Azelaic Acid (Azelex) Reviews
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Bella, Lehigh Acres, FL
Apr 24th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | I started Azelex with oily, scarred and blemished skin. After using Azelex for an approximate 4 months, my skin tone has become evenly balanced in color and natural oils. No more major breakouts. Skin looking 95% better than 5 months before. |
| Cons: | Price
Tingling sensation (does wear away a few minutes after application) |
| Bottom Line: | Works wonders |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Bella has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 300.00 |
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ther, atlanta, ga
Apr 12th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | i've used it for 2 years & it has kept my acne away. i've suffered w/ acne since my teens & into my 20's. my dermatologist recommended i use the azelex w/ nicosyn (another topical acne cream) & they work well w/ my skin. forget retin-A or differin |
| Cons: | none. when i first tried it, i didn't have any irritation. just the fact that my pimples dried up & shrunk. i saw a big difference in two weeks and the patches of redness went away. |
| Bottom Line: | i've tried everything from retin-A, drug store brands, department store products to proactive. azelex and nicosyn really work. i guess i finally met the right dermatologist who actually listened & suggested the right treatment. i ran out of my medication & actually my skin is doing well on it's own, now. funny to say, but...it's been 4 years i haven't used it. i am now 29 & i guess i grew out of the acne stage. i just wanted to comment on how these products worked so well for me that now i don't need it anymore. only thing i wish is i had found the products when i was in high school when my acne was at it's worse. red and painful. i trully recommend these treatments because it's gentle and it works. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Price Paid: | 40.00 |
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Jane, Brooklyn
Apr 7th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Essentially cleared up the disaster that Retin-A Micro made of my face. Within 5 days, my scars lightened, I have not developed any new acne, and the old acne is disappearing. What would I do without it? |
| Cons: | Itchiness, but I hear it goes away. And well worth it, if you ask me. |
| Bottom Line: | Finacea 15% is a miracle drug. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Jane has used this item for about a week. |
| Price Paid: | 40.00 |
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Anonymous
Mar 30th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | I saw a difference after one day of using it.
My old scars seemed lighter and more even. Acne dries up without drying out your face. I thought it wasn't working at first because my face wasn't dry. Only cost me $10 with insurance. |
| Cons: | none |
| Bottom Line: | everyone is different, but it works great for me. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for about a week. |
| Price Paid: | 10.00 |
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capequeen, ri
Mar 17th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | finecea 15% has done wonders compared to azelex acid 20% |
| Cons: | none yet |
| Bottom Line: | odorless, stainless, has worked wonders |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | capequeen has used this item for about a month. |
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M, Montreal
Mar 11th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Clears skin nicely (I have cystic acne), evens out skin tone |
| Cons: | Slight burning/itching for a few minutes after application. |
| Bottom Line: | Great product, works very well.
It's not available 'pre-made' in Canada yet, so you have to find a pharmacist who makes "Magistrale" or "Compounds". |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | M has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 25.00 |
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Kim, Alameda
Mar 11th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | I use the 15% azelaic acid product (Finacea) I had no irritation or initial breakout like I got with retinoids. |
| Cons: | My insurance does not cover it, so its pricey to pay for it out-of-pocket. |
| Bottom Line: | It works great in combination with my other over the counter acne products. I like that it addresses multiple causal factors of acne - it prevents comedone formation, kills the acne bacteria, reduces inflamation, and helps fade red marks from past breakouts. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Kim has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 118.00 |
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Maria S., Queens, NY
Mar 10th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | I love it! I went to work right away without any itching, peeling, or redness. I works wonderfully under moisturizer and/or make-up and it also gives skin a smooth and clear appearance. I also love it because it's non-drying, stainless, and odorless. |
| Cons: | My only issue was a very mild tingling at application for the first week or so. Other than that, nothing. |
| Bottom Line: | This works the fastest, and gives the least amount of side offects than anything i've tried in the past. Definitily recommended. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Maria S. has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 25.00 |
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Patricia, Dallas, TX
Mar 2nd, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Has cleared up clogged pores and reduced the life of cystic bumps. My skins hasn't peel or become red. Towels & bed sheets are bleached. I can use make up without issues (after the burning/itching stops). |
| Cons: | It itches and burns for 10-15 minutes everytime I apply. It's a bit expensive with my insurance - $50 a tube - which lasts about 3 months. Boyfriend can't kiss me anywhere on my face after I apply. |
| Bottom Line: | I love this product simply because it doesn't stain my towels or bed sheets. It has cleared up my acne and reduced clogged pores. I don't break out as often. When I do get a pimple/cystic bump, it leaves a much lighter mark on my face. I've been using for about 8 months. It still burns and itches, but worth the price for clearer skin. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Patricia has used this item for about a year. |
| Price Paid: | 20.00 |
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skyler, Phoenix, AZ
Feb 29th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | It seems to help prevent acne without irritating my skin at all. I would definitely recommend trying azelaic acid. |
| Cons: | expensive! a tube of brand name Finacea cost me $90. one tube seems to be lasting about 2-3 months with twice a day application. But, I have no other cons to speak of! That's unusual for any kind of acne treatment. |
| Bottom Line: | It's hard to tell, but my azelaic acid topical cream (Finacea) seems to be helping prevent acne for me. I have sensitive skin, and yet it doesn't cause any itching or burning unless my skin is very dry. I use Cetaphil lotion with Finacea. I also apply it underneath my makeup and it doesn't clump up or anything. It's as if the Finacea isn't there. It also doesn't have an obnoxious smell or any color. I see no down side to using it except the price. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | skyler has used this item for about a month. |
| Price Paid: | 90.00 |
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