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I have been using obagi Nu seem for four weeks, very sore skin and the pigmentation in some areas is worse. Is this normal?

hussainsApr 26, 2019
I have been using obagi Nu seem for four weeks and have developed small red spots on my cheeks my skin is very red and sore in some areas and the pigmentation on my upper lip is worse looks like a moustache . I am of Pakistani origin is this normal and should I continue the treatment ?

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