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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April 25, 2008
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Cons:
Price
Tingling sensation (does wear away a few minutes after application)
Works wonders
April 12, 2008
Product used: Skinoren (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
For me helps a little even when used just twice a week, once a day. Does not bleach textiles. Skin turns very smooth after the peeling effect.
Cons:
Does not cure the acne even in regular use, though reduces blackheads. Delays the healing of red spots. The itching can be quite unbearable, especially on hot weather (so I opt to using just occasionally)
Has positive effect for me even when used occasionally, so why to suffer from the itch daily. Not many treatments work for me, so this is well worth recommending.
April 8, 2008
Product used: Skinoren (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
seems to work, is over-the-counter
Cons:
stings if your skin is very dry, and you need to avoid sunlight
better than nothing
April 7, 2008
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
Essentially cleared up the disaster that Retin-A Micro made of my face. Within 5 days, my scars lightened, I have not developed any new acne, and the old acne is disappearing. What would I do without it?
Cons:
Itchiness, but I hear it goes away. And well worth it, if you ask me.
Finacea 15% is a miracle drug.
March 17, 2008
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
finecea 15% has done wonders compared to azelex acid 20%
Cons:
none yet
odorless, stainless, has worked wonders
March 12, 2008
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
I use the 15% azelaic acid product (Finacea) I had no irritation or initial breakout like I got with retinoids.
Cons:
My insurance does not cover it, so its pricey to pay for it out-of-pocket.
It works great in combination with my other over the counter acne products. I like that it addresses multiple causal factors of acne - it prevents comedone formation, kills the acne bacteria, reduces inflamation, and helps fade red marks from past breakouts.
March 5, 2008
Product used: Skinoren (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
over time it removes almost all acne and redness. you still might get a pimple though, but when your face is in your natural colour one zit or two does'nt look that bad.
Cons:
still had two breakouts after i starting using it. one year after i started, then six months after that. maybe because i got lazy and did'nt use it frequently enough when i looked good. hope so..
your acne itches, but i saw it as a signed of it working. and in a while, it sure did. i cleared up fine and got my selfesteem back.
March 1, 2008
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
It seems to help prevent acne without irritating my skin at all. I would definitely recommend trying azelaic acid.
Cons:
expensive! a tube of brand name Finacea cost me $90. one tube seems to be lasting about 2-3 months with twice a day application. But, I have no other cons to speak of! That's unusual for any kind of acne treatment.
It's hard to tell, but my azelaic acid topical cream (Finacea) seems to be helping prevent acne for me. I have sensitive skin, and yet it doesn't cause any itching or burning unless my skin is very dry. I use Cetaphil lotion with Finacea. I also apply it underneath my makeup and it doesn't clump up or anything. It's as if the Finacea isn't there. It also doesn't have an obnoxious smell or any color. I see no down side to using it except the price.
February 13, 2008
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
Having rosacea azelaic has worked great for me. I know there are 2 versions, one gel and 1 lotion, both of which I have tried. the fineca gel @15 works better than anything the derms have tried so far. Cool calm & corrected from dermadoctor for after
Cons:
price. the burning and itching stops after a few days.
Stick with it, We all know if somebody tells us a product will work we will buy it. In this case I have tried them all and this one DOES WORK
February 1, 2008
Product used: Skinoren (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
works very well. Nothing else helped before. Took about 2 weeks to notice the difference but now it left my skin smooth and clear. Though I use it once a day, otherwise it's too drying.
Cons:
Itchy on application.
I would recommend it.
Pros:
I started Azelex with oily, scarred and blemished skin. After using Azelex for an approximate 4 months, my skin tone has become evenly balanced in color and natural oils. No more major breakouts. Skin looking 95% better than 5 months before.