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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 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 126 reviews on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 16% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Azelaic acid topical

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

Azelaic acid topical for Rosacea "Used it three days, and on the 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 60s and read somewhere a couple of 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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  • March 22, 2016

For Acne "I had super bad acne for about half a year, and it was awful. My dermatologist at first put me on creams like Aczone and Epiduo and an antibiotic called Doxycycline Monohydrate. My skin started to look better. The dermatologist switched my antibiotic to a different drug called minocycline. This cleared up my face but started making some of my acne scars look even darker! I then switched back to my normal, until last December I began having a major allergic reaction to the Epiduo. It was awful! I stopped using it and continued with the pill and with the Aczone. I started to break out again, and I'm hoping that starting Finacea will keep me acne-free again!"

7 / 10
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  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • March 30, 2014

Azelaic acid topical 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 flare-ups."

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  • November 16, 2009

Azelaic acid topical for Rosacea "Got my rosacea under control and improved the overall look of my skin."

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

Azelaic acid topical for Rosacea "One of the best medicines to prevent rosacea, but very expensive."

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  • Anonymous
  • October 19, 2010

Azelaic acid topical for Acne "I saw results immediately, but about a week into treatment, my acne began getting worse!"

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  • Shi...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • February 26, 2013

Azelaic acid topical for Rosacea "Very good improvement."

8 / 10
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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 29, 2019

Azelaic acid topical 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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  • December 31, 2010

Azelaic acid topical for Rosacea "Just have been using for 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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  • May 1, 2019

Azelaic acid topical for Rosacea "I am currently using Finacea gel. I have mild rosacea. My doctor recommended I use it thrice a week. I feel like it's getting worse, though it's been a week only. Should I wait more to see the effect?"

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  • Chr...
  • May 2, 2016

Azelaic acid topical for Rosacea "Tiny amount goes a long way."

9 / 10
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  • Tom...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • February 23, 2014

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

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  • 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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  • Eri...
  • March 11, 2017

Azelaic acid topical 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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  • Luc...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • December 26, 2013

Azelaic acid topical 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

Azelaic acid topical for Rosacea "Works great, but so expensive!"

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  • September 30, 2011

Azelaic acid topical for Rosacea "Great working, especially brand name."

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  • Pal...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 14, 2018

Azelaic acid topical for Acne "It is too expensive, but it works great!"

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  • Anonymous
  • June 6, 2012

Azelaic acid topical "Works wonderfully on my skin."

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  • Anonymous
  • March 1, 2010

Azelaic acid topical for Acne "This medication is great. It helps to improve the look of your skin."

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  • May 5, 2019

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

9 / 10
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  • Ric...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 24, 2022

Azelaic acid topical for Rosacea "Skin feels cooler and smoother with less flushing, 9/10."

9 / 10
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  • 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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  • SW9...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 10, 2022

Azelaic acid topical for Rosacea "I have been using Finacea cream for 3 months, and I'm still not noticing any difference."

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  • RGa...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • December 17, 2021

Azelaic acid topical for Rosacea "Works perfectly, but a very expensive cream. I hope the price will go down."

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