Antibacterial cream for inflamed or infected follicles.
Skinoren is an antibacterial cream that’s often used to treat acne. It can be prescribed off-label to keep your folliculitis under control by unclogging pores and clearing infections.
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Skinoren is a topical cream you can apply to your skin. It contains azelaic acid, and is sometimes prescribed to treat acne or used ‘off-label’ to manage a range of other skin conditions like hyperpigmentation, and folliculitis.
‘Off-label’ prescribing is when clinicians use medications to treat conditions they’re not licensed to treat. It’s a common practice in healthcare, and is only done when a clinician thinks a particular medicine is safe, and will be effective when used this way.
Azelaic acid, the active ingredient in Skinoren, is a well-known treatment for acne that’s thought to have a triple-action effect. It has anti-inflammatory qualities, an antimicrobial action, and also contains a keratolytic agent.
Keratolytic agents are compounds that break down the outer layers of skin. They can help soften scaly, rough patches, and treat the inflamed bumps that sometimes become infected and crust over when you have folliculitis. The antimicrobial effects of Skinoren can help destroy the bacteria that infect your hair follicles.
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You should use Skinoren exactly as it’s been prescribed. As it’s being used off-label to treat folliculitis, a clinician will advise you about how often you need to use the cream.
To apply Skinoren:
Skinoren is intended to be used regularly over several months. If you don’t see any improvements after around four weeks of using the cream, let a clinician know. They can recommend alternative treatments that might manage your folliculitis better.
Skinoren is only available as a cream. It can be used on any part of your body affected by folliculitis. It’s common to experience mild irritation when you first start using the cream — this is usually just your body's reaction to the azelaic acid in it and should pass.
If the cream continues to irritate your skin after you’ve been using it consistently, try reducing the amount you apply each time. If this doesn’t reduce the irritation, try using the cream only once a day, or speak to a clinician about trying something else.
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When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy.
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Real-World Case Studies Showing the Effective Use of Azelaic Acid in the Treatment, and During the Maintenance Phase, of Adult Female Acne Patients. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, [online] 16, pp.515–527.
Examining 15% Azelaic Acid Foam for the Treatment of Folliculitis: A Pilot Study. The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology, [online] 13(4), pp.36–38.
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