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Skinoren (azelaic acid) - use every day or only when things flare up?

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Cheetah
Cheetah

My GP prescribed Skinoren for my rosacea, mainly flushing, some redness and occasional papules on my cheeks.  I've only used it when I've had a flare-up of the papules, maybe for a few days, and then stopped.  My GP didn't tell me if I should be using it more often or not. Can anyone tell me if I'm supposed to be using it every day or just when I get a flare-up?

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  • stefania3
    stefania3 Cheetah

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    Hello Cheetah,  I was diagnosed with rosacea at tage of 60 and was also prescribed Skinoren, as well as antibiotics for three months.  I use the Skinoren every evening after washing with La Roche Posay.  Just a tiny smear on the affected areas.  I let that dry in properly and then I also put on some moisturiser, I can only use La Roche posay products now, the Rosalia range, which are very nice.  That seems to be working for me - hope it will for you too.  Just to add, I use so little of the Skinoren that one tube lasted me 11 months!!  Good luck,  Stefania
    • Cheetah
      Cheetah stefania3

      Posted

      Thank you Stefania, that's really helpful.  I was diagnosed with it in my sixties, too.  My eyes are bothering me at the moment as well - one eyelid in particular sticks together during the night - so I'll be seeing my GP, but can't get an appointment for another three weeks.  Have your eyes been affected at all?

      I'll definitely have a look at the La Roche Posay, Rosalia range, it sounds lovely.  Thank you again for your help.

    • stefania3
      stefania3 Cheetah

      Posted

      Hi Cheetah, yes my eyes are affected and I have to use an eye ointment twice a day. Have tried many, some better than others, currently on Vidisic gel. All the best!
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