Ruboril Metroruboril A.Z — Reddit Reviews

• Acne

  Strong evidence

  Azelaic Acid: 22 studies tested it directly. See all 31 studies→

  What the studies found

  • Most studies found azelaic acid helped clear acne
  • It often cleared acne better than a placebo
  • It usually worked about as well as tretinoin
  • It sometimes worked less well than benzoyl peroxide-based treatment
  • Side effects were usually local and moderate, with fewer local side effects than tretinoin in one trial

  Studied at 5–20% · this product: 15%

• Rosacea

  Strong evidence

  Azelaic Acid: 15 studies tested it directly. See all 17 studies→

  On Reddit: Visible redness and papules ease for one user, who applies it to completely dry, bare skin without irritation. 8 mentions

  What the studies found

  • Most studies found it helped with rosacea more than a placebo or some other treatments
  • It often reduced bumps and redness from rosacea
  • It worked about as well as metronidazole in some studies, and better in others
  • It did not seem to help visible blood vessels
  • Reported side effects were mainly mild to moderate

  Studied at 15–20% · this product: 15%

• Hyperpigmentation

  Some evidence

  Azelaic Acid: 9 studies tested it directly. See all 12 studies→

  What the studies found

  • Most studies found it helped fade dark spots or patches, especially melasma
  • It often lightened melasma better than a placebo
  • It worked about as well as hydroquinone in some studies, and better in others
  • Results were mixed for other pigment concerns, with no benefit seen for some sun spots
  • The most common side effects were irritation, burning and stinging

  Studied at 15–20% · this product: 15%

Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.