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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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May 7, 2008
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Cons:
itching & burning but it goes away eventually
seems worth it so far...
April 25, 2008
Product used: Skinoren (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
First week and I've seen quite an improvement. I've suffered for years and not bothered until my Doc recommended it.
Cons:
Hurts like hell!!!!
I'll persevere because I think it is going to work. My skin is smoother and eruptions are reducing quite rapidly. UK has NHS so it's quite cheap here. I'm not bothered about fragrance.
April 3, 2008
Product used: Skinoren (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
seems to work already very well in the first week
Cons:
the initial itching but no too much
never really used any creams etc. to get rid of acne, although i have had it many times before (22 yrs.) i get the medicine for free from my insurance...so cant say about the price
March 30, 2008
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
I saw a difference after one day of using it.
My old scars seemed lighter and more even. Acne dries up without drying out your face. I thought it wasn't working at first because my face wasn't dry. Only cost me $10 with insurance.
Cons:
none
everyone is different, but it works great for me.
March 11, 2008
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
I love it! I went to work right away without any itching, peeling, or redness. I works wonderfully under moisturizer and/or make-up and it also gives skin a smooth and clear appearance. I also love it because it's non-drying, stainless, and odorless.
Cons:
My only issue was a very mild tingling at application for the first week or so. Other than that, nothing.
This works the fastest, and gives the least amount of side offects than anything i've tried in the past. Definitily recommended.
February 25, 2008
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
it works! No dry skin, as with many other acne treatments; can be used during pregnancy; saw first results in a week, although doctor told me that it should take 8 week. I had sever cystic acnes and azelex helped anyway!
Cons:
I don't see anything that outweights the major results that I have got. I didn't even have any burning and itching that doctor warned me about.
I love it! Life saver!
November 6, 2007
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
After just one night my deep zits started to heal and were no longer painful. Smaller zits (the kind that would probably turn into nasty little white heads) began disappearing. My complexion is smoother and less red/irritated!
Cons:
Slightly itchy when first applied. I use Kinerase Cream after washing my face w/ a gentle cleanser and let the cream soak in. If my skin were dry I imagine it would be worse. So - moisturize first!
The only thing that truly works for me is blue light therapy - but I was spending $250/month to maintain that treatment (at the derm's office). My skin looked perfect but it was pricey, so I let it go. I have a new job which means stress, and we all know what leads to: zits. I've tried every topical (Retin-A, clindamycin, NeoBenz, ProActiv, etc) and antibiotics, I won't use Accutane but was on the verge of snapping and getting it! My boyfriend told me about this product and I've been using it a few days and I've already noted improvement. I'm very pleased! One tube will probably last me two months and it's already inexpensive. A lotta bang for my buck. For me, it's a good supplement to getting the blue light every now and then.
October 29, 2007
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
Very very good product; reccomend it to anyone with acne that bothers them. lightens scars and reduces pimples, you almost think that you have makeup on because everything has a reduced appearance.
Cons:
A prickly feeling after you put it on, but i didnt really bother me, but i guess it bothers others.
VERY VERY GOOD!!! TALK TO YOUR DERM AND GET A BOTTLE OF IT A.S.A.P!!!
October 25, 2007
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
I haven't had any cystic pimples since using
Cons:
Burns like hell and itches. Been using it for 2 and a half weeks. Sometime it feels worst than others. And I started getting those whiteheads on my forehead and cheeks instead of cystic pimples now.
No cystic pimples! That is great! That means no more scars for me. I am getting those little whiteheads though instead. But I'd much rather have those than cystic. REally burns and itches. I'm almost thinking about stopping it because of that, way too bothering.
August 24, 2007
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
It works!
Cons:
Initial itching but that does subside, takes a while for the effects to take place
I had tried everything out there short of Accutane but I continued to break out and have very oily skin. I started using this about 9 months ago and initially it caused ALOT of itching but that subsided after about a month. I still continued to break out for about 2-3 months after starting this but after that, my skin has stayed pretty consistently clear with an occassional breakout. It has also helped decrease the oiliness of my skin. Also previous acne scars are pretty much gone. The only thing is to have patience cause it really did help me!
Pros:
started seeing results with only 2 applications... using in combo with Differin (at night)