PRESCRIPTION Azelaic Acid update - 9 months later...

[@ChristaEvelyn]

Looking forward to reading your thoughts/opinions and questions about rosacea and azelaic acid below!

[@Grainne007]

Hi Christa! Thank you for this review. I am 49 years old and had tried all of the new and hip skincare. I have also battled rosacea flare ups a good deal of my adult life. My flareup triggers were similar to yours. Until I tried Monistat 7. Yes, that Monistat 7. It works wonders! Zero flare ups in months, even following the usual triggers. I also started using Peaches Skincare. Lisa, the owner of that line, is a wealth of knowledge. She has a channel on here. I owe finding the solution to my flareups via her. Peaches Skincare and Lisa's advice have changed my skin life. ✨️ Thank you again for these reviews. ❤

[@ChristaEvelyn]

Thanks for your comment! I have heard of using Monistat for fungal acne, makes sense given the overgrowth of yeast/malesesia on the face. Very interesting that you are finding it works. Was it prescribed by a doctor? Or did you stumble across this yourself? Love hearing about other content creators - thanks!

[@Grainne007]

@ChristaEvelyn I bought it OTC. It has to be the official brand, not generic. I've been a nurse for 27 years with a background in chemistry, so I wondered why I hadn't thought of it myself when I started using Peaches Skincare. It was in one of Lisa's videos. They're finding most redness in the skin is actually fungal itself.

[@ChristaEvelyn]

Thanks so much for sharing your expertise!@@Grainne007

[@RazorbackNation75]

I have subtype 1 rosacea. I rarely get flare ups. It's just visible blood vessels. I have started getting acne a bit. I'm 48 and I'm in the beginning of menopause. Oh yay. 😂😂😂. My skin really isn't dry or flaky. More a little dehydrated. Barely any oil anywhere. I tried The Ordinary AA and I really didn't get along with it. My question is so you think the prescription is perhaps less irritating than TO? Would prescription AA benefit my blood vessels in anyway? I have 0.75% metrogel. A month ago I put it on and within day 2 my forehead was completely broke out in white heads. No pain just zits.

[@ChristaEvelyn]

I don't think AA would target those broken blood vessels, I think the most widely recognized treatment is IPL /laser treatment. Menopause is so much fun! We are so lucky we get to endure it for years, and for some of us even decades 😒@@RazorbackNation75

[@johncheffy4775]

My Tretinoin Formula is 0.1% , Niacinimide 4% & 15% Azelaic Acid . My main concerns are anti aging but I love Azelaic Acid for that too . I use Copper Peptide Serum AM . ❤😊👏🇬🇧

[@swethapakki6802]

Copper peptide make me look tanned, how does that work for you?

[@ChristaEvelyn]

So happy to hear your routine - thanks for sharing!

[@johncheffy4775]

@@swethapakki6802 I apply jin jung sung Essence first so it absorbs fine . I use The Ordinary and it doesn't stain the skin .

[@johncheffy4775]

@@swethapakki6802 I have heard that can happen , it will pass though . Try using a little less . I hope that helped .

[@swethapakki6802]

@@johncheffy4775 i started using it every alternate day now, instead of everyday, hope this helps me

[@phototristan]

I have some minor rosacea around my nose. I have been told I should use the 15% prescription azelaic acid there and also over my entire face morning and night, sort of to help prevent irritation on my whole face. Interesting that my dermatologist said to just use it on my entire face.

[@ChristaEvelyn]

I use it on my entire face too - despite really only needing it on my lower half. Let us know if you try it and how it works for you!

[@lindseycassini1560]

I looove Finacea gel! So good, absorbs so well and does not peel like a lot of over the counter azelaic acid products. I do not have rosacea, but I have acne and my skin is prone to redness (especially if I exposed to heat). Finacea was a great complement to tretinoin ❤

[@ChristaEvelyn]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It is great to hear from others who use it to great effect for reasons other than rosacea like me 💛

[@gdwlaw5549]

57 year old male: Just started my battle against very red skin, spots etc. I decided to do something about it after some friends mentioned my red face! Started last year after tennis games with extreme redness and burning, stinging sensation . Mix of too much south of France sun and a lot of sweating which I should have rinsed off after every break. I now have permanent redness and itching forehead. I have an appointment with a dermatologist in a couple of months. Meanwhile I managed to find a 15% azelaique cream and really high quality sun screen. Let’s see how it goes. Wearing a hat too and good sunglasses. Thanks for this very informative video.

[@ChristaEvelyn]

Thanks for sharing your experiences. Is the itching and redness on your forehead accompanied by what looks like pimples? I ask - because I have dealt with fungal acne in the past (was brought on by a trip to the Caribbean), and is not the same as regular acne. Requires a totally different approach!

[@kateriewing]

My triggers are hot weather, humidity, hot water, occlusive things on my skin. Also vitamin C and retinols. Anything sticky or tacky. My skin is super reactive to those kinds of thing. Azelaic acid and niacinimide have been really helpful. I can use fragrance free peptide formulations, and of course lots of sunscreen! Mineral SPF from Paula's Choice has been great. Also Beauty of Joseon.

[@ChristaEvelyn]

Thx so much for sharing your experience! So interesting re “sticky” things. Hadn’t considered that before 🤍

[@Daniela-oc8ur]

Dear Christa! Thanx for sharing this video! I am from Austria and i can tell my skin looks almost like yours. I am right now trying skinoren 15% gel (Finacea). We will see! I am 41 years old and deal with mild rosacea since i was 25 years but now my rosacea turned into the stadium 2 with pimples redness etc. My make up to cover it is from la Roche posay toleriane fluid make up . Without that i would go crazy at this time. Please continue your vides!!! Its a big help. ❤

[@palodantas]

Azelaic acid is the only thing that helped with my clogged pores, my skin was terrible! Never leave this!

[@iPoeky]

If you havent found out about the powerhouse duo Azelaic Acid + Tret....start NOW. I use Skinoren twice a day and Tret in the evening only. Made such a huge difference in my overall skin appearance! (oily, acne prone skintype)

[@ChristaEvelyn]

Thank you so much for sharing! I am combining my AA + Tret now too, and my skin is loving it. Never thought I would get to this point with my skin, so I am very happy 🥰

[@SUN_MOON_SKY93]

Try skin 1004 you will love the cantella line ❤

[@ChristaEvelyn]

Yes! Great recommendation - I have been a long time fan and supporter of Skin 1004. Their Hyalu-cica sunscreen is my ride or die 😜

[@stefano91italy]

Hello, I am writing from Italy. I am 30 years old and suffer from rosacea. My doctor told me to avoid all foods that contain histamine! Since I no longer eat these foods (such as tomatoes) I have noticed many improvements!!! I have been using rozex for many months but would like to add Azelaic acid. I will ask my dermatologist!

[@ChristaEvelyn]

Thank you so much for sharing! That is interesting about the tomatoes, I am going to pay closer attention to when I eat them now if there is a correlation! So many things that can influence our skin, that we can be completely unaware of. Let us know if you try azelaic acid and how you get on :)

[@daniellesnelleman2022]

You’re awesome & hilarious. Great info.

[@Williams001t]

Hey Danielle 🌹🌹 How are you doing??

[@ChristaEvelyn]

🙃🙃 !

[@SarahMcAshan]

For me, temperature is a major trigger--including drinking hot beverages. And forget alcohol--I gave it up altogether over a decade ago.

[@ChristaEvelyn]

Sounds like me! But… I compromise on the alcohol 😉

[@jackburton2492]

So much great info. Thanks!

[@ChristaEvelyn]

Thanks for watching!

[@TiaVaylik]

Still cant believe my insurance in the US say AA is cosmetic and wont cover it, Good old USA 😮‍💨

[@ngocdang3880]

Same

[@Rubii703]

The ordinary products how to do that Can people with sensitive skin use peeling solution and azelic acid? Please tell me step by step Ordinary niacinamide 10% and peeling solution and azelic acid how to do it

[@TN-ls6or]

I love how funny you are !!! 😂😂😂

[@ChristaEvelyn]

💛💛🙃🙃

[@svetlanamandic9785]

You're beautiful! 💙What is your experience and opinion of Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream? What effect did it have on your beautiful skin? 😁 I hope it works for me because I have dry and young skin ( I'm 41 years old ) Thank you very much! 💐

[@ChristaEvelyn]

I love that moisturizer - it worked well for me! I am a big fan of Vichy products, and have tried many things that have worked well for my skin over the years :)

[@svetlanamandic9785]

@@ChristaEvelyn Thank you for taking the time for this comment! ❤️ And also thank you for your valued opinion :) Which Vichy Cleanser can I use for dry skin?

[@ChristaEvelyn]

I think their milk cleanser is a nice one for dry skin :) @@svetlanamandic9785

[@charlieparkeris]

20% azelaic acid gel completely changed my acne prone, redness prone skin. The effects for me were noticeable within days, in regard to calming acne inflammation. For me, it's more effective against acne than benzoyl peroxide or tretinoin. I now use azelaic acid in the AM, tretinoin in the PM.

[@ChristaEvelyn]

I think it is so underrated! I really don’t hear a lot of people talking about it. Thx so much for sharing your experience- it helps others reading these comments too 💛

[@cheyanne2605]

have you every used azelaic acid at night with your tret?

[@ChristaEvelyn]

@@cheyanne2605 Yes! I was sure to make sure my skin tolerated the tret first, but now I apply my AA, wait about 15 minutes, and then apply my tret, and it is working well!

[@mawararkhan4034]

In how many days you will see change

[@ChristaEvelyn]

@@mawararkhan4034 In my situation it took several weeks to see the change; I think it depends on the state of your skin when you start using it.

[@netlane100]

Dear Christa, do you use prescription azelaic acid on the damp or dry skin? I hope it can be used with my medik8 retinal. I will rewatch your video. You such an inspiration for me!

[@ChristaEvelyn]

I apply it to dry skin :)

[@elizabethemmanuel1181]

Which one should come first between stratia rewind and the prescription azelaic acid?

[@ChristaEvelyn]

Personally I use rewind first and then azelaic acid - but I really don't think it makes loads of difference. Since this azelaic acid is a thicker texture - and rewind is a thinner consistency - that is why I layer it this way :)

[@TerraDale-m9x]

Are you able to use a self tanner with this product?

[@ChristaEvelyn]

I do - yes!

[@WinCharlesSantos-g4z]

I have a problem with finacea like it doesn’t burn or sting when i applied it but when i apply moisturizer on top of it, it starts burning. What could i possibly doing wrong??

[@ayPersonality]

Do you apply the Finacea once your face has become dry, and do you let it to dry before applying your moisturizer? :) If so, I’m uncertain. Could be the ingredients.

[@WinCharlesSantos-g4z]

I have a problem with finacea. Why does it burn when i applied moisturizer on top of it but it’s not burning when i apply thr active?

[@ChristaEvelyn]

That is strange - have you tried different moisturizers? Could be some ingredient in the moisturizer that when in the same routine as the AA is causing the issue? Alternatively, if you wait several minutes before you apply your moisturizer does it still happen?

[@Nobinobli]

I have LRP Toleriane and it’s just a poor bb cream, lnothing more.

[@dovileker2088]

Hi Christa! Thanks for your videos.:) Could I ask? I have used azelaic about 3 weeks. I seeing more pimples on my face, I never had it. Is it normal? thanks :)

[@ChristaEvelyn]

I am not sure if azelaic acid can maybe cause some purging at the beginning? Usually purging skin is when the acne is coming out more in the places it normally comes out - if yes it is purging, and if not (if it is all over, or in areas that you normally don't have acne) - then it is likely a sensitivity to the product. Of course check with your medical professional (because of course I am not that ;))

[@yogaqueen515]

Did u ever flash after start using Finacea? I got prescribed 15% and just used it ones a day , it would make my skin burned I had all over red face , tried for 2 weeks with no other actives and I using gentle skincare for sensitive skin . I just gave up , I can’t tolerate it while Paola’s Choice azelaic acid 10% didn’t irritated my skin but I didn’t see any improvements that’s why I thought 15% will help my redness and hormonal breakouts . 😢

[@ChristaEvelyn]

Oh no - so sorry to hear that it didn't work for you. Have you tried another type (prescription)? I really liked the Paula's Choice one, but I definitely found the best results using this one. The other one I liked was from Theramid - they have an OTC one at 15%.

[@yogaqueen515]

Thank u for your suggestion , Christa. After a long break I gave finacea another try but applying it over my toner+face cream and my skin won’t flash that way 😃 it’s been a few days tho but after a week I want to try to apply it over a toner only . Do u apply it on clean and dry bare skin directly or not ?

[@sharmeenfatima1120]

I got light pigmentation after using azelaic acid what should i do please help

[@ChristaEvelyn]

Oh no - have you talked to your doctor?

[@praveenprakashan6581]

Ith evidunna vagiye chechi?

[@Daniela-oc8ur]

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[@ChristaEvelyn]

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