Dermatologist: The Truth About Spicule Creams (Part 2)

#dermatologistskincare #drdray In my last video, I shared something most spicule cream brands don't make clear: how long these tiny spicules actually are, and as a result, how deep they may reach into your skin. That video raised a lot of questions — so I went back and checked my work. This is Part 2. After the first video, I re‑measured the spicules using a calibration tool, looked at more high‑power fields, and measured more spicules than before. My findings didn't change: the spicules are longer than most people realize, and that length isn't clearly disclosed to consumers. In this video, I answer the questions that kept coming up in the comments: • "I already used them — what do I do now?" (Short answer: don't lose sleep.) • Do you have to throw your product away? • Where leftover product may be lower‑risk to use, and where I'd avoid it • The potential — and still unverified — long‑term risks: allergic sensitization and foreign body granulomas, and why these can take years to show up • Why being a board‑certified dermatologist absolutely qualifies me to talk about this • An honest look at the money: why warning you actually costs me income instead of earning it A FEW IMPORTANT NOTES These are potential risks, not proven outcomes. As of now there are no reported cases tied to these products — but they're new, and the reactions I describe can take years to appear. No one can promise they will or won't happen. My goal isn't to tell you what to do. It's to make sure you can decide with the full picture: risks and benefits, not just a marketing claim that a new product is completely safe. This video is educational and isn't a substitute for personal medical advice. If you have a specific concern about your skin, please see your own dermatologist. This video is NOT sponsored. References: Allergic contact dermatitis, pathology photos: all from DermNet including https://dermnetnz.org/topics/merkel-c... Case report: It's elemental! Siliceous diatom frustules producing sarcoid-like granulomas in the subcutis https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/1... Case report: A case of oral foreign-body granuloma due to diatoms https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/1... Disclaimer: This video is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Content provided on this Youtube channel is for entertainment purposes. Please consult directly with your physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options. Information on this YouTube channel should not be considered a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional. The statements made about specific products throughout this video are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Views shared are my personal opinion and not the opinion of my employer. FTC: This video is not sponsored. I may earn commission from purchases made through links.