Skinoren (Azelaic Acid) 20% Cream
£15.50
Skinoren Cream is an effective topical treatment for mild to moderate acne (acne vulgaris) in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over, following a clinical assessment.
It contains azelaic acid, which works by targeting acne-causing bacteria and helping to reduce blocked pores. This helps improve common acne symptoms such as spots, pimples, blackheads and whiteheads, and supports clearer skin with regular use.
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What is Skinoren Cream 20% used for?
Skinoren Cream 20% is a treatment for mild to moderate acne (acne vulgaris). It is commonly used to help improve acne-prone skin by reducing spots, pimples, blackheads and whiteheads.
Skinoren contains azelaic acid 20%, which helps reduce acne-causing bacteria and keeps pores clear. Use of this can help improve the appearance of the skin and reduce the formation of new spots.
Skinoren Cream should only be used to treat acne. It should not be used for other skin conditions.
How Skinoren Cream works
Skinoren Cream contains azelaic acid, an ingredient that works by targeting the bacterium Propionibacterium acnes, which plays an important role in the development of acne.
Azelaic acid also helps reduce the growth of thickened outer skin cells that can block pores and lead to blackheads and whiteheads. By helping to reduce bacteria and prevent blocked pores, Skinoren Cream can help improve mild to moderate acne when used regularly.
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure how to use this medicine.
The recommended dose for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over
Apply Skinoren Cream twice daily, in the morning and evening. Apply a thin layer to the affected areas of the skin and gently rub it in.
Before applying Skinoren Cream, wash the area to be treated thoroughly with water. If your skin is oily or greasy, use a mild skin cleanser. Dry the skin completely before applying the cream.
Wash your hands before and after use.
If you have sensitive skin, your prescriber may advise you to use the medicine in a different way, such as applying it less frequently at first. Please inform your prescriber if you have sensitive skin or experience skin irritation while using this treatment.
How long Skinoren has to be used varies from person to person. It depends upon how bad your acne is when you start treatment. You should see a distinct improvement after about 4 weeks.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Some of the side effects are temporary with continued treatment or disappeared when treatment is stopped.
Side Effects
Very Common
- Burning
- Itching or abnormal redness of the skin (erythema) at the site of application.
Common
- Scaling
- Pain
- Dryness
- Skin discolouration or irritation at the site of application.
Uncommon
- Greasy skin
- Acne or loss of skin colour
- Tingling
- Dermatitis
- Discomfort or swelling at the site of application.
Rare
- Cracking of the lips
- Vesicles (small blisters)
- Eczema
- Ulceration
- Warmth at the site of application
- Allergic reaction
- Rash at the site of application.
Frequency Not Known
- Skin swelling
- Eye swelling
- Swelling face (which may occur with hypersensitivity)
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Worsening of asthma
Serious Side Effects
Reasons to stop using Skinoren
Stop using Skinoren and see your doctor as soon as possible if you think you are having an allergic reaction (e.g. rash) to Skinoren.
Occasionally local skin irritation occurs with Skinoren, usually at the start of treatment. In most cases the irritation is mild and usually gets better as treatment continues. If skin irritation remains troublesome:
- reduce the amount of Skinoren you apply each time
- or apply it only once a day
- or stop treatment temporarily.
If skin irritation still remains troublesome tell your doctor.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Warning & Precautions
Do not use Skinoren:
- If you are allergic to azelaic acid or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Skinoren.
Skinoren is for external use on the skin only.
You should not allow Skinoren to come into contact with your eyes, mouth or other mucous membranes. If it does, wash the eyes, mouth or other mucous membranes immediately with large amounts of cool water.
Rarely, it has been reported that in some patients with asthma who were treated with azelaic acid worsening of asthma symptoms had occurred.
Age Restrictions
Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and above.
Skinoren is not recommended for use in children below the age of 12 due to a lack of data on safety and efficacy.
Other Medicines and Conditions
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
This medicine is not suitable for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Patient Information Leaflet
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.285.pdf
Ingredients
- Active Ingredients: Azelaic acid 200mg in 1g
- Other Ingredients: Benzoic acid (E210), cetearyl octanoate + isopropyl myristate (PCL Liquid®), glycerol 85%, propylene glycol, purified water, stearoyl macrogolglycerides, glycerol monostearate 40-55, cetostearyl alcohol.
Product Information
- Brand Name: Skinoren
- Route of Administration: Topical
- Legal Classification: Prescription Only Medication (POM)
- Strength: 20%
- Dosage From: Cream
Storage
- Store Skinoren below 30°C.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box after EXP.
- After first opening of the container, the in-use shelf life is 6 months.
- Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.
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