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Will Obagi Nu Derm Work Well for Idian Skin? (photo)

hello doc! i was on obagi for 3 weeks n took a gap for 2 weeks and now back, wondering if it works well for indians? i am on the 4th day now.. not bad peeling but there is some kind of peeling. my skin is sensitive n i am using tretin 0.05, should i start from 0.025? i am worried as the last time i used i had white spot which appeared in my 1st week, n my derm said it will become alright. and my skin would become that fair. i am reasonably fair. i am confused doc, wondering if i should continue

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Obagi skin care

Thank you for your question about Obagi skin care. Yes, it works well for Indian skin. Your skin will be sensitive for the first 5-14 days. You need to decrease the tretinoin (Retin A) or other products if your skin hurts more than a second or two when creams are applied. The Obagi Blender and Clear have the skin lightener hydroquinone. If your skin gets too light, decrease the Clear, e.g. from twice a day to once a day. Hope this helps. Best wishes. more

Obagi and Melarase creams

I usually recommend Obagi creams or Melarase creams for hyperpigmentation associated with melasma. Both creams work well with Indian or South Asian skin.

Modify Obagi Nuderm System in Indian Skin!

Hello Artiani, Indian skin does not tolerate Retin A 0.05% well. The white spot that you developed may have been post inflammatory hypo pigmentation seen mostly in fair skinned north Indians. It is difficult to ascertain without an examination though. The Obagi Nuderm System needs some modifications when used in Indians and other coloured skin individuals. A Tretinoin microsphere gel in 0.025% may be used. Sometimes Adapalene may be required instead of Tretinoin in individuals with... more

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Obagi Nu-Derm Will Work in Indian/ South Asian Patients

Dear artiani- Yes, the Obagi Nu-Derm skin care system will work in Indian, or South Asian patients. The main variable in adjusting your skin care system is how often you're using the Retin-A, and what the strength is. You can use Retin-A every other day, or every day, and you can ask your doctor about altering the strength. Of course, since Retin-A is a prescription medicine, talk to your doctor about any changes you want to make. It... more

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