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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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October 9, 2009
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Cons:
none at all
a wonderful product for acne as well as hyperpigmentation.
November 20, 2009
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
Cleared up cyctic acne when nothing else worked
Cons:
Price if you don't have insurance
This stuff burned like fire ants on my face when I first started using it... It was HORRIBLE!!! Tough it out... after two weeks no more burning just clear smooth skin. It didn't do a lot for getting rid of redness or hyperpigmentation... but no more huge hard zits!
May 10, 2016
Product used: Skinoren (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
love it
i love skinoren! my derm rec me to you this cream for my acne,dark spot and scar. and it works wonder my skin is getting bright and almost cleared up acne
July 2, 2016
How long did it take?
October 7, 2014
Product used: Skinoren (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
At last a remedy
I am 51 and have suffered from rosacea quite badly over the years. This cream works better rhan any other. Recommend.
May 20, 2013
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
Doesnt cause skin to flake
Doesnt bleach skin or clothes
Non drying when used in combination with natural wash and rose hip oil
Cons:
Intitially stinging, after hour is fine
Doesnt sit well under makeup
use only once a day to stop irritation
I have used Azclear lotion for 3 weeks with great results.. In Australia it only costs $10 over the chemist counter with no prescription or insurance required...I use it once a day coz I found using it twice a day was too drying. Every third night I skip it and only use Akin 100% pure rose hip oil. Also I no longer use harsh washes with salystic acid or benozyl peroxide...they simply strip my skin too much. So now I use Akin Pure Cleansing Gel. Once a week I use a generic Calamine lotion for a 30 minute mask to calm skin and draw out impurities. Anyone who is serious about clearing acne should also minimise sugar, wheat, red meats, coffee, and hot spices...these are flamatory so cause the skin to excrete more sebum.
October 10, 2012
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
Works quickly
Anti-inflammatory
Cons:
Burns, itches
This stuff is fantastic. I tried everything to clear up some hormonal body acne (after going off birth control pills) for months: salicylic acid body wash, BP, AHA, Retin-A. I had bright red, rashy acne all over my chest, neck and back and after a week, it's 80% gone. GONE. This started to work after only four days (applied twice a day). Coincidentally, that is how long the burning and itching occurred after use. It was almost unbearable the first 4-5 times of using it (for about 30 minutes after application) but it gradually got better and by the fourth day, there was no irritation at all. Stay with it!
May 6, 2011
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
Used the 20% cream. Very effective anti acne med. Worked on my skin that is non responsive to Clindamycin, Erythromycin, Retin.
Cons:
Gave me a very very very bad allergic reaction after 3weeks of use.
I am still giving it a 3 rating and recommending it (with caution) because it is not necessary that it will give an allergic reaction to others and in all honesty, if I overlook the allergy, it was the one thing that was working for me.
I am writing this review as a word of precaution to all other users. I used it on my face, neck and upper chest. For the first 2weeks, I had NO problem, not even the tingling that was mentioned in the leaflet and my acne was so much better. On the beginning of 3rd week there was a slight tingling-burning sensation, more on my neck and chest than face which I ignored. The sensation was more on my neck so I stopped using there but restarted yesterday and..........I woke up night feeling terrible. My face, neck and chest had turned red and I have huge urticarial patches all around. I never thought when the tingling started that I could be allergic. I thought I am having the side effect of tingling as mentioned in the leaflet.
March 17, 2010
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
Completely kicks the acne out!
Cons:
None so far!
Definately a great product!
September 3, 2010
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Cons:
No notable changes or improvements
I used this products for 3 months and did not see any improvements in my acne, which was nodular and inflamed. This may work for some, especially those with non-inflammatory acne. For this with cystic or nodular acne, I do not think this topical helps at all. This product did burn my skin when I over-exfoliated, but I attribute this to my skin simply being a bit raw.
January 13, 2011
Product used: Azelex (Azelaic Acid (20%) Cream)
Pros:
IT WORKS !!!!!!!!!!
Cons:
may dry skin , but not bad at all , moisturizer will take care of it
Ok , I'm just like many others, i been suffering from acne for more then 12 years , i'm 32 now. I try any thing from 1000$>treatments , peels, etc., creams , all antibiotics you ever heard , doxy , mono, etc. benz, i mean every think , even ALDERA , nothing works. I got AZELEX one week ago and OMG my skin never recover that fast , i use with combination of TRETINOIN and also before applying any of them i use DERMA ROLER 0.5mm, it works MAGICAL. I pay 20$ for derma roler . BOTTOM LINE if you just like me lost hope to cure acne , DON"T you must try this cream , even every one is different , you have nothing to lose
Pros:
take very few days to work and my marks are fading every passing day.Great product