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Azelaic Acid (Azelex) Reviews
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peter from belgrade,serbia
February 2, 2009
| Pros | good product. Rids of acne and hiperpigmentation. |
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| Cons | itching,stinging for 20-30 minutes in the first month or two. |
| Bottom line | Acne can came out but they are smaller, lesser and go away faster. I've been using it for 4 months now and it's a good product. It will dry your skin in the beggining but not as much as Retia A does.The red marks almost faded( i don't know if that is because i didn't had a brake out for 2 months or because it hepls them heal) and the skin looks good. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $15.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
Anonymous
February 1, 2009
| Pros | * Based on the research I did, azelaic acid is not only safe, but good for your skin. |
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| Cons | * Almost unbearable itching sensation for the first 30 minutes after application (this went away after 3-4 weeks) * More expensive than BP. * Dry skin. |
| Bottom line | I started using Finacea because I was looking for a safer alternative to BP and had read fantastic reviews here. Unfortunately after 12 weeks of twice daily use I have seen no improvement in my acne. Studies show that it can often be effective though, so I would encourage others to try it and wish you better luck than I had. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $30.00 |
| Acne severity | light |
christy from dallas
January 30, 2009
| Pros | acne scars do seem to fade faster |
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| Cons | made me break out in cystic acne in areas of my face that used to be clear. |
| Bottom line | not worth the money, time, or stress. |
| Price paid | $200.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
R from Chicago
January 27, 2009
| Pros | affordable, doesn't require a prescription (I use Melazepam, which is 20% azelaic acid cream and $12 per 2oz tube), doesn't stain or bleach clothes or sheets, more effective than other topicals, no side effects |
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| Cons | occasional mild tingling feeling for a few minutes after application, not sure it's really helped my persistent dark spots from former zits |
| Bottom line | The best topical out there. However, for my moderate acne I've found I must apply it 2x a day and it doesn't clear my face, just keeps it more manageable. Melazepam is available over the counter for those of us without dermatologists or health insurance. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $12.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Nick from NJ
January 4, 2009
| Pros | right now i'm on my 8th weeks,i have a MODERATE acne and hopefully this will work great for me!<easy to apply,and so far it fades the redness of my cysts a lil bit,and hOping that it will be gone soon;( |
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| Cons | first week,itchy,burning,stinging,and after a week and something your skin will get use to it,it don't bother me now nlike before the only thing that bother me now is a bit of itching of my face,but i know that this will go away |
| Bottom line | so far it's working,but kinda slow for me,maybe i'm just obssess to take this bumps away from my face.. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Acne severity | moderate |
MissPark from Texas
January 3, 2009
| Pros | It works well. It is affordable and clears up pimples while leaving your skin soft. |
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| Cons | It takes a long time to work. Dedication is key. |
| Bottom line | I've tried many topical and oral medication but only to find that it is ineffective after I've continued use for several months. I also wanted to find a cheaper alternative to what I was previously using (Benzaclin with spirinolactone) It worked well but it was seriously hurting the bank considering that each bottle of Benzaclin could only be used for 3 months once it is mixed and cost $150. My dermatologist prescribed me Azelex in the morning and Retin-A at night. I used it for two months with absolutely no results. If anything my skin got progressively worse. I had huge cystic acne and little bumps all over my face. But by the third month my face was getting clearer. My old acne scars were fading and my skin was so soft. My skin is now clear (minus the occasional hormonal breakouts). I find that Azelex burns on the face, but after few weeks of use it disappeared. I hope this works for you as it did for me. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $35.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
JayKay from UK
January 3, 2009
| Pros | This stuff is amazing!! In two weeks my problem areas cytsic deep scarring pustules are all but history..My skin looks great!! |
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| Cons | None at all,even the price is worth paying for something that actually for a change works.. Bit tingly at first but at least you know its working away.. Seemed to bring out a few whitehead where acne was worse but thats all gone now.... |
| Bottom line | Throw every anti-botic and other topical away and get this stuff.. No word of lie its amazing stuff!! And stick with it for at least two weeks!! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $100.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
sunshinenrainbows from NY, NY
December 31, 2008
| Pros | smoother skin, less cystic acne, is not irritating or drying, fades red marks faster than they would fade on their own |
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| Cons | seems to lighten entire face and make it a lighter/white color, doesnt totally prevent acne |
| Bottom line | this is an effective topical that has a lot less negative side effects than most other topicals. be careful though!! I used azelex for about two months when i stopped using it almost entirely- massive breakouts followed. In the description of side effects it does say "if you stop using azelex too soon, your acne may return the same or worse than before." So true! If you get clear skin with this, don't stop completely- my advice would be to continue using it but just less frequently. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $20.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Ole from Scandinavia
December 29, 2008
| Pros | Works wonders for my inflamed acne, cysts and comedones. Makes skin smooth and matte, bleaches scars and red marks. |
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| Cons | Stings and itches the first weeks. |
| Bottom line | Wash face with rich amounts of water ONLY, pat dry, then apply A LOT of the azelaic acid cream. (You might want to start with less, then ramp up the dose). My skin is now smooth and even, no pimples/cysts. Have tried: Differin, topical tretinoin, benzoyl peroxide, oral antibiotics, topical antibiotics. Azelaic acid beats them all in my experience. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $10.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
Anonymous from Buffalo, NY
December 27, 2008
| Pros | Reduces amount of new acne, fades red acne scars, evens out skin tone, improves skin texture, controls shine from excess oil. |
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| Cons | Costly, stings/itches a bit for first 5 minutes after applying. |
| Bottom line | I stopped using birth control pills a few months ago after being on them for 9 years. My skin became an oil slick and now I have huge problems with blackheads and acne. This product has helped control the oil, hence clearing the acne. Using this product, along with regular washing, exfoliating and extracting has helped clear some acne so far, but I still get some new pimples. I've only used Azelex for 2-1/2 weeks and am planning to try it for at least 2 months. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $50.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
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