January 14th, 2012 
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iceboxccc:
I am glad to hear you are responding to your current Obagi regimen. I would continue the current products if it’s working. You will have to discontinue using their use in the event you get pregnant. You may want to consider Fraxel for improving the acne scarring and discoloration before or after you get pregnant.
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Dr G
Dr. G, I am 30 and have acne-prone skin with uneven surface, colors and acne scars. I have used Clenziderm (normal to dry) and Nuderm Clear for two months and Im satisfied with the results! But here comes the question: what is my next routine- should I just continue using those products, or if my skin gets better I should proceed to products? If yes, what would you recommend? And also I’d like my skin to be whitened and brighter…Thanks! P.S. I’m thinking to get pregnant. =) -Kiki
crazaychik2:
The blender is made to be mixed with the Tretinoin. If you are not using the Tretinoin then I would not bother with the blender, however the system works best when used in entirety.
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Dr. G
will the blender work alone or must i use tretinoin with it, as i got the starter kit but tretinoin is not included, i am trying to bleach out pigmentation of burns
sabapari:
The Obagi NuDerm line works well on all skin types and is very effective in addressing discoloration and sundamage.
Dr G
Hello Dr G, I have just seen the video and reviews here. I live in Karachi, pakistan. I want to use this product. would this product work on South-Asian skin as well. I have alot of discoloration and sundamage skin. What would you recommand. thanks you awaiting for reply.
pyrotalk:
Using the Obagi line with Renova will be less irritating. Remember the Blender only works with Retin-A (tretinoin). So if you use Renova then you will not need to mix it with the Blender.
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Dr G
Dr Gerrish, I have large melasma spots on my arms and back. I tried using retin A 0.05% but it was too irritating despite my face loved it. Should i tried Obagi with renova? What are your input on retinoids for body parts?
thanks
MzSarahlicous:
With the Obagi Nuderm program most patients do experience some initial stimulation in the form of redness and peeling. The amount of reaction is dependent on the strength of Retin-A being used. It is not uncommon for patients starting out on Retin-A 0.025% to have very little or no reaction. You will notice more stimulation if the Retin-A percentafge is increased.
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Dr G
Hi Dr. Gerrish I’ve been on the obagi nu derm for a little over 2 weeks now and still i haven’t hac any reddness peeling nor have I been itchy could it possibly be that its not working? am I the only one who doesn’t have side effects
Thalia85k:
The Obagi products may mildly soften atrophic acne scarring but I think you will ultimately be unimpressed with the results. The Obagi Blue Peel would offer more significant results but this option would not be my treatment of choice. The best possible responses have been achieved with fractional laser treatments, specifically the Fraxel Re:store or the Fraxel Re:pair laser.
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Dr G.
hello, does this product work for the treatment of atrophic acne scarrs? because i have seen obagi peels being advertised as capable of improving appearance of scarrs.
ygmd64:
The only purpose of the #3 clear is to decrease areas of increased pigmentation. From what you have described I would discontinue the clear and see how that impacts your skin. Keep in mind that the #5 Blender also contains hydroquinone (bleaching cream).
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Dr G
Thank you so much for answering my email. Just one more question. It just seems as if I have more prominent light areas than I noticed before. Do these things usually even out? Should I use less Clear?
ygmd64:
It is very hard to comment on your response without examining you. My suggestion would be to schedule a follow up appointment with the doctor that initiated your Obagi regimen. In general, we do not see patient’s pigmentation worsen on Obagi unless they have experienced some significant sun exposure. Good luck.
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Dr G
C3242279:
Ideally you would mix 1/2 inch of blender with 1/2 inch of tretinoin. You can alter the ratio of blender to tretinoin depending on your skin’s tolerability.
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Dr G