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Arazlo for Acne User Reviews

Arazlo has an average rating of 3.9 out of 10 from a total of 7 reviews for the treatment of Acne. 29% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 71% reported a negative experience.

Arazlo rating summary

3.9/10 average rating

7 ratings from 9 user reviews.

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  • Anonymous
  • March 26, 2023

"I've battled cystic acne for years. I've been taking spironolactone for a few years and it had worked great. My acne was gone I was working on my scars. My acne came back recently, and it's been terrible. I was prescribed arazlo and just like many other people, it has made my skin worse. I understand there is a purging period, but this is too much to tolerate. My skin gets new inflamed bumps daily, clusters of whiteheads, intense itchiness, severe dryness, redness, and flakiness. Literally, everything bad could happen to your skin. I am going to stop, as I don't see the value in continuing and my face progressively gets worse. This is more than just a "purge" it's destroying my skin."

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  • Sarah
  • February 16, 2023

"Okay I have tried everything for acne, prescriptions and I have just finished a round of Accutane. Doctor put me on Arazlo for maintenance, and it was the worst thing I have ever done. Constant breakouts, and cystic acne like I had prior to Accutane and this occurred for 5 months until I realized this was the problem. It ruined my face."

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  • katj
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 22, 2021

"I broke out with the worst cystic acne of my life on this medication. Didn't make my skin feel soft like Veltin (Clindamycin / Tretinoin) did. Made my skin rough and bumpy and I had horrible breakouts. I've been using for several months now and it's only getting worse. Would make my face a little flaky and red but nothing terrible."

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  • Bryanna
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 8, 2023

"This was awful. My skin would peel so bad and got to the point where my skin starting getting red and itchy. It started to scab and got really painful. Tried to stick it out but I can’t anymore. Too painful. It helped with the bumps I have on my forehead, but didn’t really help with the rest of my acne. Not worth it."

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  • takea...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 14, 2023

"I had a bad breakout that wouldn't clear up for nothing. This particular breakout, I never experienced before. I was prescribed 2% salicylic face wash, Arazlo, spironolactone and purchased some Burt's Bees face moisturizer. Now prior, nothing seemed to keep my breakouts at bay except my Neutrogena microdermabrasion kit but they stopped selling the pads. I used all ingredients daily and took the pills for the whole duration (30 days, no side effects besides frequent urination). You must not lather Arazlo on your face as if it's moisturizer, a thin layer is all that's needed spread out evenly. It will burn your skin if you apply too much. Mine peeled, it's troublesome but a good thing. The T-zone is where I use it most. After about a month in, I was able to stop using the pills. It does help with lines and wrinkles although that's not what I got it for. I'm now using my face wash and Arazlo sparingly. My skin gets oily so this stuff keeps it in check. I have sensitive skin but everyone's different."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • February 9, 2024

"I have battled cystic acne my entire life. I have tried every topical medication - both prescription and over the counter - and nothing worked for me. I was always dry, red, flaky, and continued to break out. Arazlo is the only medication that works! It actually cured my acne. Within 4-6 weeks, my acne was completely gone. I now have occasional hormonal breakouts, but my skin has completely changed. This was life-changing!! Best topical medication!"

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  • dd1234
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 9, 2023

"Worst ever medication. I didn't have acne but now I have cysts all over my face which has been going on for almost a year. It has ruined my face."

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  • No no...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 9, 2022

"I used this for dark spots and No no no no no no no no no no no no. No it didn’t work. No"

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  • Anony...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 28, 2021

"after a few days of using Arazlo it made my skin start to peeling in random spots and made my face very red and painful"

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