Can I use Obagi skin care products without a doctor's prescription?

I would like to try obagi products for my bad acne under my chin area. Can I purchase obagi online and start using it? If yes, can you direct me on which product to purchase. Is it wise to use obagi without doctors consultation?

3 answers to “Can I use Obagi skin care products...”

A: Obagi Products should be supervised

Barry E. DiBernardo, MD

I have used the Obagi Product line for 18 years. They are extremely effective and powerful. Having said that, to use them without a trained physicians supervision would be doing yourself a diservice.

A: Obagi and prescriptions

Steven H. Williams, MD

Obagi is incredibly effective when used correctly. In my practice, we prescribe and carefully follow our patients to achieve wonderful results. There are Obagi products that do not require a prescription.  Those with medically regulated ingredients or products that the FDA has deemed require physician... more

A: Obagi Skin Care Products

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Obagi Medical Products, the parent company of the Obagi Nuderm line has a very thorough website, www.obagi.com, which defines the various skincare lines and the necessity for a prescription.  The Nuderm product line is generally dispensed in a physician's office but there are several products in the line... more

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