Finacea: How It Works, How to Take It, and Side Effects
Finacea is a topical medication that treats rosacea and acne.
Finacea (azelaic acid) blocks certain bacteria on the skin to treat rosacea and acne. In this video, learn how to apply Finacea to the skin correctly to improve treatment outcomes and reduce side effects, according to Alyssa Billingsley, PharmD, Sr. Director of Pharmacy Editing at GoodRx.
- Alyssa Billingsley, PharmDAlyssa Billingsley, PharmD, is a pharmacist on the GoodRx team with a decade of experience. She is also an adjunct faculty at St. Louis College of Pharmacy, where she graduated with a doctorate in pharmacy. She is licensed to practice in Missouri and is a member of the National Council of Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). Prior to GoodRx, Alyssa worked in both clinical and administrative roles. She was recognized with the Distinguished Alumnus Outstanding Achievement Award in 2017 for her work in developing pharmacy programs to expand patient access to quality medications.
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