Can I use the 'Clear' from Obagi nuderm, long term? If I stop the treatment would my pigmentation come back?

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Is there a maintenance routine from Obagi if it is not good to use hydroquinone long term?

Fatima Ahmed, MBBS, MSc · Answer

Hydroquinone is recommended to be used for max of 3 months continuously and then give a break of 3 months. Using it for too long can sometimes lead to exogenous ochronosis. During this time good skin care regimen including non hydroquinone products like Obagi Clear Fx or similar can be used along with a good sunscreen to keep the pigmentation under control.

Anita Saluja, MD · Answer

There are differing opinions on this. I ask my patients to use Obagi Clear long term if pigmentation is a chronic problem for them. If they stop Clear, their pigmentation will tend to worsen again- unless they are doing something else for pigmentation such as chemical peels or IPL photo facials or laser surfacing.

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