Azelaic Acid

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Contents 1 Indications 2 Contraindications 3 Dosage 4 Mechanism-of-action 5 More General Terms 6 Internet Database 7 References

Indications

• topical agent

• acne
• rosacea

Contraindications

• pregnancy-category B
• safety in lactation ?

Dosage

• Apply BID

• Finevin, Azelex: 20%
• Finacea Gel 15% less acidic than Finevin, Azelex

Mechanism-of-action

• tyrosinase inhibitor
• cytotoxic to melanocytes [2]

More General Terms

• dermatologic agent

Internet Database

PubChem: 2266

References

1. Prescriber's Letter 10(4):22 2003
2. Goodheart HP & Mamis S Skin disorders in women of color Disorders of pigmentation - melasma Women's Health in Primary Care 8:473, 2005

azelaic acid (Azelex, Finacea, Finevin)