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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April 6, 2009

Pros:

Very effective! Smoothed complexion, overall lightening of the skin, cleared acne!

Cons:

Burning and itchy for first 30 mins or so after application for at least 3 weeks from the date first started using.

Azelaic is great! I've used antibiotics, retin-a, benzoyl peroxide, and more to try to calm down breakouts. Nothing has worked as effectively as this product. I'm very pleased with the overall smoothness and the brightness of my skin color. I would highly recommend this product to anyone that has been struggling with breakouts and/or minor skin discoloration.
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January 1, 2009

Pros:

smoother skin, less cystic acne, is not irritating or drying, fades red marks faster than they would fade on their own

Cons:

seems to lighten entire face and make it a lighter/white color, doesnt totally prevent acne

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.
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January 21, 2008

Pros:

This medication got to work right away! I saw reddness reduced after a week. After about 3 weeks people that knew me came up to me telling me how great my face looks.

Cons:

It's not a miracle. I didn't expect to find a miracle drug though. Around my period I still break out, however not NEARLY as bad. I used to get hard painful bumps on my cheeks and jaw that would last forever!

I only use this product. No moisturizer or any other acne product. I wash my face with AVEENO baby hair and body wash. Then apply this medication twice a day. It itched the first week and it was more like a tingling that lasted for about 15 minutes. I don't feel that at all anymore. TRY IT!!! You'll be happy you did! The tube lasts me about a month and a half and my insurence covers half. A bit expensive, but I like the results so I will pay.
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January 8, 2008

Pros:

I have used this cream for about four days and my husband has noticed a difference. I hope it will help my acne scars.

Cons:

I burning and itching is very hard to deal with!! Is there anyone out there that can recommend a non-greasy moisturizer for the face. My face is very dry and starting to peel.

It's only been a few days. I am using this with Doxy 150mg a day, Ziana gel at night and this cream in the day time. I hope it works!! P.S. the product is very expensive without insurance.
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December 30, 2007

Pros:

I've only used it for a couple of days, but I can already see the results! My acne has shrank considerably and the redness is always gone when I wake up in the morning!

Cons:

A little bit of itching...nothing I can't simply ignore. I mean WHO CARES if it works right?

I really like this product!! TRY IT!!
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November 19, 2007

Pros:

i think its working

Cons:

itching, little bit burning,

i have used it for about two weeks... my pimples used to last for a week and leaving scars after that.. but those pimples are gone n scars are healing up... But now i am WORRIED about too much Small WHITE HEADS i got on forehead and cheeks and some on overall face after using it. I do not why? I think it may be due to reaction with some kinda soap as i was on vacation for 4 days and used Hotel soap on face.
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August 21, 2007

Pros:

Helps fade hyperpigmentation (red spots)
No RX

Cons:

none

I use an 18% Azelaic acid topical from CSC - it is in liquid form. I have been using Glycolic mixes from them (and lots of other skin care) for some time, with great results. I have medium olive skin, and PIH is a bigger problem for me than the actual breakouts. I don't have much itching, but the kind I get is made with chirally correct molecules and I think that helps it be more gentle and still effective.
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July 10, 2007

Pros:

I have rosacia and this product in one week made my skin more clear, took out the red and is very smooth.

Cons:

It can sting and itch for the first 15 minutes after applied, but I read that will subside in time once your skin gets used to the product.

I highly recommend this to anyone with rosacia or acne. It seems to work wonders for me and now that I have trid it and see very good results will continue to use it on a daily basis. It also gives your skin a more youthful appearance. So, it has an anti ageing affect too!!! Great stuff!
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December 8, 2006

Pros:

Fades dark spots, decreases oil

Cons:

Itchy, drying, makes skin sensitive, label says not to drink caffeine when using product

My mom has the 15% Finacea stuff and let me borrow. I have had acne since age 15 and I'm 26 now. I use ProActive, but wanted to see how the stuff worked for her. She's using it for age spots. I does reduce redness, but I could see it making my face whiter if I used it all over. The trick is to use mild cleanser and wash cloth and no astringent or an astringent that is extremely mild w/ no acid or alcohol in it. And make sure the face is completely dry before applying. Apply very lightly to problem areas. I don't see it being a very good day time regimine or preventive. But the fading of the spots is awesome. I also make sure to apply lotion once the cream is dried to avoid overdrying and excessive oil production. I still use proactive during the day...don't know how this might turn out...I'm being careful...but I know my skin pretty well at this point as far as limits and PH balance. Hope it works for you!
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April 26, 2009

Pros:

havnt noticed a great deal of difference but have only been on it 2 weeks

Cons:

stings quite abit

hasnt really worked all that well, when i first started with it it kind of worked but im stil getting break outs. maybe within time it will start working but i dought it. it stings quite abit when i put it on, stings for about 10 minutes. price wasnt a problem because its on the nhs which is lucky because i think i would be quite annoyed if i had to pay for another product that doesnt work.
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