Skinoren cream is a topical medication used to treat acne and rosacea. It works by reducing the growth of acne-causing bacteria and decreasing inflammation in the skin.
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Skinoren 20% Cream Azelaic Acid For Acne Treatment
The dose varies depending on the condition and skin type, but it is generally used as directed by a dermatologist. Typically, it is applied once or twice daily—morning and evening for normal skin types, while sensitive skin types may start with once daily at night then gradually increase usage. A thin layer is applied to affected areas after cleansing the skin and massaged gently until fully absorbed. Sunscreen is essential during the day when treating pigmentation to prevent dark spots from worsening. des any
possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
What is in this leaflet
1. What Skinoren® is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you use Skinoren®
3. How to use Skinoren®
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Skinoren®
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Skinoren® is and what it is used for
• Skinoren is a skin cream used to treat common acne (acne vulgaris).
• Skinoren Cream should only be used to treat acne. You should not use this
medicine for any other skin condition.
• Skinoren attacks the bacterium called Propionibacterium acnes, which plays
an essential part in causing acne. Skinoren also reduces growth of the harder
outermost skin cells that block the pores of the skin to cause blackheads and
whiteheads.
2. What you need to know before you use Skinoren®
Do not use Skinoren:
• If you are allergic to azelaic acid or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
(listed in section 6).
Warnings and precautions
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.
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 Skinoren
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any
other medicines.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
There is limited experience with use of the active substance azelaic acid during
pregnancy. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are
planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this
medicine.
Infants must not come into contact with treated skin or breast.
Driving and using machines
Skinoren has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
This medicine contains 2 mg benzoic acid in each g.
Benzoic acid may cause local irritation.
This medicine contains 125 mg propylene glycol in each g.
This medicine contains cetostearyl alcohol, which may cause local skin reactions
(e.g. contact dermatitis).
3. How to use Skinoren®
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your
doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Adults and Adolescents (12 – 18 years of age)
• First thoroughly wash with plain water the whole area to be treated. If the skin
is greasy use a mild skin cleanser. Dry the skin thoroughly before applying
Skinoren.
• Unless your doctor has told you otherwise, start treatment with Skinoren
twice a day.
• If your skin is very sensitive use Skinoren once a day, in the evening during
the first week of treatment. Then change to twice a day.
• The amount of Skinoren you should use will depend on the size of the area
to be treated:
• As a guide, if the whole of your face is affected, use 2.5 cm (approx. 0.5 g)
of cream each time you apply Skinoren.
• If you have acne on your chest and back, as well as your face, adjust
the amount of cream accordingly.
Use the cream regularly. Rub it in gently.
Wash your hands thoroughly after using Skinoren.
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. To get the best effect you will probably have to use Skinoren
regularly for several months. However, you should not use Skinoren for more than
12 months at any time.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor
or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets
them.
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.
The following side effects are based on reports from clinical studies and post-
marketing surveillance with Skinoren Cream starting with the most frequent ones:
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people): burning, itching or abnormal
redness of the skin (erythema) at the site of application.
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): scaling, pain, dryness, skin discolouration
or irritation at the site of application.
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): greasy skin, acne or loss of skin
colour, tingling, dermatitis, discomfort or swelling at the site of application.
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people): cracking of the lips, vesicles (small
blisters), eczema, ulceration, warmth at the site of application, allergic reaction, rash
at the site of application.
Not Known (cannot be estimated from the available data)1: skin swelling, eye
swelling, swelling face (which may occur with hypersensitivity), rash, urticaria,
worsening of asthama.
1 These additional side effects have been reported in patients using Skinoren Cream
(frequency unknown) since marketing approval.
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Opting for Skinoren offers several key benefits:
Effective acne treatment: Proven to effectively combat acne breakouts and blemishes.
Calms inflammation: Reduces redness and swelling for a calmer complexion.
Gentle on skin: Skinoren is effective without risk of harsh irritation or dryness.
Dermatologist-recommended: Trusted by dermatologists for acne management.
When to take Skinoren Cream
You should use Skinoren Cream twice a day: once in the morning, then again in the evening. Do this unless your doctor has recommended otherwise.
If you have very sensitive skin, for the first week of treatment, you should apply this in the evening only. After this time, you can use it twice daily (morning and evening).
The amount of cream you need to use each time will depend on the size of the affected area. Your doctor can advise you on this. As a rough guide, if your whole face is affected, you’ll need roughly 2.5cm (0.5g) of cream to apply here. Increase this amount accordingly if your back or chest needs to be treated.
How to apply Skinoren Cream
Wash the affected area thoroughly with plain water first. If your skin is greasy, you can use a mild skin cleanser. Dry your skin thoroughly.
Gently rub the recommended amount of Skinoren Cream into the affected area.
Wash your hands thoroughly afterwards.
How long do I need to take Skinoren Cream for?
You should use Skinoren Cream for several months to get the best results. However, the duration of your treatment depends on how severe your acne is.
Do not use Skinoren Cream for more than 12 months or longer than your doctor has advised you to.