Skinoren : Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream

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Active Ingredient:
Azelaic Acid (20%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Arlatone 983 S (polyoxyethylene fatty acid ester), cutina CBS (mixture of mono-dicglyceridene, fatty alcohols, triglycerides and wax esters), cetearyloctanoate, propylene glycol, glycerol 85%, benzoic acid, purified water.

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40.2%
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6.3%

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June 9, 2012

Pros:

- doesn't cause any discomfort for me
- leaves the skin mat
- chemical exfoliation
- gets rid of all the acne AND prevents it
- smooths the skin
- lightens the red marks
- release the pores so the oils go out instead of block the pores
-It's prescription, i get it for free here

Cons:

- makes my nose and my forehead greasy after couple of hours
- makes this skin sensitive on the sun if not using sunscreen, the skin gets burnt

I have been using this for some months and it saved my skin after Accutane "stopped working". I got breakouts again and didn't know what to do. I never really tried this before. So, after Accutane I got cystic acne on my jawline, cheeks. And lots of blackheads. This helps to control my blackheads with using scrubs. It got rid of all my jawline acne and cheek acne and also prevents it. My skin got to regenerate again. I still get monthly dose of acne two weeks before my period, the major hormonal changes-it can't control! My skin is smooth, no bumps and also because of all the chemical exfoliation it performs, my skin is more even, and even lighter, brighter and looks healthy.
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February 9, 2012

Pros:

Reduces redness of spots
Smoothes out the skin
Keeps your skin dry but not overly dry
It actually works... Really!

Cons:

It itches so much, I wanted to rip my skin off for the first week
I broke out after a few days for about a week
Small tube for £7.40, it's quite expensive
I don't think it's available over the counter

I'm 24 and I've had mild acne around my mouth and jaw since I was 18. I've tried many things such as Benzoyl Peroxide, Minocyline, not eating fatty foods, cutting out alcohol, drinking lots of water and wasting money on tons of different face washes, scrubs and moisturisers. My doctor perscribed me this cream after my antibiotics didn't seem to be doing anything after a year of being on them. I was gutted when she suggested this cream as I felt like she was getting rid of me. After two weeks of wanting to scratch my skin off after applying this cream, I began noticing my breakouts seemed to have slowed down/stopped. Let me tell you this though, my skin did seem to break out after a few days in a major way. All the little tiny bumps developed into red spots. They seemed to all come out at once and lasted almost a week. I am now a 5 weeks into using it and I can't believe how much this cream has helped. I still get the odd little spot that goes after a few days, it never gets inflamed and the spots I do get have stopped hurting. I'm going to have a few sunbed sessions to help remove the dark marks (or blend them in) but I shall continue using this cream for as long as I can. I'm due to see my doctor again in a week so hopefully she will perscribe me some more. I am absolutely delighted with this product. I only use a light scrub to help remove any dead/flaking skin.
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December 9, 2009

Pros:

best cream ever used for pigmentation

Cons:

slight itchy

i will keep this cream for my routine skin care
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September 20, 2017
Best treatment I've ever found
I have tried everything for my acne, including two rounds of roaccutane. I've tried supplements, antibiotics, contraceptive pills... you get the picture. Since my acne was now moderate rather than severe, my GP prescribed Skinoren. Within days my acne was nearly clear. I couldn't believe it! And almost as good, the scars are far less red and I feel more confident without makeup than ever before. The only downside is that when I came off it the acne came back after a couple of months and some of the redness in the scars came back too. However I was only on for 3 or 4 months so will try it for longer this time to see if it clears for good. If not I will just stay on it and apparently it's fine for long term use. Try it!
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October 11, 2008

Pros:

This is the best long term solution if you have mild to moderate acne. It kills the bacteria and helps the skin shed. It does not cause REDDENING of the skin unlike other creams i've used. It helps to fade red marks after a length of time.

Cons:

For aggressive acne you may need something stronger in addition to skinoren.

I've been using this for two years now and it still works as good as ever. I will keep using it for as long as it takes.
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May 29, 2011

Pros:

Evens out skin tone. My slightly pinkish skin tone is less pink. It's an effective spot treatment too. Quickly eliminates red spots left behind by acne.

I apply Skinoren once a day before bedtime. The first week I used this product, I experienced an initial breakout. I used it in conjunction with Eryacne. I didn't experience the stinging that so many other members have reported, though I do apply Skinoren over a light moisturizer which might help inhibit stinging. I've experienced no irritation or excessive drying. My skin seems to like Skinoren. Combining Eryacne and Skinoren is keeping my skin clear.
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February 11, 2011

Pros:

Reduces inflammation & redness almost immediately, excellent @ clearing away the large obnoxious blemishes

Cons:

a bit drying, hard to find

definitely worth a try! IT's cost effective and it works better than any other acne treatment I have tried
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July 4, 2010

Pros:

It seems to have been the only thing that has worked for my skin.. iv been using it now for 3 weeks and it really has reduced the severity of my pimples.. i still have the red marks from where the pimples were but there is definately less new pimples and the red marks are dissapearing.. I also think it is helping fade my freckles which is a plus too.. i think you have to be careful about uv light tho so wear a sunscreen when going outside

Cons:

apparently can only use for 6 months in one go ( i dont no y this is??)
can make your skin itch a bit (u have to refrain from scratching :-P )
Takes a little while to actually work (give it at least a week using twice a day but if you've paid for the tube you may as well use the hole lot then decide at the bottom of the tube if you are wanting to carry on using it)

It works really well.. if ur at the end of ur teather give it a go because it will most probably help you just look at all the other reviews
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May 7, 2009

Pros:

It makes your skin very smooth.

Cons:

Little itchy

I don't have any acne, I do get the odd spot. I am using it for Chloasma which is a hyperpigment problem with dark skin. It seems to be working but only used it for 3 days so i'll give it a month or so.
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July 7, 2007

Pros:

I was using Finacea for my complexion for a while. Then, on my last trip to Greece I decided to get something there. The pharmacist gave me SkinOren. I love it. It goes on great, feels smooth where the Finacea went dry and turned white-ish.

I am very happy with SkinOren. I like it better than any other creme I have tried. Finacea WITH co-pay is $30 and SkinORen OTC was just 8 Euro....
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