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As an alternative to the obagi creams, our office prefers to place patients on the Melarase program + RR Retinoid Repair Cream as we feel that the latter is better tolerated and more effective. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACSLos Angeles
You can absolutely use self tanner while treating your skin with Obagi. I applaud you for getting your "tan" out of a bottle rather than from the sun! If you are using Obagi to treat pigmentation and sun damage, you are probably already familiar with the fact that the sun makes these issues worse. Some things to keep in mind:An Obagi treatment plan can often make your skin dry and cause peeling. This may cause the self-tanner to look a bit uneven because the pigment in these products stick to dry skin. To remedy this, do not use scrubs while you are on Obagi, this will cause too much irritation to the skin. Instead, you can use a damp washcloth to gentle exfoliate your skin. Your skin may feel a bit more sensitive while on the Obagi products, so you may want to try a small test spot of the self tanner to make sure your skin can tolerate it ok. I hope this helps!
Unfortunately neither the wrinkles from weight loss nor the dry skin will be improved by Retin A. Retin A is mainly helpful for very fine wrinkling and skin texture - and one of its major side effects is dryness.
Using Retin-A (tretinoin) over facial hair can still be effective, but there are a few considerations to ensure optimal results: Efficacy Over Facial Hair: Retin-A can penetrate the skin even if applied over facial hair. However, the presence of hair might slightly reduce the amount of product...
For many years, our office has dealt with moisturization problems associated with Retin A. At this time, we have switched over to Replenish Cream to minimize discomfort as it contains retinoids alongside a moisturizing base. Our patients seem to tolerate the Replenish Cream much better and we ...
Home rolling with a 2mm roller is very aggressive. A .3mm home roller is best to use at home once the stronger 2mm in office treatment has been performed. Retin A should not be used immediately after a 2mm roller. This may cause more damage to the skin than good. Retin A is a great topical...
Good alternatives to tretinoin while trying to conceive, pregnant or nursing would be topical stabilized Vitamin C, glycol acid, coffee berry extract, and peptides. Best to speak with your dermatologist about the best skincare routine for your skin type. ~ Dr. Benjamin Barankin, Toronto...
The best way to minimize age spots and freckles is to limit your sun exposure, period.Using Retin-A or any type of laser treatment to minimize the appearance of these spots increases your skin's sensitivity to light, making you more prone to burning if you are out in the sun often.Make sure you...
