Do you have to use Obagi branded tretinoin? I was told yes as it complements Obagi blender, however the price of obagi tretinoin is significantly more expensive than generic tretinoin creams. Can you use tretinoin under the eye for dark circles? How long should a normal size Nuderm Kit last? I was told by 6 weeks I should need a replacement of the Obagi Clear and Obagi tretinoin but I still have at least half left of both items!
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Answer: Obagi versus enlighten/cosmelan peels, retinol versus tretinoin, vitamin c, growth factors
Denis L. Gonyon, Jr., MD (account suspended) says:
Thank you for your question! I always use the analogy that starting a nu derm kit is similar to starting a rigorous workout routine. There is an adjustment period in the beginning that can be hard to continue to push through and stay motivated. The areas of redness could be pre-cancerous skin...
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Thank you for your question. Obagi blue peel radiance is suitable for the majority of patients as it is a superficial peel targeting the upper epidermal layer of skin. Given this, it is ideal for removing dead skin cells, which can present themselves as flaking skin. To assess your...
The Obagi clear has 4% hydroquinone which is prescription strength. I'm sure there are other products with the same strength and that require a prescription. The Obagi Clear, however, is formulated to work synergistically with the other products in the Obagi Nuderm program.
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