Azelex : Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream

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Active Ingredient: Azelaic Acid (20%). Inactive Ingredients: Cetearyl octanoate; glycerin; glyceryl stearate and cetearyl alcohol and cetyl palmitate and cocoglycerides; PEG-5 glyceryl stearate; propylene glycol; and purified water. Benzoic acid is present as a preservative.

Items marked with red have tested a 3 or above (out of 5) in comedogenic (pore-clogging) testing.

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November 17, 2016
Azelex acid Purchased without prescription?
Can i buy Azelex without dermatologist prescribing it? If so where? Website?
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Michaela123
December 1, 2016
I just bought a 10% Azelaic Acid Suspension from the ordinary skincare line (it's a UK brand under Deciem, [link removed]). The product itself was $7.90 for an ounce + $4.99 shipping and it took about 2 weeks to get to me. I also looked at Curology but most of the formulas they make for patients is only around 4% and it's $20 a month. I can't tell you how the Ordinary formula is working so far because I tried it for the first time last night but my inflammation has already decreased a bit and I didn't have any new spots this morning. Hope this helps!
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roxyower
January 18, 2017
I get mine on Amazon. It's called melazepam. It's 20% azelaic acid which is the highest I've found online without a prescription. I really like it and the tube is 2 oz.
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Niru
September 22, 2017
Would you be able to share if the azelaic acid from the ordinary worked for you?? thank you! <3
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April 30, 2016
Um okay,I guess.
My doc gave it to me mainly because of red marks(which later turned out to be Post Inflammatory Erythema)..Didn't really use it on spots since I was on Topical clindamycin HCL.Helps PIH a great deal.However,recently,I found it to be doing well on cystic and pustular lesions.
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July 17, 2009

Pros:

Rids the red pimples; prevents new breakouts; lightens old healed pimple scars.

Cons:

Itches for first 5-10mins but goes away.

Got rid of my forehead and all breakouts; had to get off of birth control pills cause i'm trying to get pregnant---the BCPs kept my skin beautifully clear for many years. Azelex helped me a whole lot!!!!
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January 31, 2009

Pros:

acne scars do seem to fade faster

Cons:

made me break out in cystic acne in areas of my face that used to be clear.

not worth the money, time, or stress.
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September 16, 2008

Pros:

Doesn't dry the skin out and really works (for me at least!)

Cons:

Takes a bit of getting used to - it can sting if applied to damp skin or used too frequently.

I LOVE htis product. I have moderate acne and after a month of nightly use it really keeps my spots at bay. I stopped using it last month when I found out I was pregnant and immediately came up with horrible acne. I started it again this week after my doctor told me it was safe and they have already started to clear up - along with a reduction of scars. I know that everyone's skin is different - what works for me may not necessarily work for you - but Azelaic acid is natural, non-drying and has worked where nothing else has on my skin. Give it a go - be patient - only use it at night (any more will cause problems) and be patient!! best wishes
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September 13, 2008

Pros:

The only good thing is that it works great under makeup because it gives skin a matte appearance.

Cons:

Made me break out all across my forehead! There is a burning sensation in the beginning, but it's not that bad.

After reading the great reviews on this site, I was really excited to use it. Within the first few weeks, there was no reduction in pimples, i actually had more! I searched reviews to find out if purging was a side effect but couldn't find anything. I knew there was a problem when i broke out all across the top of my forehead with painful pimples. I went back to my derm after two months of using azelex and he told me to only use azelex in the morning and gave me samples of retin a micro for every other night. In the morning i would wake up and my pimples were dried out and i believe that was 100% because of the retin a micro. I was still getting new pimples though, almost daily. So last week i decided to stop the azelex and continue with the retin a micro and it was an excellent decision...so far. I haven't had any new pimples and my acne scars are fading!
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June 17, 2008

Pros:

It appears to be working quite well on my skin and i am not nearly as oily asin times past.

Cons:

Burning/itching to the point that I have to wash it off

I like the product but may have to discontinue use if I cant stop the burning
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May 7, 2008

Pros:

started seeing results with only 2 applications... using in combo with Differin (at night)

Cons:

itching & burning but it goes away eventually

seems worth it so far...
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March 30, 2008

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

everyone is different, but it works great for me.
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March 11, 2008

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.

This works the fastest, and gives the least amount of side offects than anything i've tried in the past. Definitily recommended.
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