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Basics
Azelaic
acid is a uniqe medication in the fight against acne. It fights acne in many ways
and while it plays a role in several different aspects of acne treatment, each
of the actions is relatively mild in performace. Hence, azelaic acid is typically
used in combination with other acne medications or treatments.
How
it works
The true mechanism of action of azelaic acid is not know. However
it has been shown to help normalize the way the skin turns over, to fight bacteria
and to decrease inflammation. In addition, azelaic acid is know to lighten and
blend skin. Because of this, azelaic acid is an excellent choice when treating
acne that tends to leave darker marks behind.
Types
of azeleic acid
Azelaic acid can be found in Azelex cream and Finacea gel.
Potential
side effects
Similar to retinoids,
azelaic acid may cause local irritation. In general however, it tends to be more
mild and less irritating than the retinoids.
Side effects may be minimized similar to retinoids.
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