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Topical Antibacterial
Acne.org’s Real World Take
At prescription strengths (15 - 20%) studies show it should help reduce mild-to-moderate acne by a significant and noticeable amount after 3 months or so of treatment, so that’s not too shabby. However, it is unlikely to completely clear the skin on its own.
Topical Antibacterial
How to Get It
Azelaic acid is available in 15% - 20% by prescription. Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one. Azelaic acid is also available over-the-counter in strengths 10% and lower. Here are some places you can find it online.
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July 18, 2012
Product used: Finacea (Azelaic Acid (15%) Gel)
Cons:
Burning, itching, redness, increases skin oil, made me breakout horribly.
I used it for 5 days, and from day 1 my skin blew up. It made my skin more red and more oily than it already was. It itched and burned like hell. I know you are supposed to continue with a product for a month, but I just couldn't do it. Something about it didn't agree with my skin and I couldn't continue with it. I see my derm in 2 weeks and I'll explain to him what happened. I'm also on doxycycline. I'm on a high dose so I'm hoping that helps my acne.
April 4, 2012
Product used: Finacea (Azelaic Acid (15%) Gel)
Pros:
May help pimples and redness
Cons:
My skin got so oily, I had to discontinue use
Burning and itching when applied
Expensive
I wish this worked as well for me as it seems to have worked for most people. If I had read these reviews, I would have said "Whoo-hoo! Sign me up!" But I have found that azelaic acid makes my skin unbearably oily. I don't have naturally oily skin to begin with, so this was a new feeling. I had to blot throughout the day, and my makeup was sliding right off. Any benefits weren't outweighed by how oily my skin became.
July 17, 2009
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
Rids the red pimples; prevents new breakouts; lightens old healed pimple scars.
Cons:
Itches for first 5-10mins but goes away.
Got rid of my forehead and all breakouts; had to get off of birth control pills cause i'm trying to get pregnant---the BCPs kept my skin beautifully clear for many years. Azelex helped me a whole lot!!!!
April 24, 2009
Product used: Skinoren (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
i have tried lots of acne treatments, including oral antibiotics, nothing seemed to last this cream is great could feel diff after two days skin alot clearer no new cysts formed very happy with it
Cons:
stings a little at first but it doesnt last
I am really pleased with this so far i will keep you informed, my skin looks so much clearer already
January 31, 2009
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
acne scars do seem to fade faster
Cons:
made me break out in cystic acne in areas of my face that used to be clear.
not worth the money, time, or stress.
January 6, 2009
Product used: Skinoren (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
Helps kill the bacteria hels with the redness and the Bumps soothens the skin and keeps it soft
Cons:
When i first applyed this cream i got a pins and needels feeling and slight burning sensation for about 5 mins but then it calm down rapildy
Only been useing this cream for 2 days now but as soon as u put it on a few hours later u can really feel it working.. Just hopein it now helps as other creams like Panoxy havent worked And duax..
November 10, 2008
Product used: Skinoren (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
Reduces oilyness...
Cons:
I've been using the product for 2 months now and my skin hasn't improved at all. I still get breakouts, I still have whiteheads on my cheeks and the red spots are still there also... I'm very disappointed with this product.
Didn't work for me.
September 16, 2008
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
Doesn't dry the skin out and really works (for me at least!)
Cons:
Takes a bit of getting used to - it can sting if applied to damp skin or used too frequently.
I LOVE htis product. I have moderate acne and after a month of nightly use it really keeps my spots at bay. I stopped using it last month when I found out I was pregnant and immediately came up with horrible acne. I started it again this week after my doctor told me it was safe and they have already started to clear up - along with a reduction of scars. I know that everyone's skin is different - what works for me may not necessarily work for you - but Azelaic acid is natural, non-drying and has worked where nothing else has on my skin. Give it a go - be patient - only use it at night (any more will cause problems) and be patient!! best wishes
September 13, 2008
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
The only good thing is that it works great under makeup because it gives skin a matte appearance.
Cons:
Made me break out all across my forehead! There is a burning sensation in the beginning, but it's not that bad.
After reading the great reviews on this site, I was really excited to use it. Within the first few weeks, there was no reduction in pimples, i actually had more! I searched reviews to find out if purging was a side effect but couldn't find anything. I knew there was a problem when i broke out all across the top of my forehead with painful pimples. I went back to my derm after two months of using azelex and he told me to only use azelex in the morning and gave me samples of retin a micro for every other night. In the morning i would wake up and my pimples were dried out and i believe that was 100% because of the retin a micro. I was still getting new pimples though, almost daily. So last week i decided to stop the azelex and continue with the retin a micro and it was an excellent decision...so far. I haven't had any new pimples and my acne scars are fading!
June 17, 2008
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
It appears to be working quite well on my skin and i am not nearly as oily asin times past.
Cons:
Burning/itching to the point that I have to wash it off
I like the product but may have to discontinue use if I cant stop the burning
Pros:
Nothing