It is my 7th week on Obagi Nu-derm system. I found more brown spots showing on my face. The old sun damage is darker. My skin is smooth when I use Obagi. It is rough when I stop it. Is it normal? Should I continue? I used 70spf sunscreen daily.
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Answer: Obagi Resistance and Melarase creams as an alternative
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.
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Thank you for your question. I would recommend giving your skin a break from Hydroquinone as it does have side effects with continual unsupervised use. I would recommend getting being treated under the supervision of a Board Certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon for safest and best...
If you are using the full system, I would recommend stopping the Retin A for a week prior and restart this a few days after treatment. Retin A can impact healing and skin repair thus we always stop it prior to any aggressive laser treatment. Laser hair removal can cause...