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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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November 17, 2007
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Cons:
no more itching or burning afterwards, in my original post I was still itching and burning for about 3 weeks
Great product, Only had a couple of hurtful pimples since using it. I have been using it for a month and a half. normally I have had a lot of pimples by now. Over-all complexion is better. Have not seen much improvement in red marks though.
September 27, 2007
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
Acne started to diminish after only one night of use!
Cons:
Burns / itches quite a bit when you first apply it.
I have adult acne which worsens around that time of the month. Azelex works so much better than Retin-A (tretinoin) for acne. It keeps my skin clear - so far! I have combination skin and tend to develop cystic acne. Azelex is the only acne stuff I use daily.
September 26, 2007
Product used: Skinoren (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
It works. Nothing else worked before. Skin feels smoother after a few days.
Cons:
itches, but for a very short time. You can not use it longer than 6 month and skin can get sensitive to sun. I use it from october to april, then I am only on some cosmetic stuff.
The fist weeks it itches and seems do not have much effect, but after one month you see big improvement. About the same time it stops itching, then you can help dead-skin removal with scrubs one-two time a week - skinoren gets even more effective. Though now, when I ahve used it for 4 or 5 years 6 months per year, the effect is lower - my skin seems have got used to the acid in skinoren and does not respond as good as before.
September 16, 2007
Product used: Skinoren (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
Easy-to-apply, soaks in to skin, doesn't sting or dry
Cons:
Under-the-surface white heads
I am using this as well as Spirotone for 3-4 months. It goes on easy, but has some little grains in the cream sometimes. My skin has improved, but I am not sure if it is the cream or Spiro.. I think Spiro mainly.
This has kept large nodules at bay, but it gives me lots of under-the-surface white heads, I don't know if these would otherwise be big nasty spots, if so maybe I should be grateful! But they are annoying and easy to pick at and make worse.. so I'm back to square one really!
August 1, 2007
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
it cleared up small acne straight away
Cons:
i have red acne scars that are lightening up, but are not completely gone yet. the itching isn't too bad.
i like it, and with my health plan; it's free!
June 24, 2007
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
cleared small zits and pimples which are not fully developed yet
Cons:
didnt help at all at big fully-developed acne; only small ones. in fact it made them worse than before. and it itches a lot!!
okay. i just started using this for one week. but i can see a bit results. well it cleared up all my small pimples, and it made my skin much more smoother. but it didnt help at the big pimples at all. it made them worse, and it itches ALOT.
but just have patience. i recommend you guys to try it out ;] tips: drink at least 7cups of water everyday!!!
June 18, 2007
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
My skin looks much younger and healthier now. Far fewer pimples, improved over-all appearance. Short list of very manageable side effects.
Cons:
Itching directly after application - wannt to scratch my face off.
My skin looks much younger and healthier now. I still get the occasional pimple, but my over-all skin tone is very much improved. I recently had surgery on my nose, (about 4 months ago) and the scar has completely disappeared - the doctors couldn't even find it when I went in for a follow up - this was an inch-long scar running straight up and down my nose, complete with stitch scars on either side! I am very pleased. Wish I could skip the itching, though...
April 12, 2007
Product used: Skinoren (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
non
Cons:
skin is red,dehydrated,irritated,tight,stings like hell
it made every thing WORSE!!!
April 11, 2007
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
whitening effect of acne marks
kills pimples fast
natural antioxidant, makes skin looking young.
Cons:
stinging itchy feeling for first couple uses
bad smelling
it works and lightens up the dark/red acne marks at the same time.
March 19, 2007
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
seems to work, im now starting to see huge results.
Cons:
unbearable itching in the begining which seem to have slowed down drastically lately. There is still itching but it last for about 5 minutes no and is not so as intense as before.
I used the product in conjuction with tretinonin( rentin A) and doxycline. I started out with the retin A for about 2 months and really didnt see any good results. After returning to the dermatologist, i was given the antibiotics and azelex. Its been a little over a month now and something is working. My skin feels so smooth, the bumps have slowed down, and my complexion is becoming more even.
Pros:
this is an update from the post below by me, titled "no more cystic pimples, something..."
But anyway, I have I don't think it's cystic but it is one of those underthe skin pimples that hurt on my cheek and corner of my chin since using.