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Mon Mar 22, 2010 4:02 pm  |
| 2 years ago at age 49 I used the system with great results then maintenance but fell off the wagon for fear on being on it for to long. I have started up again with my derm has anyone been on the program then maintenance for a long period of time and if so what are your results and thoughts. Iam correcting sun damage and tone. Thank you |
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Turned 50 in Feb 09 skin looks and feels like early 40's use SS everyday and oil free foundation. Normal/combo sensative skin WHAT A COMBO |
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Mon Mar 22, 2010 5:27 pm |
Hi Red Head,
I've been using Nuderm for almost a year. I did 28 weeks of the full regime and am now on maintenance. I'll be doing my second round in April -- as recommended.
I think it's great that you're having another go! When you stopped altogether, did the issues with sun damage return? I don't see any reason why you won't have success again. And this time, you'll know what you're getting into! Good luck and keep us posted! |
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50 Is definitely NOT nifty!! |
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Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:47 am |
| I think I am on my 4th round. You won't peel as much as the first time, and not that red for the first 2 weeks. |
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Tue Mar 23, 2010 2:18 am |
| critic wrote: |
| I think I am on my 4th round. You won't peel as much as the first time, and not that red for the first 2 weeks. |
Hi Critic,
Are you doing the Obagi Nuderm regime for the 4th yearly cycle? |
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Tue Mar 23, 2010 2:27 am |
| kims wrote: |
| critic wrote: |
| I think I am on my 4th round. You won't peel as much as the first time, and not that red for the first 2 weeks. |
Hi Critic,
Are you doing the Obagi Nuderm regime for the 4th yearly cycle? |
How is it the second time around, I have 4 weeks left on my first round and I'm not sure I can take go through this once a year (ever though I understand it wont be as bad as the first time) |
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Tue Mar 23, 2010 8:38 pm |
| I'm on my second round after a year on maintenance.Yes your skin will continue to improve as you are on maintenance,it really is worth it.The second round is not near as bad.Some only do 6 weeks depending on your needs.HTH |
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Tue Mar 23, 2010 8:52 pm |
| Leggy 61 wrote: |
| I'm on my second round after a year on maintenance.Yes your skin will continue to improve as you are on maintenance,it really is worth it.The second round is not near as bad.Some only do 6 weeks depending on your needs.HTH |
I'm planning on doing six weeks for my second time around. I'll see how things are going at that point and I'll do another cycle if I feel that it's needed.
Those of you on Round 2, please let us know how it's going! |
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50 Is definitely NOT nifty!! |
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Tue Mar 23, 2010 11:27 pm |
| oh, 6 weeks easy style I can do, come to think of it, I can go through anything after managing the 18 weeks initial madness |
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Wed Mar 24, 2010 2:46 am |
| kims wrote: |
| critic wrote: |
| I think I am on my 4th round. You won't peel as much as the first time, and not that red for the first 2 weeks. |
Hi Critic,
Are you doing the Obagi Nuderm regime for the 4th yearly cycle? |
I have used OBAGI on/off for 10+ years. The first time used it for a year, then switched to another brand due to pregnancy & breast feeding. Probably re-stared OBAGI after 2 years, again on daily basis for few months, then change to another brand because of 2nd pregnancy and re-start etc. |
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Wed Mar 24, 2010 5:49 am |
| If you all have stuck with maintenance, the more times you do it, the less reactions you will have. I said this somewhere else, but the more times I have done the yearly treatments, the more my spots have not returned. |
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Wed Mar 24, 2010 6:40 am |
I think my post did not go thru-My face is killing me I have stopped using the Exforderm Forte everyday and the .25 Tret every night also I did not think this go around would be this hard and my face is breaking out is that purging cause I never have breakouts. HELP  |
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Turned 50 in Feb 09 skin looks and feels like early 40's use SS everyday and oil free foundation. Normal/combo sensative skin WHAT A COMBO |
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Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:29 am |
| red head wrote: |
| I think my post did not go thru-My face is killing me I have stopped using the Exforderm Forte everyday and the .25 Tret every night also I did not think this go around would be this hard and my face is breaking out is that purging cause I never have breakouts. HELP |
You can use zinc oxide on your face (diaper rash cream) to help with the discomfort if you are having burning, etc. You may be purging with the breakouts. I would check with your derm to be on the safe side. |
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Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:35 am |
| I think maintenance is just as important as the initial treatment as I saw my skin to continue to get better,but it is so easy to slack off when your skin looks better.I am on my yearly round now and its now near as bad as the first row. |
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Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:38 am |
| well I know it is hard to go off the wagon I have a call into my derm but they are in Atlanta for a conference wont be back until Mon. Do you guys use the cleanser/toner as well? If not what do you use? |
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Turned 50 in Feb 09 skin looks and feels like early 40's use SS everyday and oil free foundation. Normal/combo sensative skin WHAT A COMBO |
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Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:21 am |
Sorry to hear about your face,but the only thing that helped me was the zinc oxide like Riley said.
To answer your other question,I use the cleanser and toner while on nuderm and after I use Rhassoul cleaning bar by NCN (Nanic). I think it is important to use them while on the program because they work together. |
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Wed Mar 24, 2010 11:25 am |
| Leggy 61 wrote: |
Sorry to hear about your face,but the only thing that helped me was the zinc oxide like Riley said.
To answer your other question,I use the cleanser and toner while on nuderm and after I use Rhassoul cleaning bar by NCN (Nanic). I think it is important to use them while on the program because they work together. |
I was just thinking about whether or not I needed to get the Nuderm cleanser/toner when I start Round 2 in April. It just makes sense to use all of the products exactly as before. However, I wasn't planning on purchasing the Sun Fader or the Nuderm sunscreen. Do you think that will be ok? |
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50 Is definitely NOT nifty!! |
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Wed Mar 24, 2010 11:27 am |
Hi Red Head,
Hope your face is doing better! Round 2 may be as tough as Round 1!!  |
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Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:08 pm |
| kims wrote: |
I was just thinking about whether or not I needed to get the Nuderm cleanser/toner when I start Round 2 in April. It just makes sense to use all of the products exactly as before. However, I wasn't planning on purchasing the Sun Fader or the Nuderm sunscreen. Do you think that will be ok? |
It really is best to use the Cleanser and Toner (or replace with the C-RX cleanser that doesn't need a toner with it) when doing the system - especially in the first 6 weeks.
Any sunscreen is fine as long as it truly protects you. |
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Wed Mar 24, 2010 6:21 pm |
| Thanks, Rileygirl. I think I will get the C-rx. I've used it before and really liked it. Two birds with one stone... works for me! |
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Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:41 pm |
| But do you normally do round 2 for 6 or 18 weeks? |
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Thu Mar 25, 2010 4:52 am |
| blueeyes wrote: |
| But do you normally do round 2 for 6 or 18 weeks? |
Blueeyes, the recommended time is a whole cycle once a year (18 weeks). Some people with good skin can get away with a shorter "course". |
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Thu Mar 25, 2010 6:57 am |
So for 4 1/2 months out of the year I'm supposed to have super dry, flaking skin and looking like a tomato....? don't think so 
I'll try to be good on the maintenance instead... and do a full on week here and there I think... and see how it goes |
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Thu Mar 25, 2010 7:00 am |
| blueeyes wrote: |
So for 4 1/2 months out of the year I'm supposed to have super dry, flaking skin and looking like a tomato....? don't think so
I'll try to be good on the maintenance instead... and do a full on week here and there I think... and see how it goes |
LOL. I definitely don't blame you, which is why most people do a 6 week cycle once a year. That is a little more manageable! |
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Thu Mar 25, 2010 10:29 am |
hi Critic there is a question for you...please 
U said while u become pregnant,,u switched to anotehr brand from obagi ? what was that brtand"s name...? what was it for..? was it for the same reasons as obagi nuderm ? is it as effective as obagi nuderm ? is it also for blotchiness and pigmentation ?
I really wan t to know since my plan is to try to get pregnant once i have compketed the 24 week cycle and i really really really dont want to lose all the good results i have achieved with obagi nuderm...
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Thu Mar 25, 2010 10:38 am |
| rileygirl wrote: |
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So for 4 1/2 months out of the year I'm supposed to have super dry, flaking skin and looking like a tomato....? don't think so
I'll try to be good on the maintenance instead... and do a full on week here and there I think... and see how it goes |
LOL. I definitely don't blame you, which is why most people do a 6 week cycle once a year. That is a little more manageable! |
rileygirl, can Retin A be replaced with something else? I don't want to use a 0.05% Retin A every day (and shed my skin like a snake) |
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