Azelex : Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream

Works wonders

Made my acne worse.

I have moderate cystic acne, and this is the only thing that has ever helped it. Occasionally, I have not used it, and the acne always comes back. I always try OTC meds before I give up and go back to it.

I think it's just totally awesome. All around my hairline I started breaking out, really bumpy, but with Evoclin and Finacea It's pretty much gone. But if you have seasonal wheat or grass allergies(like me), it can be really itchy at first, 'cause azelaic acid is found in wheat and barley.

This stuff works. I was on accutane a few years ago which worked very well but i now break out again(not as bad though) Skinoren really helped without the dryness and irritation that other topicals gave me. Iv been told from my derm not to use it for longer than 6 months though which is a downer!!

Horrible stinging when you first apply it, having been using for nearly 7 months (by the way I read in the instructions that its not advised for use for more than 6mths-is this true?). I went back to my GP a month ago and he told me I wasn't using enough- so that night I applied the amount he suggested... by next morning the entire lower half of my face was covered with a red rash. I have stopped using it on the lower half of my face because of this, but even so 2 months later I am still experiencing really unslightly and sore dry peeling skin around my mouth and nose. My forehead, where my acne is worst has never been so oily, I have to keep blotting it during the day. At certain times of the month I don't really have any pimples as such but the texture of my forehead is really lumpy and oily, its almost like there are pimples without any redness or a head. At other times of the month, I get pimples in addition to this uneven texture and dry skin. I'm going to go back on the pill!

I've been using Skinoren (another name under which azelaic acid can be found in Europe) since 1994 . The best thing about azelaic acid is that keeps the skin young. I have a friend who is also using Skinoren and we look both much younger. Not longtime ago, we came to the conclusion that Skron is responsible for that.

I've used Accutane and while that worked to stave off cystic acne for many years, it was so difficult to go thru the harsh initial breakout and dryness symptoms that I cannot imagine using Accutane over Azelaic ever. I have also used skin systems like Obaji that included Retin-A, if eliminating deep pigmentation isn't an issue, I'd stay with Azelex and a topical antibiotic.

This was a GODSEND for me. I'm 20 years old and experienced my WORST BREAKOUT EVER about 5 months ago. Cystic, legion-like, hard bumps along my jawline and PAINFUL to simply wash. It would leave me in tears whenever I saw my face without makeup. My naturopath concocted a remedy of sorts, which included a variety of vitamins (some in large doses tbh), a diet change (started about 8 months ago), start of spironolactone (50mg daily) and birth control. I NEEDED something that would cure me at least topically, and I am so blessed that she prescribed this cream. For the first week, you will experience some irritation and stinging, but you will also see a noticeable change - within the first week!!! Here's the best part: no. flaky. skin. It will take time, but within three months your bumps will be gone. ALL SKIN IS DIFFERENT, but this was so amazing for me :) I no longer use this cream because my naturopath told me I could only use for three months, I've been off of it for just over three weeks. Chin area experiences minor breakouts, but I will survive. Forehead is clear, sides of face and jawline just have red scarring which will go away. :) :) :) :) :) :) Best of luck to all of you.

i was prescribed this to fade my scars on my cheeks but i haven't really noticed a difference in that aspect. i have however noticed that it completely cleared my back acne and because it regulates cell growth, i dont get blackheads anymore! my skin is never dry and flaky anymore when i use this stuff at night so thats a definite plus. i'm not sure if its helping clear up pimples because i'm still breaking out on my cheeks!