use salicylic acid ! And keep using vitamin c every other day with other face wash (Olay) Is this ok !?

  • @disstrack3704

    @disstrack3704

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@adwaithavijayan2995 Yes it's fine

  • @bell4898
    @bell489810 ай бұрын

    She started out with 1% which is way too much for most beginners!

  • @user-xt2ix1zf7v

    @user-xt2ix1zf7v

    5 ай бұрын

    im gonna start using cerave resurfacing retinol serum which is 0.3 % is that moderate amount or is it too much for beginners

  • @Mcd1248

    @Mcd1248

    4 ай бұрын

    @@user-xt2ix1zf7vstart with 1% and after that go for 0.3% in my opn

  • @pallavivishnu2670
    @pallavivishnu2670 Жыл бұрын

    Hello mam.. I have pigmentation around mouth.. So i used the derma co facewash and pigmentation cream with in one use my skin got itchy tiny bumps all over face.. My skin was very neat then... Now it became worse... Plz suggest me anthing for this man plzplz😭🙏🙏

  • @pallavivishnu2670

    @pallavivishnu2670

    Жыл бұрын

    ml 1% Salicylic Acid Get Daily Face Wash FOR ACTIVE ACNE + salicylic acid + witch hazel +willow bark @day + night THE derma DESIGNED BY DERMATOLOGISTS co

  • @Mcd1248

    @Mcd1248

    4 ай бұрын

    Update pls

  • @Huimang1994
    @Huimang199410 ай бұрын

    Mam I used 10% vitamin c serum after a long time in night and in the morning my face got purged all over and its been two days its only increasing, is it okay to use hyaluronic acid in that area or just not apply anything?

  • @k0ov

    @k0ov

    10 ай бұрын

    Stop the vit c serum and use cream that fix the skin barrier like ceramids

  • @rdjrolly1196

    @rdjrolly1196

    9 ай бұрын

    Hows your skin now?

  • @sanjeetverma6420
    @sanjeetverma64209 ай бұрын

    When will purging start, i am using salicylic and niacinamide been 2 days, when can i expect purging?

  • @Jangz_

    @Jangz_

    9 ай бұрын

    Not everyone gets a purging, if your not getting a purge good for you, as long as your skin is looking it’s best

  • @jonalynfrancisco6477

    @jonalynfrancisco6477

    9 ай бұрын

    7days

  • @OldTownRoadMore
    @OldTownRoadMore Жыл бұрын

    Can niacinamide 10% + zinc 1% coz purging? Like i suddenly started have like tiny bumps all over n also itchy red pimples too

  • @godsgirl_roblox2191

    @godsgirl_roblox2191

    Жыл бұрын

    Same bro

  • @OldTownRoadMore

    @OldTownRoadMore

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nala3055 no like now they started to reduce

  • @godsgirl_roblox2191

    @godsgirl_roblox2191

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OldTownRoadMore the product suited me quite well I just experienced purging for like 2-3 days

  • @OldTownRoadMore

    @OldTownRoadMore

    Жыл бұрын

    @@godsgirl_roblox2191 yeah it was around a week for me

  • @melophilesjingle6551

    @melophilesjingle6551

    Жыл бұрын

    Dr vanita rattan said niancinamide can cause purging

  • @Hurts736
    @Hurts736 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve started using it for now 3 weeks and all I see is more acne and cystic acne but no purging? Is that normal doctor?

  • @tabbsumarkhan4916

    @tabbsumarkhan4916

    2 ай бұрын

    What's the update...???

  • @alicegillingham421
    @alicegillingham421 Жыл бұрын

    I used to have 8,5/10 skin, no texture, a few comedones around my nose and on my forehead. I have been using same retinol but 2% since early March and now my whole face is covered with comedones. I keep searching for videos that say it's OK, cause I used to have a PERFECT skin😢 compared to this... I use it every 4th day, 3rd is AHA/BHA and 2 rest days. I already know I should see a dermatologist. Any chance it's just a phase?🥹

  • @iqrabhat645

    @iqrabhat645

    Жыл бұрын

    How's you skin now.?

  • @user3972

    @user3972

    8 ай бұрын

    I have same issue searching for answers use to have one or two pimples a month but since retinol my face exploded I thought it was purging first but it’s been almost 8 weeks 😔

  • @christinecheeseman

    @christinecheeseman

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@user3972did you find the answer

  • @FishyFish-nm7nl

    @FishyFish-nm7nl

    7 ай бұрын

    Same. I just have Abit of pimple on my forehead. Once I started it got worse after 3 months. I thought it was "purging" but no I am just ruining my face. Now it's all over my face. My face has to compensate so much by producing so much oil. Now I only use it once a month.