Rosacea Skin Care Advice by Dr. Obagi

The way in which I treat rosacea is dependent upon the appearance of the skin and the stage of rosacea. For milder cases of rosacea, where there may only be mild inflammation and no acne-type lesions, I may recommend the Obagi Rosaclear™ system. Increased sebum irritates the skin, causing inflammation and sensitivity.

Rosaclear™ System

This system contains 3 components, each of which are used AM and PM.

Sun protection must be added every AM. Any of my sun protection products are appropriate for use with the Rosaclear™ system:

• Nu-Derm Healthy Skin 35 SPF OR
• Oclipse by ZO Skin Health™ OR
• Obagi C®-Rx Sunguard

My program using Nu-Derm® and ZO Skin Health™ systems:

• Step 1: Cleansing AM and PM with:

• Nu-Derm® Foaming Gel for mild rosacea OR
• Exfoliating Cleanser by ZO Skin Health™ for normal to oily skin

• Step 2: Exfoliating Polish by ZO Skin Health™ AM or PM

• 2 - 3 times per week, or daily, as tolerated.

• Step 3: Te-Pads by ZO Skin Health™ AM and PM

• Step 4: Nu-Derm Clear® AM and PM - only if skin discoloration present.

• Step 5: Nu-Derm Exfoderm® AM

• Step 6: Sun protection every AM using:

• Nu-Derm® Healthy Skin 35 SPF OR
• Oclipse from ZO Skin Health™ OR
• Obagi C®-Rx Sunguard

• Step 7: Tretinoin and Nu-Derm Blender® PM

• Mix 1/2 - 1 gram tretinoin and 1/2 gram Blender® and rub in until completely vanished.

• Step 8: TO REDUCE IRRITATION AS NEEDED:

• Ommerse™ Daily Renewal Crème by ZO Skin Health™

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