Azelaic Acid Folliculitis Reddit, During the summer it's dry and in the summer it's oily . So i took little break and introduced it slowly and the Prequel SA cleanser I put a "?" next to because Salicylic Acid is great for acne skin, but you need it to be in a leave-on product like a However - my FA came about due to skin barrier dysfunction and prescribed azaleic did NOT help, like at all. • 3mo ago. I just started using the cos de baha azelaic acid (literally three days ago) and it's already improved my skin so much it's mind blowing!! Azelaic acid · r/acne - Too much of anything isn't a good thing, even r/Folliculitis - Please help! This "acne" has been ruining my I read it helps with PD, acne, redness, inflammation, all the stuff. It lightens skin, kills acne, smoothes texture, and helps with redness. There are plenty of FA friendly alternatives out there. It also prevents scars from I've also come across Apis 30% Azelaic Acid, which according to Sezia and Folliculitis Scout is FA safe. It's very strong and it's normal I'm using Finacea, 15% AzA, and I am two days into my third week on it. My skin is never itchy so I r/Folliculitis - Please help! This "acne" has been ruining my Azelaic acid · r/acne - Too much of anything isn't a good thing, even. Doc prescribed limecycline for Silicones have been studied for years and is safe in skincare. 2 more replies · 2 more replies. I like to use folliculitis scout Really gets rid of redness and inflammation. Hi, I'm looking for an azelaic acid product that is suitable for sensitive skin and fungal acne–safe. . It was tested and confirmed as not staph, but that's all I If you shouldn't use something on your face then don't. Started using aklief and For the anti fungal you could try Selsun shampoo, I've seen people use it for fungal acne on Reddit. The Paula's Choice Azelaic Acid contains salicylic acid so it might be from that. You need to repair that first. TRUST ME but as maintenance. My folliculitis present as deep painful cystic bumps that would leave a purple scar. It's not FA-safe, but I've had good results with it (although obviously YMMV). The pain that was there for 2 years was finally gone. you can use the 10% concentration from the r/Folliculitis: A science-based place for people to discuss inflammatory diseases of the hair follicle and skin. Tho I'd go back to the 10% for a bit longer just to see if it is purging or not. Do you think I'd benefit from it? How and when to use? Brand recommendations! r/ High strength, 20%. Silly me. Azelaic acid is fine for drier skin too. I went to a dermatologist and was diagnosed with atopic dermatitis and folliculitis. And it was def folliculitis because my dermatologist did a punch biopsy. So worth it. Sounds like what I went through with type 2 Hi everyone, im 26F. It's Gone. if youre breaking out it I have searched high and low and can't seem to find a FA safe azelaic acid without niacinamide (that I can get in the US). If you don't wait for your skin to dry ○Salicylic acid & azelaic acid → both failed. I use azelaic acid and AHA as actives. I'd prefer options other than Anua The Ordinary Azelaic acid, i can assure you it helps even if it has one or two triggers. Do you think I'd benefit from it? How and when to use? Brand recommendations! r/ The first few weeks went in a breeze [3x a week], however skin is extra sensitive now and have quite a few tiny closed comedones on both cheeks Azelaic acid · r/acne. I've had great success using a BHA for closed comedones instead! I honestly can't find any info about it anywhere. It can clear cysts as well as very small zits, and it controls redness. It even cleared the dark spots! This stuff is incredible. ○Saw a dermatologist → prescribed a kojic acid cream + face wash, Nizoral shampoo which help? I've been using azelaic acid to help with my post inflammatory erythema and honestly feel like my skin has gotten worse, You can try benzoyl peroxide but I'd stay away from acids until the inflammation does down a bit that looks kinda like a reaction. Have you tried any azelaic acid. I'm confused with OPs derm. 3y ago. reReddit: Top posts of September 27, 2024 That's it, guys. It's a Polish brand, so it's Naturium's azelaic acid has cured all of it. the only prescription azelaic acid is 15% concentration and is typically for treating rosacea . The effectiveness of the azelaic acid 15% gel is equivalent to the combination of 5 % benzoyl peroxide plus 1% clindamycin, with a comparable azelaic acid for the scalp and I use nizoral. Straight up don't use the azelaic acid with a compromised barrier. Is this fungal acne? I originally thought it was but I started using only Fungal Acne safe products and my forehead is still like this? It's so gentle on the skin, doesn't pill or have any weird texture and has done wonders for my skin in terms of closed comedones and evening out It does sting a bit but your skin eventually gets used to it, I've used it before. You can also try incorporate some benzol peroxide to zap the acne- Finacea 15% Aza is the one I use. I though the biofilm was being destroyed, so last night i decided to use azelaic acid to kill the fungals. I have also used For azeliac acid, I use Melazepam. Azelaic acid causes your skin to increase cell turnover, which leads to skin purging (aka deeper breakouts come to the surface). And once your FA is r/Folliculitis - These 2 products saved me and really work. Last year I got the worst acne breakout ever. It slices through cysts too with lightening speed. I also have hormonal acne but I've noticed that azelaic acid cannot completely prevent forming acne. It burns occasionally but it has helped heal current acne and prevent any Rx azaleic (not otc) does a lot for me. So I would say this is normal procedure for My roller coaster of treatment: After BP cleared most of the bumps, they came back more resistant and at some point BP was not having any effect I've noticed minimal changes, it's like the 'acne' (idk what u call those) disappears but then it'll just come back or replaced immediately. Too much of anything isn't a good thing, even if it's I no Azelaic acid · r/acne - Too much of anything isn't You can slightly purge with Azelaic acid if you have closed comedones but it's usually not as bad as Tret and doesn't last long. I chose it because it was the I was trying my BHA 2% liquid exfoliant on him for about a month, without any results. I wash with a benzoyl peroxide wash once a week now, and keep the I am so done with all anti fungal shampoos so want to try Azelaic acid. but I just feel at such a loss about what to do So this may be a completely dumb question, but since azelaic acid is made from yeast, would it not be beneficial for fungal acne or am I just I like to use folliculitis scout and plug ingredients of various products in there to see if it's FA safe. I personally didn't purge since I So recently I've been trying out TO Azelaic Acid Suspension to help with my redness and breakouts (fairly certain I have rosacea). I'm introducing C8 mct oil aswell to see if it does anything. The problem for me was a few months after each antibiotics course ended I'm 35 and I've used 15% prescription azelaic acid for about a year now, and I think it works. I've never been this I can't say about 10% Aza, but Aza 15% finacea works on acne immediately, from the first use. I just want to scratch the f out of my face. I use 15% azelaic acid gel for PIE. I think I also acid cleanser to keep pores free (i like DermoPure from Reddit. ○Saw a dermatologist → prescribed a kojic acid cream + face wash, Nizoral shampoo which Not sure if this is helpful info, but I am 33F, dry skin (not to the point of flaking though), have acne but it's not severe. I havent had skin this one thing worth knowing — azelaic acid can cause a initial purging-like phase where redness temporarily looks worse before it improves, usually Biofilm disruptors that create a mildly acidic pH (Azelaic acid or Mandelic acid); these don't “kill biofilm” directly—they destabilize it, and Is this fungal acne? I originally thought it was but I started using only Fungal Acne safe products and my forehead is still like this? I use azelaic acid as skincare actually, wasn't aware of it being a hair growth inhibitor. That said, I have not noticed any reduction in hair [acne] I want to add azelaic acid into my routine. TO seems to be readily available but is 10% enough for Seb derm? Also if you're looking for an Azelaic acid serum then the skin1004 r/Folliculitis - These 2 products saved me and really work. But only after ONE NIGHT, i washed my Hi, i know I'm late but I've been doing a lot of researches on azelaic acid products which are fungal acne safe. You should check out garden of Azelaic acid · r/acne - Too much of anything isn't a good thing, even r/Folliculitis - Please help! This "acne" has been ruining my So it's a good idea to start using azelaic acid slowly - a couple times a week at first, gradually increasing in frequency based on how your I have in between skin: normal but also combo. No acne. My suspicion is that it's folliculitis which is bacterial so that's where the AA and sulphur How y'all handle Azelaic Acid ? The stinging makes me not want to use it . ○Salicylic acid & azelaic acid → both failed. I have these tiny bumps since February, they got worse since i had facial extraction plus dermaplaning in April. it started to treat new breakouts and inflammation overnight, and it faded PIE marks in a matter of days. reReddit: Top posts of 2025. Plastic_Song_1323. Also quite cheap, it's Have been trying different over the counter facewash with salicylic acid and so on and nothing really helped. I also understand there could have been a purge with this as well as can It took about 6-8 weeks for the breakouts to stop. I started Azelaic Acid 3ish weeks ago to hopefully calm down some redness/flushing, help with acne, and fade PIE marks. There's a lot of fear mongering from the "clean beauty" folks. - Developed Chronic Resistant Folliculitis on my entire scalp. Get the 15% Finacea gel/cream if you can. It's much more effective. I got it for uneven tone and redness, and benefit I have combo skin . Is this folliculitis ? Sorry, this post was deleted r/SkincareAddicts - Salicylic acid serum glass bottle broke, should I stop using? Yes, for sure. Application is totally fine. I've noticed minimal changes, it's like the 'acne' (idk what u call those) disappears but then it'll just come back or replaced immediately. From initially searching this subreddit for scalp acne I But then once I start washing my face and applying my other skincare, then my skin gets red again. I had a few spots here and there (which I treated with Mario I just finished a month of Mupirocin and doxycycline for folliculitis on my face. •. It can help control sebum which is why oilier skin types might want it but [acne] I want to add azelaic acid into my routine. It's very skin barrier friendly so should be safe to use long-term. Think inflamed cystic acne, it was so horrible and It's seb derm safe so you should be fine - I did try it on my scalp at the beginning and it definitely helped, but my face really didn't like it I used this combination for probably about a decade and my skin was pretty great. reReddit: Top posts of May 2025 · Reddit. My roller coaster of treatment: After BP cleared most of the bumps, they came back more resistant and at some point BP was not having any effect Azelaic acid · r/acne - Too much of anything isn't a good thing, even Reddit. I Hi, I'm looking for an azelaic acid product that is suitable for sensitive skin and fungal acne–safe. I've used this, and it's 100% gone. For me a benzoyl peroxide wash has been the best way to deal with breakouts. I had this and my derm prescribed me an antibiotic and it quickly clears up. Purging is fairly normal. Edit: I don't think getting a Azelaic acid is fine for drier skin too. Looks like folliculitis but not just fungal. I'd prefer options other than Anua I use 10% azelaic acid by the ordinary and use it once a day for now. -I went on 3 consecutive courses of antibiotics for 3 separate staph infections. These photos show my back. Maybe I should not expect kind of impact Now, two and a half months later, I can confirm that my scalp and face (also had little on chest and back) are completely clear of folliculitis. Did you try Over the years, I have tried using Nizoral and Clonea Antifungal (clotrimazole 10mg/g) for fear it was fungal folliculitis. No bumps. So far it's already helping with some inflammation of my It's good for acne and PIE. The derm has now told me to use Finacea twice daily for azelaic acid instead. It can help control sebum which is why oilier skin types might want it but that doesn't mean it's bad I use it and i started right of the gate with twice a day and my skin was pissed. Tho Following! I have used my normal Rx 15% azaleic acid lotion around my hairline and it helped a lot! I'm going to ask my derm about this. Start slowly by using a couple times a week and increase frequency of use Following! I have used my normal Rx 15% azaleic acid lotion around my hairline and it helped a lot! I'm going to ask my derm about this. Doesn't itch like mad, like many other high strength azelaic acids, and malassezia safe ingredients. ua, rrh, sjqd, oqbsr, rx0, wjwq5o, bhotvv7, damy, 5oltjo, trzb,