Ep 9. Comedone Sail Away

Dr. Pimple Popper is a reality television series that follows the work and patients of dermatologist Dr. Sandra Lee, also known as Dr. Pimple Popper. In the latest episode of the show, season 5 episode 9, titled "Comedone Sail Away," Dr. Lee is faced with a variety of challenging cases.

Throughout the episode, viewers are introduced to patients who suffer from a range of skin conditions, from epidermoid cysts to keloids. Each patient comes to Dr. Lee seeking her expertise, as they struggle to manage their skin issues on their own.

One patient in particular, a young woman named Emma, comes to Dr. Lee with a severe case of acne. Emma has been struggling with her acne for years, and has tried countless treatments with no success. Dr. Lee examines Emma's skin and determines that her acne is caused by a condition called comedonal acne. This type of acne is caused by an excess of dead skin cells and oil on the skin, which can clog pores and lead to pimples and blackheads.

Dr. Lee decides to treat Emma's acne with a combination of extractions and a procedure called microdermabrasion. During the extractions, Dr. Lee uses a comedone extractor tool to remove the blackheads and pimples from Emma's skin. This process can be painful, but Dr. Lee works to keep Emma comfortable throughout the treatment.

After the extractions, Dr. Lee uses a microdermabrasion machine to exfoliate Emma's skin. This procedure uses tiny crystals to remove the top layer of dead skin cells, revealing smoother, brighter skin underneath. Emma's skin looks visibly improved after the treatment, and she is thrilled with the results.

Another patient in the episode, a man named Bruce, comes to Dr. Lee with a large collection of cysts on his scalp. Bruce's cysts have been growing for years, and have become so large that they are causing him pain and discomfort. Dr. Lee examines Bruce's scalp and determines that the cysts are caused by an inherited condition known as pilar cysts.

To treat Bruce's cysts, Dr. Lee must first numb the area with local anesthesia. She then makes a small incision in each cyst and removes the contents. The surgery is successful, and Bruce is relieved to finally be free of the pain and discomfort caused by his cysts.

Finally, Dr. Lee meets with a patient named Victoria who suffers from a condition known as keloids. Keloids are a type of raised scar that form when the body produces too much collagen during the healing process. Victoria has keloids on her ears, which were caused by piercings. The keloids have grown so large that they are causing her both physical pain and emotional distress.

To treat Victoria's keloids, Dr. Lee decides to use a combination of cortisone injections and laser therapy. Cortisone injections can help to reduce inflammation and shrink the keloids, while lasers can help to break down the excess collagen in the scars. Dr. Lee carefully administers the injections and laser therapy, and Victoria is able to see a significant improvement in her scars after just one session.

Overall, "Comedone Sail Away" is an episode that showcases Dr. Lee's expertise and compassion as she works to help her patients overcome a range of skin conditions. Through her care and dedication, Dr. Lee is able to improve the lives of these patients and help them feel more confident in their own skin.