Your skin can offer helpful clues about irritation, environment, habits, and sometimes internal changes. In this video, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dray explains common skin findings, what they usually mean, and how to manage them effectively without unnecessary worry. This video is about recognizing patterns, not diagnosing disease.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
Your Skin’s Silent Signals: What Common Skin Problems Really Tell You
0:36 Cracked Corners of the Mouth (Angular Cheilitis)
What causes redness, scaling, and painful cracks at the corners of the lips, and why moisture and yeast are usually the culprit rather than vitamin deficiencies.
1:52 Dry, Cracked Heels
Why cracked heels are almost always due to barrier dysfunction and low humidity, not vitamin deficiency, and how consistent moisturization helps prevent painful fissures.
3:09 Acanthosis Nigricans
Darkened, velvety skin on the neck or underarms and its association with insulin resistance and metabolic health.
4:12 Asteatotic Eczema (Eczema Craquelé)
Very dry, cracked skin that looks like cracked porcelain, especially in winter, and how over-bathing and harsh soaps contribute.
6:14 Sudden Oilier Skin
How hormonal shifts, climate, and over-cleansing can trigger increased oil production, and why this is not detoxing.
8:27 Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Shampoo Ingredients
The rinse-off eczema pattern, where shampoo allergens cause eczema on the neck, ears, hairline, and eyelids, even though the product is washed off.
9:46 Putting It All Together
Why distribution, timing, and exposure history matter more than appearance alone.
10:06 Final Thoughts
When to see a dermatologist and how to think about skin changes without jumping to conclusions.
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