Skinoren 20% Cream

Skinoren cream is a topical treatment for acne, as well as some forms of rosacea. It targets the causes of spots and kills bacteria on the skin that can lead to acne. 

The active ingredient of Skinoren cream is azelaic acid. There is 200mg of azelaic acid in each gram of Skinoren cream.

Skinoren cream is used primarily to treat acne, the common name for acne vulgaris.

Acne is a skin condition that is caused by hair follicles becoming blocked and can be responsible for whiteheads, pimples, and blackheads. This condition is common in teenagers but can affect people of all ages.

Sometimes, Skinoren cream may also be prescribed to treat rosacea — a common skin condition that causes redness, flushing and visible blood vessels in the face. Other symptoms may include swelling, small bumps filled with pus and thickened skin.

A trial has shown that azelaic acid — the active ingredient in Skinoren — could also be effective in promoting hair growth, though more research is needed.

Skinoren cream is a dual-action treatment, which means it works to treat acne in two ways. 

Firstly, it works by reducing the growth of the keratin surface skin cells — cells that can block the pores of the skin when they mix with sebum (the natural oily, waxy substance produced by skin glands). By slowing skin cell growth, Skinoren can stop ‘pore plugs’ from forming and causing spots or blackheads

Secondly, Skinoren kills the bacterium that is related to acne (Propionibacterium). This bacteria feeds on sebum produced by the skin, producing fatty acids and waste products that cause the irritation of the skin’s sebaceous glands and lead to acne symptoms. The azelaic acid in Skinoren reduces the amount of sebum produced, which then causes a decrease in the number of bacteria, alleviating inflammation and allowing the skin to heal. 

Skinoren cream can also treat acne scars, rosacea and dark spots by reducing inflammation and aiding microcirculation while moisturising and soothing the skin.

As well as treating active outbreaks of acne, some people use Skinoren cream for acne scars. 

Azelaic acid, the active ingredient in Skinoren, encourages cell turnover. This can reduce the appearance of severe scars and prevent your skin from producing pigments that can vary skin tone (melanin synthesis).

Like Skinoren cream, Finacea is an anti-inflammatory topical treatment that is used to treat acne and rosacea. Finacea can come as a cream but is also available in a gel or foam form.

The two treatments both contain the same active ingredient — azelaic acid.

The significant difference between Skinoren and Finacea is the strength of the treatment. While Skinoren contains 20% azelaic acid, Finacea contains 15%. Due to its higher strength, Skinoren can be used to treat cystic, hormonal and mild acne, acne scars, dark spots, and rosacea. In comparison, Finacea is suited to milder acne and rosacea due to its lower strength. Typically, Skinoren will be prescribed for acne and Finacea is prescribed for rosacea.

As with Skinoren cream, Finacea is not available over the counter in the UK. You will need a prescription to buy Finacea from a pharmacy or online. Before a doctor is able to issue you a prescription, you will need to complete a short assessment to make sure Finacea is the right treatment for you.

Skinoren is also available in gel form. 

Like Skinoren cream, it is manufactured by Bayer PLC and contains the same active ingredient — azelaic acid. 

A major difference between Skinoren cream and gel is their strength. Skinoren Cream contains 20% azelaic acid while Skinoren Gel contains 15%. This makes the gel suitable for milder forms of acne and rosacea, rather than cystic and hormonal acne. 

You require a prescription to buy Skinoren cream online in the UK, and the same applies to Skinoren gel. Skinoren gel is not available over the counter in the UK. 

Users of Skinoren cream have reported seeing significant changes in their skin after using the treatment for a few weeks. Some acne sufferers have expressed their positive interactions with the medication. Many have said that after trying several other available treatments, Skinoren was the first treatment that worked satisfactorily. 

Others have claimed that while the cream can take time to show improvements, it does work and leaves the skin feeling soft with no irritation. People who suffer from rosacea have also commented that Skinoren helps reduce redness and clears up symptoms.

Overall, Skinoren cream reviews from users are very positive.

Skinoren cream is not available to purchase over the counter in the UK. To buy Skinoren cream, you will need a prescription. Before a doctor can issue you a prescription, your suitability for Skinoren will be assessed in a quick consultation.

If you require Skinoren cream, buy online for convenience. At Cloud Pharmacy, you can start a consultation online by clicking ‘Start Consultation’ and completing a short questionnaire.

After our online prescriber has assessed your suitability for Skinoren and issued your prescription, we can dispense the cream promptly and send it to you via our discreet, next-day delivery service.