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Nu-Derm System
A prescription-strength, physician-dispensed skincare system that transforms the skin at the cellular level to help you achieve healthy, younger-looking skin
Condition & Enhance
A prescription-strength, physician-dispensed skincare system that collaborates with your facial procedures to improve overall results
C Rx System
The early intervention system designed exclusively for young-looking skin.
Pro-C Serum
Prevents and corrects photo damage by neutralizing free radicals and building new collagen
ELASTIderm Eye Treatment
One of a kind topical eye treatment clinically proven to help restore elasticity to your skin and reduce visible fine lines and wrinkles.
ELASTIderm Décolletage
A one of a kind therapy that works to restore healthy, young-looking skin on your delicate chest and neck.
CLENZIderm M.D.
The only prescription-strength acne treatments to penetrate deep into the follicle and treat acne where it starts.
Rosaclear
The first and only complete therapeutic system for treating the signs and symptoms of rosacea.
Blue Peel System
For patients who want a fast procedure with dramatic results, in less than an hour.

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The Obagi Nu-Derm System® Demonstrates
Superior Clinical Results
Proven Results
Clinicaly Significant Improvement
In Wrinkles and Laxity1
“We have used the Obagi Nu-Derm skincare system for 17 years and I have not found any other system that is comparable to the excellent results for rejuvenating and maintaining healthy skin for all skin types and conditions”
Jody Comstock, M.D.
Founder/Physician,
Skin Spectrum, Tuscon, AZ
Clinicaly Significant Improvement
in Mottled Hyperpigmentation and Sallowness1
Study Design
301 patients
Multicenter
Independent investigators
Blinded/randomized
Evaluation taken at weeks
0, 1, 6, 12, 18, 24
Mean change from baseline analysis at 12 weeks.
measured improved from baseline.
Clinical grading was performed on mild to moderate photodamaged skin using a 10 cm scale.

Results were determined based on clinical grading, digital photography, ultrasound measurements and silicone replicas. Silicone replicas were taken on one crow’s foot area and on one side of the upper lip. Patients returned to the office for examination at 6-week intervals.

Treatment Group randomization was balanced by the following parameters:
  • Age categories (3): 40–48, 49–56, 57–65
  • Fitzpatrick categories (3): I, II + III, IV
  • Skin type categories (5): normal, normal to dry, normal to oily, dry, oily
° The most common side effects occur locally and subside with continued treatment. These may include erythema, scaling, burning and stinging.
Nu-Derm System (n = 71)
Foaming Gel, Toner, Clear (4% hydroquinone), Exfoderm Forte, Blender (4% hydroquinone), tretinoin 0.1% cream, Sunfader SPF 15/4% hydroquinone

Group B. Tretinoin Group (n = 79)
0.1% tretinoin + Cetaphil® Daily Facial Cleanser + Neutrogena® Healthy Defense™ Daily Moisturizer SPF 30

Group C. Hydroquinone Group (n = 74)
4% hydroquinone + Cetaphil® Daily Facial Cleanser + Neutrogena® Healthy Defense™ Daily Moisturizer SPF 30

Group D. Over-the-Counter Group (n = 76)
Cetaphil® Daily Facial Cleanser + Neutrogena® Healthy Defense™ Daily Moisturizer SPF 30

Cetaphil is a registered trademark of Galderma Laboratories, LP.

Neutrogena is a registered trademark and Healthy Defense is a trademark of Neutrogena Corp.

1 Published in Cosmetic Dermatology, April, 2006.

† Tretinoin gel and cream are indicatedfor topical application in the treatmentof acne vulgaris.