Lillya 0 Share Posted January 13, 2010 My derm prescribed me finacea (which has azelaic acid in it) for my acne scars. I know it is normally prescribed for rosacea so I am just wondering if other people have used it for scarring and how it worked. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillya 0 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 Bumpy bumpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hope123 0 Share Posted January 17, 2010 do you mean red marks (post inflammatory hyperigmentation), or real scars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton 0 Share Posted January 18, 2010 My doctor prescribed it to me for hyperpigmentation, because I am sensitive to hydroquinone. I don't use it consistently because it burns. It does clear up you skin, when I used it constitently, it worked, but it takes a long time. I actually like azelex better than financea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillya 0 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Hmmm, I guess I mean both. I have both red marks and rolling indentations so I could certainly use help with either. I was under the impression my derm prescribed it for help with the red marks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric_feel 0 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I have used Finacea for about 7 months. It was supposed to help me with my red marks. I have never heard it being prescribed for scarring.I have light scarring mostly on my right cheek, I don't notice much improvement with the scarring. It has helped with the red marks, but after 7 months I expected more. I'm looking for an alternative now, possibly AHA. I posted something on a different section, but have not gotten any responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NadZu 0 Share Posted January 24, 2010 (edited) I have the same question, so a bump from me here!My acne has almost cleared but my cheek marks are bad, so my derm suggested I try Finacea for 2 months then see her again. I haven't seen any difference in 2 weeks yet, has anyone had positive experience with using Finacea for scarring? How is it working for you Lillya? Edited January 24, 2010 by NadZu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillya 0 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 I am not quite sure how much improvement I have seen... I am also using Vitamin C daily and a glycolic peel every two weeks so it is hard to know which product the improvement stems from. Plus, I haven't been very consistent in using it everyday like I am supposed to - this makes it even harder to figure out if it is helping. I think I will at least keep using it until the tube is gone, but I can't decide if I should get the prescription refilled or not. Nadzu - keep us posted on how it is working for you - I am definitely curious to know how it works for others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
