Azelaic Acid (Azelex) Reviews
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Azelex |
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Anonymous, philadelphia, pa
May 27th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Clears blackheads, smaller comedones, and cysts. Starts working immediately. One of the few products my skin isn't allergic to. Works on hormonal acne too! |
| Cons: | Stings a bit if your skin is still wet when you apply it. Steep price if you don't have insurance, but if you can come up with the money, and have stubborn acne like myself, it's totally worth it. |
| Bottom Line: | The best topical I've ever used. This in combination with Rosula, for my body acne, equals the closest thing to a normal complexion I've had since I was on Accutane. (I also highly recommend allergy tests for acne sufferers. I found I am allergic to dairy, since I've given it up I've noticed a huge difference.) |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Price Paid: | 50.00 |
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Edward, san jose, california
May 24th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | gives you the feel of smooth skin, have yet to see the cons the azelaic acid supposedly gives to some people. |
| Cons: | mild burning irritation when applying to face. |
| Bottom Line: | Azelex was prescribed to me only a week ago because i have acne as well as keratosis pilaris. it looks and feels like a Retina-A type product, but has different results. Withint this short period of time that ive used I IMMEDIATELY felt my skin SO much smoother than i have ever felt it since i can remember. I naturally have sensitive skin that can dry real easy, but havent experienced any sort of those problems with this product. Its cliche, but i have tried every acne product out there from proactive, to retina-A, to IPL, to accutane and have never experienced any significant recovery (accutane stoped my breakouts though), but i have never had anything that made me feel so optimistic or have given me immiediate results like this after merely a few days. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Edward has used this item for about a week. |
| Price Paid: | 40.00 |
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Adrienne, Danbury, CT
May 19th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Finacea doesn't hurt your skin. I find it cosmetically elegant. I find my skin tone more even and it has helped to quickly heal "underground" cysts and whiteheads alike. I feel like I am finally able to use a product that is 'caring' for my skin. |
| Cons: | A little irritation at first around my eye area. Don't bring it too close up . |
| Bottom Line: | I feel this is a helpful topical. It was the only topical that my skin wasn't a raw, red flaky disaster. I think it reduced the number of blemishes and redness in my skin. It simply feels better to the touch and looks smoother overall. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Adrienne has used this item for about a month. |
| Price Paid: | 50.00 |
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Anonymous, San Jose CA
May 19th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | I am on my 12th day using Finacea for acne.I noticed results within a couple of days. It cleared my blackheads,its lightening my scars and my skin texture is brighter.It also controlling my breakouts. |
| Cons: | very minor itching |
| Bottom Line: | I went to get laser treatment on an acne scar gone bad on my face(from squeezing/picking)at a Stanford skin clinic. The Dr's immediatly recommended Finacea and gave me samples and a prescription along with a topical bleaching cream to speed up the healing. I was hesitant and have been holding on to the prescription paper not filled yet. I have been using the samples. I am veryimpressed with the results I am now getting it filled. My face is clear and my dark scars have faded. I can give up my concealer.I plan to use this continually. I use a mild cleanser and remove makeup with witch Hazel and use Finacea under my moisturizer/sunscreen. I drink more water.I have used lots of prods,proactiv and antibiotics etc nothing compares to the gentle and fast results of Finaea. I have always had mild acne that always leaves dark scars in my teens,20s&30s. I am now 42. Everyone thinks I am 25 I always thought it was because I had acne.I now like what I see when I look in the mirror!w/insurance/$10 |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for a few weeks. |
| Price Paid: | 10.00 |
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miles, phils
May 15th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | good! |
| Cons: | skin peeling..is normal for azelaic acid users to experience skin peeling? ive been using this for almost 2 weeks..please help me..thanks |
| Usage: | miles has used this item for about a week. |
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Nicole Wagner, CA
May 15th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | I use Azelex, it has a mattifying quality that makes me look better. It doesn't cause any redness or peeling. My skin is more even toned and my scars are fading. Combined with Proactiv lotion works great. |
| Cons: | The first few applications had a very mild stinging sensation but after the first few days that stopped happening. Now it feels great. Seemed to sting more if my skin was even a little damp. |
| Bottom Line: | I used Proactiv, Murad, Retin A, the oil cleansing method, Birth control pills, Benzaclin, and oral tetracycline. My skin would peel and crack and the redness and irritation seemed to get as infected as my zits. Azelex is changing all that. The cream is soothing, and I haven't experienced any redness. I almost don't need foundation. My pores are smaller now. When I feel I need it I may infrequently combine with leftover proactiv lotion. For years I thought acne meant I had oily skin but now I know that I have dry skin. I have begun to treat my skin like a piece of old lace and it has improved. Cetaphil wash is the strongest soap I use, Thayers Rose water witch hazel for toner (alcohol free),Azelex cream, and Neutrogena sunblock 30 spf and I am done. Considerably less expensive too since Azelex is covered by my insurance and the other stuff probably cost 25 bucks total. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Nicole Wagner has used this item for a few months. |
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Christina, Illinois
May 12th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | This product is by far the best cream prescribed to me. I've tried everything from Differin, Duac, Retin-A, to over the counter products like Oxy, Clean & Clear, etc...and this one is GENTLE to my skin, FEELS GREAT under make up, CLEARS PIMPLES FAST |
| Cons: | Nothing yet! |
| Bottom Line: | After 6 years of horrible combinations that left my skin dry, red, and more embarassing than my acne itself, this cream, along with Doryx 100 mg (once a day) has DEFINATELY made me feel like there is hope for clearer skin and feeling beautiful once again. The best part, I've only been using it for 3 days!!! I can't wait to see how much improvement I will see in a few weeks!!! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Christina has used this item for a day or two. |
| Price Paid: | 15.00 |
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Anonymous, New York
May 7th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | started seeing results with only 2 applications... using in combo with Differin (at night) |
| Cons: | itching & burning but it goes away eventually |
| Bottom Line: | seems worth it so far... |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for a day or two. |
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Anonymous, Piqua, OH
May 3rd, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Finacea gel is a miracle so far! Have used it for 3 weeks now and have not had a major breakout since. Red spots are also fading quickly! |
| Cons: | None really, just a little bit of tingling after application. Not bothersome at all. |
| Bottom Line: | This product is absolutley wonderful! I am 29, and I just went to the Dermatologist for the first time 3 weeks ago for mild acne and redness/scarring from previous acne. She prescribed Finacea gel on affected areas at night, and Duac gel for spot control in the morning. I have tried a lot of OTC products for acne and none have worked as well as Finacea. I am so glad I went and got something that worked! I am looking forward to having a beautiful complexion once again, like I had back in college! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for a few weeks. |
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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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