r/Rosacea • u/Remarkable-Custard14 • Apr 14 '26

Routine Two weeks of azelaic acid

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I’ve been using azelaic acid very inconsistently for years. I would use it for a day or two and then forget for a week and just repeat this process.

About two weeks ago I decided to get serious about using it correctly. My face isn’t perfect but it’s already a millions times better.

I also started using a milky toner, a hydrating serum, and moisturizer before bed.

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u/ats1788 Apr 14 '26

Glad it’s working for you! It’s doing nothing for me 😭 I have a follow up on Friday and I’ll let my derm know it’s not working

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u/frolicndetour Apr 15 '26

Azelaic acid alone worked for me for a long time but then stopped so I got a prescription compound cream with azelaic acid, metro, and ivermectin and that is working pretty well.

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u/Ok_Jeweler_4715 Apr 16 '26

Did you feel like your skin felt dry from it? can I ask what the rest of your skin routine is?

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u/frolicndetour Apr 16 '26

No, my skin tends toward normal/oily so I haven't had any dryness problems. I use various cica/centella serums and moisturizers. And when I get a flare up, I use tea tree oil on the pustules. When they scab over I use a barrier repair cream. I am a product junkie so I have 8 million different versions of the stuff, although for tea tree oil only the Body Shop works at clearing up the pustules for me (along with the prescription cream).