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Can Skinoren Azelaic Acid 20% Get Rid of Post Inflammatory Acne Marks? (photo)

asked 4 months ago by John H.B
Latest answer by Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
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Tags: male, Asian, effectiveness

I'm an Asian guy who suffers post inflammatory acne marks. I had a huge breakout several months ago and I went to see a dermatologist and he prescribed me some antibiotic ointment in a hope of calming down the infection. Acne is being contained but red marks are kinda killing me off. I've heard Skinoren which contains Azelaic acid 20%, a good ingredient of peeling the skin. Is that able to remoeve or fade post inflammatory acne marks like me?

1 answer to Can Skinoren Azelaic Acid 20% Get Rid of Post Inflammatory Acne Marks? (photo)

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Azelaic Acid

Azelaic acid will help decrease pigmentary problems and is a moderately effective treatment for rosacea and acne, but it is not a peeling agent. I have found Finacea gel to be more effective than its competitor Azelex cream, even though Finacea is 15% and Azelex is 20%. It is additionally and anti-oxidant and anti-aging ingredient. These are quite safe products, though occasionally they sting at first. For those clamoring for a "natural" treatment, azelaic acid is... more
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist

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