Dr Dray

@drdrayzday

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Hi and welcome to my channel! I am a dermatologist and skin care enthusiast with a passion for skin care and a healthy lifestyle. Follow along with me on my Youtube journey. Don't forget to sunscreen and subscribe for more!! I am a part of the Amazon affiliate program. I use Amazon, rewardstyle, sharesale, shopmyshelf, awin, and iHerb commissionable links on my channel. If you make a purchase from an affiliate link, then I earn a commission. Disclaimer: This Youtube channel is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Content provided on this Youtube channel is for informational purposes only. Please consult with a physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment options. Information on this Youtube channel should not be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional. The statements made about specific products are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

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Dermatologist Shops Five Below Skincare! What’s Worth Buying?

Dr Dray 747 views 8 hours ago
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Dr Dray examines body washes, lotions, self-tanners, sunscreens, and lip balms at Five Below, focusing on ingredients and potential irritation. She cautions that fragrance and aluminum in deodorant or antiperspirant products may contribute to underarm irritation and discoloration. She likes the Tree Hut body wash and finds several sunscreens promising, but strongly warns against mixing anything into sunscreen.
- Tree Hut body wash is a favorable pick if fragrance is not irritating
- Fragrance and aluminum may contribute to underarm irritation and hyperpigmentation
- Dihydroxyacetone self-tanners are relatively safe but do not provide sun protection
- Do not mix bronzing drops or other sunscreens into sunscreen
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Banana Boat

Sport Ultra Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30

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Sunkissed

Wake-Up & Glow Dew Drops

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Tree Hut

Foaming Gel Wash

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Does Red Light Therapy Really Work? | Dermatologist Explains

Dr Dray 1.3K views 1 days ago
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This video reviews the evidence for at-home LED and red light therapy for acne, hair loss, and wrinkles. These devices can help with some conditions, but wavelength, irradiance, dose, treatment schedule, and consistency matter, and devices are not interchangeable. FDA clearance provides additional safety information, while people with melasma, photosensitive conditions, or photosensitizing medications should be cautious.
- Blue and red light may help mild to moderate acne as an adjunct treatment
- Low-level light therapy may support hair growth, especially for androgenetic alopecia
- Wrinkle improvements are possible but generally modest
- Device specifications and treatment parameters matter more than whether it is a mask or panel
- People with melasma or photosensitivity should seek medical guidance
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Rogaine

Women’s Foam Hair Regrowth Treatment

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REMEDY 15% Azelaic Acid Review: Is It Really 15%?

Dr Dray 2.1K views 2 days ago
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This video reviews Remedy’s “15% azelaic acid complex” serum, focusing on its ingredients, evidence, and the reviewer’s personal experience. The product contains 10% azelaic acid, while the remaining 5% is potassium azeloyl diglycinate, a much less studied derivative. The reviewer developed eyelid dryness and facial itching, stopped using it, and personally prefers the Anua product instead.
- The 15% claim refers to a complex, not 15% azelaic acid
- Evidence for added benefits from potassium azeloyl diglycinate is limited
- The formula also includes niacinamide, beta-glucan, B12, centella, licorice, and green tea
- The reviewer experienced eyelid dryness and facial itching
- Not recommended as a treatment for acne, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, or melasma
Dengue Fever Symptoms: Rash, Petechiae & Warning Signs

Dr Dray 785 views 3 days ago
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This video explains the characteristic rash, petechiae, and other warning signs that can occur with dengue fever. A rash alone does not diagnose dengue; symptoms, travel and mosquito exposure, and appropriate laboratory testing must be considered together. Bleeding, abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, or blood in vomit or stool require urgent medical attention.
- Diffuse maculopapular rash with islands of sparing
- Petechiae that do not blanch under pressure
- The dangerous phase may begin after the fever falls
- Seek emergency care for bleeding
- Prevent bites and eliminate standing water
Why Are Your Eyebrows Thinning? 10 Causes You Need to Know

Dr Dray 2K views 4 days ago
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Eyebrow thinning can result from many conditions, including thyroid disease, autoimmune disorders, skin disease, infections, nutritional problems, medications, and scarring alopecia. Scarring hair loss can permanently destroy the follicle, so identifying the cause is more important than immediately trying a brow growth serum. Minoxidil and other brow growth products may help in the right diagnosis, but sudden, patchy, or progressive loss should be evaluated by a dermatologist.
- Distinguishing scarring from non-scarring hair loss is essential
- Possible causes include alopecia areata, low thyroid, dermatitis, and infections
- Zinc deficiency and excessive vitamin A can contribute to brow loss
- Growth serums work only when the underlying cause is controlled
- Sudden or progressive thinning warrants dermatology evaluation
Do You Really Need Expensive Anti-Aging Skincare? Dermatologist Q&A

Dr Dray 1.3K views 5 days ago
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The dermatologist explains that an effective anti-aging routine does not require expensive products or procedures. Sun protection, lifestyle habits, and possibly a topical retinoid or AHA are presented as the most practical priorities. She also discusses the evidence and limitations of vitamin C, copper peptides, home devices, hand hygiene, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, gua sha, and goat milk soap.
- Sun protection and lifestyle habits matter most
- Topical retinoids and AHAs can be optional additions
- Formulation matters more than ingredient percentages alone
- Simple hand soap is usually adequate for routine hand hygiene
- Complicated routines are harder to follow consistently
Can You Still Tan While Wearing Sunscreen? | Dermatologist Q&A

Dr Dray 882 views 6 days ago
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A dermatologist answers questions about micellar water, sunscreen use during skin-barrier repair, humectants in dry climates, vascular redness, and topical treatments. Sunscreen reduces UV exposure but does not block 100% of UV, so tanning—especially from UVA—can still occur. Preventing tanning as much as possible requires additional protection such as UPF clothing and other sun-protective behaviors.
- Micellar water is not known to cause cancer
- Sunscreen can support barrier repair unless it irritates or causes an allergy
- The idea that hyaluronic acid and glycerin worsen dryness in dry climates is a myth
- Tanning can occur through sunscreen because some UVA gets through
- Topical metformin remains preliminary and is not a proven cure-all
Dermatologist Shops Walmart: Skincare & Hair Care Worth Buying

Dr Dray 1.4K views 1 weeks ago
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Dr Dray reviews skincare and haircare products worth considering at Walmart. She discusses affordable Equate alternatives, gentle hair tools, heat protectants, sunscreens, cleansing balms, and acne treatments. She also explains how tight hairstyles can contribute to traction alopecia and compares adapalene prices.
- Equate mouthwash is a good-value option for toenail soaks
- Tangle Teaser is gentle on hair and easy to clean
- Tight ponytails and heatless curls can create damaging traction
- Several fragrance-free sunscreens are recommended
- Equate adapalene may offer the best long-term value
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CeraVe

Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm

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Neutrogena

Evenly Clear Acne Cleanser

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Banana Boat

Kids Max Protect & Play Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 100

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Paula's Choice

Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

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Sjögren Syndrome: Skin Symptoms, Rashes & Hair Loss | Dermatologist Explains

Dr Dray 1.1K views 1 weeks ago
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Sjögren syndrome is a systemic autoimmune disease that can affect the skin, hair, nails, and internal organs—not just the eyes and mouth. The video reviews dry skin and itching, photosensitivity, vasculitis, Raynaud’s phenomenon, and nonscarring hair loss as possible dermatologic clues. Dr. Dray emphasizes that these findings are not diagnostic on their own and require appropriate medical evaluation.
- Dry skin and itch are common, but their severity may not match
- Photosensitivity, vasculitis, and Raynaud’s phenomenon may point to other autoimmune disease
- Hair loss should not automatically be attributed to Sjögren syndrome
- Gentle skin care and moisturization are often helpful for dryness and itch
- Diagnosis requires clinical assessment and multiple tests rather than one blood test
Dermatologist Skincare Empties: What I’d Repurchase & What I’d Skip

Dr Dray 2.2K views 1 weeks ago
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Dr. Dray reviews her facial skincare empties, excluding sunscreen, and discusses which products she would repurchase. She covers cleansing balms and oils, gentle cleansers, moisturizers, and retinol products, while emphasizing fragrance sensitivity and the possibility of ingredient allergies. Several products performed well, although she still prefers some alternatives in the same category.
- Prefers fragrance-free cleansing oils and balms
- Finds both Round Lab cleansers gentle and effective
- Prefers the Skin 10004 moisturizer and Cellamax milky toner
- Uses the Purito retinal serum on her upper chest
- Finds the Anua retinol rich, moisturizing, and suitable for the neck
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Prequel

Pre-Gleanse Cleansing Oil

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Remedy

Derm Dissolve Cleansing Balm

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Round Lab

1025 Dokdo Cleanser

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Round Lab

Birch Juice Moisturising Cleanser

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Cetaphil

Daily Facial Cleanser

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Round Lab

1025 Dokdo Toner

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SKIN1004

Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Teca Plumping Ampoule

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SKIN1004

Hyalu-Teca Glass Skin Milk

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PURITO

TXA 6 Niacinamide 10 Retinal Serum

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Prequel

Half & Half Peptides & Ceramides Fluid Moisturizer

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SKIN1004

Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Teca Firming Cream

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Dermatologist Shops Five Below Skincare! What’s Worth Buying?

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Does Red Light Therapy Really Work? | Dermatologist Explains

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REMEDY 15% Azelaic Acid Review: Is It Really 15%?

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Dengue Fever Symptoms: Rash, Petechiae & Warning Signs

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Why Are Your Eyebrows Thinning? 10 Causes You Need to Know

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Do You Really Need Expensive Anti-Aging Skincare? Dermatologist Q&A

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Can You Still Tan While Wearing Sunscreen? | Dermatologist Q&A

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Dermatologist Shops Walmart: Skincare & Hair Care Worth Buying

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Sjögren Syndrome: Skin Symptoms, Rashes & Hair Loss | Dermatologist Explains

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Dermatologist Skincare Empties: What I’d Repurchase & What I’d Skip

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