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.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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30.4%
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18.9%
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June 18, 2009

Pros:

Skins less oily

Cons:

didnt really notice much improvement and i have quite sensitive skin and found this too harsh

didnt really help
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June 12, 2009

Pros:

works well on acne and fades scars

Cons:

some itching till u are used to it

i been using this for last couple of months and i love it! all my spots are kept at bay and my scars are fading with help of this cream and aloe vera. its does itch when first applied but after few wks your skin gets used to it! totally reccomend it to anyone!
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June 12, 2009

Pros:

This stuff definitely seems to dissolve the clogs in the pores on my forehead and I haven't had any big pustules or cysts since starting it.

Cons:

Dries my face out horrendously after application, followed by an oil slick that Exxon would be proud of a few hours later. Burns and itches like mad, especially after I've shaved. Does absolutely nothing to prevent small zits on my chin and nose.

As far as getting rid of my acne, this stuff is on the borderline of not working and making it worse. It also seems to exacerbate my oily skin problem and redness (caused by the acne that it doesn't kill).
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June 6, 2009

Pros:

It really helped clear up my acne, and my face feel a lot more moisturized.

Cons:

It does itch at fiirst, and it doesn't get rid of blackheads

When I first used this product it itched! Insnaly bad but I stuck with it and I have had AMZING results. It really helped clear my acne up, and it really doesn't itch that bad once you get used to it. I think this is the longest I have been able to use and get results from an acne product.
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June 5, 2009

Pros:

worked pretty fast, got rid of white heads, lightend blemishes significantly and made my skin look healthy and non oily.

Cons:

itches pretty bad for the first 15 minutes.

I really recomend this product to those with mild acne, it will do wonders for your skin.
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May 28, 2009

Pros:

This stuff works much better than all the other topicals products I have tried

Cons:

mild itching and flaking- can be lessened by cutting back a bit and then resuming

I have tried retinoids, salicylic acid, bp, duac, and various home rememdies like tea tree and apple cider vinegar. This is the only product that I can really recommend as something that works fast, effectively, and is well tolerated i really recommend trying this
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May 14, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up skin immediately. Dries fast, reduces oil, makes skin look normal!

Cons:

Slight dryness at first.

I've been using Finacea for approx. one week and have had ZERO new pimples since the first day I started using it. My skin reacted to it a bit at first with some dryness and flaking but now, just one week later, it looks unbelievable. I haven't had clear skin for 7 consecutive days for as long as I can remember. I have used EVERY SINGLE product there is - Retin-A, Clindamycin, Benzoyl Peroxide, Antibiotics etc, and nothing has ever given me results like this. Right now I'm on 10% BP wash in the morning and at night, Finacea morning and night, and Retin-A mixed w/my heavy night moisturizer at night, along w/oral antibiotics 2x a day. My skin hasn't looked this clear in years.
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May 12, 2009

Pros:

I have used the product for only a couple of weeks. Have not experienced any stinging or burning. I am using it for brown spots and reddening on the cheeks.

Cons:

None

Will continue to use it for a couple of months to see if it lightens the discoloraton. So far, the product is easy to use and there appear to be no side affects.
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May 6, 2009

Pros:

Gets rid of oily skin

Cons:

Doesn't stop whiteheads, turns your face very red, and causes itching so bad you would pay to take a wire brush to your face.

I was only on this for 7 days so I'm not the best judge. I was on Clyndamycin and switched to this and I had to spend the next week locked up in my apartment. I never quit medication no matter what but I just couldn't stay on this one. You say to yourself that the itching is no big deal but when you combine incredible itching with steps in the wrong direction it was an easy decision. I can't imagine that this wouldn't turn anyone's skin into a crust filled wasteland but then again everyone is different. Definitely use at your own risk!!
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May 3, 2009

Pros:

I've been on Finacea azelaic acid get 15% for 2 months now and I can tell you that the changes in my skin are great. My break outs of acne has dropped I'd say 90%. I use this cream along with Differin at night and an antibiotic. I feel good now.

Cons:

Some burning when I initially started using the cream and flaking. That lasted for the first two weeks. Now I put it on and go with no problems.

It took time to see the results. I've been on these meds now for two months and I can see the changes. My family and friends also notice that my skin is healthy and compliment me all the time. My skin is smooth to the touch, I still have some scaring but that is even lighting up over time as I continue to use the medicine. I ensure I was my hands before and after application, try not to pick and cleanse my skin twice a day with a hypoallergenic facial wash. My confidence is up and I hope you will experience the same results as me. I would recommend this to anyone. I'm in the military,it cost me nothing just my time to put it on and use it as directed.
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