Finacea User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Axe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2017

For Rosacea "I have been using this Finacea 15% gel for about a week, and posting here just because I am totally shocked at the price some of you are forced to pay for this product. I live in Italy, and I bought this for 19€ (full price, no discount), and I thought 'that's too much for a tube of gel.' I feel sorry for you, they are extorting you, they are criminals. Can't say anything about the gel yet... too soon for me, but I have an acne problem on my skin."

• Ste...
• November 13, 2017

For Rosacea "My Finacea gel has been a lifesaver. Before I started it, I was on antibiotics for my rosacea. Those helped, but not nearly as much as Finacea. It has made my face go from extremely red and filled with dots and bumps to smooth and almost regular skin tone. I can finally go outside without makeup and not feel like an alien. The only side effect is that it makes my skin itch and burn a little after applying it. I solve this problem by using a moisturizer 5 minutes later. Oh, and one tube lasts forever!"

• Phx...
• October 6, 2017

For Rosacea "I’m using Finacea for mild rosacea. The first week, it was mildly burning. By the 7th day, I could tell an enormous difference. My skin went from feeling rough to being very smooth. I have had friends make comments about my skin looking nice. I can tell a HUGE difference. I am very happy with the results. I’m hoping my skin will improve even more with longer use. Most of the postpustules are gone, and the red spots are a lighter pink now. My skin is smooth."

• Van...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2018

For Rosacea "So the initial price got me looking the other way, and silly me, I ended up spending more thinking I knew more than my doctor. Listen up, rosacea sufferers - TRY THIS! I have spent nearly 3 years trying to find other solutions, and nada. One tiny application, one time, I already see results. One tube should last for a very long time (I mean years). So it is worth the money to save yourself from being embarrassed."

• duc...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 20, 2019

For Rosacea "Finacea works really well for me in controlling rosacea, much, much better than Metrogel. However, I am just trying it out as a foam, and that is a terrible experience. It is very difficult to control the amount that comes out, and then you cannot spread it evenly on your face. It gets everywhere, including the eyes. I would really recommend that you stick to the gel."

• Swe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 14, 2019

For Rosacea "I am writing this as an update from my original post a few months ago when I first started using Finacea after buying it online from an Australian pharmacy. Unfortunately, I discovered Finacea was not for me, it actually made my skin so much worse. I’d have to mentally prepare myself every time I put it on because it burned so bad I couldn’t even stand it, and my face was horribly red, dry, flaky, and tight all the time. If anything, it made my rosacea worse. I finally broke down and went to my dermatologist, and he prescribed me antibiotics, Soolantra, and Rhofade (which I know a lot of people hate), but for me, I have had much better results with this regimen. Redness is still there, but the Rhofade doesn’t burn and definitely reduces the redness and feels very soft and soothing on my skin, no more dryness and flakiness. Finacea just didn’t work for me."

• Nat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2016

For Rosacea "I have moderate rosacea, but enough where my entire face is pink/red. I started using this two months ago, day and night, and the redness has gone down minimally, but I've started to break out in deep red pimples on my cheeks. I stopped yesterday, and the pimples seem to be clearing up a bit. Definitely wasn't worth it because I now have acne marks all over my face."

• Drg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 12, 2023

For Rosacea "I took Finacea for nine weeks, and it has made my rosacea worse. I have inflammation and pustules, along with burning and stinging sensations, which have increased considerably. It appears to work well for a lot of people, but like every other rosacea treatment, it’s not for everyone."

• Ste...
• February 9, 2018

For Rosacea "I was suffering with a really bad rosacea flare-up for almost a year. New dermatologist gave me Finacea foam in addition to Metrogel to use twice a day. After 4 months, there was only such a small improvement, and I was continuing to get pustules on my cheeks daily. I ultimately got off of the Finacea and am now in Metrogel and another topical cream, which works so much better for me."

• Dol...
• December 30, 2018

For Rosacea "I struggled with rosacea since age 13. Back then, there were few options for those of us, and my physician prescribed tetracycline. But it never adequately kept my eruptions under control. I suffered for years with large red pustules, and it affected my life. I went on Accutane per my dermatologist, who was supposed to be top in his field. It went away completely, but six months later, it reappeared. My dermatologist said, “I think you have rosacea.” What an idiot. So he prescribed Metrogel. It barely worked. Meanwhile, ten years later, my GP prescribed Finacea gel 15 percent. It was getting under control."

• Sab...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 23, 2022

For Rosacea "This has been a lifesaver for my cystic acne and rosacea. It cleared up the cystic acne along my jawline, and while it didn't cure my rosacea, it has gotten demonstrably better. I tried everything prior to this, including medication, and this is the only thing that has worked. I have been using it for over three years. I took a break last summer to see if I could go without, and in less than a month I was flushed bright red, and in less than two months the cystic acne was back."

• Fif...
• December 10, 2023

"Finacea foam has been a godsend for me! I struggle with perioral dermatitis and overall very sensitive and reactive skin. My dermatologist suggested the foam as it’s less drying, along with Vanicream for my moisturizer. It’s been a miracle! It cleared up the dermatitis around my mouth, killed all the random breakouts, and still left my skin feeling good and less sensitive. This is great stuff, definitely give it a try!"

• Day...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 27, 2016

For Rosacea "This review is for Finacea Foam. I visited a dermatologist and discovered I have rosacea. She prescribed Finacea Foam and gave me a small booklet to read. In the middle of the booklet, it was mentioned that it is important to throw out anything left over 8 weeks after opening. Reason not given... wasteful for something that costs close to $300. I wasn't concerned about any redness in my skin, as it wasn't bad, but I was assured it would take care of the pimple-like bumps that had persisted for years. I tried it for two weeks and there was no improvement... just got a little worse. It also dried out my skin, so I had to use extra moisturizers. No terrible side effects, so rating it a 2. Wish I'd been able to get a sample to try out."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 10, 2023

For Rosacea "Been using this, tretinoin 0.05% and dapsone 5%, and it has helped me with my acne and hyperpigmentation. What I like about Finacea is that it doesn't irritate my skin and helps with hyperpigmentation. 9/10."

• ama...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 1, 2022

For Rosacea "What I like about Finacea over Soolantra is that you can apply it only to the areas that need it (Soolantra really has to be applied all over, otherwise, the mites just relocate). I find that 2x a day Finacea all over the face can make the more sensitive areas of my face (chin for me) more red. It does a great job of clearing up pustules, though. Also, very little purging (3-4 days for me). Works much better than Metrogel. I used it for 6 months but stopped because I felt like it made the little red veins more visible after a while. Now I am 3 weeks into Soolantra, but it has drawn out so many more bumps... I may switch back. Also, you can order this drug online from Australia. $28/tube. Same as prescription med here in the USA."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2021

For Rosacea "I have never suffered with acne/rosacea apart from stress related in my early 40s. I'm now 57, and it came back. I have slightly red skin with fatty-type lumps under my eyes and down the sides of my nose and cheek. I went to the doctor, and he prescribed Finacea 15. It worked immediately. My skin hasn't looked so clear in years. Would definitely recommend. Slight tingling sensation, but worth it for the results. Don't understand the huge price tag in the States. No doubt something political/financial. Ridiculous."

• Lov...
• June 8, 2017

For Rosacea "I used Finacea cream for years but now had to switch to the foam. While the actual medicine is still working for me, I have to say that the price of $175 I would expect for the dispenser to work. I tried to exchange it but will not get any answer. I spend my morning on hold without ever even getting a person to talk to. The coupon line, yes. But not Bayer. I just cannot endorse this product. Would love to give it 0 stars, but the cream worked, just no longer available. Big Pharma rip-off!"

• Kev...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 18, 2022

For Rosacea "Finacea foam is what I have used over the last 3 years. My dermatologist had a small sample of the foam he gave to me. I loved it! That small container lasted about a year. Now I have refilled a slightly larger 50-gram foam 15%. Ease of use, easy to apply and spread, and whatever it touches, it seems to disappear. Raised bumps also disappear as well as rosacea. I'm 63 y.o. male. It is very effective, just shake it and push the button softly and spread it on skin. I like the way I can spread a light/thin layer and do it again 12 hours later. After about the 2nd application, it's clearing up, by the 3rd application, most blemishes just disappear. 10 on a 1–10 scale foam."

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

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."

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

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."

• fin...
• November 16, 2009

For Rosacea "Got my rosacea under control and improved the overall look of my skin."

• Anonymous
• October 19, 2010

For Acne "I saw results immediately, but about a week into treatment, my acne began getting worse!"

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

For Rosacea "Very good improvement."

• bha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 29, 2019

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."

• Chg...
• December 31, 2010

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."