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Azelaic Acid

Azelaic acid is a topical medicine used for acne and rosacea. This listing contains Aziderm Cream, a single-ingredient topical cream for use on the skin.

Aziderm Cream

Acne Vulgaris, Rosacea

20% 15g

Azelaic acid cream for acne vulgaris and rosacea. It works inside the pores to reduce the bacteria that cause spots.

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Key points

  • Dicarboxylic acid action affects skin bacteria and the way skin cells shed, which can reduce follicular plugging and inflammatory lesions.
  • Local irritation such as burning and stinging can occur where it is applied.

What azelaic acid is used for

Azelaic acid is used on the skin in acne and rosacea contexts. Its antimicrobial and keratinisation-related effects are relevant to blocked follicles and inflamed spots. Aziderm is listed here as a topical cream, so this catalogue centres on a cream rather than an oral medicine.

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