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Fri May 16, 2008 5:46 pm  |
I've been using the entire system for 6 weeks. For the 1st five weeks, I used .1% tret every 3rd night and man, it was rough on my skin - very red, peeling, etc. I talked to my skin center about going to a lower tret, but they discouraged that (maybe because the .1% is the only strength they have compounded & sell). After much reading and talking with Susan at myheavenlyskin.com, I decided to order the .025% from her and use it every night. She is extremely helpful! My skin has calmed down considerably since using the .025%, although I still look like I have been in the sun for a few hours (haven't!). I've been told that will go away eventually as my skin becomes accustomed to the tret. My sun damage is fading - slightly, but of course, not as much as I had hoped. The damage was deep though since for years, I never worried about sun exposure. I still flake every other day or so, mostly on my chin and upper lip and have cut the Exfoderm Forte to every other day because of that. But the flaking is nowhere near as bad as it was the first couple of weeks. I peeled majorly then - hopefully, that is over with.
I know it takes time and patience on this program, so I will keep on. The ladies on this board who have already been through this are more helpful than they know! Their positive experiences really give this Obagi newbie hope! |
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Mon May 19, 2008 9:21 am |
I am new, too..Two week on Obagi Nuderm system...My face is not peeling..just around my nose....but no fading sign on my face for freckles..  I am waiting..and be patient..  |
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Mon May 19, 2008 9:29 am |
| Don't expect miracles too soon, Azumma. This is a system that takes time. I've got plenty of time, but I am very short on patience and get frustrated sometimes that the sun spots are instantly disappearing. When that happens, I look at before and after pictures, then I feel better. |
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Tue May 20, 2008 10:03 am |
Yes, I know  ..Rockingrobin.. Because I am very anxious.......  |
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Tue May 20, 2008 2:58 pm |
| Yes, you do need to be patient but by now your ugly time should be almost over, pretty soon you will see that fresh baby skin and will be receving compliements from people. Hang it there, I've been using it for three years and am loving it. |
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Wed May 21, 2008 11:32 am |
| Really??? sfong..That is encouraging.. |
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Wed May 21, 2008 3:05 pm |
azzumma,
Yes, at least it works for me, but you need to be patient. However, if your reaction is really bad, you may need to lower your retinA dose or stop retin for a short time, it all depends on your skin type. Good luck, let us know how your doing! |
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hardee
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Joined: 21 May 2008
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Wed May 21, 2008 7:53 pm |
| Using NuDerm for normal to dry skin with tretonion .5%. Really red and peeling all over. I realize there is a reaction time ( I am reacting) but wondering if I should use the blender and Tret. every other night? How long does one react and how many times do you promote reaction time before you move to a control phase? |
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Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:33 am |
| Unfortunately hardee you will go through the peeling every few weeks until you get to about week 12. The peeling is a "good thing" because you know you have fresh renewed skin. Don't be afraid of the peeling and red. It will subside. |
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Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:51 am |
| really? ill ask fro some samples to have a try |
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Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:04 am |
| let me know how you are doing |
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