Azelaic acid topical and Peeling: What Users Say

• uns...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2019

Azelaic acid topical for Acne "After struggling with acne, my dermatologist prescribed me Azelex 20% and advised that I apply it twice a day and mix it with moisturizer because it tends to dry out skin. After 3 days, it completely ruined my skin. Even after using so much moisturizer, it would burn my face and itch. After 2 days, I figured I should keep giving it a chance. However, on the 3rd day, my face was just completely ruined. I woke up and my face was unbelievably dry. My face formed wrinkles, and I looked like an elder. Not to mention, my skin was peeling everywhere. It left dark patches of hyperpigmentation around my mouth, nose, and forehead. I was left with my face in a worse condition than when I started using Azelex. I don't know what to do now, I think it left me with a chemical burn or something of the sort. Now I'm left using homemade remedies to try to salvage all that I can."

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

Azelaic acid topical 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."

• Win...
• October 1, 2016

For Rosacea "I have had some luck with reducing pustules with a product available in Australia - Azclear. It is a 20% azelaic acid. I have had a little bit of peeling - it's quite strong, so I use it sparingly. 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!"

• ano...
• November 1, 2016

For Rosacea "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 every time I rub my face. I will persist for another few weeks, but it has definitely helped. Interesting to note that a tub of 15% 30g costs £8 on the NHS or £45 private, whereas in the US, it seems comparatively extortionate."

• ano...
• November 1, 2016

For Rosacea "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 every time I rub my face. I will persist for another few weeks, but it has definitely helped. Interesting to note that a tub of 15% 30g costs £8 on the NHS or £45 private, whereas in the US, it seems comparatively extortionate."

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

Azelaic acid topical 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."