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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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August 16, 2007
Product used: Skinoren (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Cons:
Stings on application, itches.
I think it works very well I use this as well as being on Dianette and so far so good, it's getting rid of scars and for the first time in 8 years I don't have to wear thick horrible layers of make up to cover the acne up, just have to use a concealer for the red marks on the most part. The itching and any drying affect faded away in the first few weeks.
August 5, 2007
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
Helps red and brown marks on sun damaged skin with adult acne and rosacea. Seemed to help reduce new acne lesions or shorten time to healing, not a miracle traeatment.
Cons:
Prickling feeling when freshly applied not intolerable but may bother some. Not available in my country.
I order this from NZ pharmacy with an extremely helpful pharmacist, cost is reasonable. It was not available for some time and replaced with a lotion that rolled off the skin. Skinoren product seems also to blend with makeup with a little effort so works for daytime too, not greasy at all.
All this is pointless unless you use SPF >45. I will continue to use it daily and recommend it to others.
May 17, 2007
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
Reduces redness, helps acnew
Cons:
itching at first
I had been on accutane for years and this seems to do the trick. Using morning and night. I love it! I can see my acne scars fading away!
March 28, 2007
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
No irritation, skin looks smooth, brown spots from previous acne are begining to fade. Safe to use while pregnant.
Cons:
Gave me a initial breakout
This med in my opinion works slower than a vitamin A based treatment. I noticed that it shrinks the pimples slowly.
March 4, 2007
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
fades red marks
Cons:
itches...goes away after like 3 weeks, seems to do nothing for acne, still breaking out
used it morning and night, i need to get on something else this didn't work.
December 30, 2006
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
Cleared up blackheads and heavy breakout areas such as forehead in about 2 weeks.
Cons:
My face feels dry. I was prescribed Chylindamycin (SP?) during the day for it and now my face just feels oily which makes me think I am producing more breakouts! Must use as prescribed
I just started getting acne at 23 so this is my first prescription. I helped clear up my forehead but did nothing for my rash looking acne around my nose which is where I am most self conscious. Also I get random pimples on my cheeks...Hopefully it will continue to improve my skin but I may seek other options.
December 16, 2006
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
I think the stuff is good.....but my acne (the small bit tht i get) comes back every now and then and i have been using this stuff for bout 2 months.........anyone else get this?????
November 13, 2006
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
has made my skin look and feel calmer
Cons:
stings when you apply it also can dry your skin a bit but oil free mousturiser is ok for that
i have been using azelaic acid for about 7 days now and already i can feel an improvement in my skin it feels smoother and looks a lot less red it isnt clear yet but i have only been using it for a week
April 26, 2012
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
Gentler than Benzoyl Peroxide products.
More effective (I found) than BP.
Doesn't cause redness on face.
Cons:
Minor sting at first, but goes away.
It is not miracle cure, but I find this product much more effective than BP for me. Also with BP my chin and skin just turned red, and that kind of highlighted my acne and scars, rather than improve them. I've been on Azelaic acid 20% for 6 months now. I really like it. It works. And I don't get redness on my face like before. I find that it also prevents new breakouts. Before sports I would wash my face and put on the treatment, I find that this helps reduce new breakouts.
December 29, 2008
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
Works wonders for my inflamed acne, cysts and comedones. Makes skin smooth and matte, bleaches scars and red marks.
Cons:
Stings and itches the first weeks.
Wash face with rich amounts of water ONLY, pat dry, then apply A LOT of the azelaic acid cream. (You might want to start with less, then ramp up the dose). My skin is now smooth and even, no pimples/cysts. Have tried: Differin, topical tretinoin, benzoyl peroxide, oral antibiotics, topical antibiotics. Azelaic acid beats them all in my experience.
Pros:
Reduces red marks, reduces acne by about 70%