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Azelaic Acid (Azelex) Reviews
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Kevin from MA
January 3, 2007
| Pros | Works well, definitely reduces breakouts and how long a pimple lasts. Doesn't make my sensitive skin red or irritated. |
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| Cons | My skin does itch and/or sting sometimes, but usually only for half an hour or so after i apply it. I only use it at night, so this isn't really a problem. My insurance won't pay for it. |
| Bottom line | My skin is very sensitive, and did not tolerate most other prescription topical acne medications (aside from Differen). Everything else irritated my skin...made it all red and peely, but Azelex, though it can cause itching/stinging, has not made my skin red or caused peeling. It's cleared up acne pretty well. |
| Recommended | Yes |
CK from Indy
December 29, 2006
| Pros | Cleared up blackheads and heavy breakout areas such as forehead in about 2 weeks. |
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| Cons | My face feels dry. I was prescribed Chylindamycin (SP?) during the day for it and now my face just feels oily which makes me think I am producing more breakouts! Must use as prescribed |
| Bottom line | I just started getting acne at 23 so this is my first prescription. I helped clear up my forehead but did nothing for my rash looking acne around my nose which is where I am most self conscious. Also I get random pimples on my cheeks...Hopefully it will continue to improve my skin but I may seek other options. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $5.00 |
Justin from Scranton, Pennsylvania
December 26, 2006
| Pros | Helped clear alot when I first started using it. |
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| Cons | Burns like a SOB and is super itchy, for me atleast, also the result have kinda been declining.It seems like it wont let the pimple form but there is still puss or w/e under the skin that i can feel, and a red spot that is visible. |
| Bottom line | I dont believe there in one miracle cream that will work for everyone, but if this works for you great! It was working for me but mabey my skin has become imune.IDK.lol. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $70.00 |
Anonymous from LaGrange, GA
December 18, 2006
| Pros | Worked for about one week |
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| Cons | Extremely dry skin, cysts, white heads, more sensitive skin |
| Bottom line | After using Poractiv for about 2 years. My dermotologist perscribed Finacea for me, about 3 months ago. At first my face cleared instantly, I thought I had finally found a product that works for my VERY oily skin and large pores and mild to moderate acne. But the more I used the Finacea the worse my skin got. I applied it morning and night all over my face. It made my face break out where it normally never breaks out, especially on my forehead! It made these horrible cysts on my chin that would be purple in color and nothing but blood would come out! It also caused a little scarring on my left cheek! My skin has never been so dry!!! It is so embarassing! My skin has never looked worse! I have been trying White distilled vinager as a astringent for about 3 days now, and my face looks ALOT better, maybe by Christmas I can look good! |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $80.00 |
Jay from England - Notts
December 16, 2006
| Bottom line | I think the stuff is good.....but my acne (the small bit tht i get) comes back every now and then and i have been using this stuff for bout 2 months.........anyone else get this????? |
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| Recommended | Yes |
Sharon from Montgomery, AL
December 11, 2006
| Pros | Completely cleared up my skin (painful cysts) within two weeks and has kept it clear. Nothing has worked like this for me. |
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| Cons | The initial adjustment period. My skin stung and itched at first, but it was tolerable (and WELL worth the results) and with each use the stinging got less frequent and less intense and eventually went away completely. |
| Bottom line | Azelex is a miracle worker for me. It has really changed my skin. And I'd used Retin-A for a decade, oral antibiotics (tetracycline, minocycline and others), BCPs for years, benzoyl peroxide, AHAs, BHAs, etc. The only thing I hadn't tried probably is Accutane. Some (BCPs and Retin-A) helped a good deal, but I would still get painful cysts. Until Azelex. Miracle worker Azelex cleared my skin and kept it clear better than any other product I've ever tried. It has holy grail status with me. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $50.00 |
Christina from Philly
December 8, 2006
| Pros | Fades dark spots, decreases oil |
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| Cons | Itchy, drying, makes skin sensitive, label says not to drink caffeine when using product |
| Bottom line | My mom has the 15% Finacea stuff and let me borrow. I have had acne since age 15 and I'm 26 now. I use ProActive, but wanted to see how the stuff worked for her. She's using it for age spots. I does reduce redness, but I could see it making my face whiter if I used it all over. The trick is to use mild cleanser and wash cloth and no astringent or an astringent that is extremely mild w/ no acid or alcohol in it. And make sure the face is completely dry before applying. Apply very lightly to problem areas. I don't see it being a very good day time regimine or preventive. But the fading of the spots is awesome. I also make sure to apply lotion once the cream is dried to avoid overdrying and excessive oil production. I still use proactive during the day...don't know how this might turn out...I'm being careful...but I know my skin pretty well at this point as far as limits and PH balance. Hope it works for you! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $20.00 |
Hailey from Indiana
December 4, 2006
| Pros | I use this in conjunction with Benzamycin, and it does a wonderful job keeping my breakouts to a minimum. The best thing about it is that it helps fade those nasty leftover red marks! |
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| Cons | I haven't experienced any cons. No dryness. No stinging. Nothing. |
| Bottom line | While I'm not sure I'd recommend this on its own as an acne treatment, it is great when used in conjuction with another product. I especially recommend it for fading leftover red marks . |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $10.00 |
Sam from NYC
December 1, 2006
| Pros | AWESOME!!! within days my skin tone was clear and the littler acne I had was gone. Withing 2 months I was 85% clear, and COMPLETELY clear in 3 months. It's been 5 months and i cant remember my bad skin. And it lightens my scne spots. LOVE IT |
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| Cons | Deal with the stinging for 1 month - its so worth it. After that, it never stings again. It DOES make my skin feel a little shiny, but dabbing it w/ napkins a couple times a day in the bathroom is so worth the clear skin that comes along with it. |
| Bottom line | USE IT! It works...btw, my acne was mild-medium....but still i hated it! was on accutane twice in my life and my acne came back, but am so happy with this!!! Your confidence will sky rocket :-) |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $60.00 |
Anonymous
November 20, 2006
| Recommended | Yes |
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| Price paid | $17.00 |
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