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It comes in a gel formulation and is prescribed for inflammatory acne rosacea that is mild to moderate.

Dr. Danielle DeHoratius reviewed this

21 year experience in Dermatology

Generic Drug

Azelate

Side Effects

Common

Dry or cracking skin
Itching or burning
Scaling skin
Itchy rash
Skin redness or irritation
Red skin
Red scaling rash
Itchy skin

Treats

Rosacea
Condition

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A member asked:

Can finacea be used on groan area?

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A 43-year old asked:

Any other drug same ingredients as finacea?

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A 28-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: finacea?

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A member asked:

Wondering about finacea gel to correct dark spots I have on my groan area?

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A 37-year old asked:

Is it safe to take finacea while pregnant?

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A 24-year old female asked:

What's better to unclog pores. Epiduo cream or finacea cream ?

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A 49-year old asked:

What topical other than metrogel or finacea works for rosacea?

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A 44-year old asked:

Can I use both finacea and azelex (azelaic acid) interchangeably if I have rosacea?

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A 48-year old female asked:

Using Finacea for papular rosacea. It is worse than ever after 5.5 weeks use. What chance this could still work? Always flares up 1 wk before period.

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A female asked:

Will i always have to use finacea to keep my rosacea under control? My doctor told me that I should see maximum results from using finacea after a few months. Is this drug something that i'll always have to use to control my rosacea? Can i eventually begi

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A 18-year old male asked:

Can finacea cream be useful for getting rid of and preventing blackheads?

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A 45-year old male asked:

A friend has several samples of finacea to give me for my rosacea i've had for years. I don't have bumps & pimples, just redness. Should i try?

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A 18-year old female asked:

I've been taking minocycline twice daily and applying finacea in the morning and epiduo at night for 3 mos but acne is worse. What should I do?

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A 19-year old female asked:

Finacea has caused an increase in peach fuzz all over my face. What can I do to get rid of it? And will it continue to get worse if i keep using it?

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A 27-year old female asked:

I have been on doxycycline and finacea (rosacea) for 2 and a half weeks. When can I expect to see results?

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A 16-year old female asked:

What would you suggest I do about large pores? I have teenage acne, but my skin isn't oily. I use finacea every other night.

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A 45-year old asked:

Could finacea gel cream work for acne prone skin?

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A 29-year old female asked:

Is finacea gel ok to use for acne during pregnancy? I am 20 weeks.

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A 17-year old female asked:

I use epiduo for acne and when i also use finacea my face burns and gets very dry and irritated why?

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A 27-year old female asked:

I have been on doxycycline and finacea (rosacea bumps) for 2 and a half weeks. When can I expect to see results?

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A member asked:

Can finacea be used to treat acne? I dont have rosacea, but I do struggle with frequent breakouts. Does finacea work as a treatment for acne?

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A 39-year old female asked:

I have rosacea & I used finacea gel one time on my face & then I discovered that I am pregnant. Did I harm my baby? Please help me, I am so worried.

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A 39-year old female asked:

I tried laser therapy, finacea & mirvaso to control my rosacea but I failed. So how can I control my rosacea with diet? I always put a sunscreen too.

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A 49-year old female asked:

Roseacea: Oracea 40mg since May 6th. Still get regular swollen papules. Take evening to avoid dairy. Metrogel, finacea no effect either. Any ideas?

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A female asked:

Can Finacea cause an initial breakout? I'm noticing welt like red spots that turn to white heads..

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A member asked:

Im an african americam an I use epiduro an finacea to fade old acne scars but they barley help. What are other alternatives i can do to help my scars?

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A 35-year old female asked:

Does finacea help to get rid of melasma. I have tryed retina a but it irritated my skin. The finacea has worsened my acne is that normal.

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A 34-year old female asked:

Am I dying?

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Am I dying?

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Im a nurse?

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