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Azelaic acid topical for Rosacea User Reviews (Page 4)

Brand names: Finacea, Azelex, Finevin

Reviews for Azelaic acid topical

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

Azelaic acid topical "Very good improvement."

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

Azelaic acid topical "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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  • Chg...
  • December 31, 2010

Azelaic acid topical "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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Frequently asked questions

  • Hud...
  • May 1, 2019

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

9 / 10
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  • Eri...
  • March 11, 2017

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

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  • tol...
  • September 30, 2011

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

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  • Bla...
  • May 5, 2019

"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 "Skin feels cooler and smoother with less flushing, 9/10."

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

"Currently in drug trial for generic cream formulation, working really well!"

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

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

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  • 2mu...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 18, 2022

"Skin is extremely sensitive to products and burns easily. This product is well tolerated by me, working very quickly to correct outbreaks of rosacea bumps. Thank you, Chemist. Love the product."

10 / 10
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