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Will the Obagi Blue Peel work for sebaceous hyperplasia?

AlegraskyeDec 3, 2014

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Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD

Thank you for your question. I would recommend waiting at least 2-4 weeks after an aggressive peel to do any laser treatments. I would recommend wearing SPF 30 with zinc daily. I hope this helps!

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Lawrence Kass, MD

  It is hard to say for sure.   But most of my patients begin peeling 3-5 days after the Obagi Blue Peel.  I think that you will still peel.  But if you do not get the results you are seeking, and given the amount of photoaging visible on the photo, perhaps you might consider...

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Thank you for your question. I would recommend consulting with a Board Certified Dermatologist to give you the best treatment plan. I hope this helps!

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Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD

Thank you for your question. Chemical peels are great for minimizing pores, stimulating collagen and exfoliating skin. There are different types of peels depending on their strength. I would recommend consulting with a Board Certified Dermatologist to see which is the best treatment plan for you...

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

I advise patients to start twice daily Melarase cream for hyperpigmentation caused by TCA peels or other chemical peels.  This will help reduce pigmentation. Melarase AM and Melarase PM will help reduce discoloration of the skin from post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

I would cease all prescription topical creams now that you know you are pregnant, unless they are specifically recommended by a knowledgeable physician. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles

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