Comments on: Finacea Gel (azelaic acid 15%) User Reviews

By: Sydney

Sydney — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:20:21 +0000

I have mild to moderate rosacea and adult acne and my primary care doctor prescribed topical steroids but after seeing a dermatologist she recommended against long term use of topical steroids. I was reluctant to give up the only thing that seemed to keep the flare ups of pustules around and under my nose at bay but she was confident in Finacea. I am in my second week with it and I am very impressed with the results! I will say that for the first week it actually made it much worse (which they warned me about – they said it would draw eruptions to the surface and they were right) and there was significant drying even with the moisterizer that came with the Finacea (scaly and rough peeling patches). I also had some mild stinging and itchy feelings right after I applied it but that has also subsided as time goes on. But after about a week the eruptions receded and I am very happy with the results. I am hopeful that it will continue to improve and completely clear my skin. I highly recommend it – just be prepared for that initial phase.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:04:15 +0000

I live in Australia and 15% Finacea costs $26 per 30g tube, I buy mine from: (http://www.epharmacy.com.au/product.asp?id=49623&pname=Finacea+Acne+Gel+15%25+30g)

I’m not sure if there is any difference to the US one in terms of strength (might be more than 15%?). But the Aussie Finacea works perfectly for me. Since using it I don’t get any pustules which was the main concern for me. At first it made my skin very dry, but now it’s fine.

I only use it once a day. I still have some redness, but pustules/pimples are GONE.

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:07:08 +0000

There is an over the counter product in Australia called Azclear, made be a company called Ego. It’s 20% Azeleic acid and about $10 for a 25g tube. So far I’ve had good results and zero irritation, it’s actually very calming for me. I’m sure you can order it online from an Aussie pharmacy; sounds as though you’re being held ransom by the drug companies in the US. It’s really a very cheap product.

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:19:46 +0000

I just received a prescription for Finacea today. However, it is going to be $180. I wanted to know if anyone has used the Finacea that comes from Australia. It seems to be a different name of company. However, I can get it for $60 shipped here to the US. I also do not want to throw away any more $.

Also, Please if anyone has any result testimonies for me I would appreciate it. I am just not sure that I know what to do. I have used Doxy and it does work for me, but the medicine is very regimented as far as time and not eating with it, etc. I also did not like the way it made me feel. I decided it was not worth it to take it. I tried a finacea sample for the last two week and I think that there is some improvement, but I am not sure…it could just be I am not flaring as bad. Any advice…
Thanks

By: Tracy

Tracy — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:35:23 +0000

I was diagnosed with mild-moderate rosacea when I was 37. After going through countless face creams, cleansers, and Metrogel, the lady who does my IPL recommended Finacea. Let me tell you…I was skeptical at first, because my skin is super sensitive and dry. But after two weeks of use, I noticed a reduction in “hives”/zits and sensitivity. It doesn’t do a lot for redness immediately, and it DOES STING when you use it for the first couple weeks, but it has worked wonders for me.

A couple hints:

I was using CeraVe long before I was using Finacea, and I looked long and hard for a facial lotion that added moisture that LASTED. This stuff rules on so many levels. Back to my point: When you apply finacea, wait a couple minutes for it to dry. Then apply whatever lotion works for you. The stinging goes away after a few minutes.

Don’t use finacea two times a day. I only use it in the morning.

Don’t use a lot of it in the application. Too much can aggravate. I use the size of a small pea over my face — and keep it away from my eyelids.

DO NOT use it on windburn, sun kissed skin, or dry patches. It will aggravate and cause burning. I try to wait on using it if my skin is sensitive from something.

Hope this helps anyone considering or using Finacea!

By: heather NSW Australia

heather NSW Australia — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 06:02:41 +0000

my rosacea is practically cured – the little veins are still there a bit.

I have had rosacea acne and dry flacky areas on my face. I tried various things.

I now wash my face in powdered organic oats with boiling water on it, use as soap and also leave on the skin but dont let it dry out, wash off.

I eat chia seed and organic oats porridge with a bit of soy milk on it.

( use blender to powder chia seed – I tablespoon, and half cup of oats made into flour pour on boiling water and stir – vanilla essence and some natural sweetener – like xylotol – only a little – sometimes banana, or stewed apples)

Chia is really high in omega3 and 6 also hydrating, oats decrease cortesone and are really good for regrowing collagen.

I am taking all the vitamines and food suppliments that may help make the skin regrow.

http://www.smartskincare.com/treatments/topical/lycopene.html

for SCIENTIFIC SKIN CARE FORMULAS -brilliant site

I eat some raw kelp from our beach and cold pressed sesame oil on toast. sesame oil is used in India for skin problems.

I have started using vit e plus kelp soaked in water, aloe and Q 10 for a moisturiser.

will see how that goes , soon as possible I will get some REd palm oil for a type of vit e that isnt available in normal vit E

Will it work for others – let me know.

Heather

By: joan

joan — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 21:47:34 +0000

1started using finacea 2 wks ago wow what a dif. rednes and lumps also smaller pores I could not be happier. ps I AM IN MY SEVENTYS.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:42:04 +0000

I was just diagnosed with mild to moderate rosacea 2 days ago. I thought it was just another allergic reaction to a new shampoo I tried that was supposed to be sulfate-free. Now I wonder if it’s been rosacea all along, but this time it didn’t clear up after stopping the shampoo. My dermatologist prescribed Finacea and Cera Ve. I’m only on my 3rd day of using the Finacea, but my question is, does the condition tend to get worse before it gets better? I’m not having the stinging and burning some people describe, but the bumps are worse and more painful than before. In fact, they weren’t really painful before I started using the Finacea.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:16:46 +0000

I have been on Finacea for about 1.5 years now and it is a fantastic product. I just wish I had tried it earlier before the rosacea acne did some permanent damage to my skin (just a few marks on my cheeks).

I have some redness still, but that doesn’t bother me, the pimples are gone! One thing that also helps is removing alcohol and limiting stimulants like coffee.

But honestly this product has allowed me to go into public without feeling self conscious all of the time.

By: Emma

Emma — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:28:46 +0000

Hi
I’m 28 and have suffered with rosacea I have the spot like lumps on nose chin forehead n cheeks. I have redness also in this areas, my specialist here in uk has put me on several antitbiotics and nothing has worked. I get very emotional n down when talking about my condition as I feel ugly n a social outcast. People think I have acne and therefore I feel like they think I’m dirty. I can’t wear make up or subcream. I feel ashamed when going out.

I’m giving the f cream a go. Starting it tomorrow. Wish me luck

I was please to find thus thread of conversation as it made me feel not so odd Ty