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Obagi Nu Derm for Acne Scars?
asked 2 years ago by Hima in USA
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 2,048 times
Tags: age 35-44, acne, acne scars
My skin has acne scars. Can Obagi Nu Derm system remove them? I do not have acne now but have scars for a long time. I am 39 years and would like to know about the treatment other than blue peel. Thanks.
2 answers to Obagi Nu Derm for Acne Scars?
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Acne scars and fine lines
Obagi Nu derm is a great product for treating skin discolorations and fine lines. It really will not help acne scarring. Ablative lasers like CO2 or Erbium that can burn off skin layers are best.
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To correct or help acne scars you would need a treatment that would do more than just improve the epidermis. Even the Blue peel is limited in what it can do.
The gold standard for acne scarring remains laser re-surfacing using the CO2 laser. The Fraxel Repair and its me-too devices, while not quite as effective add a measure of safety.
Unfortunately, creams are not the answer to acne scars.
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist