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I have been having a Obagi Blue Peel weekly for 5 weeks with slow improvement. How long should I continue the peels? Is it safe?

mary wFeb 2, 2014
I have had 5 obagi blue peels one every 4-5weeks and have seen slow improvement. How long should I continue with the peels?

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Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

There are different strategies to reduce the size of enlarged pores and the Obagi Blue peel is certainly one of them and also time tested to be a clinically efficacious treatment for this problem. In addition to exfoliating skin, it reduces the size of pores by stimulating collagen growth...

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I recommend that you use 2 products, Melarase AM and Melarase PM creams in the morning and evening respectively and this should help clear the hyperpigmentation. They are available from Kare Skin. 

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I would not use any topical creams without a discussion with your OB. I certainly would not use hydroquinone or any such prescription product. 

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