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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30.4%
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18.9%
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May 6, 2011

Pros:

Used the 20% cream. Very effective anti acne med. Worked on my skin that is non responsive to Clindamycin, Erythromycin, Retin.

Cons:

Gave me a very very very bad allergic reaction after 3weeks of use.

I am still giving it a 3 rating and recommending it (with caution) because it is not necessary that it will give an allergic reaction to others and in all honesty, if I overlook the allergy, it was the one thing that was working for me. I am writing this review as a word of precaution to all other users. I used it on my face, neck and upper chest. For the first 2weeks, I had NO problem, not even the tingling that was mentioned in the leaflet and my acne was so much better. On the beginning of 3rd week there was a slight tingling-burning sensation, more on my neck and chest than face which I ignored. The sensation was more on my neck so I stopped using there but restarted yesterday and..........I woke up night feeling terrible. My face, neck and chest had turned red and I have huge urticarial patches all around. I never thought when the tingling started that I could be allergic. I thought I am having the side effect of tingling as mentioned in the leaflet.
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March 22, 2011

Pros:

-Didn't itch or burn for me like others mentioned
-No irritation
-Goes on smooth and dries clear

Cons:

-Made my dry/normal skin become and oil slick
-can be expensive w/o insurence

After 3 months on Accutane my acne went from moderate to ligh/non existant...I get an occasional pimple. I was put on Aczone to maintain my skin(that stuff is amazing) I ran out and decided I wanted to give Azelex a try..I applied it to my forhead and chin since those are my problem areas. It made my skin dry at first but I used moisturizer afterwards and then my skin returned to it's normal condition. About a couple hours later my skin felt like I had this thick film over it, I took out my blotting sheets and I was amazed at how oily this made my skin! It's not a coincidence since it's only oily in the areas I applied Azelex, that and the fact I haven't been oily for over a month. Everyone is different since some people say it's too drying. Try it because it might work for you.
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May 24, 2013

Pros:

no strong odor
clear on the skin

i just started using azelax yesterday and maybe im just seeing things but my skin looks different. looks a little less inflamed and a little softer. im concerned about one thing i see everyone feels burning i didnt feel anything what so ever when i applied this cream. could that be bad? hoping this stuff really works. ill write another review soon w my results.
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Niru
September 22, 2017
do you still recommend it??
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January 6, 2008

Pros:

Good treatment if you are pregnant and need something for acne. Works well. I use to use it once a day- saw 50% reduction in moderate hormonal acne in three weeks. Almost completely gone in six.

Cons:

Super itchy for a while- takes about 30 minutes to settle. Used it for about six months saw results but irritation never got better- I just had to get use to it.

Since having a baby- I moved on to treatments that don't make my skin itchy. It is nice to know that there is something effective for people who are pregnant- when I become pregnant next time- I will use this again. The irritation is really annoying but better than getting a face full of acne. Also the cream in not too dry or greasy- it really is a good formula to use in the AM and under make up.
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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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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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March 31, 2007

Pros:

Reduces spots and marks left from spots

Cons:

A bit of stinging a little dryness

I've been using AcneDerm (20% azelaic acid)cream for about 2 months ($15 NZD). Dermatologists use this not only for acne, but for the dark marks left behind on the skin, called post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This is what I've mainly been using the cream for. The good news for those out there who have these marks are that they naturally fade over time, although it can take many months. Azelaic acid helps fade the marks more quickly without bleaching the normal skin around them. I've found it really useful and am very pleased with the results. Other people on this forum haven't got on with it. The important things to remember about any acne medication, is 1.) give it a good run, any product usually takes weeks to work. 2.) if one thing doesn't work for you GO BACK TO YOUR DOCTOR!! There are loads of different products out there and people respond very differently to them, for no apparent reason, so you must persevere untill you find the thing that works for YOU. DON"T GIVE UP!
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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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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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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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