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tania44 · Jan 28th, 2009, 12:42 PM

Thanks all, this is all v.useful info. Yes, my acne is more hormonal I think. I think I will continue with the retinol but only on alternate days and may try contact therapy like Pakfairy suggested.

RV - can I ask whether you use the Obagi product over your entire face or just on the infected area. I need to fade red spot marks but am worried that anything containing hydroquinone will cause other parts of my face to become pale (as indicated by a derm). I'm currently using a 8% glycolic wash but I think I need something stronger.

To see a derm here will cost me around £150 for initial consultation so am trying to avoid that unless my skin gets worse.

Jan 28th, 2009, 12:42 PM	#17 (permalink)
tania44 Member Join Date: Jul 18, 2005 - 6:26 am Posts: 123	Thanks all, this is all v.useful info. Yes, my acne is more hormonal I think. I think I will continue with the retinol but only on alternate days and may try contact therapy like Pakfairy suggested. RV - can I ask whether you use the Obagi product over your entire face or just on the infected area. I need to fade red spot marks but am worried that anything containing hydroquinone will cause other parts of my face to become pale (as indicated by a derm). I'm currently using a 8% glycolic wash but I think I need something stronger. To see a derm here will cost me around £150 for initial consultation so am trying to avoid that unless my skin gets worse.