Azelaic acid topical and Acne: What Users Say

• Sun...
• May 17, 2011

Azelaic acid topical for Acne "I have been using it for almost a month now. My face has made a big improvement, but I got lazy and didn't use it for a couple of days, and my face exploded with pimples again in that short period of time. I will definitely keep up with it this time. My face has been suffering from hormonal acne due to pregnancy since July of 2010."

• Han...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 11, 2017

For Acne "I was prescribed Finacea gel 15% roughly 2 years ago for my acne and perioral dermatitis. It does absolute wonders to reduce the papules and pustules associated with PD. Sometimes I’ll stop using the Finacea, and it only takes my skin a week to start breaking out again with horrible pus-filled demons. Using the Finacea consistently keeps these spots at bay, but after using for a month straight, I tend to get blackheads where I’ve applied the gel. For this, I use Retin-A to increase my skin’s turnover. I apply the Finacea in the morning, with the retinoid at night. This combination leads to wonderful skin. Combine this with any Avène moisturizer, and you’ll be well on your way to perfection."

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

Azelaic acid topical 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

Azelaic acid topical 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."

• Idk...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 8, 2021

For Acne "I used Skinoren for my acne (20% azelaic acid). I had a lot (like A LOT) of closed comedones and whiteheads on my forehead, temples, under my eyes, and on my nose wings, as well as overactive oil production on my nose (it was red and swollen all winter). I saw results immediately on my nose, it became less oily, red, and also looked smaller (I'm so happy)! The comedones cleared up fast, half of them were gone by around three days, and after two weeks, I barely had any. It worked wonders until three weeks in when I started getting cystic acne on my forehead and temples. I’ve never had cystic acne before and didn't know what to do. After struggling with it for two more months, I finally quit azelaic acid on my forehead and temples, and my skin returned to normal after two weeks. I still don't know what happened, but since I quit, my comedones have slowly started returning…but I’d rather have them than cystic acne and scars, so :) however, I'd give it a try, I still use it on my nose!"

• Anonymous
• October 19, 2010

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