Worst Skincare Mistakes My Patients Make

I see patients making the same mistakes with their skin care over and over. Today I decided to pull together a list of the most common skincare mistakes I see from them, covering a wide range of dermatological issues. We discuss things like popping pimples, charcoal masks, skincare trends, hydration, moisturizer, shaving, alcohol based products, sweat, pore health, sunscreen and SPF, exfoliating scrubs, and so much more. Have you made any of these skin care mistakes, or maybe you’ve found a treatment plan that works right for you? Let me know in the comments!

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[beefmaster]

Let’s not forget the most important skincare routine:
Chest Compressions
Chest Compressions
Chest Compressions

[ellebroidery]

“Long, hot showers are bad.”


*I’m gonna pretend I didn’t hear that.*

[Poyni]

the sponsor was so well placed in the video you couldn't tell if he's placing a sponsored ad or is genuinely recommending the product

[kechiwam]

I can attest to the hot shower part. Once I started taking more cold showers, I noticed a lot of improvement in my skin.
That and not drying my face with anything after washing it.... not a towel, dedicated face cloth etc. I just air dry and my face texture has remained very smooth ever since.

[JamesWelsh]

I MADE IT IN A DR MIKE VIDEO and its a video of me showing why you shouldn't use these tools! I sacrificed my skin for the viewers haha!

[jayari]

If the skin is its own organ doesn’t that mean whenever you get a injury it counts as organ damage?

[alphawolf]

"Hot showers are bad"
Let me sit in my fire water and converse with my demons in peace please

[annt]

I've had cystic acne along my chin and just under my nose that didn't clear up (almost) completely until menopause. I was looking through some old pictures recently and realized I've had the same exact same zit showing up in the same exact place in various states of inflammation ... FOR YEARS. I think whenever I did squeeze it - I did exercise some restraint over the years- it pushed some of that sebum gunk down deeper into the follicle, and that's what kept resurfacing every few months. Upon this realization, instead of squeezing, I doused it with salicylic acid a couple times a day for 2-3 months until the bump finally receded. Finally it's healed for good. Longest zit ever.

[kunjpatel]

Dr.Mike as soon as it comes to skincare: THE SUN IS A DEADLY LASER

[mad_loaf.of_bread]

"Taking long, hot showers are no bueno for your skin"

*Guess i'll die with no bueno skin*

[calamitykitten]

Love seeing all the James Welsh fans jumping in to acknowledge he frequently sacrifices his own skin to show us why NOT to follow internet trends 💜💜💜

[gabrieldabriel]

"dont take hot showers"
"dont scratch your skin"
"use moisturizer"
"always use sunscreen"

guess ill die

[juliaf.]

1. Popping pimples
2. Using hydrogen peroxide
3. Pushing too hard when shaving
4. Keeping wet clothes on
5. Falling for SM fads
6. Taking long hot showers
7. Keeping small cuts/wounds covered and dry

8. Consider regular skin exams, be aware of skin issues
9. Not using sunblock
10. Neglecting neck area
11. Too many products and ever-changing routines
12. Over-exfoliating
13. Picking skin
14. Skipping moisturizer, not using daily

[nutella]

I think it's good to acknowledge that the clip at 2:02 is James Welsh who cares a lot about skincare and his conclusion is not to use machines like that and he talks about all the negative side effects.

[bowmmasterpro]

To clarify, the clip of James welsh was from a video where he tried the pore vaccum, in which he says he doesn't like it as it is ineffective and left his skin irratated and damaged

[duz_machines_]

My skin is in ROUGH shape. I had a long depressive episode during the pandemic where I didn't care for myself, especially my skin and diet. My skin got so bad I still have scars all around the outside of my face from it. I'm trying to take better care of it now, and this video is just what I needed. I'm gonna try moisturizing more, limiting the picking, etc and see how it goes.
Thanks Dr. M, keep saving lives! ♥️

[PhoenixFires]

Dr. Mike: Don't listen to celebrities selling you products or fads
Also Dr. Mike: Murad is our lowkey sponsor today

[adzdrawss]

“Don’t pop pimples”
“Don’t take long hot showers especially if you have eczema”
“Don’t pick your skin” (I was literally doing it when he said it :/ )
This is awkward 👉👈

[drawingdreamingangels]

Dr. Mike: “Don’t pop pimples you can get bad acne scars!!!”

The thousands of acne scars on my back: 👁👄👁

[Queina]

#13 as someone who suffers with dematillomania, it's not as easy as you think. It's often an obsessive need to pick. Especially when stressed or upset.