Azelaic acid topical for Rosacea User Reviews (Page 3)

• Annie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2019

"I used this product when my skin was really bad. I had a bad rosacea flare up and my skin was inflamed and angry. I tired this product and within 2 days my skin calmed down and the bumps have are almost non existent."

• Dolly
• December 30, 2018

Finacea (azelaic acid) "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 acctuane 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 prescribes metrogel. It barely worked. Meanwhile ten years later my GP prescribed finacea gel 15 percent. It was getting under control."

• Evelyn
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 10, 2019

"Anyone who come to HK by chance should get Azelaic cream here as it is just HKD120 which is about US15. I tried it for a few nights so far and the result is unsure yet. I am not sure if it happens to most of us but I feel quite itchy after applying it and always want to put something else to make myself feel better...will see and keep updated."

• Grandma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 10, 2018

"After using this medication 3 times (morning, night, morning), I realized that I was having a SEVERE allergic reaction to it. My nose swelled, my face got red and every lymph node in my neck was swollen."

• Great...
• March 18, 2015

"After cleansing and thoroughly drying, apply a thick coat and dab it in. It's incredible once you get past the "itching" phase that seems to occur for most users when initially starting this. I can use it under my sunscreen, but I have to pat on my sunscreen, or the cream peels."

• Sabrina
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 23, 2022

Finacea (azelaic acid) "This has been a lifesaver for my cystic acne and rosacea. It cleared up the cystic acne along my jaw line 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."

• Bunty
• May 14, 2018

"I've been using this for 4 days so far. I had an outbreak of acne rosacea to my temple which was unusual as I'd never had that before. It's a cluster of 4 spots. They have persisted over 8 weeks now and haven't gone away. I take Doxycycline at the moment which has previously helped. The spots receded during a week holiday in a sunnier climate but when I returned they came straight back. I was at a loss and found azeliac acid being discussed here and on another site. So far, the cream has done very well and the spots have gone right down. At this rate they will hopefully be gone completely in a short while. I'm very impressed with it so far and would certainly recommend trying this. It is on NHS prescription in UK."

• Ginjo
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 25, 2019

"I started taking azelaic acid a little over a month ago for my mild rosacea because my new insurance won't cover Soolantra. I was worried when I saw other people's experiences with the side effects, but I didn't experience the burning or itching. I must say I'm disappointed, though. I haven't seen any improvement of my skin. Glad it didn't cost anything!"

• Wings...
• October 1, 2016

"I have had some luck with reducing pustules with a product available in Australia - Azclear. It is a 20% azaleic acid. I have had a little bit of peeling - it's quite strong so I use it spareingly. For those in the US it is only $8.95 Aus dollars. Yes! It doesn't need a prescription and it is made by a well trusted company - I'm sure it's able to be purchased online and shipped overseas. Well worth a try - I can't believe it's so expensive in the US!"

• Drgh
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 12, 2023

Finacea (azelaic acid) "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."

• ghino
• December 23, 2015

"I used this because my friend recommended this and has healed her face for 4 months.. I rarely get pimples, probably 3-5 sometimes when my period is about to come. But I was greedy and I like a clearer face, one that looks like a baby's skin.. no pores and whatsoever.. so I dreamed too much and I used this for 6 weeks.. they said purging is normal, but on the 5th week, it%u2019s like I made myself a monster.. and worse on 6th week.. so my advice is not to use this until the doctor tells you to use it.."

• anon
• November 1, 2016

"Used this for rosacea, which i thought was a shaving rash on my face. It immediately went far more red than before to the point where it was visible to others and on a larger area. I persisted and after a few days it was beginning to clear. The peeling is pretty severe and i seem to be flaking heavily everytime i rub my face. I will persist for another few weeks but it has definatley helped. Interesting to note that a tub of 15% 30g costs £8 on the NHS or £45 private wheras in the US it seems comparitely extortionate."

• Dr Ford
• June 20, 2016

"Finacea has transformed my face. It has cleared the breakouts and improved the pigmentation.Just wish they made a cream formulation. I use to much because it dries so fast spreading it is difficult. I have to rush before it dries. A 50gram tube should last me two month's but for me only one month.And even with Insurance it cost me 109 dollars monthly.Maybe one day they will combine cerave moisturizer with active ingredient Azalaic Acid.Sorry so long."

• amanda
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 1, 2022

Finacea (azelaic acid) "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 2 x a day finacea all over 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 USA."

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

Finacea (azelaic acid) "I have never suffered with acne/rosea apart from stress related in my early 40's...I'm now 57 and it came back. I have slightly red skin with fatty type lumps under my eyes and down sides of nose and cheek.I went to the dr and he prescribed finacea 15 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."

• Avpu
• September 21, 2015

"My dermatologist prescribed this for dry skin under my mouth/ perioral dermatitis. It cleared up this stubborn dry skin in 3 or 4 days. Doc told me to use on my acne. It cleared up existing acne but brought big, nasty, honking zits to the surface that haven't cleared up after a month."

• Docmama
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 4, 2017

"Finacea Rx for rosacea Love this! US price is a ripoff. Will buy in France I am 70 but my skin has never dried out. I like the Clinique Lotion #4 that is heavy duty salicylic acid. I sometimes use it instead of finacea. My skin looks lovely from the finacea. It's not just good for rosacea, but to exfoliate. I also use Sumadan wash with a clatisonic. I also have Seborrhea and use nizoral shampoo. Web derm and rosacea may go hand in hand. I don't overuse, as the product can be very drying."

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

Finacea (azelaic acid) "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"

• Rosac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 14, 2021

"I was using metrogel and it had limited effect on my mild Rosacea. I went and just bought a 10% solution online for about $8.00, tried it and and after a few weeks had significant and noticeable improvement. I've stopped metrogel and now this is the only thing I need to keep my Rosacea under control. Highly recommend."

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

Finacea (azelaic acid) "Finacea Foam, is what I have used over 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 50gram Foam 15% ease of use, easy to apply & spread, & whatever it touches it seems to disappear. Raised bumps also dissapear as well as rosacea. Im 63 y.o. male. It is very effective, just shake it & push button Softly, & spread on skin. I like the way I can spread a lite/thin layer & do it again 12 hours later. After about the 2nd application its clearing up, by 3rd application most blemish just disappears. 10 on a 1–10 scale Foam"

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

"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."

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

Finacea (azelaic acid) "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."

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

Finacea (azelaic acid) "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."

• finacea...
• November 16, 2009

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

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

Finacea (azelaic acid) "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."