Do Salicylic Acid Cleansers Actually Work? | Dermatologist Q&A

In this skincare Q&A, dermatologist Dr. Dray answers questions from followers about salicylic acid cleansers, Cool Peel CO₂ laser treatments, sunscreen getting in the eyes, chalazion, sebaceous hyperplasia, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, collagen-boosting skincare, and eczema bumps. Dr. Dray discusses whether salicylic acid cleansers can actually work despite being rinsed off, what to know about Cool Peel laser treatments compared with IPL, why sunscreen can be particularly uncomfortable when it gets into the eyes, and whether an eye examination could cause a long-standing chalazion to resolve. She also explains why topical retinoids may not be particularly effective for removing sebaceous hyperplasia, what ingredients may help dark spots left behind after irritation, whether it is possible to "max out" the collagen-boosting benefits of skincare ingredients, and why some people with eczema develop small, fluid-filled bumps on their skin. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:13 Are Salicylic Acid Cleansers Effective? 1:17 Cool Peel Laser Treatment at 75 2:50 Sunscreen in the Eyes and Blurry Vision 5:28 Can an Eye Exam Make a Chalazion Resolve? 6:12 Tretinoin vs. Tazarotene for Sebaceous Hyperplasia 7:00 Dark Pigmentation After Compression Sock Irritation 8:26 Can You Max Out on Collagen-Boosting Ingredients? 11:39 Why Do Pimples or Bumps Appear on Eczema? 13:22 Outro Salicylic acid is an established acne ingredient and can be effective in cleanser formulations, although leave-on