Azelaic acid
- Generic Name
- Azelaic acid
- Brand Names
- Azelex, Finacea
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C9H16O4
- CAS Number
- 123-99-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- F2VW3D43YT
- Background
Azelaic acid is a saturated dicarboxylic acid found naturally in wheat, rye, and barley. It is also produced by Malassezia furfur, also known as Pityrosporum ovale, which is a species of fungus that is normally found on human skin. Azelaic acid is effective against a number of skin conditions, such as mild to moderate acne, when applied topically in a cream formulation of 20%. It works in part by stopping the growth of skin bacteria that cause acne, and by keeping skin pores clear. Azelaic acid's antimicrobial action may be attributable to inhibition of microbial cellular protein synthesis.
- Indication
For the topical treatment of mild-to-moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris.
- Associated Conditions
- Acne Vulgaris, Inflammatory lesions caused by rosacea, Susceptible Bacterial Infections
- Associated Therapies
- Nutritional supplementation
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