Skinoren 20% Azelaic Acid
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Skinoren 20% Azelaic Acid is a prescription-strength topical treatment frequently discussed for managing acne, rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitis. While many users report significant improvements in skin texture, redness, and oiliness within weeks, others experience a frustrating 'purge' period where existing congestion turns into inflamed spots. A major point of discussion involves product authenticity, as users warn that the genuine cream should be a thick, white, pasty consistency rather than a clear gel.
Pros
- Significantly reduces redness and overall skin oiliness
- Effective at calming seborrheic dermatitis and rosacea flare-ups
- Can clear folliculitis spots quickly, sometimes within 1-2 days
- Improves skin texture, making it feel smoother and softer
- Helps decongest pores and reduce cystic acne
Cons
- May cause a 'purge' where closed comedones turn into papules
- Some users report no visible results even with prescription-strength use
- Potential for skin irritation or tingling upon application
Caveats
- Authentic Skinoren is a thick white cream; clear or gel-like textures are widely considered counterfeit by the community
- Purging can last several weeks before the skin settles
- Requires a slow introduction into a skincare routine to avoid irritation
Best for
- Managing inflammatory skin conditions like rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis
- Users who found 10% azelaic acid formulations insufficient
- Reducing persistent redness and congested pores
Avoid if
- You are purchasing from unverified sellers (high risk of fakes)
- You are unwilling to navigate a potential multi-week purging phase
- You have extremely reactive skin that cannot tolerate high-strength acids
This summary uses balanced time weighting with about a 6-month half-life. The evidence is derived from a moderate volume of mentions in r/SkincareAddiction with a median age of approximately 204 days.
Sentiment
7 positive (33%) · 8 mixed (38%) · 6 negative (29%)
Trust + time weighted score: +8% · raw score 5%
What redditors said (10 of 21)
it’s fake. skinoren is not a clear gel. it’s very white
I noticed a change within the first week of using AA in Feb. Instantly smoother and softer skin, my seb derm flare ups (that used to be every 2-3 weeks) massively reduced (I’ve only had one mild flare since Feb now). No cystic acne, just a few superficial pimples on my forehead, although they’re reducing too. Less redness overall, I feel less oily and greasy, and whilst I still have large pores, they’re no longer congested.
I use skinoren 20% for this with no issues
I think we have the same issue here. It says Cream but the consistency is Gel!! Lol
I even got prescribed Skinoren 20% it didn’t do much either.
I’ll get folliculitis in my beard and a dab of Skinoren 20% on a cotton swab clears them up in a day or two.
Finally stated incorporating the AA into my routine in mid-late January after seeing no results from the Metro and Soolantra, as within a month, my skin looks and feels much better and clearer!
I have both seb derm and rosacea, and my routine that works to not flare up both is: - Skinoren 20% Azelaic Acid
No other harsh products, acids or exfoliants - Salicylic acid and BP included - just a gentle cleanser, a hydrating and non-comedogenic moisturiser, azelaic acid and an SPF during the day and my skin has improved SO much.
I don’t feel any tingling when I apply it; it’s cool, but you barely feel anything unlike the one I bought in the UAE, where you can really feel the tingling even if you put on moisturizer first. Seller Sus too they don't have any proof authenticity
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