Buy Skinoren 20% Cream Online: Effective Acne Treatment

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What is Skinoren cream?

Skinoren is a topical cream designed to treat acne. Its active ingredient, azelaic acid, works in two ways: it reduces the growth of keratin skin cells that can block pores and sebaceous glands, leading to breakouts, and it kills the bacteria on your skin that can cause acne.

What is the active ingredient in Skinoren cream?

Skinoren cream contains the following active ingredients: azelaic acid 20% w/w

What is Skinoren cream used for?

Skinoren is used in the treatment of mild to severe acne, a common skin condition that affects around 1 in 3 adults in the UK. It causes oily skin, spots, crusting, and often scarring. While more prevalent in young people, many adults experience acne later in life. Skinoren helps to prevent and reduce acne breakouts by killing acne-causing bacteria and stopping the growth of keratinocytes that clog pores, resulting in clearer, less oily skin. Skinoren cream is sometimes used to treat acne scars, rosacea, and dark spots. It offers many benefits: reducing inflammation, soothing and moisturizing the skin, improving microcirculation, and lessening localized redness. Research also suggests that it may help treat hair loss (alopecia) in men and women. Medicalmojo.co.uk also stocks Finacea, another azelaic acid product, which is used to treat mild to moderate acne and rosacea.

How does Skinoren cream work?

Skinoren contains the active ingredient azelaic acid, a naturally-occurring compound that treats acne symptoms in two ways:

Reducing the Growth of Keratin Surface Skin Cells: Keratin skin cells can mix with sebum (an oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands) to form plugs that block pores, leading to spot formation. By reducing the growth of keratin cells, azelaic acid helps prevent these pore-blocking plugs from forming.
Killing Acne-Associated Bacteria: Common bacteria, such as Propionibacterium acnes, trigger the production of waste products and fatty acids that irritate the sebaceous glands, causing infection and inflammation. Azelaic acid decreases the number of these bacteria by reducing the sebum on which they feed, allowing the skin to heal naturally.

Additionally, azelaic acid can lighten the skin by affecting melanin production, making it useful for treating hyperpigmentation or dark underarm skin.

How do you use Skinoren cream?

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has instructed. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. Adults and Adolescents (12 – 18 years of age)

Thoroughly wash the entire area to be treated with plain water. If the skin is greasy, use a mild skin cleanser. Dry the skin thoroughly before applying Skinoren.
Unless advised otherwise by your doctor, 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 switch 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 and rub it in gently. Wash your hands thoroughly after using Skinoren. The duration of Skinoren use varies from person to person and depends on the severity of your acne when you start treatment. You should see a noticeable improvement after about 4 weeks. For the best effect, you will likely need to use Skinoren regularly for several months. However, you should not use Skinoren for more than 12 months at a time. If you have any further questions about using this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Who should not use Skinoren cream?

Do not use Skinoren if:

You are allergic to azelaic acid or any of the other ingredients in this medicine (listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions:

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Skinoren.
Skinoren is intended for external use on the skin only. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, or other mucous membranes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with plenty of cool water.
Rarely, some patients with asthma have reported a worsening of asthma symptoms when treated with azelaic acid.
Skinoren is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age due to insufficient data on safety and efficacy.

Pregnancy and Breast-feeding: There is limited experience with the use of azelaic acid during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using 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.

Additional Information:

This medicine contains 2 mg of benzoic acid per gram, which may cause local irritation.
This medicine contains 125 mg of propylene glycol per gram.
This medicine contains cetostearyl alcohol, which may cause local skin reactions (e.g., contact dermatitis).

What are the side effects with Skinoren cream?

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 improves as treatment continues. If skin irritation remains troublesome:

Reduce the amount of Skinoren you apply each time.
Apply it only once a day.
Stop treatment temporarily.

If skin irritation still remains troublesome, inform your doctor. Possible side effects: The following side effects are based on reports from clinical studies and post-marketing surveillance with Skinoren Cream, listed from the most frequent: 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 discoloration, or irritation at the site of application.

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

Greasy skin, acne, loss of skin color, 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):

Skin swelling
Eye swelling
Swelling of the face (which may occur with hypersensitivity)
Rash
Urticaria (hives)
Worsening of asthma

These additional side effects have been reported in patients using Skinoren Cream (frequency unknown) since marketing approval. Reporting of side effects: If you experience 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.

Does Skinoren cream interact with other medicines?

Skinoren can be used safely with most other medications and should not impact their effectiveness, or vice versa. However, you should always speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using Skinoren if you are using, have recently used, or plan to use any other medications. This precaution is to ensure that there are no potential interactions or contraindications that could affect your treatment or overall health. Additionally, if you are undergoing any other treatments for skin conditions, especially those involving other topical creams or treatments, make sure to inform your healthcare provider. This will help in providing a comprehensive treatment plan that maximizes benefits while minimizing any possible adverse effects.

Skinoren cream FAQs

What is Skinoren Cream?

Skinoren is a topical cream used to treat acne. It contains the active ingredient azelaic acid, which helps reduce the growth of keratin skin cells that block pores and sebaceous glands, leading to skin breakouts. It also kills the bacteria that live on your skin and can cause acne.

What is Skinoren Cream used for?

Skinoren is used to treat mild to severe acne, a common skin condition causing oily skin, spots, crusting, and often scarring. It helps prevent and reduce acne breakouts by killing acne-causing bacteria and stopping the growth of keratinocytes that clog pores, resulting in clearer, less oily skin. It can also be used to treat acne scars, rosacea, and dark spots.

How does Skinoren Cream work to treat acne?

Skinoren contains azelaic acid, which treats acne symptoms in two ways:

Reducing the growth of keratin skin cells, preventing pore blockages.
Killing the bacteria associated with acne, reducing inflammation and allowing the skin to heal.

Azelaic acid also affects melanin production, which can help treat hyperpigmentation or dark underarm skin.

How long does Skinoren Cream take to work?

Most users will see an improvement in their skin condition within 4-8 weeks of using Skinoren cream. For optimal results, it should be applied consistently over several months.

Where can you buy Skinoren 20% Cream?

You can buy Skinoren cream to treat acne online from MedicalMojo.co.uk after a free consultation. As a prescription-only cream, it is not available over the counter.

What are the alternatives to Skinoren Cream?

Alternatives include:

Antibiotic Creams: Duac Gel, Zineryt Lotion, Treclin Gel.
Oral Antibiotics: Oxytetracycline, Minocycline.
Over-the-Counter Treatments: Acnecide face wash, Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser, CeraVe Moisturising Lotion.

How to use Skinoren Cream?

Apply about 2.5 cm (roughly 1 inch or 0.5g) of Skinoren cream to the affected areas twice daily after washing. Those with sensitive skin may start with once daily in the evening for the first week. Use regularly for several months, but not more than 12 months continuously.

What are the ingredients in Skinoren Cream?

Active Ingredient: Azelaic acid 20% w/w.
Inactive Ingredients: Benzoic acid (E210), Cetearyl octanoate + isopropyl myristate (PCL Liquid), Glycerol 85%, Propylene glycol, Purified water, Stearoyl macrogolglycerides, Glycerol monostearate 40-55, Cetostearyl alcohol.

What are the possible side effects of Skinoren Cream?

Possible side effects include:

Burning, stinging, or tingling feeling.
Skin dryness and irritation.
Itching and redness.
Rash and skin sensitivity to light.

If you experience severe side effects or allergic reactions, stop using Skinoren and see a doctor immediately.

Can Skinoren be used with other medications?

Skinoren can be used safely with most other medications and should not impact their effectiveness. However, always consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Skinoren if you are using, have recently used, or plan to use any other medications.

Can Skinoren be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine due to limited information on the use of azelaic acid during pregnancy.