Question 1

does azelaic acid to fade brown marks?

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Sometimes: Azelaic acid is sometimes used to fade brown spots of sun damage called lentigenes.  It is not very effective at this, but sometimes it can help.

Question 2

does azelex (azelaic acid) cause initial breakout?

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Azelex (azelaic acid): Axelex can initially cause breakout and if the breakouts continue to occur stop the medication and use another product.

Question 3

can i use azelaic acid and retinol simultaneously?

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Yes: Always exercise caution with multiplemedications, let your doctor know on your next follow up visit of the medicines you are on, even OTC mefications, best wishes

Question 4

can i use both finacea and azelex (azelaic acid) interchangeably if i have rosacea?

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Rosacea treatment: Both finacea and Azelex (azelaic acid) are the same medication Azelaic Acid in different concentrations and formulations.  I would recommend only taking one or the other at a time for treatment of rosacea.

Question 5

what type of acne is azelaic acid indicated for ?

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Azelaic acid: is usually reserved for acne rosecea

Question 6

which one is the best to remove acne . salsylic acid . peroxide or azelaic acid ?!

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Depends : Peroxide really won't help you. Benzoyl peroxide is a great first step for cleansing but if really bad a salasylic acid product, especially a peel can be really great. It also comes as a cleanser too but is harsher than he benzoyl peroxide

Question 7

which is stronger - differin or azelex (azelaic acid)?

Accepted Answer

Differin, (adapalene) but...: Different people have different results, no pun intended.  Today, no one needs to have acne.  I start people with topical clindamycin; i required 25 years on systemic tetracycline with good results.  A dermatologist can write for a retinoic acid derivative that's very powerful even for the toughest cases.  Good luck.

Question 8

how do i properly use tretinoin and azelaic acid?

Accepted Answer

Separately: Apply them at different times and use only about a "pea-sized" amount of the tretinoin.  It can cause a lot of dryness, redness and irritation so start very slowly.  Azelaic acid can be use once to twice a day.  It is less drying, more tolerable.  Contact your dermatologist, they can give you more details about how you are suppose to apply these medications.

Question 9

differin vs azelex (azelaic acid) which one is better?

Accepted Answer

Differin (adapalene) for acne: Differin is much better than Azelex (azelaic acid) for acne, in my opinion.  Azelex (azelaic acid) will be great for moderate acne and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Question 10

acne medicine-(azelaic acid) - itching side effects; how to deal?

Accepted Answer

ACNE: Not familiar with your rx, but if causes itching, discontinue it or change it. You can use benzoyl peroxide or retin a (tretinoin) cream or see dermatologist.

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Which is stronger - differin or azelex (azelaic acid)?

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