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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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 8, 2009
Product used: Skinoren (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
Coulndn't mention any
Cons:
Dries out skin. Burns and leaves skin itchy and red.
I've been using this product for nearly 3 months now and i'm giving up. My skin looks older and ragged due to the drying effect. This product has not been working for me at all!
August 30, 2008
Product used: Skinoren (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
I have been using this product for a few weeks now and overall i think it has made my acne worse.
Cons:
Makes skin really red and itchy and makes breakouts look even worse.
My doctor told me to try this after having been prescribed many other creams/gels, which also did not work but overall this has got to be the worst cream out of them all, i have stopped using it for now and i have another appointment this tuesday so ill keep my fingers crossed she gives me something that actually works.
June 24, 2008
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
it made my skin less red.
Cons:
it made break out more,since them I have been batling acne.
not worth for me.
December 18, 2006
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
Worked for about one week
Cons:
Extremely dry skin, cysts, white heads, more sensitive skin
After using Poractiv for about 2 years. My dermotologist perscribed Finacea for me, about 3 months ago. At first my face cleared instantly, I thought I had finally found a product that works for my VERY oily skin and large pores and mild to moderate acne. But the more I used the Finacea the worse my skin got. I applied it morning and night all over my face. It made my face break out where it normally never breaks out, especially on my forehead! It made these horrible cysts on my chin that would be purple in color and nothing but blood would come out! It also caused a little scarring on my left cheek! My skin has never been so dry!!! It is so embarassing! My skin has never looked worse! I have been trying White distilled vinager as a astringent for about 3 days now, and my face looks ALOT better, maybe by Christmas I can look good!
Cons:
Caused hypopigmentation... I started using Azelaic Acid 20% on my face as prescribed in January... by July - when I went to the beach - my skin was totally blotchy... I have patches of white where the cells have been damaged. Some doctors tried to tell me that it's Vitiligo, but the white patches are exactly where I applied the medicine. It's been over three years and it isn't much better. It is mostly noticeable in the summer I tried topicals