Azelaic acid topical for Acne User Reviews (Page 2)

• use...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 14, 2021

"I was 16 when I got prescribed (oral) doxycycline for 3 months, and it worked. I saw results, and after, I got prescribed Finacea azelaic acid (gave me very painful stinging every time). I should have known by then that shouldn’t be normal. The first few days I used it, some acne would go away, but after using it for a couple of weeks, acne got worse than before-small, painful pimples all over my forehead, cheeks, and chin. I think I was allergic to it. I stopped using it and disposed of it. Do not recommend."

• Bla...
• October 11, 2017

"I had a really bad breakout, and my doctor prescribed an antibiotic (doxycycline), Finacea gel, and Ziana. Finacea worked well, when I started using it, it was $40 with their coupon, and after my insurance paid their part, then it went up to $80 a few months later. I was told the coupon was no longer available, so my copay was higher. Then, a few months later, it was a $160 copay, and I couldn't afford it. Talk about big pharma greed! Now they have a foam version (I hate it) of the Finacea instead of the gel that just came out, and it's starting at $40 with my co-pay. I think I can see where this is going."

• kay...
• November 5, 2015

"My idiot dermatologist prescribed me Finacea for acne. Absolutely terrible for me. I used it for 2 months during the summer, made my skin so much worse than it was in the beginning and gave me huge cysts on both my cheeks. Self-esteem had never been lower. Do NOT TAKE for acne. It was also very expensive ($80). Biggest waste of money."

• Lar...
• March 22, 2016

"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!"

• Anonymous
• October 19, 2010

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

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

Azelaic acid topical "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."

• J-0...
• February 4, 2016

"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."

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

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

• Anonymous
• March 1, 2010

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