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Azelaic acid topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Brand names: Finacea, Azelex, Finevin

Azelaic acid topical has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 124 reviews on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 16% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Azelaic acid topical

  • Court
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 19, 2023

For Rosacea "Azaleic acid 15% gel was prescribed for my mild rosacea. Within 5 minutes of applying it my face was beet red and swollen. It was burning and my breathing felt labored. I obviously am allergic to this product which sucks because my skin is sensitive to everything."

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  • random...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 22, 2022

Finacea (azelaic acid) for Rosacea "Used it three days and on third day got so dizzy I had to lean on the wall and couldn't stand. It worked on the redness immediately so I was happy but the dizziness was extreme. I washed it off and after two hours the dizziness went away. I'm in my 60's and read somewhere a couple others had this problem with it. Also gave me tinnitus and hoping that goes away. I wish I had never tried this."

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  • Carol...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • March 30, 2014

Finacea (azelaic acid) for Rosacea "I have been using this for the redness of rosacea. I don't really have bumps or acne from rosacea. I've been using this twice a day for six months and still have flareups."

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  • finacea...
  • November 16, 2009

Finacea (azelaic acid) for Rosacea "Got my rosacea under control and improved the overall look of my skin."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • October 19, 2010

Finacea (azelaic acid) for Acne "I saw results immediately, but about a week into treatment my acne began getting worse!"

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  • bhano
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 29, 2019

Finacea (azelaic acid) for Rosacea "Finacea, works but my skin got better before it got worse. Give it time. I only apply it at night and I try not to use a moisturizer. Peeling is normal for the first bit."

8 / 10
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  • Shirl...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • February 26, 2013

Finacea (azelaic acid) for Rosacea "Very good improvement"

8 / 10
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  • ChgoAl
  • December 31, 2010

Finacea (azelaic acid) for Rosacea "Just have been using about 1 week and the redness on my cheeks is going away. I look much better and will get more from the Doctor."

8 / 10
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  • Huda
  • May 1, 2019

Finacea (azelaic acid) for Rosacea "I am currently using finacea gel I have mild rosacea my Dr recommend me use it thrice a week I feel like its getting worst though its been a week only should I wait more to see the effect ?"

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  • tolik
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • August 20, 2012

Azelex (azelaic acid) for Rosacea "One of the best medicines to prevent Rosacea, but very expensive. "

10 / 10
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  • J-09
  • February 4, 2016

For Acne "Best product for acne it literally started clearing my face in two days now my skin is starting to look even better than it did before it fixes skin discoloration as well"

10 / 10
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  • Chrisy
  • May 2, 2016

Finacea (azelaic acid) for Rosacea "Tiny amount goes a long way."

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  • Tomh
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • February 23, 2014

Azelex (azelaic acid) for Acne "Works well and I've tried almost everything. It burns/itches/tingles like crazy when you first start using it but that eventually stops. I apply it mixed with a moisturizer."

8 / 10
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  • ErinOV
  • March 11, 2017

Finacea (azelaic acid) for Rosacea "Took a long time to see results and seemed to become less effective after 6 months. I'm headed back to the doctor to find other options."

5 / 10
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  • LucyX
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • December 26, 2013

Azelex (azelaic acid) for Rosacea "Some slight tingling at application around the nose, otherwise excellent results at almost eliminating breakouts. Now I only get 1 or 2 sores when I am under very extreme stress."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • July 23, 2011

Azelex (azelaic acid) for Rosacea "Works great, but soooo expensive!"

8 / 10
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  • toliksf
  • September 30, 2011

Azelex (azelaic acid) for Rosacea "Great working, especially Brand name"

10 / 10
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  • Palmb...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 14, 2018

Azelex (azelaic acid) for Acne "It is too expensive... but it works great!!"

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • June 6, 2012

Finacea (azelaic acid) "Works wonderfully on my skin."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • March 1, 2010

Finacea (azelaic acid) for Acne "This medication is great. It helps to improve the look of your skin."

10 / 10
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  • Blaadje...
  • May 5, 2019

For Rosacea "This really worked. But because of the price, I switched to 10% OTC version. And that works the same for a fraction of the cost."

9 / 10
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  • jjbem
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 27, 2016

For Rosacea "currently in drug trial for generic CREAM formulation working really well!"

10 / 10
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  • Ricardo
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 24, 2022

Finacea (azelaic acid) for Rosacea "Skin feels cooler and smoother with less flushing, 9/10"

9 / 10
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  • SW90
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 10, 2022

Finacea (azelaic acid) for Rosacea "I have been using Finacea cream for 3 months and I'm still not noticing any difference."

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  • RGano
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • December 17, 2021

Azelex (azelaic acid) for Rosacea "Works perfectly, but very expensive cream I hope price will go down"

10 / 10
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