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Azelaic acid is commonly used to treat acne vulgaris, rosacea
Azelaic Acid is an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid that works by inhibiting the growth of Propionibacterium acnes. It also normalises keratinisation leading to restriction of comedones development.
Burning, pain and pruritus Rash, paraesthesia, swelling and dryness
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Azelaic Acid as alcohol may provoke inflammation at the application area leading to intense erythema.
Azelaic Acid should be used with caution in pregnant woman. Any harmful effects on fetal development are not indicated in animal studies. There are limited studies on human showing any adverse effect.
It is not known if azelaic acid is secreted into human milk in vivo. Hence, Azelaic Acid should be used with caution when it is administered to a lactating woman
Azelaic Acid has no influence on the ability to drive.
Dose adjustment of Azelaic Acid is unlikely in patients with renal impairment due to low systemic absorption.
Due to low systemic absorption, dose adjustment of Azelaic Acid is unlikely in patients with liver impairment.
