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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March 26, 2009

Pros:

Lightens hyperpigmentation

Cons:

itch's for about 5 min but not too bad, $50.00 with my insurance b/c I haven't met my deductible yet but I saw that some were only paying $10.00 but I WOULD pay the $50 again

It really helps to lighten the dark spots and red marks but didn't help with my little "rice" like underskin pimples
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March 10, 2009

Pros:

It helped clear moderate rosacea and probably helps with my acne as well.

Cons:

Drying/stinging at the beginning. Need a prescription in North America or must order online from Australia.

I used this cream because in addition to acne I was getting rosacea like red bumps (no pus inside) on my face that wouldn't clear with the acne meds I'm already on (Clindamycin lotion, Retin A 0.025 and Diane 35). The bumps would get worse when my face got hot, especially from sleeping with face touching my pillow. I tried oral antibiotics but didn't tolerate them very well so I tried Finacea. It has been a few weeks and I'm 90% clear, definite decrease. Also I've noticed I don't break out around my period which used to happen all the time. It stings at first- be very careful not to over apply (hard when you're all bumpy!) or else you will burn your skin. I use it morning and night, wait 5 mins, apply Complex 15 oil-free moisturizer. 2-3 nights a week I switch it up for Retin-A for maintenance of acne. So far so good - oral antibiotics were easier and 100% effective, less skin irritation, but ultimately they made me sick. Finacea is safe, just don't over apply!
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March 3, 2009

Pros:

wow calmed my skin down.
Worked quickly!
Easy to apply!

Cons:

Slight irritation at site of application but I've experienced MUCH worse with other topical meds. More like a feeling of getting lemon juice on your face or somethi than an actual burning, intense itching feeling than say a strong glycolic acid peel

I used this for the redness and burning feelings on my face and it works great so far like nothing else! I often at night get feelings of unusual warmth, irritation, sensations of feverishness due to ski being hot only on my cheeks, ears, and elsewhere where my skin is thin. Ibuprofen, religious moisturizer application (helped a little), benzaclin, high-potency corticosteroids such as triamcinolone, and tazorac failed to help nor did discontinuing all my topical meds. Azelex cooled down my skin, naturally! Its amazing. My skin feels much more calm, less hot, and is visibly less red after one application, even if the azelex itself itches a tad. Can't wait to keep using it!
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February 24, 2009

Pros:

Keeps it manageable

Cons:

Doesn't really stop the once a month hormonal breakout.

After I had my daughter I had a horrible experience with cystic acne. I tried all sort of things but because I was BFing I didn't want to take medication. This did not clear it up either. I was getting depressed. I tried laser at my DR's office. Went several times and it worked!!!! But because of the monthly hormone cycle I still have a need for this. It does seem to help. I also wash with Proactive face wash once a day. The sting is very very mild for me so I don't really mind and don't even really notice it.
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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;(

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

so far it's working,but kinda slow for me,maybe i'm just obssess to take this bumps away from my face..
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September 10, 2008

Pros:

So far...nothing. After using it with Clenia wash I broke out pretty bad. So I stopped using Clenia, and my acne cleared up a little bit, but i've noticed i'm still breaking out worse then when I didn't use prescriptions at all.

Cons:

Makes my skin feel greasy and oily, makes me break out worse.

To be honest, I might have to wait a little longer, but i'm disappointed so far. I had very light acne, but after going on Rx it's gotten worse. Supposedly marks are supposed to fade...but I feel like they're worse with this stuff. It also makes my forehead and nose oily/greasy. So far i'm very disappointed. I'm going to give it a week and then if it doesn't help i'm going to switch to using just Clenia.
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September 8, 2008

Pros:

Works great! I use this at night and Differin in the am and this routine has been for over 10 years. I have still noticed that even with this routine I cannot use a sunscreen during the day on my face without breaking out. I use benz per for this.

Cons:

The reg cost of this medicine is totally out of control. Thanks for insurance! Itching after I put it on. This has been for 10 years!

I'd like to find something to put on my face that will help me NOT break out if I put on sunscreen (even the non oiliest kind)
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August 14, 2008

Pros:

I've only used it for a few days, but it seems to be working well.

Cons:

I get a bad reaction to benzoyl peroxide, but the small amount in this hasn't created any negative effects yet.

I purchased Skinoren online from a different country which is the same thing as Azelex in the U. S. with 20% Azelaic acid in a topical cream. I've been reading people saying that they're spending upwards of $100 dollars on this. I only payed $24 which included shipping for a 30g tube. Try going to [link removed]>and save some money.
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August 5, 2008

Pros:

Pro's It came highly recommended. My first application was today.

Cons:

A generic version is not available. I paid $86.00 and that was after the insurance paid their portion.

I will write back and let you know if it worked!
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July 1, 2008

Pros:

Keeps my chest clear and bacne under control.

Cons:

My face is very sensitive so it made my face itch like crazy!!! It was so irritating that I had to wash it off immediately. My back acne isn't clear but is much better than before, and I haven't had a break out on my chest in more than a year.

My face was too sensitive for it, but it's effective for my chest and back.
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