FINACEA®
FINACEA® (azelaic acid) gel, 15% is the first prescription topical gel approved by the FDA for treating lesions and erythema associated with mild to moderate rosacea.
| FINACEA starts working quickly and keeps working: |
Patients in clinical studies who used FINACEA saw their symptoms improve in as early as 4 weeks. Continued use of FINACEA may help you maintain improvements over time.* |
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| The active ingredient in FINACEA is naturally occurring: |
FINACEA contains AzA (azaleic acid), a safe, natural occurring ingredient. It comes in a water-based gel free of fragrance or alcohol and helps to limit allergic reaction and dryness. |
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| FINACEA may help improve skin’s appearance: |
AzA, the active ingredient in FINACEA, has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and germ killing properties. AzA helps reduce skin thickness, even skin tone and improve skin’s appearance. |
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FINACEA is easy to use:
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FINACEA can be incorporated into any skin care routine because it's safe to use with any non-irritating skin care products and cosmetics. It can simply be applied before the moisturizer, and then follow with a normal makeup routine. |
*Results are for individual patients. Not all patients have the same results.
About Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic condition that primarily affects the facial skin, usually causing flushing and redness. Although an estimated 14 million Americans have the condition, only a small percentage of those affected are aware of it. There are different theories about the progression of the disease. While progression of rosacea is unpredictable, in most people rosacea is cyclic: it may flare up for a period of weeks to months and then signs and symptoms lessen for a while before flaring up again.
Rosacea usually affects people between 30 and 50 years of age, and tends to be more common in those with fair complexions. While more women than men are diagnosed with rosacea (especially during menopause), the symptoms tend to be more severe in men.
Unfortunately, there is no cure for rosacea, and symptoms may grow more pronounced without treatment. Complying with medical treatment and avoiding things that trigger rosacea symptoms may, however, help control rosacea symptoms in the long term.
INDICATIONS & USAGE
Finacea is indicated for topical treatment of inflammatory papules and pustules of mild to moderate rosacea. Although some reduction of erythema which was present in patients with papules and pustules of rosacea occurred in clinical studies, efficacy for treatment of erythema in rosacea in the absence of papules and pustules has not been evaluated.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Finacea is for dermatologic use only, and not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use. Finacea is contraindicated in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to propylene glycol or any other component of the formulation. In clinical trials, sensations of burning/stinging/tingling occurred in 29% of patients, and itching in 11%, regardless of the relationship to therapy. Post-marketing safety - Skin: facial burning and irritation; Eyes: iridocyclitis on accidental exposure to the eye. There have been isolated reports of hypopigmentation after use of azelaic acid. Since azelaic acid has not been well studied in patients with a dark complexion, these patients should be monitored for early signs of hypopigmentation.
