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Reddit mentions of Ecological Formulas Melazepam Cream
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- Relieves cystic acne, acne flare-ups, pimple, fades dark spots and effective with different aspects of redness
- Safflower seed oil to help dissolve hardened oil deposits on the skin
- Fragrance free. Help to remove surface redness. Apply topically once or twice daily after thoroughly cleansing the affected areas
- Convenient 1.7 Oz (50 gm) tube
- Ecological Formulas and Serta Dermatologics brought to you by Cardiovascular Research Ltd located in California USA
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Height | 2.36 Inches |
Length | 5.5 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | May 2022 |
Size | 2 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
Weight | 0.125 Pounds |
Width | 2.36 Inches |
I've been working on a list of similarly priced products that are comparable to TO in terms of actives, so if anyone is looking for alternatives: (cheaper $/oz in bold, US-centric, unfinished list)
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Edit - Removing UK recs, will make a separate list; hit the character limit (ofc), now continued below! :D
Thought of another one- I buy 20% azelaic acid from Amazon for $13. No Rx, I've been using my current tube for over 6 weeks three times a week and still going.
I know, I know, it's supposed to be Rx at that strength. I don't know how they get away with it, but it's the real deal, and my no longer red face can attest to that.
Ecological Formulas Melazepam Cream https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001WUEJ4U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ybvHybG4YGZ6D
Product name: Melazepam
Azelaic acid %: 20%
Price (range): ~$12 for 1.7oz
Country of purchase: USA, Amazon
Skin info: Normal, Fitzpatrick 2, very mildly PD/eczema/rosacea-prone
Ingredient list: Deionized water‚ Azelaic Acid‚ Cetearyl Alcohol‚ Ceteareth-20‚ Mineral Oil‚ Propylene Gycol‚ Petrolatum‚ C12-C15 Alkyl Benzoate‚ Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower Seed oil)‚ Polyacrylamide‚ C13-C14 Isoparaffin‚ Laureth-7‚ Glyceryl Stearate‚ PEG-100 Stearate‚ Isopropyl Alcohol‚ L-carnitine‚ Benzyl Alcohol‚ Xanthan Gum‚ Potassium Sorbate‚ Potassium Hydroxide.
Special info: N/A
Experience & opinion: I've been using Melazepam for 9+ months and I love the stuff. It's my only active, so I feel comfortable attributing the vast majority of my progress to it specifically.
It's a suspension, so be prepared for a gritty texture. I see a lot if complaints about this but I personally have no issues with spreadability or skin-feel. Comes in a tube and has somewhat of an alcohol scent.
I use it once every two nights over moisturizer as my last step. I personally haven't experienced any dryness or irritation. I do get a slight itchy/tingling feeling if I don't let my moisturizer sink in fully first, but I think that's pretty normal for azelaic acid.
My skin tone has evened out a lot, redness on/around my chin has decreased, hormonal acne has been eliminated, and my skin is a lot smoother. I have no intention to stop using it any time soon, or to change up the frequency or method of application.
Rosehip oil
Vanicream Lite instead of NMF It's more moisturizing, gentler, and cheaper.
Azaleic Acid
I am still using up my glycolic toner but will probably replace it with Pixi glow tonic.
I also tried Salicylic acid, HA, and Niacinamide from TO, but they just irritated me or broke me out, and I haven't tried replacing them yet. If I did, most of it is pretty easy to find a dupe for on Amazon. There is a master post of dupes here, for anyone interested.
I also have this problem with my insurance. I’ve had good work-around luck with DIY azelaic acid (https://www.amazon.com/Ecological-Formulas-Melazepam-Cream/dp/B001WUEJ4U), sulfur masks (https://www.amazon.com/SULFUR-OINTMENT-POWERFUL-ACNE-MDICATION/dp/B003Y58F14/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1522201544&sr=8-3&keywords=Sulfur+ointment), and the vet version of soolantra (https://www.amazon.com/Duramectin-Ivermectin-Paste-1-87-Horses/dp/B003T4DMPO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1522202843&sr=8-2&keywords=ivermectin+for+horses ). This version is sticky like Vaseline. But it’s cheap so you won’t lose much if you don’t like it. After I determined it worked for me I switched to this one which isn’t so sticky (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FVUH6C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1).
I use a very gentle cleanser (I like albolene and vanicream) and moisturizer, plus sunscreen during the day.
Just a warning if you try the ivermectin - my skin got a lot worse than I have ever seen it around days 4-10. But then it improved tremendously. I think this is why dermatologists use doxycycline with it in the beginning to reduce the inflammatory reaction to the mite die-off. But stick with it and it’s so so worth it.
Finally, here is my routine:
PM:
Cleanse (albolene)
Sulfur mask (10 Min every other night)-then rinse with lukewarm water
Azelaic acid (3 times a week)
Moisturize
Ivermectin (every night right at bedtime)
Vaseline (if I’m really dry)
AM
Cleanse (vanicream)
Moisturize
Sunscreen
I recently ordered this from Amazon. It's 20% Azelaic Acid
I’ve heard caffeine is great for underneye puffiness and bags. Also people don’t realize but it is caused by fluids and if you massage, you tube facial lymphatic massage, you can literally drain that fluid and massage it down into the rest of your circulatory system.
You will see better results with massage from removing that built up fluid (allergies, poor sleeping positions, etc.) than creams... though creams help. Caffeine creams help with puffiness but can be drying, thus you’d need a good moisturizing undereye cream.
Some recs:
That’s all I’ve got for now, some detox masks and maybe a good basic toner like thayers alcohol free witch hazel (rose, aloe, or cucumber are your only alcohol free options and you find them at target for $10-12).
I wish I could give you a facial and let you see just how big of a difference getting that fluid out of there can make. !!
Here you go!
Morning routine:
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Night routine:
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Review:
Hit me up with questions if ya got any :)
You need to baby your skin, not nuke it. Your skin is being dehydrated by Dr. Bronners and possibly Thayers Witch Hazel. Physical exfoliation is likely the last thing you need right now.
First step, PLEASE stop using Dr. Bronner’s on your face!!! That should be your first move. Its pH of 8.9 is far too high for your skin (4-5.5), which damages your acid mantle and leaves your skin vulnerable to acne and irritation. Switch to something with a lower pH. I use Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser (pH 5.5), which is in the right range and available at drugstores. You can search the sub for other low pH cleansers. Once you switch to a gentler cleanser, give it a week or two before adding another product to your regimen. You want to know if things make your skin better or worse, otherwise you may end up with more skin problems and no idea what caused them.
Once your cleanser has been sorted, you can look into other helpful skincare. Possibly a plant oil high in linoleic acid like rosehip or evening primrose oil to inhibit acne production. A gentle BHA toner would further aid in acne treatment, prevention of ingrown hairs, and maybe reduce the hyperpigmentation that results from these issues.
Eventually, you might want to add azelaic acid. I don’t know what the source of your acne is, but mine has responded really well to application of Ecological Formulas Melazepam. It’s really helped with my hyperpigmentation from old spots. I also spot apply it when I see a new spot brewing. There are other products featuring azelaic acid, so do some research and see what will suit your needs.
Again, add skincare products one at a time, with at least a week or two in between. Good luck!
Not OP, and never tried Accutane, but I am also an azelaic acid convert. I use this tube and order it straight from Amazon. In fact, my derm told me to just order it online. It's worked wonders. This is a great primer on how to use it.
I use Melazepan 20% Azelaic Acid (that I get on Amazon for like $15) and it's the only product I've tried that actually has a tangible effect on my rosacea. I've used so many redness products (basically anything on AB that has the redness tag) and none of them do anything except for AA. Plus, it's instant -- or OK, it takes like 10 min, but it's not not other products where it takes a month of use. I also only wait about 5 minutes after application and the effects still last. The one drawback is that it can be drying, but it's not a problem if you add an extra moisturizing layer.
The Ordinary's version is only 10% AA and quite frankly, sucks because of the reason you mentioned. If it's the only one you've tried, do yourself a favor and try a stronger one that has a better texture that TO's!
Not OP, but I adore Melazepam and here's the seller I use on Amazon.
1.7 oz tube: https://www.amazon.com/Ecological-Formulas-Melazepam-Cream/dp/B001WUEJ4U/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1520444471&sr=8-1&keywords=melazepam
2.0(?) oz tube: https://www.amazon.com/Ecological-Formulas-Melazepam-Cream/dp/B018IVHWRQ/ref=sr_1_9?m=A3077ZB2LWZZWN&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1520444731&sr=1-9&refinements=p_4%3AEcological+Formulas
Pure Essence Health has 55,000+ reviews overwhelmingly positive and the product has a grade A on fakespot.
I like the Melazepam cream quite a bit - it's 20% and works great. Only ~$12 too. /u/scumteam14's post does a great job of covering everything else.
Not OP, but I started using Melazepam less than a week ago and am already noticing pimples/marks fading quickly!
Azelaic acid! It improves my acne overnight and my PIH fades about twice as fast as usual using this. It's hard to get a hold of if you're in the US/Canada but you can buy Melazepam on amazon or the ordinary 10% azelaic acid. It's otc in Australia and Europe. I use Azclear which is available in Australia. You can also get Finacea which is more effective and layers better but it's more expensive. Sesderma is available in Europe. I believe Benton snail bee high content essence has azelaic acid too, you can get it on iherb.
EDIT: added some more links
Melazapam from Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001WUEJ4U
Note the other ingredients just in case you're sensitive to any of them. :)
You can order AA off Amazon. Melazepam Cream and here's a really informational blog post about it. I have been doing 2 nights tret alternated with 1 night AA for a few years and now and have great results, but my skin is on the sensitive side so you might be able to do it more frequently. Just remember you're using a strong active and go slowly.
I've also found that using a gentle BHA like theCosrx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid really helps. It's like the tret brings everything to the surface and then the BHA clears it out.
He's sounds dumb. What kind of dermatologist doesn't think that young men can get rosacea?
You should go to a different derm if you can. People on this sub have had success with azelaic acid. Here's a particularly popular product. Just make sure to use it as part of a regular routine that includes a cleanser and moisturizer. Check the sidebar if you want help putting together a routine. Good luck.
Not a mom to be atm, but a mom and planning on another, and I was trolling Amazon reviews of Azaelic Acid and saw that some pregnant women are using it with (safe) success!
I added MAP (I mix it with TO Resveratrol + Ferulic Acid) to my PM routine because I use TO Niacinamide + Zinc in the AM and you shouldn’t combine them. (If you use a benzoyl peroxide as a spot treatment, heads up that you can’t layer it with Vit C since it causes it to oxidize thus cancelling both out).
I ordered Melazepam for my AzA since it’s cheaper per oz (compared to TO) and will be using it in the AM.
I have used the Finacea gel in a tube for years. I typically put it on after cleansing but before moisturizing. My skin is so sensitive that those are the only steps in my routine.
Unsolicited advice: Due to cost of Finacea ($94 with insurance), I've switched to Melazepam azelaic acid (bought on Amazon), and it's SO much more effective for me than Finacea ever was. Finacea just seemed so useless to me. It never prevented my Rosacea acne or sped up the healing time. Melazepam does both, and it costs just $14.
So if you're not eventually seeing a benefit from Finacea, consider switching.
I actually went with Melazepam cream having no expectations for it after trying lactic acid, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, etc. It's now a HG because my hormonal acne cleared up! I still get spots but they are easily cleared with hydrocolloid bandages and a little bit of PC Benzoyl Peroxide.
Ecological Formulas Melazepam Cream
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001WUEJ4U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-svLBbH3W07YD
This is what I've been using
Ecological Formulas Melazepam Cream https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001WUEJ4U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1XrNyb8EM6RJ8
I'm not an ingredient expert, but I didn't see any "cone" ingredients.
I LOVE AZELAIC ACID. So I pretty well thought I would live with a red face forever along with a severely damaged moisture barrier. The biggest thing that helped me was azelaic acid. I use Melazepam from Amazon. Cheap and works! It's thick at first but smoothes into my skin leaving it kinda matte. At first it itched like crazy and I wasn't using it consistently enough. Then after more research, I decided to use it up and give it a chance. Along with anything high in ceramide, my skin got used to the 20% AzA. Maybe around the 10th day of twice daily use, my skin finally started to look normal. I also switch my oil cleanser to an olive oil based one and saw even more improvement in my redness. I've just added in Vit C to my under eye area and continuing to use Melazepam around the rest of my face and neck and my ENTIRE COMPLEXION is EVEN NOW! Would never have believed that was possible. Melazepam has also minimized my SFs on my nose, has finally stopped this ingrown hair on my neck from forming (I've had it for years!!!), and has cleared all the CCs on my forehead. I repeat: I loooooove azelaic acid, specifically Melazepam!
Current routine:
AM
Garnier Micellar Water - pink cap or Cerave Foaming cleanser
Cosrx Aha/bha Clarifying Treatment Toner
BELITAE Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid to my under eye area and upper cheeks
Melazepam to the rest of my face and neck, especially my nose. Sometimes I wait after the Vit C but not usually since I don't use them in the same spots.
I do wait 15-20 minutes after my actives step.
SCINIC First Treatment Essence 3 skin method. My face loves this more than the Missha FTE.
SCINIC Snail All In One Ampoule or SCINIC Honey All In One Ampoule depending on the day.
CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion
A'PIEU PURE BLOCK Natural Sun Cream SPF45/PA+++ I don't see much sunlight at all but when I do, this one keeps me from turning beet red imediately upon application.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Derma Green-Cure Solution Recover Cream This is the best thing I've found for redness and skin barrier repair! My skin loves ceramides so much and this soothes like nothing I've found yet.
Medela Tender Care Lanolin Tube on my lips. Yes it's nip cream. I couldn't use it all up while nursing and it causes my skin to redden so it's perfect for a little lip color.
PM
ROHTO Hada Labo Gokujun Cleansing Oil My skin reacted to Holika Holika Soda Pore B.b Deep Cleansing Oil so this is my second one to try and I'm really enjoying it.
Cerave Foaming cleanser with a konjac sponge but waiting on
Hada Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam in the mail.
Cosrx Aha/bha Clarifying Treatment Toner
BELITAE Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid to my under eye area and upper cheeks
Melazepam to the rest of my face and neck, especially my nose like the AM.
SCINIC First Treatment Essence 3 skin method.
All depending on how I'm feeling that evening:
LJH TeaTree 90 Essence
SCINIC Snail All In One Ampoule
SCINIC Honey All In One Ampoule
Cosrx Galactomyces 95 Whitening Power Essence
Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
MIZON Snail Repair Eye Cream
Petitfee Black Pearl and Gold Hydrogel Eye Patch Not sure if I like these or not honestly...
Some or all of these layers followed by CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion and
Guerisson 9 Complex Horse Oil Cream
Pretty sure my shower filter, Mermosis, has also helped my skin and hair.
I also use sometimes REVITABOOST PEEL Anti-Aging Peel Pads or Cosrx Bha Blackhead Power Liquid but I skip my AzA on those days and just go back to my regular routine the following day. These are rare for me though because they make me ridiculously red again.
Things I'm waiting on in the mail:
ROSETTE Aqua Ceramide Gel
Rumase BIFIDA Snail Toner
Hada Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam
It's Skin Power 10 Formula - PO Effector
Hoping the all work well for me too!
I use Melazepam (20% AzA), but a lot of people on the SCA sub use TO's Azelaic Acid Suspension (10% AzA). Both non-AB of course! Besides the %, the main difference is the consistency. TO's is silicone based and Melazepam is a gritty cream. Honestly both formulations suck in my opinion lol but there aren't many OTC AzA products to choose from. It can sting a bit at first so if you decide to try it out, use it after your moisturizer (and especially because of your eczema). I read in a study that it's just as effective when layered over other products!
And here's an awesome write up about AzA: http://simpleskincarescience.com/azelaic-acid/
Check out the Dry Skin HG Thread from a couple of weeks ago.
For controlling acne, I find that Azelaic Acid works best for my skin. I use Melazepam which has 20% AA.
For managing sensitive skin, you really have to baby it and "listen" to it. As with all things, especially skin care, YMMV on what is going to work for you (for example, something in Simple's formulas makes me break out terribly despite it supposedly being for sensitive skin). Pay close attention to ingredients lists to avoid common irritants and go back to the basics if something is irritating your skin.
Not OP, but this one is 20% AzA. It works well. The Ordinary also offers a 10% AzA product.
Azelaic acid is supposed to be really good. I just ordered this product for my acne but many people with rosacea seem to love it as well - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001WUEJ4U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Issue: PIH
Have been using drunk elephant AHA for a while, but wanting to add azelaic acid (just picked this one up from Amazon, supposed to be a Finacea dupe). I've been testing the azelaic acid (at night) while waiting for my next AHA shipment to arrive and it seems to be working decently.
My AHA just arrived today so I'm wondering if I can use them in conjunction and if so, how? Which one comes first and do I need to include extra wait time? I had been using it as the second last step of my routine before moisturiser not realising it was pH dependant... Any help appreciated!
The Superdrug serum should be applied before your moisturizer.
Cos De Baha 10% Azelaic Acid Serum and Ecological Formulas Melazepam Cream are popular options. I don't know if AmazonUK has them, so try looking on Ebay.
Yes, use Azelaic Acid in the morning.
I've been using Melazepam
https://www.amazon.com/Ecological-Formulas-Melazepam-Cream/dp/B001WUEJ4U
This is long. Sorry!
Disclaimer that there are different types of rosacea and everyone responds to medications a little differently. What works for me may not work for you and I am not a doctor. Check out /r/skincareaddiction as they have a lot of resources for most of the stuff listed below. Also, sometimes rosacea is actually caused by mites called demodex. (Gross I know!) Treatment for that is a prescription for ivermectin. I don't know how to verify if that's what causes yours, but asking your derm couldn't hurt.
I was diagnosed with mild rosacea about 10 years ago and had the metro gel prescription (same active as in your metro cream) and honestly it did not help me. My flare ups are the the result of temperature, exercise, and strong emotions, so diet changes didn't do much either. I recently went to try a new dermatologist and they said that the only thing they think would have any significant impact is laser treatment. That's out of my price range so I've just been working on keeping it from getting worse, and using skin care products that make it less noticeable. I've been happy with my routine which includes the following products.
Things that have helped to keep it from getting worse and in general make me less red:
Good luck. Rosacea can be so demoralizing so I hope at least something here will work for you. <3
I THINK this might be the product you're talking about? I can't recommend either the product or the seller since I haven't tried it, but I do think I saw the same post and followed the link to that product (dug through my previously viewed products to find it).
You can try the vitamin c; I used Timeless' on my PIE but didn't really notice any change. Other people swear by it, so it just depends on you.
My derm told me to try azelaic acid since it's supposed to fade redness. I use Melazepam, but The Ordinary has one too.
Simple Skincare Science has an article that mentions hydration. I will say that since I've added a lot more hydration to my routine, the marks are fading quicker than before. You can try adding Vaseline or Aquaphor after your nighttime moisturizer to "seal in" that moisture overnight.
There's also this post that explains what the red marks are, how you know you have it, and how to treat it.
This is great! I think we have really similar skin, and seeing your process helped me understand my order of operations.
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This sunscreen (Anessa UV Milk Milk) with newer filters that has no white cast. The SPF 50 version left a whitecast on my NC45 skin. It has great protection, very photostable filters and no filters that cause reef damage/potential hormone disruption. I wear it everyday.
Melazepam, the only product that has helped clear up my melasma! I've tried shark sauce and niacinamide which didn't do much. Studies have shown products with 20% Azelaic Acid work similarly to those with 4% HQ, without the scary side effects.
There are also cheap ones on amazon for example:
https://www.amazon.com/Ecological-Formulas-Melazepam-Cream/dp/B001WUEJ4U/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1480629513&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=azelaic+cream
It does look like rosacea could partially be what’s going on (not a doctor, and you should see one since rosacea can progress to be quite serious). If it is rosacea, in my experience you’re going to need something specific for it. And nothing in your current regimen will likely treat it.
Azelaic acid and metronidazole are two topical drugs commonly used.
So, azelaic acid might be a good place to start; doubly so since you don’t need a prescription and it is assumed to be safe during pregnancy. And there’s good evidence for azelaic acid on acne, as well.
I think this stuff is really good for healing:
https://www.amazon.com/Scar-Shield-Prevention-Gel-Recommended/dp/B07BCP7R8X
It dries pretty quickly, so I put neosporin CREAM on top of it. (Repeat: neosporin CREAM not the ointment)
Also this stuff works well too:
https://www.amazon.com/Ecological-Formulas-Melazepam-Cream/dp/B001WUEJ4U
Also the ordinary niacinimide has helped my pores a lot.
You should always spot test new products to make sure they work for you.
A lot of people have had success with the oridinary’s salicylic acid, but it gave me chemical burns. So be careful.
I've added azeliac acid 20% (Melazepam cream- https://www.amazon.com/Ecological-Formulas-Melazepam-Cream/dp/B001WUEJ4U) into my routine about three days ago and I'm experiencing some dryness that I'd like to fix. I have a dry skin type. Here's my routine:
AM:
Cerave Hydrating Cleanser
Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion
Biore Watery Essence Suncreen
PM:
Oil cleanse with pure mineral oil
Cerave Hydrating Cleanser
Melazepam cream
Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion
Before I started the Melazepam, I would use Vaseline at night occasionally when I was feeling dry. However I read that actives and Vaseline don't mix. Does this apply to azeliac acid as well? I miss my Vaseline :(
Any help would be great, thanks!
It does look similar to mine and I get it in the same areas. I get the same kind of bumps that look like my PIH too but are a little raised. One thing you could try is melazepam cream. It’s supposed to have 20% Azelaic acid and is available on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Ecological-Formulas-Melazepam-Cream/dp/B001WUEJ4U
I tried this before my first appointment with this derm and saw some improvement. It does make your face itch, but some people even use it in place of the finacea
It's an azelaic acid that can be bought over-the-counter. I get mine on Amazon for ~$13 here https://www.amazon.com/Ecological-Formulas-Melazepam-Cream/dp/B001WUEJ4U
I find it to be very gentle, but I also have pretty tough skin. I started using it bi-nightly right away and never had any purging whatsoever. In fact, the difference after a week was incredible! Very effective as improving texture & stubborn acne scars.
It is an active though, so YMMV.
Does anyone know if the following is safe for fungal acne prone skin? I can't seem to find anything that would irritate it:
Ecological Formulas Melazepam Cream
Amazon:)
I use the ordinary and quite like it. I have head many people talk about this one: https://www.amazon.com/Ecological-Formulas-Melazepam-Cream/dp/B001WUEJ4U/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1511137815&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=azelaic+acid+cream
I personally can't use it because of the fatty alcohols.
Comments like that from friends are prob well intentioned but clearly, not informed! I'm sure they don't know as much about skincare as us folks here on ScA! My 76 yr old mom will say things to me like "Do you use a washcloth? If not, here's how you wipe it on your face..." HAHA. : ) And def find a new derm who specializes in acne, and one who is NOT condescending. I'll suffer through it if the professional is top notch / specialist but otherwise, no way. The last person I need to judge me is my doctor!!
So glad to hear your skin is looking better, and it goes go to show you that you respond well to antibiotics. Re: the doxy, def check out food suggestions food. Directions usually say to not eat it with food but I'd eat it with food b/c it will line your stomach. Also says to avoid dairy but I think having a little protein (cheese in your case) would help cushion it (calcium slows absorbtion but only slightly). Probiotics could help you as well. You'll def have to experiment!
Also check out this post on TO Azelaic Acid. Some commenters said they found better results with [Melazepam 20%] (https://smile.amazon.com/Ecological-Formulas-Melazepam-Cream/dp/B001WUEJ4U?sa-no-redirect=1).
And this person had amazing luck within 24 hours using LRP products! so jealous...