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.
Used Azelaic Acid? Rate It:
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November 2, 2007
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Cons:
its kind of costly if you don't have insurance
I've used everything for my face, and i mean EVERYTHING over the counter to prescription and this is by far the best cream i have ever used. it doesn't make my face red, itchy, or flakey. i have had big red cystic pimples and small "normal" ones and my advice (well for girls i guess) i went on the pill, used minocycline, and used azelex, has worked better than any other combination ever! it finally made me feel normal again instead of the girl with acne. SO bottom line is! AMAZING and i would recommend it to anyone
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 27, 2007
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
cheap, has worked better than anything else!
Cons:
doesn't completely clear my skin, but makes a noticeable improvement ; first few days of using it it burns a bit, but that eventually stops
definitely recommend! every other topical I've tried dries my skin out to the point that it's so painful i can't touch my face to wash it, and no oral antibiotics have worked.
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.
September 29, 2007
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
I guess this is more for rosecea? I dont know why they gave it to me for Acne. It did not help my acne and actually made it MUCH worse. This stuff should NOT be marketed as an acne treatement if its mostly for scars and redness.
Cons:
I guess this is more for rosecea? I dont know why they gave it to me for Acne. It did not help my acne and actually made it MUCH worse. This stuff should NOT be marketed as an acne treatement if its mostly for scars and redness.
Made my acne worse.
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 24, 2007
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
Lightened up my hyper-pigmentation and scarring from monster zits. (I don't get many pimples, but frequently get the big painful ones that seem to last for weeks, with scarring that had lasted for months)
Cons:
Lots of itching and burning, I was afraid it was causing a chemical burn, but it did not.
I would definitely try it! Makes large pores tighter as well. Also decreased oiliness of skin.
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 28, 2007
Product used: Skinoren (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
improvement after the first week
Cons:
itchy!!!
it really gets rid of stubborn acne
Pros:
Works better than anything else i've ever used in the 10 years i've been struggling with acne. Clears up breakouts while i sleep so i wake up to clear skin.