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Azelaic acid

Azelaic acid

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Azelaic acid is an acne agent which is a kind of skin-related medication.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Acne medications

Brands

Azelex

Side Effects

Common

Dry or cracking skin
Itching or burning
Itchy rash
Scaling skin
Red skin
Skin redness or irritation
Red scaling rash
Itchy skin

Treats

Acne
4.5
2 reviews
Cystic acne
Condition

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