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Reviewer: HORRIBLE RESULTS., 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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TERRIBLE. After struggling with acne, my dermatologist prescribed me Azelex 20%, and advised that i apply it twice a day and to 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 c
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Reviewer: Former Pizza Face, 35-44 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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Was prescribed a half-dozen different medicines for acne treatment in my teens and early 20s. Some did not work at all, others worked well but only for a short time. Azelex was like a miracle because it started working within the first two weeks, and has kept working for over 14 years. It did initially redden my skin and cause pretty harsh burning, but that lasted less than six months and has neve
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Reviewer: Azelex 20%, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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When I had put the Azelex on it help. It help's keep the acne away.
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Reviewer: yoyo, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I started using Azelex in July 2013 twice a day and by September my face has cleared 90%. The only thing that is not positive is the price of $260 ! But worth it!
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Reviewer: Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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had a severe allergic reaction at first application. Hives and face swelling.
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